THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
Arrest made in Covington for child exploitation
Release: Newton County Man Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children MAY 24, 2021 Covington, GA (May 24, 2021) – On Thursday, May 20, 2021, Newton County resident, Cesar Valenzuela, age 19, was arrested by the GBI’s Child…
New auto manufacturing facility to arrive in Braselton
Release: Gov. Kemp Announces Korean Automotive Manufacturer Duckyang to Open Company's First U.S. Facility in Jackson County Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp recently announced that Duckyang, an electric mobility parts supplier of automotive battery…
Bartow man wanted after shooting at officers while…
Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Bartow County The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting at the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that on Tuesday, May 18, 2021,…
Freezer manufacturing facility to create new jobs in…
Release: Gov. Kemp Announces IC Biomedical to Open Cryo Freezer Manufacturing Facility in Bartow County Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp recently announced that IC Biomedical, a producer of cryogenic freezers, will make a multi-million…
Kidnapping in Decatur leads to pursuit, OIS
Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Decatur, GA MAY 18, 2021 (Decatur, GA – May 18, 2021) - On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Chamblee Police Department…
Domtar Corporation creates 75 new jobs in Wayne…
Release: Gov. Kemp Announces Domtar Corporation to Expand Wayne County Manufacturing Facility, Creating 75 Jobs Atlanta, GA – Recently Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Domtar Corporation will invest more than $60 million to expand their…
Dewar Elementary student awarded for reading
Release: Finlay Hill Recognized for Reading Achievement Congratulations to Finlay Hill, Dewar Elementary School (DES), for reading and completing activities on ten Newbery books. Finlay received a certificate, a bag of goodies, and two books.…
National Public Works Week celebrated in Lowndes
Release: Lowndes County Board of Commissioners Recognize National Public Works Week Lowndes County, Georgia: The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners is celebrating its Public Works staff during National Public Works Week happening May 16-22, 2021. National…