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Man Found Dead Near CSX Rail Yard in…

THOMASVILLE — The GBI is investigating after a man was found dead near the CSX rail yard Wednesday. Release: Thomasville, GA (September 17, 2026) - The GBI is investigating the death of a man in…

GBI Investigating Death of Toccoa Woman

TOCCOA — Authorities are awaiting autopsy results as the investigation into Candice Lynn Smith's death continues. Release: Toccoa, GA (August 3, 2026) – The GBI is investigating the death of Candice Lynn Smith, age 44, of…

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Man Found Dead After Douglas Standoff

DOUGLAS — GBI agents are investigating the death of a 21-year-old Douglas man following a Coffee County incident. Release: Coffee County, GA (June 14, 2026) – At the request of the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO),…

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Murphy Woman Found Dead in North Georgia Lake

HIAWASSEE — Authorities are investigating after a woman’s body was discovered near a dock on Lake Chatuge. Release: Hiawassee, GA (May 11, 2026) – The GBI is investigating the death of Shelley Lynn Dietrich, age 59,…

New details into the death of a Sparta…

SPARTA - The GBI released new details into the death of Brianna Grier who fell out of a Hancock County patrol car. Release: Update:  As the death investigation of Brianna Grier continues, the GBI is…

GBI investigating Sparta woman’s death

SPARTA - The GBI are investigating the death of a 28-year old Sparta woman who sustained injuries while being taken into custody. Release: The GBI is investigating the death of a woman who died after…