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…
Former Georgia Probation Officer Arrested on Sexual Misconduct…
CONYERS — Former probation officer Michael Smith faces three felony charges related to alleged misconduct involving a probationer. Release: Conyers, GA (June 2, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged Michael Smith, 54, of Covington,…
GBI arrest former Thomas County Chief Deputy
A former Thomas County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy is under arrest by the GBI on charges of Theft by Taking and Violation of Oath of Office. Release: Thomas County, GA (June 1, 2026) - The GBI…
GBI investigating fatal officer-involved shooting at Kennesaw mall
COBB CO. — Authorities say the shooting followed a reported shoplifting incident at a Cobb County mall. Release: Cobb County, GA (May 27, 2026) - At the request of the Cobb County Police Department (CCPD), GBI…
Former Pendergrass city administrator arrested by GBI
PENDERGRASS — The GBI arrested former Pendergrass Administrator Robert Russell on theft and false statement charges. Release: Pendergrass, Jackson County, GA (May 28, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged former City of Pendergrass Administrator…
GBI Arrests Former Ware County Jailer
WAYCROSS — The GBI arrested a former Ware County jailer accused of assaulting a female inmate. Release: Waycross, GA (May 22, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged Shacondra Ashley Minor, age 33, of Ware…
GBI Names Man in Athens Officer-Involved Shooting
ATHENS — The GBI released the identity of the man killed in a May 12 officer-involved shooting in Athens. Release: UPDATE - May 20, 2026: The man killed in this incident has been identified as Joe…
Mitchell County Teacher Arrested by GBI
BACONTON — A Baconton teacher was extradited to Georgia after being arrested in Florida on child exploitation-related charges. Release: Baconton, Mitchell County, GA (May 20, 2026) - The GBI has arrested and charged Willie James Silas,…
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,…