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…
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,…
Macon Man Dies After Release From Detention Center
HOUSTON CO. — A Macon man died after experiencing medical issues during release from the Houston County Detention Center. Release: Houston County, GA (May 7, 2026) - At the request of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office,…
Kemp Signs Public Safety Bills
ATLANTA — New Georgia laws strengthen public safety, increase officer support, and enhance penalties for certain crimes. Release: ATLANTA - Following the annual Public Safety Memorial Ceremony, Governor Brian P. Kemp - alongside First Lady Marty…
GBI Adds Felony Murder Charge in Tattnall County…
TATTNALL CO. — GBI files additional charges, including felony murder, in Tattnall County case involving fatal truck incident. Release: UPDATE - April 29, 2026: The GBI has taken additional charges on Jordan Austin Young in connection…
Former Baldwin Assistant Chief Arrested by GBI
BALDWIN — The GBI arrested former Baldwin Assistant Chief Justin Ferguson on theft and oath violation charges. Released: Baldwin, Habersham County, GA (April 24, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged Justin Ferguson, age 41,…
GBI Investigates Death Following I-75 Pursuit In Tift…
TIFTON — GBI agents are investigating the death of an Alabama man after a Georgia State Patrol pursuit ended on I-75 South near Exit 59 in Tift County. Release: Tifton, GA (April 21, 2025) – At…