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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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Shots Fired At Cairo City Manager

CAIRO — The GBI is investigating a shooting incident involving Cairo City Manager Booker Gainor in Grady County. Release: Cairo, GA (June 11, 2026) - The GBI is investigating a shooting that occurred on June 9,…

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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…

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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…