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…
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,…
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…
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…
GBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Lavonia
LAVONIA - An armed suspect is killed after hours-long standoff with law enforcement in Lavonia. Release: Lavonia, GA (April 10, 2026) - At the request of the Lavonia Police Department and the Georgia State Patrol, GBI…
Two Arrested in Pelham Double Homicide
PELHAM - Two men have been charged with felony murder in January Pelham double shooting. Release: The GBI has arrested and charged Scott Foster, age 27, of Ochlocknee, GA, and Dajarion Ward, age 19, of…
Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Banks Co.
BANKS COUNTY - A suspect was killed after shooting at deputies during an early-morning pursuit on I-85. Release: Banks County, GA (April 8, 2026) - At the request of the Banks County Sheriff’s Office, GBI…