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 Arrests Macon Man and Woman for Cruelty…
MACON — GBI arrests two residents on child cruelty charges, with one also facing child sexual exploitation charges. Release: Macon, Bibb County, GA (September 15, 2026) - The GBI has arrested and charged Scott Howard,…
Two indicted in Georgia COVID rental assistance fraud…
ATLANTA — Two former DCA workers are accused of fraudulently obtaining over $36,000 in COVID rental assistance funds. Release: ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has obtained a new indictment in Fulton County…
GBI Investigates Clayton County Officer-Involved Shooting
CLAYTON CO. — GBI investigates after a deputy fired at a driver fleeing in a stolen vehicle in Clayton County. Release: Clayton County, GA (June 16, 2026) - At the request of the Clayton County Sheriff’s…
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 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…
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,…