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…
CDC Transfers Hantavirus Cases to Atlanta
ATLANTA — Two hantavirus patients are being transported to Emory University’s Serious Communicable Diseases Unit in Atlanta. Release: ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has been notified by the Centers for Disease Control…
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 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…
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…
GA gas price average continues to decline
Release: Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.14 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 4 cents less than a week ago, 12 cents less…
GA woman arrested for taking over $400,000 from…
Release: On Thursday, December 9, 2021, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested Rhonda Sheppard, 54, of Dahlonega, Georgia on one count of Theft by Taking. Sheppard was booked into the Lumpkin County Detention Center.…
Gov. Kemp appoints new State Board of Education…
Release: Governor Brian Kemp has appointed William Franklin Griffin, Jr. to the State Board of Education. "Georgia's State Board of Education helps us create an environment in which local schools and systems are empowered to develop…
New Location for Athens Regional Office
Release: The Department of Revenue’s Athens Regional Office is moving to a new facility at 1047 Summit Grove Drive, Building 100, Suite 101, Watkinsville, Georgia 30677. The main phone number will remain (706) 389-6977. The…