VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Valdosta businesses raided for gambling violations
Release: Businesses Raided for Gambling Violations Valdosta, GA (June 10, 2020) – On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, the GBI’s Commercial Gambling Unit, along with the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, Thomas County Sheriff’s Office, Valdosta Police…
Macon inmate death under investigation
Release: Inmate Death Under Investigation FORSYTH, Ga. – Special Agents with the Georgia Department of Corrections’ (GDC) Office of Professional Standards are investigating the death of an inmate at Macon State Prison in Oglethorpe, Ga.,…
GBI investigates double homicide in Rome, GA
Release: May 22, 2020 Update: On May 21, 2020, Desmond Lavonta Brown, age 28, was rearrested by the GBI for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana with intent…
Child sexual exploitation in Georgia during COVID-19 quarantine
Release: Decatur, GA (May 21, 2020)– Since March 16, 2020, when Georgia public elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools ceased in person classes, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit, along…
GBI search home of men charged with killing…
Today, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) released a brief statement confirming that on the evening of Tuesday, May 19, GBI agents executed a search warrant at the home of Gregory and Travis McMichael. The…
GA Attorney General requests probe into Ahmaud Arbery…
An AJC report says Chris Carr, the Georgia Attorney General, has asked the Department of Justice for a probe into the investigation of Ahmaud Arbery's death. Several civil rights groups requested a federal probe after…
GBI investigating death in Berrien County
Release: Nashville, GA (November 22, 2019) – On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, the GBI’s Douglas Regional Office received a request from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office to assist with a death investigation. On Wednesday, November…
GBI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Cook County
Release: Adel, GA (April 25, 2020) – On Friday, April 24, 2020, the GBI’s Douglas Regional Office received a request from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting. Preliminary information indicates…