Rep. Sanford Bishop subject of House Ethics Committee…

Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr. is the subject of a House Ethics Committee investigation for possible misuse of campaign funds. From RollCall.com: FEC regulations prohibit members from using campaign money to pay for dues to country…

GBI investigates murder case in Metter

Release: GBI Investigates Death in Metter Metter, GA (June 19, 2020) - The GBI is releasing an update on a murder investigation out of Candler County, GA that occurred on June 15, 2020. At the request…

Police investigating shooting in Thomasville

Release: On June 22, 2020 at approximetely 1:00 am, the Thomasville Police Dept. responded to the area of Cassidy Road and Vine Street in reference to a shooting incident. The responding officers came into contact…

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…