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…
Juvenile charged for involuntary manslaughter in Wilkes
Release: Juvenile Arrested in Wilkes County Death Investigation On Monday, November 30, 2020, a 16-year old juvenile was charged with Involuntary Manslaughter, Reckless Conduct, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime, Possession…
Richmond granted $230K by DOJ for youth gang…
Release: Department of Justice grant will provide support for Richmond County efforts to deter youth gangs Office of Juvenile Justice award targets youths ages 9-15 AUGUSTA, GA: A nearly quarter-million-dollar award from the U.S. Department…
Coffee County youth arrested for Felony Murder
Release: GBI Investigates Death in Coffee County OCTOBER 06, 2020 Douglas, GA (October 6, 2020) – On Monday, October 5, 2020, the GBI’s Douglas Regional Office received a request from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office to…
Virtual DJJ hiring event Sept. 22-24
Release: Decatur, GA – The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) will host a Statewide Virtual Hiring Event from Tuesday, September 22, 2020, until Thursday, September 24, 2020. DJJ is searching for dedicated individuals to work…
Reporting Center has ribbon-cutting in Valdosta
Release: RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY HELD FOR EVENING REPORTING CENTER IN VALDOSTA Lowndes County, GA – The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and the Southwest Key Programs held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new rehabilitation center for…
Juvenile reporting center hosting grand opening
Release: EVENING REPORTING CENTER FOR JUVENILES OPENS IN VALDOSTA ON AUGUST 13TH WITH RIBBON CUTTING & TOUR Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice has partnered with Southwest Key Programs to bring this community-based program to Lowndes…
Adel man arrested in statutory rape investigation
Release: Adel, GA (June 18, 2020) – On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, Sean Baxter, 43, was arrested and charged with Statutory Rape and Child Molestation. On Monday, June 15, 2020, the GBI’s Douglas Regional Office received…
Juvenile driver shot after accelerating toward officers
Release: Jonesboro, GA (May 30, 2020) – On Saturday, May 30, 2020, the GBI Atlanta Regional Office was requested by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting. Preliminary information indicates that at…