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 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,…
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 Names Man in Athens Officer-Involved Shooting
ATHENS — The GBI released the identity of the man killed in a May 12 officer-involved shooting in Athens. Release: UPDATE - May 20, 2026: The man killed in this incident has been identified as Joe…
Kemp Signs Public Safety Bills
ATLANTA — New Georgia laws strengthen public safety, increase officer support, and enhance penalties for certain crimes. Release: ATLANTA - Following the annual Public Safety Memorial Ceremony, Governor Brian P. Kemp - alongside First Lady Marty…
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…
Valdosta Rotary Club celebrates annual LEAD
PHOTO: (L–R): LEAD Chair Bubba Highsmith; Rotary District 6920 Gov. Terry Adkins Jr.; Valdosta Police Chief Leslie Manahan; Officer Caleb DeWitt; Lt. Matthew Baker; Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk; Trooper First Class Lee Fulghum; Sgt.…
VPD to hold Open Testing hiring event in…
VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Police Department invites anyone interested in a career in Law Enforcement to the Open Testing hiring event. Release: We invite you to our Open Testing hiring event on Thursday, February 1,…