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…
Tift County toddler shot in home
Release: Tifton, GA (September 8, 2020) – On Thursday, September 3, 2020, the Tift County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to assist in a death investigation. The Tift County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of…
Officer involved shooting in Chickamauga
Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Chickamauga AUGUST 20, 2020 Chickamauga, GA (August 20, 2020) – On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at approximately 10:47 a.m., the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Walker…
Injured man shot while attacking officers with sword
Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Paulding County Paulding County, Georgia (August 20, 2020) – On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at approximately 6:49 pm, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office…
LCSO warns against fake deputy scam calls
LOWNDES CO., Ga.— The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office was recently contacted by several residents regarding someone calling pretending to be a deputy. Residents reported to the LCSO that the "deputy" stipulated payment to avoid being…
Meriwether official arrested for child exploitation
Release: Woodbury, GA (August 13, 2020) – On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, Meriwether County Deputy Clerk of Magistrate Court, Carol Washington, 49, was charged with one count of Sexual Exploitation of Children (Possession of Child Pornography) and one…
Bacon County Attorney arrested for Violation of Oath
Release: Alma, GA (August 12, 2020) – On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at approximately 2:00 p.m., GBI Region 4 Douglas agents arrested Jennifer E. Carver, 38, on one count of Giving False Information and one count…
Suspected inmate homicide under investigation in Helena, GA
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 Telfair State Prison in Helena, Georgia…
Valdosta ‘Back to School Bash’ features backpack giveaway
Release: City of Valdosta hosts Drive-Thru ‘Back to School Bash’ on Aug 1 On Saturday, August 1, The City of Valdosta will host its Annual Back to School Community Event. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic,…