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…
Injured man identified in Tifton shooting
Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Tift County - UPDATE JUNE 07, 2021 UPDATE: (June 7, 2021) The injured man involved in this OIS is identified as Justin Freeman, age 40, of Robbins, North Carolina. He…
Alleged hit and run driver killed during OIS…
Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Spalding County JUNE 05, 2021 Griffin, GA (June 5, 2021) – On Saturday, June 5, 2021, at approximately 2:45 A.M., the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the…
Officer Involved Shooting in Berrien County
Release: Ray City, GA (June 2, 2021) – On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, the GBI received a request from the Ray City Police Department to conduct an officer involved shooting investigation. Preliminary information indicates that on June…
VFD Lieutenant honored with Fire Officer designation
Release: Valdosta Fire Department Lieutenant Marcus Haynes Receives Professional Designation of Fire Officer Valdosta Fire Department Lieutenant Marcus Haynes was recognized for receiving the professional designation of "Fire Officer" (FO) at the Valdosta City Council…
New Georgia law offers more protection against domestic…
Release: Rep. Yasmin Neal’s Legislation to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence Signed Into Law ATLANTA – State Representative Yasmin Neal (D-Jonesboro) recently announced that Governor Brian Kemp recently signed her bill, House Bill 236, into…
Former Valdosta State Prison officer pleads guilty to…
Release: Former Georgia Supervisory Correctional Officer Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Offenses for Assaulting Inmates A former supervisory correctional officer at the Valdosta State Prison (VSP) in Valdosta, Georgia, pleaded guilty recently to violating the…
Bartow man wanted after shooting at officers while…
Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Bartow County The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting at the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates that on Tuesday, May 18, 2021,…
Kidnapping in Decatur leads to pursuit, OIS
Release: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Decatur, GA MAY 18, 2021 (Decatur, GA – May 18, 2021) - On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Chamblee Police Department…