BANKS COUNTY, Ga. – At the request of the Banks County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Banks County, GA. One man was shot and killed in the incident. No deputies were injured. Preliminary information indicates that at about 4:20 a.m., on April 8, 2026, Banks County Sheriff’s Office deputies […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. – At the request of the Lavonia Police Department and the Georgia State Patrol, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Lavonia, GA. Alan Joseph Chandler, age 30, of Lavonia, GA, was shot and killed in the incident. No law enforcement officers were injured. Preliminary information indicates that at about […]

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. – Dalton Police Department has arrested a 21-year-old man accused of performing lewd acts in his vehicle while allegedly targeting women jogging in the area. Authorities identified the suspect as Nathaniel Willingham, of Summerville. He faces four counts of lewd acts and one count of stalking. According to police, the investigation began […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ga. — A domestic violence incident involving an armed individual in Franklin County prompted a multi-agency response Sunday afternoon, ultimately ending in a peaceful surrender after several hours of negotiations, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were initially dispatched to Burroughs Road in Canon following reports of an armed subject. Authorities […]

RABUN COUNTY, Ga. (April 13, 2026) — Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a shots-fired incident reported last week along Highway 197, according to a press release from Sheriff Mark Gerrells. Deputies with the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call around 6:40 a.m. on April 7 regarding gunfire near the intersection […]

WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — A wildfire burning on Buzzard Mountain is now approximately 60% contained, according to officials with White County Public Safety, as crews continue efforts to fully control the blaze. During a media briefing Monday, April 13, officials said the fire is currently estimated at about 26 acres. The U.S. Forest Service has […]

MORGANTON, Ga. (April 2, 2026) — A late-night altercation between a father and son in Fannin County has resulted in the death of a 54-year-old man, according to the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office. Chief Deputy Maj. Keith Bosen said deputies were dispatched at approximately 10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, to a residence located at […]

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are investigating the death of a Belgian draft mule found along a roadway in Fannin County under circumstances that have raised concerns among local residents. According to a statement from Cowgirl Up Stables, the animal, identified as “Big Jon,” was discovered deceased on Old Quarry Road, a heavily traveled route […]

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — A Pickens County man is in custody after authorities say he made threatening statements on social media that prompted an investigation and subsequent arrest. According to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified on Wednesday, April 8, after a concerned citizen reported a social media post allegedly made by Jerry […]

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga.- Federal and state law enforcement agencies conducted coordinated raids Wednesday at multiple dermatology clinics across North Georgia and Southeast Tennessee, disrupting patient appointments and prompting questions about a potential ongoing investigation. Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were seen at several locations […]

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – Authorities responded to reports of gunfire in the Lance Road area, where an incident stemming from a domestic dispute led to one person being taken into custody, officials said. According to law enforcement, deputies were dispatched to the area after receiving calls about shots being fired. Upon arrival, deputies determined the […]

FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. — The Floyd County Board of Commissioners has approved a contract of up to $520,000 to begin stabilizing the county’s historic courthouse following fire damage, officials announced Monday. The decision came during a special called meeting on April 6, 2026, and remains pending final legal review. County leaders said the stabilization effort […]

MADISON COUNTY, Ga. – At the request of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Hull, Madison County, GA, involving an off-duty GBI agent. The GBI is also investigating an aggravated assault that occurred before the officer involved shooting. Earnest Howard, age 47, of Athens, GA, was shot […]

DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged Loron Spaulding, age 35, of Gainesville, GA, with Malice Murder in relation to the death of Diaja Benson, age 30, of Dawsonville, GA. The Cumming Police Department requested the GBI to investigate Benson’s death. On Friday, March 13, 2026, at about 11:00 a.m., the GBI, […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged Robert Kenyon Mercer, age 45, of Canon, Hart County, Georgia, with three counts of Unlawful Surveillance and three counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children. In February of 2026, the GBI’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit received a request from the North Carolina Internet […]

JACKSON COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged former Maysville Municipal Court Clerk Jessica Daniels, age 48, for Computer Trespass, Computer Forgery, and Theft by Taking. In February of 2026, the Maysville Police Department requested the GBI Office of Special Investigations to assist with an investigation into missing money from the Maysville Municipal […]