LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI has arrested and charged Andrew Howard Whaley, age 61, of Cumming, GA, for one count of aggravated child molestation, one count of child molestation, and one count of possession of child pornography in Lumpkin County. Whaley was also charged in Forsyth County, GA with six counts of creation of […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. – On May 23, 2025, at approximately 7:25 p.m., a deputy with the Hart County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Marsh Lane near the intersection of Royston Highway. The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Codney Jermaine Alexander, age 44, of Canon, Georgia, and requested that he step […]

CHEROKEE COUNTY, NC – A joint operation on 05/20/2025 between the Narcotics and Patrol Divisions of Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office assist by the Narcotics Division of Clay County Sheriff’s office led to a traffic stop which resulted in four arrests and two subsequent search warrants. On May 21, 2025 a traffic stop was conducted on […]

PRESS RELEASE – CMANS Agents, with the assistance of Pickens Sheriff’s Office Deputies and K9 Storm, continue to crack down on dangerous drug activity in our community. On May 20th, Agents had deputies conduct a traffic stop on Gerald Cornett as part of an ongoing investigation into methamphetamine distribution in Pickens County. Following a positive […]

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga.  – A Habersham County Grand Jury recently indicted Corey Cantrell, age 28, of Gainesville, GA, on Aggravated Involuntary Manslaughter for Sale of Fentanyl and Possession of a controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl in connection to the fentanyl overdose death of Sidney Cantrell. On January 19, 2025, the GBI Appalachian RDEO […]

PRESS RELEASE – Paul Walton, age 58, of McDonough, GA, has been indicted for Theft by Taking, Violation of Oath of Office, and Financial Transaction Card Fraud. Walton turned himself in to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office earlier this month. In January of 2024, the GBI Office of Special Investigations was requested by the Northern […]

PRESS RELEASE – The GBI has concluded the investigation into the deaths of Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis. Based on the results of the medical examiner’s autopsy and other investigative findings, their deaths have been ruled suicide-suicide.  GBI agents have met with the Lewis family to share the findings. Detailed below are some […]

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. – After Friday night’s performance of a play at Fannin County High School, the school cancelled any further performances and left many upset and with questions as to why. Numerous social media posts poured in after the May 16, performance of “The Crucible”. The posts gained a lot of attraction as they […]

DAHLONEGA, GA – Georgia Senator Steve Gooch announced that he is running for Lieutenant Governor and issued a formal press release detailing his plans. “Conservative Republican Senator Steve Gooch filed paperwork and officially announced Wednesday that he is running for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, offering a proven record of conservative leadership and an unwavering commitment […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Tuesday May 6, 2025, a joint investigation by The Towns County and Clay County Drug Investigators led to a traffic stop on HWY 66. During the stop probable cause was developed and a search of the vehicle resulted in an amount of methamphetamine and marijuana being confiscated. Emily Joanne Smith, 32, […]

PRESS RELEASE – At approximately 5:22 p.m. yesterday, May 9, 2025, Toccoa Police Department were dispatched to a 911 call regarding two vehicles involved in a road rage incident beginning on Highway 17 Alternate toward Toccoa. While initial TPD units were responding, several calls were placed to Stephens County 911 & Emergency Management, Georgia regarding […]

DADE COUNTY, Ga. – A Trenton man was convicted of drug-related offenses by a Dade County jury following a trial before Judge Chris Arnt which took place on April 21, 2025. Conuard Thomas “Tommy” Hidgon, 70, was convicted of Trafficking Methamphetamine and Possession of Methamphetamine. Evidence presented during the trial showed that agents with the […]

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. – On March 18, 2025, Stefon Smith, a 43-year old man from Hamilton County, was convicted by a Catoosa County jury after a two-day trial on two counts of Cruelty to Children in the First Degree, one count of Cruelty to Children in the Second Degree, two counts of Cruelty to Children […]

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. – A Catoosa County jury convicted a known gang member and convicted felon for the shooting of a man during a road rage incident that occurred on October 10, 2021. After a four-day trial from March 24, 2025 to March 27, 2025, the jury rejected Joshua Aaron Basham’s self-defense claim, finding him […]

BREAKING NEWS – A 4.1 earthquake was recorded today, May 10, 2025, striking Tennessee but felt into surrounding states. The earthquake occurred 20 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee but the shakes were felt well into North Georgia. The USGS recorded the earthquake around 9:04 a.m. this morning. According to their site, “The USGS monitors and […]

PRESS RELEASE –  The Lanier Regional Drug Task Force—made up of Dawson, Forsyth, Milton, and Johns Creek officers—conducted a search warrant last week, which resulted in three arrests. During the last few months, deputies received intel that James “Guy” Sanders has been selling large quantities of methamphetamine from 153 Dawson Forest Road in Dawsonville, GA. […]