Butts County sheriff defends deputies after arrest video goes viral
The Butts County Sheriff’s Office released body-worn camera footage Thursday after a man accused a deputy of using excessive force during a traffic stop.
Butts County sheriff calls on citizens to carry guns after Charlotte killing
The Butts County sheriff is urging residents to legally arm themselves following the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte commuter train.
Multi-county crime ring dismantled: Heavy equipment theft uncovered across metro Atlanta
Investigators dismantled a multi-county crime ring stealing heavy construction equipment across metro Atlanta, tracing thefts to a rental truck from Home Depot.
Burt Jones launches gubernatorial campaign with Trump endorsement
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones officially launched his campaign for Georgia governor with a rally in Butts County on Tuesday evening.
Mike Collins officially kicks off senate bid with Butts County rally
Rep. Mike Collins officially launched his U.S. Senate campaign with a rally in Butts County on Tuesday night, aiming to unseat Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in next year’s election.
Operation ‘Oxy Moron’ leads to 22 arrests, over 100 warrants in multi-county drug probe
Operation Oxy Moron led to 22 arrests and over 100 warrants related to illegal prescription drug distribution.
Man flees traffic stop, lands on grounds of Georgia's most secure prison
Michael Brown Jr. fled a traffic stop and mistakenly ran onto the grounds of Georgia's most secure prison, leading to his capture by state prison K9 units.
Man tries to flee Butts County traffic stop with meth, deputies say
A man is in custody after officials say he tried to run from Banks County deputies while carrying a large amount of drugs.
EF1 tornado confirmed in Spalding, Butts counties after Wednesday's storms
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in Spalding County during Wednesday morning's severe storms.
Butts County jailer arrested for 'stupid' decision to smuggle contraband
A jailer with the Butts County Sheriff’s Office was arrested this week after allegedly smuggling contraband to an inmate, Sheriff Gary Long announced in a strongly worded statement.
Butts County man arrested for child porn while out on bond for same charge
A 25-year-old Butts County man who was out on bond for a previous charge for possession of child pornography was arrested again.
Griffin man arrested after high-speed chase following armed robbery in Butts County
A Griffin man was arrested after allegedly shooting a man during an attempted armed robbery in Butts County and leading authorities on a high-speed chase.
Jackson man accused of child molestation
A Jackson man has been arrested and charged with multiple sex crimes involving a child, according to the Butts County Sheriff’s Office.
'This ain't Atlanta': Butts County sheriff issues warning after drug arrest
Two individuals were arrested in Butts County after allegedly attempting to sell methamphetamine to an undercover agent, according to Butts County Sheriff's Office.
Butts County deputy among two injured in early morning Newton County crash
Two drivers, including a Butts County deputy, were injured in an early morning crash in Newton County.
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado from Butts into Newton counties
The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down during deadly severe weather overnight Sunday morning.
Armed suspect tries to break into Jackson nursing home, sheriff says
The Butts County sheriff is investigating disturbing surveillance video that appears to show a man armed with a rifle trying to enter a nursing home in the middle of the night.
Armed person caught on camera attempting to break into Jackson nursing home, vehicles
The Butts County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in identifying an individual involved in a concerning incident at Westbury Nursing Home in Jackson.
Man arrested for attacking deputies with machete in Butts County, GBI says
The GBI says the Jenkinsburg man attacked two Butts County deputies with a machete Monday morning while he was being served an eviction notice.
14-year-old lured for trafficking, Butts County sheriff vows more arrests
Butts County Sheriff Gary Long is promising more arrests in the disturbing case human trafficking case of a 14-year-old girl.