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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Butts County Sheriff Gary Long is promising more arrests in the disturbing case human trafficking case of a 14-year-old girl.
Missing teen found in Clayton County, 23-year-old charged with human trafficking
Deputies have been searching for the Georgia 14-year-old for days after she disappeared on Halloween night. Now they say she's heading back to her parents and a 23-year-old is heading to jail.
Deputies have been searching for the Georgia 14-year-old for days after she disappeared on Halloween night. Now they say she's heading back to her parents and a 23-year-old is heading to jail.
2 arrested in meth bust after I-75 chase in Butts County
Two men were arrested in a massive meth bust after an attempted traffic stop in Butts County.
Two men were arrested in a massive meth bust after an attempted traffic stop in Butts County.
New federal funds going to metro Atlanta fire safety upgrades
Federal funds are on the way to Georgia so that local fire departments can make some much-needed upgrades.
Federal funds are on the way to Georgia so that local fire departments can make some much-needed upgrades.
2nd man facing murder charge for death of missing Butts County man
Taylor Coup was last seen at a Butts County pub over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Now two men are charged with his murder.
Taylor Coup was last seen at a Butts County pub over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Now two men are charged with his murder.
Vintage 1936 Lockheed plane crashes into tree near Jackson; 3 injured
A pre-World War II airplane crashed near Jackson on Monday evening.
A pre-World War II airplane crashed near Jackson on Monday evening.
Black bear spotted by residents in Butts County, caution urged
A black bear has been making its way through the Fincherville Road and Buster Brown Road area in Butts County, causing a stir among local residents.
A black bear has been making its way through the Fincherville Road and Buster Brown Road area in Butts County, causing a stir among local residents.
Man killed in Georgia prison laid there for hours before guards came, autopsy suggests
The autopsy report for 31-year-old Brandon Burrell suggests hours went by until guards found his body at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison earlier this year.
The autopsy report for 31-year-old Brandon Burrell suggests hours went by until guards found his body at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison earlier this year.
Jackson family loses everything in house fire started by candle
It's been a week since a candle caused the home of a family of six in Jackson to burn to the ground.
It's been a week since a candle caused the home of a family of six in Jackson to burn to the ground.
Major crash closed I-75 SB in Butts County for several hours | What we know
A crash along Interstate 75 in Butts County closed the southbound lanes and left the northbound lanes backed up for miles for several hours on Monday evening.
A crash along Interstate 75 in Butts County closed the southbound lanes and left the northbound lanes backed up for miles for several hours on Monday evening.