Officers nowhere to be found during recorded brutal stabbing attack on Georgia State Prison inmate
The family of a man brutally attacked at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison is calling for change and answers from the state’s Department of Corrections.
The family of a man brutally attacked at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison is calling for change and answers from the state’s Department of Corrections.
4 arrested, including police officer, after child exploitation investigation in Butts County
A child exploitation investigation in Butts County, initiated by a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, has led to the arrest of four individuals, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
A child exploitation investigation in Butts County, initiated by a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, has led to the arrest of four individuals, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Boating under the influence: Jackson man presumed drowned, operator charged
Loved ones gathered on the water’s edge as dive teams searched Jackson Lake for Joseph Howard Upchurch.
Loved ones gathered on the water’s edge as dive teams searched Jackson Lake for Joseph Howard Upchurch.
Butts County man drowns in lake while tubing
This was a “very sad a tragic” weekend for Butts County residents when a man drowned in a lake during a tubing accident Saturday, according to WGXA-TV.
This was a “very sad a tragic” weekend for Butts County residents when a man drowned in a lake during a tubing accident Saturday, according to WGXA-TV.
Palmetto man dies while tubing at Jackson Lake in Butts County
.Torey Antonio Domineck, 48, from Palmetto was tubing with friends when he fell off without wearing a life jacket.
.Torey Antonio Domineck, 48, from Palmetto was tubing with friends when he fell off without wearing a life jacket.
Butts County Sheriff's Office find crack cocaine, marijuana, cash and guns during search
Six individuals were arrested on Thursday during a patrol led by Sheriff Gary Long and his deputies in the city of Jackson.
Six individuals were arrested on Thursday during a patrol led by Sheriff Gary Long and his deputies in the city of Jackson.
How Georgians impacted by recent tornadoes can apply for FEMA aid
Federal money is beginning to arrive and those in some of the hardest-hit counties can now start applying for help.
Federal money is beginning to arrive and those in some of the hardest-hit counties can now start applying for help.
Funeral today for 5-year-old Georgia boy killed in severe storms
Egan Jeffcoat was picked up by his mom from school so that they could get home before the storm hit last week. While driving, a falling tree hit their car, killing the 5-year-old Georgia boy and leaving his mother in critical condition.
Egan Jeffcoat was picked up by his mom from school so that they could get home before the storm hit last week. While driving, a falling tree hit their car, killing the 5-year-old Georgia boy and leaving his mother in critical condition.
Gov. Kemp requests major disaster declaration for hardest-hit Georgia counties
Counties being considered are Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding, and Troup.
Counties being considered are Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding, and Troup.
Family sets up online fundraiser after 5-year-old boy killed by tree in Butts County
Lisa Campbell posted a picture of 5-year-old Egan on GoFundMe.
Lisa Campbell posted a picture of 5-year-old Egan on GoFundMe.
5-year-old dies after tree falls on vehicle in Butts County, official says
Deputy County Manager J. Michael Brewer says it happened in the north end of the county near Jackson Lake.
Deputy County Manager J. Michael Brewer says it happened in the north end of the county near Jackson Lake.
Georgia sheriffs give back to community for Christmas
This is the time of year that many law enforcement agencies step up to support families in their communities, especially with gifts for children in need.
This is the time of year that many law enforcement agencies step up to support families in their communities, especially with gifts for children in need.
Butts County deputy stalked ex-girlfriend in 3 counties, GBI says
Investigators say the Butts County deputy stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend across three Georgia countries after they broke up. He's now under arrest and facing multiple charges.
Investigators say the Butts County deputy stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend across three Georgia countries after they broke up. He's now under arrest and facing multiple charges.
Officers injured in shooting, SWAT standoff at Butts County home
Two Georgia police officers were injured when a gunman fired on them when they responded to screaming at a Butts County home. The alleged gunman has been in a standoff with SWAT for more than 12 hours.
Two Georgia police officers were injured when a gunman fired on them when they responded to screaming at a Butts County home. The alleged gunman has been in a standoff with SWAT for more than 12 hours.
Butts County couple killed in crash on way to son’s game
Family says the Sims have been "building" with one another since high school, most recently through football coaching and volunteer work.
Family says the Sims have been "building" with one another since high school, most recently through football coaching and volunteer work.
Operations Endless Consequences: Major gang bust in Butts County, dozens arrested
FOX 5 was with local police and state and federal agents as they made drug arrests associated with street gangs.
FOX 5 was with local police and state and federal agents as they made drug arrests associated with street gangs.
Georgia woman praised for honesty after finding over $500 in KFC order
The Georgia woman was shocked when she found over $500 tucked underneath her KFC sandwich when she got back from the drive-thru. What she did with the money had police praising her character and honesty.
The Georgia woman was shocked when she found over $500 tucked underneath her KFC sandwich when she got back from the drive-thru. What she did with the money had police praising her character and honesty.
Men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery moved to Georgia prison
The three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery have been moved from a federal prison to a state facility in Butts County.
The three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery have been moved from a federal prison to a state facility in Butts County.
Savannah man drowns in Lake Jackson, boater charged with BUI
A boat trip over Labor Day weekend on a Georgia lake ended with a 72-year-old Savannah man dead and another person charged with boating under the influence.
A boat trip over Labor Day weekend on a Georgia lake ended with a 72-year-old Savannah man dead and another person charged with boating under the influence.
Georgia sex offender arrested for contacting minor after receiving parole, sheriff says
Nearly a month after he was let out of prison on parole, deputies say they arrested the convicted Butts County sex offender for contacting and out-of-state minor and trying to get inappropriate pictures of her.
Nearly a month after he was let out of prison on parole, deputies say they arrested the convicted Butts County sex offender for contacting and out-of-state minor and trying to get inappropriate pictures of her.