Mattie's Call canceled, missing 52-year-old man found safe

The Butts County Sheriff's Office canceled a Mattie's Call Sunday after finding a missing 52-year-old man. 

Suspect connected with Butts County murder, arrested

A man suspected in the murder of a 30-year-old man was arrested, the Butts County Sheriff's office confirmed Wednesday. 

Police investigate deadly Butts County shooting

Authorities in Butts County are working to learn what led up to a shooting that left one person dead Sunday.

Sheriff: Georgia deputy arrested in narcotics investigation

The Monroe County deputy even wore an insignia saying he was a deputy during his illegal activity, the sheriff said.

Men charged in connection with fatal shooting outside of Waffle House

Two men involved in a fight reportedly sparked by racial slurs outside a Waffle House turned themselves in to Butts County deputies in connection with the shooting death of a third man, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Wednesday.

GBI: Fight sparked by racial slurs led to fatal shooting

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says a man who was shot to death outside of a Waffle House had called other customers racial slurs and started a fight before the shooting.

Butts County sheriff steps up patrols following federal ruling

In Butts County, deputies were front and center on Halloween night, passing out candies to trick-or-treaters in neighborhoods where sex offenders live. The approach followed a court ruling which prohibited the Sheriff’s Office from placing warning signs in front of the homes of sex homes.

Federal judge grants injunction in Butts County trick-or-treat case

A federal judge barred the Butts County sheriff from posting warning signs in front of the homes of registered sex offenders.

Federal judge hears arguments in Butts County trick-or-treat lawsuit

A federal judge heard arguments from both sides Thursday in a lawsuit filed by three sex offenders against the Butts County Sheriff's Office.

Sex offenders suing Butts County Sheriff over 'No Trick-or-Treat' signs

A group of sex offenders in Butts County is suing the Sheriff's Office for posting "No Trick-or-Treating" signs on their homes. The Butts County Sheriff said he's taking action to keep kids safe on Halloween by posting the signs, but the sex offenders argue this is a violation of their rights to free speech and to privacy.

Sheriff: 5 killed after fleeing car slams into vehicle in Butts County

The driver behind the wheel of a car that crashed into a pickup truck, killing four people, while fleeing from law enforcement in Butts County Friday, has since died.