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Cobb County September 30, 2024

GBI statement on shooting in Cobb that left suspect dead, two officers injured

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued the following news release about the shooting in Cobb County that left the suspect dead and two police officers injured: At the request of…

GBI Inspector Trent Hillsman wearing a dark suit and tie, poses with hands crossed in front next to an American flag

Justice September 13, 2024

GBI’s Trent Hillsman promoted to Inspector

In a press release, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced that Trent Hillsman has been promoted to Inspector. His new duties will include supervising and overseeing several Investigative Division units, including…

Justice July 13, 2024

Steve Rogers promoted to Assistant Special Agent in Charge of GBI West Metro Regional Drug Enforcement Office

Photo of ASAC Rogers provided by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced that Steve Rogers has been promoted to Assistant Special Agent in Charge in…

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Smyrna October 21, 2023

Man shot by Smyrna police yesterday died this morning

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced in a public information release that the man shot by Smyrna police in an incident yesterday afternoon died this morning. He has been identified…

Klay Kilcrease bearded with a blue suit and striped tie.

Criminal Justice System July 3, 2023

Klay Kilcrease promoted to GBI Special Agent in Charge of Middle Georgia Gang Task Force.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has promoted Klay Kilcrease to Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Middle Georgia Gang Task Force. SAC Kilcrease will supervise the unit’s operations,…

A GBI crime scene investigation truck behind yellow tape in the driveway of a small house

Cobb County June 11, 2023

GBI investigates fatal shooting of a Carrollton man by Cobb County police on a domestic dispute call

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued a statement on its investigation of the fatal shooting of a Carrollton man by Cobb County police officers when they were called for a…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta July 8, 2022

GBI issues its statement about the fatal shooting by Marietta police at Motel 6

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued its statement on its investigation into the shooting in at a Motel 6 in Marietta that left the a 26-year-old Atlanta man dead, and…

Georgia March 17, 2021

Jaret Usher, former Cobb ADA, to serve as GBI legal director

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced yesterday that Jaret Usher will be promoted to Director of the GBI’s Legal Division. Usher, a Cobb County native, began her GBI career…

Powder Springs March 1, 2021

KSU graduate promoted to Technical Leader of GBI Crime Lab Firearms Section

Emily Bagwell, a 2012 graduate in biology from Kennesaw State University, has been promoted to Technical Leader of of the Firearms Section of the Crime Lab at the GBI. She…

Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Cobb County December 19, 2020

Man killed by SWAT officer identified as Austell resident

The man killed by a SWAT team deputy during an attempt to execute a search warrant last Thursday has been identified as Johnny Bolton, 49, of Austell. The Georgia Bureau…

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Kennesaw July 3, 2025

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