GA Bureau of Investigation

Representative Carter commended SA Cephus for his integrity, strong partnership with local law enforcement, & unwavering commitment to serving & protecting Georgia’s communities. We are proud of SA Cephus & the impact he makes every day in the communities he serves. (2/2)

U.S. Representative Buddy Carter recognized Special Agent Joe Cephus on the House floor for receiving the Evans County Sheriff’s Office 2025 Support Officer Award. (1/2)

UPDATE - April 8, 2026: The GBI has arrested 2 people in connection with the January 2026 deaths of two men in Pelham, GA. 🔗: tinyurl.com/4cer97bh ORIGINAL POST:

Here’s our statement on the officer involved shooting in Clayton County, GA. The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to conduct an independent investigation. 🔗: tinyurl.com/yc4c2fhs

Here’s our statement on the officer involved shooting in Banks County, GA. The Banks County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to conduct an independent investigation. 🔗: tinyurl.com/awm2pype

Here’s our statement on the recent arrest of a Quitman man following a child molestation investigation. 🔗: tinyurl.com/yx7mv48a

Here’s our statement on the recent Bloomingdale death investigation. 🔗: tinyurl.com/y89k6apr

Our Perry Regional Investigative Office recently spent the day at Middle Georgia State University for a career day event. Agents spoke with students about the career opportunities available here at the GBI. We’re proud to inspire the next generation of public servants!

Here’s our statement on the recent Brooks County death investigation. 🔗: tinyurl.com/2rkp5xju

Here’s our statement on the officer involved shooting in Hull, GA, involving an off-duty GBI agent. The GBI is also investigating an aggravated assault in connection to the incident. 🔗: tinyurl.com/s74ecnnx

Here’s our statement on the recent shooting investigation in Ocilla, GA. 🔗: tinyurl.com/52yjw5zb

Week 10 GBI Special Agent Academy ✅ Students began the week with instruction on conducting drug investigations Firearms training focused on operating in high-stress conditions, including shooting while wearing gas masks & scenario-based, judgmental pistol exercises.

Dr. Rachel Geller & Director of Medical Operations Ashley Garrish from our Medical Examiner’s Office visited the Georgia State Capitol for Sine Die, the last day of the Legislative Session. We’re grateful to members of both the Senate & House for their support.

Here’s our statement on the recent arrest of a Peachtree City man in a child sexual exploitation investigation. 🔗: tinyurl.com/jt64kfw2

Here’s our statement on the recent arrest of a Gainesville man for malice murder. 🔗: tinyurl.com/yd73xdwm

Agents from our Athens Regional Investigative Office participated in the Jefferson MS Career Day. Students got to take a look inside a GBI crime scene truck & learn about the tools and methods our agents use on scene to ensure all evidence is documented and collected correctly.

Here’s our statement on the recent arrest of a Commerce man in a sexual exploitation of children investigation. 🔗: tinyurl.com/49pfjmkt

Here’s our statement on the recent arrest of a Canon man in a sexual exploitation of children investigation. 🔗: tinyurl.com/4xym8saj

Here’s our statement on the recent arrest of the former Court Clerk of Maysville in a theft investigation. 🔗: tinyurl.com/2m4rufdz

The course aims to improve justice administration in police departments and agencies worldwide and to raise law enforcement standards, knowledge, and cooperation. Congratulations and well done, SAC Lavender and Session 297! (2/2)

Congrats to Special Agent in Charge Mark Lavender on graduating from Session 297 ofFBI National Academy. FBINA is a professional study course for U.S. & international LE managers. The program includes 10 weeks of communication, leadership, & physical fitness training. (1/2)