DECATUR COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
19/24
Decatur County gets a B.
Georgia has the fastest statutory clock graded so far (3 business days) and a permissive booking-photo regime. The drag is fragmentation: no statewide free public case search, GBI criminal history is in-person only, and PeachCourt is filing infrastructure rather than a public records portal. Strong law, uneven infrastructure.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Decatur County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 18:48 UTC · SCORE 19/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 18:31 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 18:31 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 18:31 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 18:31 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · GA Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the GA field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · GA
Children Missing From Georgia (Statewide)
Active Georgia cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Chance Cohely (GA)
Gabrielle Troy (GA)
Attiya Rosario (GA)
Ern'Ique Jones (GA)
Kamryn Malone (GA)
Antoneya Goodlow (GA)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Georgia Court Cases
Most recent Georgia court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 23-40352- | Michael W. Parker | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50198- | Dorothy Denean Swords | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20195- | Terry Oline Nails | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10064- | Mark Mathis Pugh | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40575- | Hosanna Johnson | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10182- | Charles Paul Shook and Ashley M. Shook | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40577- | Kasiya A. McIntosh | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10185- | Kierra Lashae Dansby | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10188- | Adam Paul Reynolds and Jennifer Lynne Reynolds | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10486- | Temeka Shanta Austin | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60175- | Sarah Bethany Lee Rud | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10401- | Tamara L. Green | 06/10/2026 |
Cities in Decatur County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources · Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Georgia
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: Statewide FAQ — applies to all of Georgia. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
What's the process to clear a criminal record in Colquitt?▼
To clear a criminal record in Colquitt, GA (Miller County), Georgia's record restriction process is governed by O.C.G.A. §35-3-37. Eligible offenses include arrests not resulting in conviction, dismissed charges, and certain misdemeanors after waiting periods. The 2020 Second Chance Law (HB 226) expanded eligibility for some non-violent offenses after 4 years. File a Petition for Restriction in the Miller County Superior Court at 155 South 1st Street, Colquitt, GA 39837 (229-758-4102). The GBI processes the actual record clearing. Forms and detailed eligibility info are at https://gbi.georgia.gov/services/obtaining-criminal-history-record-information-frequently-asked-questions. Sources: GA Record Restriction (https://gbi.georgia.gov/), O.C.G.A. §35-3-37 (https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2022/title-35/).
How do I check if there's an active warrant in Albany?▼
To check for an active warrant in Albany, GA (Dougherty County), contact the Albany Police Department at 201 W. Oglethorpe Boulevard, Albany, GA 31701 (229-431-2100), or the Dougherty County Sheriff's Office at 225 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701 (229-431-3259). Some active warrants are posted at https://www.dougherty.ga.us/. Court bench warrants appear in the Dougherty County Superior, State, Magistrate, and Probate court records. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority at https://www.gsccca.org/ provides additional document searches. Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70) governs disclosure; agencies may withhold info that could compromise an active investigation. Sources: Dougherty County (https://www.dougherty.ga.us/), GSCCCA (https://www.gsccca.org/).
How can I look up assaults on a particular date?▼
To look up assaults on a particular date in Helen, GA (White County), contact the Helen Police Department at 7445 South Main Street, Helen, GA 30545 (706-878-2009), or the White County Sheriff's Office at 96 Old Highway 75, Cleveland, GA 30528 (706-865-5177). File a Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70) request specifying date, approximate time, and location. Standard fees: $0.10 per page or $0.10 for the first quarter-hour of search time. Closed-case incident reports are public; ongoing investigations may be redacted. The GBI publishes aggregate crime data at https://gbi.georgia.gov/. Sources: Helen GA (https://www.cityofhelen.org/), White County (https://www.whitecounty.net/).
What's the right place to search court cases in Clayton?▼
To search court cases in Clayton County, GA, the Clayton County Superior Court Clerk at 9151 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, GA 30236 (770-477-3395) provides civil and felony case searches. The Clayton County State Court handles misdemeanors and traffic. Online searches are available through the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority at https://www.gsccca.org/ (subscription) and the Clayton County Magistrate Court at https://www.claytoncountyga.gov/. Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70) governs disclosure. Certified copies cost about $2.50 per page plus $0.50 certification. Sources: Clayton County (https://www.claytoncountyga.gov/), GSCCCA (https://www.gsccca.org/).
Where do I order a death record in Floyd?▼
To order a death record in Floyd County, GA (Rome), contact the Floyd County Health Department at 16 East 12th Street, Rome, GA 30161 (706-295-6123). Statewide certified death certificates are issued by the Georgia Department of Public Health Vital Records at https://dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords for $25 (records from 1919 forward). Order online via Georgia State Office of Vital Records, by mail to 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349 (404-679-4702), or in person at any County Health Department. Only the spouse, parents, children, siblings, or legal representatives can obtain certified copies under O.C.G.A. §31-10-26. Genealogy records (75+ years old) are open. Sources: GA DPH Vital Records (https://dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords), Floyd County (https://www.floydcountyga.gov/).
What's the way to search for inmates in Floyd?▼
To search for inmates in Floyd County, GA (Rome), the Floyd County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search at https://www.floydcountyga.gov/sheriff shows current detainees at the Floyd County Jail. The Sheriff's Office is at 2526 New Calhoun Highway NE, Rome, GA 30161 (706-233-0000). For state-prison inmates from Floyd County, use the Georgia Department of Corrections Offender Search at https://gdc.ga.gov/. The Federal BOP locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70) makes inmate roster data public. Sources: Floyd County (https://www.floydcountyga.gov/), GDC (https://gdc.ga.gov/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Decatur County, GA
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Decatur County, GA · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for GA
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (GA)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in GA
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in GA
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in GA
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for GA
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (GA) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (GA) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| JOHN DAY | MARIETTA |
| NOVAMED MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC | ATLANTA |
| CARLOS LOPEZ | ATLANTA |
| D BROOKS | ATLANTA |
| ORRIN SCOTT SWAYZE | MARIETTA |
| PHILIP NEWMAN | CONYERS |
| SCIENTECH MEDICAL SUPPLIES, INC. | STOCKBRIDGE |
| ROBERT PIERRON | ATLANTA |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (GA) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Experian Information S | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Creditors Bureau Assoc | Written notification about debt |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Westlake Services, LLC | Managing the loan or lease |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (GA) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A FAMILY CARE CENTER | 1128b8 |
| A LOVING TOUCH | 1128b8 |
| A-BELL TRANSPORTATION | 1128b8 |
| ACTION NON-EMERGENCY TRANS. CO | 1128b8 |
| ADAMS LOVING PRO HEALTH CARE | 1128b7 |
| AMERI-CARE EMS, INC | 1128a1 |
| ATLANTA MEDICAL CENTER | 1128a1 |
| ATLANTA MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, INC | 1128Aa |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (GA) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 2
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| First Port City Bank | Bainbridge |
| First National Bank of Decatur County | Bainbridge |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from GA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Two defendants sentenced to federal prison for theft of mail, bank fraud and identity theft in Augusta
Jun 10, 2026
doj_news
Convicted Felon Faces Federal Charges Following Shooting on Atlanta's MARTA Rail System
Jun 9, 2026
doj_news
Jury Finds Norcross Man Guilty of Laundering More than $400,000 in Proceeds from Fraudulent Tax Refunds
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
Three-Time Convicted Felon Sentenced to Prison for Dealing Fentanyl and Carrying Stolen Handgun
Jun 8, 2026
doj_news
One of Atlanta Police Department's Top 5 Most Wanted Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Charge
Jun 4, 2026
FBI Field Office
Final Defendant Sentenced in $3 Million Bank Fraud Conspiracy Investigation
Jun 4, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Returns Nearly $3 Million to Consumers Deceived by Mortgage Relief Scheme
Jun 9, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Decatur County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Tragedy in South Georgia: 8-year-old shot and killed, teen and adult arrested
A teenager and an adult are facing charges after a fatal shooting of an eight-year-old boy last week in Decatur County, Georgia. The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office was called to t…
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Woman, 13-year-old charged in death of 8-year-old Georgia boy
DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. — An investigation is underway after an 8-year-old boy was shot and killed in southwest Georgia, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The shooting …
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Partnership brings licensed therapists to Decatur County for mental health-related patrol calls
DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WCTV) - The Decatur County Sheriff’s Department is launching a partnership with Georgia Pines, a Thomas County health center, to allow licensed counselors to r…
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Decatur County Sheriff’s Office awarded $15K grant to improve highway safety technology
The sheriff’s office says it remains committed to public safety through proactive policing, traffic enforcement and community engagement.
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Man arrested after barricading himself inside shed in Decatur County - WSMV
Man arrested after barricading himself inside shed in Decatur County WSMV
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Update: Police arrest Georgia man accused of child molestation - WJCL
Update: Police arrest Georgia man accused of child molestation WJCL
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Georgia deputy killed after being shot during weekend chase
DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. — The law enforcement community and a small south Georgia town are mourning the loss of a deputy killed in the line of duty. Lt. Justin Bedwell of the Decatur C…
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Decatur County jailer allegedly sexually assaults inmate, GBI investigating - WALB
Decatur County jailer allegedly sexually assaults inmate, GBI investigating WALB