CHESTER · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
19/24
Chester 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 Chester.
COMPUTED 2026-06-30 11:10 UTC · SCORE 19/24
Live data · checked just now
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 · 2026-06-30 10:46 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-30 10:46 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-30 10:46 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-30 10:46 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.
Ejiyah Robinson (GA)
Unique Touray (GA)
Maliah Miller (GA)
Alecia Lawrence (GA)
Jahquez Teague (GA)
Jordyn Gray (GA)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
Live · Updated Daily
Recent Georgia Court Cases
Most recent Georgia court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-41079 | Crystal De'Rease Williams | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-70213- | Tyre D. Christopher | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-58370 | Christian Martinez-Venavidez | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-58371 | Tinisha Sandria Grandison | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-58374 | Giancarlo Edoardo Civiero | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-58376 | Earl Thomas Small, Jr. and Deborah Chong Small | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-58378 | Aysia Shanteria Veal | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11042 | Malisa Kristi Thornton | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-58379 | Anika Marie Moore | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-58375 | Khiry D White | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-58377 | Mary Elizabeth Murphy | 06/29/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-41078 | Jordan Blaklee Helms Crabtree | 06/29/2026 |
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 Chester, 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 · Chester, 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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FBI-Atlanta
FBI-Atlanta
FBI-Atlanta
FBI-Atlanta
FBI-Atlanta
FBI-Atlanta
FBI-Atlanta
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 6
City of Chester, GA
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| DEBORAH FORDHAM | CHESTER |
| ROGER VENABLE | CHESTER |
| PATRICK KELLY | CHESTER |
| MICHAEL WOODARD | CHESTER |
| RHONDA STULL | CHESTER |
| RHONDA HELMS | CHESTER |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 6
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| CHESTER | CHESTER |
| CHESTER CDBG 2020 | CHESTER |
| DODGE STATE PRISON | CHESTER |
| COUNTY ROAD 156 | CHESTER |
| CHESTER, CITY OF (CHESTER WPCP) | CHESTER |
| WWTP & LAS REHAB FOR CHESTER, GA | CHESTER |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (GA) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | ALLY FINANCIAL INC. | Managing the loan or lease |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Creditors Bureau Assoc | Written notification about debt |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 3
City of Chester, GA
| EIN | Organization |
|---|---|
| 331777067 | Hondo S Rescue House Inc. |
| 920723959 | Grand Lodge of Georgia F&Am 12th Masonic District |
| 991400833 | M-Fayes Youth Mentoring Limited |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from GA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
73-Year-Old Former Cub Scout Leader Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Child Pornography
Jun 24, 2026
FBI Field Office
Multiple Defendants Sentenced After Pleading Guilty in Southern Georgia Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
Jun 18, 2026
FBI Field Office
New York Man Faces Federal Cyberstalking Charge After Posting AI-Generated Nude Images and Racist Messages From Fake Social Media Profiles
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Multiple defendants sentenced after pleading guilty in southern Georgia drug trafficking conspiracy
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Chinese nationals sentenced after pleading guilty in Georgia drug trafficking conspiracy
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
New York Man Faces Federal Cyberstalking Charge After Posting AI-Generated Nude Images and Racist Messages from Fake Social Media Profiles
Jun 18, 2026
doj_news
Illegal Alien Faces Federal Charges Following Massive Clayton County Methamphetamine Seizure
Jun 17, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor proposes $3.5M in fines for dangerous health, safety violations by 3 employers during Houston facility chemical spill response
Jun 29, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
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