HALL COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
19/24
Hall 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 Hall County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-10 21:36 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 21:21 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 21:21 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-10 21:21 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-10 21:21 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 23-40405- | Juana Y. Gordon | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30073- | Tonisha Jamie Daniela Sherrod | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-40490- | Carrie A. Shorey | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-30074- | Kathy D. Green | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60172- | Chasity Ann Maire McLeod | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20196- | Stephanie Renee Lewis | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60174- | Tracy S Dorsey | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50256- | Amy Lee Meeks | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20197- | Brock Harrison Flagstad | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40742-bem | Reonda Ralnice McGee | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-55456-pmb | Theresa Ann Rowland | 06/10/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-57657-jwc | Othniel Chukwuebuka Eluma | 06/10/2026 |
Cities in Hall County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I check if someone is in custody in Hall?▼
To check if someone is in custody in Hall County, GA, the Hall County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search at https://www.hallcounty.org/254/Sheriff shows current detainees at the Hall County Jail. The Sheriff's Office is at 610 Main Street SW, Gainesville, GA 30501 (770-531-6900). For state-prison inmates, use the GA 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: Hall County Sheriff (https://www.hallcounty.org/254/Sheriff), GDC (https://gdc.ga.gov/).
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/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Hall 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 · Hall 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 1
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| Peach State Bank & Trust | Gainesville |
🏛️ 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
Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva
Jun 10, 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 Hall County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Charges dismissed for Georgia teens arrested in prank gone wrong that killed beloved Hall County teacher
Dan Raby, the senior digital producer for CBS News Atlanta, has been covering everything happening around Georgia for more than a decade. The district attorney in Hall County, Geor…
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Hall County sheriff charged with DUI was over twice legal limit, GSP says
An incident report says Gerald Jay Couch admitted to drinking Four Loko and said his blood alcohol level was 0.212. Hall County Sheriff Gerald Jay Couch faces charges of DUI, failu…
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Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch appears in court on DUI charges - WSB-TV
Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch appears in court on DUI charges WSB-TV
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Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch: Deputies testify about erratic driving
A suspended Georgia sheriff appeared in court for an hourslong hearing as his attorney fought to throw out key evidence.
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Gov. Kemp orders investigation into Hall County sheriff after DUI arrest
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a formal investigation into Hall County's sheriff following his recent DUI arrest. Gov. Kemp has appointed a special committee to review the cas…
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Sheriff accused of DUI in hospital for ‘potentially fatal’ amount of alcohol day before arrest
The months-long process of taking Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch to court for alleged drunk driving is heating up as attorneys for the state and the sheriff legally spar over evi…
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Georgia man bites wife during fight about smoking meth in closet, police say
A Georgia man was arrested after getting into a fight with his wife about smoking what she said was methamphetamine and biting her. The Oakwood Police Department said Josh Shultz, …
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Trio caught looting train derailment containers in north Georgia, deputies say
Three north Georgia residents are facing charges after deputies say they were caught stealing from shipping containers near the site of last week’s train derailment. According to t…