GAINESVILLE · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
19/24
Gainesville 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 Gainesville.
COMPUTED 2026-06-18 12:42 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 · 2026-06-18 12:42 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-18 12:42 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-18 12:42 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-18 12:42 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.
Jahquez Teague (GA)
Janna Atkinson (GA)
Jordyn Gray (GA)
Justin Richie (GA)
Emir Hutchinson (GA)
Chance Cohely (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 26-57943 | Kevin Thomas Cato | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-05205-sms | Jason L. Pettie, Chapter 7 Trustee For the Estates v. RBS CITIZENS, N. A. | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-57947 | Joshua Levell Kendrick | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-57944 | Bendrea Willis | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-57945 | Eric Laron Logan | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-57946 | Tracee Yolanda Buick | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10601 | Arshuntee Sharmane Curry | 06/17/2026 |
| CIVIL 5:26-cv-00044 | WILLIAMS v. MEINK | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60181- | Dianna June Vazquez | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-57936 | Sharon Helm Riles | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-57937 | Tomeka Shuntae Watts | 06/17/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 23-51364-bem | Brian Thomas Bitner and April Lynn Bitner | 06/17/2026 |
Cited Answers · Verified Sources · County-level FAQ — applies to all of Hall County
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes. Note: County-level FAQ — applies to all of Hall County. No city-specific FAQ is available yet — the answers below apply to the broader jurisdiction.
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 Gainesville, 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 · Gainesville, 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
FBI-Atlanta
FBI-Atlanta
FBI-Atlanta
FBI-Atlanta
FBI-Atlanta
FBI-Atlanta
FBI-Atlanta
FBI-Atlanta
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
City of Gainesville, GA
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| LALITHA BANDI | GAINESVILLE |
| C. SHANE BUSSLER | GAINESVILLE |
| MIRIAM GENTIN | GAINESVILLE |
| MATTHEY HARRIS | GAINESVILLE |
| WILLIAM CALLAHAN | GAINESVILLE |
| ROBERT FERGUSON | GAINESVILLE |
| RICHARD GOMEZ | GAINESVILLE |
| GARY DALLEY | GAINESVILLE |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| MP EQUIPMENT | GAINESVILLE |
| VENTURE PLAZA AT DAWSONVILLE HWY | GAINESVILLE |
| INTERVET INC GAINESVILLE SITE | GAINESVILLE |
| SAGEWOOD LOT 48 | GAINESVILLE |
| ROLLINS LEASING CORP | GAINESVILLE |
| BRANNON RIDGE LOT 2 | GAINESVILLE |
| MAPLE PARK - LOT 143 | GAINESVILLE |
| CYPRESS PARK | GAINESVILLE |
💰 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
City of Gainesville, GA
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| GAINESVILLE PAIN MANAGEMENT | 1128b7 |
| GAINESVILLE PAIN MANAGEMENT | BRCH CIA |
| CHERYL BENSON | 1128b4 |
| BENJAMIN CARTER | 1128b14 |
| FELTON DANIEL | 1128b14 |
| LINDA GARDINER | 1128a3 |
| RONALD HOLCOMB | 1128a1 |
| SHEILA HUTCHINSON | 1128b4 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
City of Gainesville, GA
🏦 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
Illegal Alien Faces Federal Charges Following Massive Clayton County Methamphetamine Seizure
Jun 17, 2026
doj_news
Illegal Alien Felon Arrested for Flying Drone in World Cup Restricted Airspace after Prior Deportations
Jun 15, 2026
doj_news
Two Life Prison Sentences for Major Athens Methamphetamine Dealer in Homeland Security Task Force Case
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Three defendants associated with human trafficking operation sentenced to federal prison
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
GoodFellas Gang Members Sentenced to Federal Prison for Crimes of Violence, Firearms Offenses, and Drug Trafficking
Jun 11, 2026
doj_news
Two defendants sentenced to federal prison for theft of mail, bank fraud and identity theft in Augusta
Jun 10, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
US Department of Labor demands immediate action from governors on unemployment insurance fraud
Jun 17, 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 Gainesville
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Thomas County Central vs. Gainesville: Live updates from Georgia Class AAAAA state championship game
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Gainesville man indicted for fentanyl overdose death in Habersham County
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Georgia high court to decide lawyers’ alleged criminal solicitation of clients
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