Brooks County Sheriff's Office

10/23/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT – USE CAUTION 🚨

Motorists are urged to use caution near SR 133 and Bambi Drive.

First responders are currently on scene working to clear the roadway following a motor vehicle crash near a bus stop.

No school buses were involved in the crash.

Please slow down, remain alert, and give emergency personnel room to work safely.

Brooks County Sheriff’s Office

10/16/2026

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-10-15/gbi-arrests-quitman-police-chief-theft-taking

Quitman, GA (October 15, 2026) - The GBI has arrested and charged Quitman Police Chief Lawrence McGee, age 44, of Quitman, GA, with one count of Felony Theft by Taking and one count of Violation of Oath of Office.

10/14/2026

10/09/2026

The Brooks County Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to remain weather aware as Hurricane Isaias brings the potential for hazardous weather across our area.

⚠️ The greatest concern begins Friday evening and continues through Saturday, with heavy rainfall, gusty winds, localized flooding, and the possibility of isolated tornadoes.

Tornadoes associated with tropical systems can develop rapidly, including during overnight hours.

Please secure loose outdoor items, charge your devices, and have multiple ways to receive emergency weather alerts.

Stay alert, stay prepared, and NEVER drive through flooded roadways!

Brooks County Sheriff’s Office
Committed to keeping our community safe.

10/08/2026

💙🖤 STANDING WITH OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN BLUE 🖤💙

The Brooks County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest condolences to the Valdosta Police Department as they mourn the heartbreaking loss of one of their own. Valdosta Police Department

10/05/2026

Update Roadway is clear 7:50 am

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT – TROUPEVILLE ROAD 🚨
Emergency crews are currently on scene of a traffic accident involving a school bus and a passenger vehicle on Troupeville Road at Eagle Run.

No one on the school bus is reported injured. (Bus #22-25)

Motorists are asked to avoid the area and find an alternate route while emergency personnel work the scene and crews clear the roadway.

⚠️ Please slow down, use caution, and give first responders plenty of room to work.

We will provide updates as they become available.

10/04/2026

📢 JURY DUTY REMINDER – BROOKS COUNTY

If you have received a jury summons, please remember to report as scheduled.

📅 Monday, October 5th
⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 Brooks County Courthouse

Approximately 80 jury summonses have been issued for this jury session.

⚖️ Jury service is an important civic responsibility and helps ensure the fair administration of justice in Brooks County.

10/03/2026

https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-10-02/gbi-arrests-four-people-quitman-child-molestation-investigation

Brooks County, GA (October 2, 2026) - The GBI has arrested and charged Ricardo Boatman, age 34, of Quitman, GA, with one count of Child Molestation and one count of In**st. The GBI has also arrested and charged Lavon Thurston, age 70, Terrilyn Thurston, age 67, and Ariel Boatman, age 37, all of Quit...

09/28/2026

As harvest season gets underway across Brooks County, please use extra caution on our roadways. 🚜

Our farmers are working long hours, and you may encounter tractors, cotton pickers, peanut equipment, and other slow-moving machinery traveling between fields.
Slow down, be patient, keep a safe distance, and only pass when it is safe and legal to do so. A few extra minutes can help keep our farmers, and everyone sharing the road safe.

09/25/2026

NEWS RELEASE
The Thomas County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest following an investigation into an armed robbery, kidnapping, and motor vehicle hijacking that occurred in Thomas County.
During the evening hours of September 19, 2026, a female victim was approached by an armed male while sitting inside her vehicle at a local business. The suspect entered the victim’s vehicle and, while armed with a handgun, forced her to drive from the area.
During the incident, the victim was threatened and assaulted.
As a result of the investigation, Gregory James Doston was identified as a suspect. Doston was later apprehended in Brooks County.
Doston has been charged with:
• Armed Robbery
• Kidnapping
• False Imprisonment
• Hijacking a Motor Vehicle
• Criminal Attempt to Commit a Felony
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Due to the nature of the case and to protect the victim, no additional details are being released at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Lt. Tyler Johnson at 229-221-2083.
Sheriff Tim Watkins
Thomas County Sheriff’s Office