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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Teenager shot, suspect sought in Union Point

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 28, 2026
The GBI and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting that occurred in Union Point on Memorial Day.According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, deputies were dispatched to the area of Park Avenue in Union Point in response to reports of shots being fired.
Chavez-Plata

Chavez-Plata

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South Carolina man caught with 9 oz. of cocaine

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 21, 2026
A Greene County deputy arrested a South Carolina man on May 13 after discovering 9 ounces of cocaine powder inside a grocery bag hidden in a Nissan’s center console.Mario Chavez-Plata, of Myrtle Beach, has been charged with a window tint violation, driving without a license, and trafficking cocaine.
Jose A. Burgos

Jose A. Burgos

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New Yorkers nabbed with 70 credit cards

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Two men from New York City were charged with multiple crimes on March 4 following a traffic stop in Greene County, during which more than 70 credit cards, an HP laptop computer with a charger, a Canon portable printer, and two bundles of blank printable check paper were discovered.
Xavier R. Boyd

Xavier R. Boyd

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Deputy intercepts another contraband delivery

T. Michael Stone
Friday, March 6, 2026
Greene County deputies continue to be on the front lines of the battle to keep illegal contraband out of Georgia prisons.Deputy Josh Corwin arrested an Atlanta man who admitted he was involved in delivering materials to a Georgia prison after he was pulled over on Feb. 28.
Terry Dowdy (Thursday)

Terry Dowdy (Thursday)

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N.C. man arrested twice at KOA campground

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 19, 2026
A North Carolina man who was arrested after he ran amok at the KOA campground off Carey Station Road on Feb. 12 managed to get himself arrested again the following day when he refused to leave the campground.Terry Dowdy, 59, of Game Bird Lane, Murphy, N.C.
What started as a traffic stop ended with a man and dog in custody after the discovery of 15 vacuumsealed bags filled with approximately one pound of marijuana each. CONTRIBUTED

What started as a traffic stop ended with a man and dog in custody after the discovery of 15 vacuumsealed bags filled with approximately one pound of marijuana each. CONTRIBUTED

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Man and dog held in Greene County facilities

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 12, 2026
A Union County man traveling with a small dog was caught with 15 pounds of marijuana Feb. 6 during an I-20 traffic stop. David Marquis Manigault, 42, was charged with trafficking marijuana and cited for suspended registration.
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GCSO launches text notification service

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the activation of a dedicated outbound SMS text notification service.The new tool is designed to enhance—not replace—the existing MySheriff mobile app, creating a multi-channel approach to public safety and community transparency.
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