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08/25/2026

After nine days of trial, a Webster County jury convicted Taris Hollomon, Sr., Geryl Johnson, James Reels, and Demetrius Williams of charges including murder, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, violations of the Georgia street gang terrorism and prevention act, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Judge W. James Sizemore sentenced Hollomon, Johnson, and Williams to life in prison plus five years. Reels, who was not charged with possessing a firearm, was sentenced to life in prison.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Trevor Vanzant, with assistance of District Attorney Lewis Lamb and members of the Gang Prosecution Unit of Attorney General Chris Carr’s Office.

Special thanks to the Webster County Sheriff's Office, Region 3 of Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and SWJC DA’s Office staff, including our DA investigators, victim advocate LeeAnn Austin, and legal secretary Catherine Williams for their hard work and dedication throughout the preparation and trial of this case. We also extend our thanks to the Attorney General’s Gang Prosecution Unit for their invaluable assistance throughout the prosecution of this case and to the citizens of Webster County.

07/09/2026

On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, a Lee County jury returned a verdict of guilty convicting Antavious Coe of r**e following a trial. Sentencing is scheduled for August 2026. The District Attorney's Office would like to thank the Lee County Sheriff's Office and the Lighthouse for their work on this case. The case was prosecuted by ADA Trevor Vanzant with the assistance of DA Investigator Miles O'Quinn, Victim Advocate Leeann Austin, and DA legal secretary Catherine Williams.

06/24/2026

In advance of a Lee County trial week, the DA's Office resolved several Lee County cases. Notably, Patrick Brookerd entered a guilty plea to two counts of sexual battery against a child under the age of 16 and one count of cruelty to children in the second degree on June 15, 2026. The State recommended a sentence of 15 years with the first seven years to be served in prison. Brookerd received a 15 year sentence, with one year to serve in prison. The case was investigated by the Lee County Sheriff's Office SVU and was prosecuted by Chief ADA Tami Peavy-Owen. The defendant was sentenced by Chief Judge R. Rucker Smith. We are grateful to bring closure to the victim in this case.

Information Release - June 16, 2026 - regarding Lee County shooting investigation.
06/16/2026

Information Release - June 16, 2026 - regarding Lee County shooting investigation.

06/04/2026

At the conclusion of a jury trial in Macon County, Nathaniel Thomas was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter on May 13, 2026, for the March 13, 2024, death of his cellmate at Macon State Prison. Judge W. James Sizemore sentenced the defendant to 20 years in prison. Because he is a repeat offender, the defendant will not be eligible for parole. The case was prosecuted by ADA Trevor Vanzant with the assistance of DA Investigator Renee Stewart-Lloyd and DA legal secretary Catherine Williams. The case was investigated by the Georgia Department of Corrections with the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Have you dedicated a luminary yet? It’s not too late. Come to Rylander Park in Americus (across the street from Monroe’s...
04/23/2026

Have you dedicated a luminary yet? It’s not too late. Come to Rylander Park in Americus (across the street from Monroe’s Hotdogs) tonight between 7pm and 8pm to dedicate a luminary and stay for our 8pm program. We’ll have Candles of Hope from all over the Southwestern Judicial Circuit.

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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