Doerun Police Department

06/23/2026

Please be advised that water service will be temporarily interrupted citywide tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24, beginning at 1:00 PM due to utility work.
We anticipate restoring service by approximately 5:00 PM. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this work.

06/12/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“You Don’t Owe Strangers a Response”

The Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind parents that June is Internet Safety Month.

With summer break underway and children spending more time online, we, along with our partners at ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children), want to remind families of the importance of internet safety. Take time to talk with your children about the dangers that can exist online and remind them not to interact with people they do not know.

A simple but important message for children is: You Don’t Owe Strangers a Response. Stranger danger still exists today—it has simply become easier for predators to reach children through the internet, social media, gaming platforms, and messaging apps.

Please help us keep our children safe by having open conversations about online safety and encouraging responsible internet use.

We are also sharing information about an upcoming public webinar on June 23 at 2:00 PM. The webinar will focus on video games and your child, discussing potential risks, warning signs, and red flags that parents should be aware of. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend if possible.

The registration link can be found directly above the attached flyer.

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our children safe. We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and happy summer!

https://players.brightcove.net/2619222685001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6396677074112

https://icactaskforce.org/training/TRI1228800/video-games-and-your-child-spotting-red-flags-and-staying-safe-online?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2026-ICAC-internet+safety+month+webinar&utm_id=presenting&utm_term=icac&utm_content=link

05/05/2026

This scam happens more than you realize. Be careful when you post something for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Watch this video to see how scammers are waiting to take your money.

16K likes, 1.3K comments. "If You See This on Facebook Marketplace, It’s a Scam"

04/22/2026

Please see the announcement from Governor Kemp regarding burn bans across the state and please keep firefighters and first responders who are working across the southeast part of the state batting the wildfires in your prayers and pray for rain!

04/19/2026

Update: FOUND!

Have you seen this dog?

Reported missing in the area of Hobson Leverett Ave and N Green St. If you spot this pup, please shoot us a message on Facebook messenger. 

04/18/2026

🚨A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Colquitt County 🚨

IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY MODERATE BREEZES, NEAR RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES, VERY HIGH DISPERSION AND ONGOING DROUGHT.

FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY, MODERATE BREEZES, VERY
HIGH DISPERSIONS AND ONGOING DROUGHT.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. (Sources: US National Weather Service Tallahassee Florida, WALB News 10)

Here are some ways you can help prevent fires: Please do not conduct any burning of yard trash, land, etc. during this time. If you tow a trailer, please ensure that tow chains are properly secured so they do not drag down the road creating sparks. Please do not discard of smoking products on the ground or throw them out while driving/riding down the road. Do not leave any grills/smokers unattended while lit. Please ensure that spark arrestors are properly installed on exhaust systems for dirt bikes, four wheelers, etc. Please report any concerns of fire or smoke immediately. Remember,

04/16/2026

Rumors that someone was shot on E. College Ave. are false. No one was shot, and there is no threat to the area at this time.

04/07/2026

We’re seeing more of these rolling through Doerun lately, so let’s go ahead and address it.

“Squatted” trucks are illegal in the State of Georgia.

Under O.C.G.A. § 40-8-6, the front of a vehicle cannot be more than 4 inches higher or lower than the rear.

In other words, if your truck looks like it’s trying to take off, it’s probably not legal.

We were able to stop and cite two of the vehicles shown in this video. We don’t catch them all, but we’re trying.

This law is in place for a reason. These modifications limit visibility and create a safety hazard for everyone else on the road.

If your vehicle is in violation, expect to be stopped.

Drive safe, Doerun.

04/06/2026

During the month of February, the Doerun Police Department answered 406 calls for service. Those calls for service included Warrant Service, Fraudulent Phone Calls, and Theft by Taking. Doerun Police Officers also completed security checks of businesses and residential checks for citizens who were out of town in addition to regular patrol of city streets and state highways for visibility and enforcement of local and state traffic laws.