08/26/2026
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.