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On Monday, June 15, 2026, at approximately 6:32 a.m., officers with the Thomaston Police Department responded to 330 Parkway Drive in reference to a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located Curtis Walker, who had sustained a gunshot wound to his left arm. During the initial investigation, officers learned the incident stemmed from a burglary that reportedly occurred over the weekend. Investigators determined that Mr. Walker observed Donta Kindall sitting inside one o

Charles "Brent" Lowe, age 50, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at his residence, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, and devotion to those he cherished most. Throughout his life, Brent was known as a dedicated educator, respected leader, loving husband, devoted father, loyal friend, and passionate outdoorsman. Brent devoted his professional life to serving students, families, and educators across Georgia. As Superintendent of the Butts County School System,

The shooter at a late-night incident this week in the parking lot in front of Planet Fitness has been arrested--according to Captain Brian Hammock of the Thomaston Police Department. The shooter identified as 18-year-old Jacey Posey who was arrested by Upson County deputies in the county Thursday night. The Spalding County swat team had to be dispatched to assist at 220 Weems Road to take him into custody. The victim identified as Caden Wheelmaker of Thomaston who left the s

THOMASTON, GA – June 11, 2026 – The Thomaston Police Department continues to actively investigate the shooting that occurred on June 4, 2026, in the 400 block of North Main Street. As previously reported, officers responded to the area at approximately 10:22 p.m. after receiving reports of multiple gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately rendered aid until emergency medical personnel arrived. The victim was trans

THOMASTON, GA – Just after midnight on Thursday, June 11, 2026, officers with the Thomaston Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the parking lot located in front of Planet Fitness. Preliminary investigation indicates that an ongoing dispute occurred between an individual riding a bicycle and several occupants of a white vehicle. During the encounter, multiple individuals exited the vehicle in the parking lot, at which time the individual on the bicycle alle