Washington County's attorney and state court solicitor has resigned from both part-time roles while accused of improperly dismissing criminal cases.

SANDERSVILLE, Ga. — A 20-year-old Sparta man is charged with vehicular homicide after apparently killing a 55-year-old man in Washington County during a crash, Sheriff Joel Cochran said.

An 83-year-old woman died in a car accident on a Washington County highway on Friday, according to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran. Cochran said the accident happened around 3:30 p.m. on ...

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. — Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran asks residents avoid a certain area after a tractor accident. According to a Facebook post by the sheriff's office, deputies and ...

Sheriff Joel Cochran vowed that his office, in coordination with state prison officials, will continue to treat each attempt as a serious offense and pursue charges to the fullest extent of the law.

Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran said his team started their contract with Tennille about five years ago, because the city couldn't find enough officers to fill their shifts.

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Sheriff Joel Cochran praised the swift response and collaboration between agencies, warning against engaging in illegal activities in Washington County. DAVISBORO, Ga. - A 22-year-old Augusta man ...

We’re waiting," Cochran said. “Every drop attempt is a crime, and we treat it like one. To the would-be smugglers: if you’re looking for a one-way trip to prison, congratulations—you’re ...

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On Tuesday, around 11:15 p.m. deputies were notified about an attempted contraband drop at Washington State Prison. Deputies said they spotted two men trying to toss an item over the prison fence ...

It happened Thursday morning at the Washington State Prison. According to the sheriff’s office, it was the third time in a week that deputies stopped a contraband drop. Authorities arrested ...