Baker County, Georgia Sheriff's Office

05/27/2026

In the spirit of celebrating our country’s 250th anniversary, we will proudly fly the American flags throughout the City of Newton in honor of Memorial Day, D-Day on June 6th, National Flag Day on June 14th, and U.S. Independence Day on July 4th. As we celebrate these historic occasions, we remember the sacrifices made by those who served our nation and honor the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. May our flags serve as a symbol of patriotism, unity, and gratitude for the brave men and women who helped shape and defend the United States of America.

We would like to thank The American Legion Post 335 Sylvester, Georgia and The Baker County Flag Committee.

05/22/2026

Patriotism is strong in Newton, Georgia, as we honor and remember all our fallen military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Their courage, dedication, and selfless service will never be forgotten. On this Memorial Day 2026, we proudly stand together as a community to pay tribute to the heroes who gave their lives to protect the freedoms we cherish every day. May we always remember their sacrifice and keep their legacy alive in our hearts.

We would like to thank Ray Jennings and Jim King for their dedication and for being the backbone of our flag program. We would also like to thank the American Legion Post 335 from Sylvester, Georgia, for always ensuring we have the flags we need to show our patriotism.

05/04/2026

Baker County Sheriff’s Office and Baker County School 2026 CHAMPS Project winners: 1st place (right photo) Dariana Guerra, 2nd place (middle photo) Kaydee Jackson and 3rd place (left photo) Kyra Haines. Congratulations to these amazing fifth grade students on a job well done! These students were presented with gift cards for their great work on subjects covered in the CHAMPS Progam, which is conducted by the Baker County Sheriff’s Office in order to encourage students to make healthy, safe, wise and respectful choices in life! Baker County K-12 School

04/23/2026

Baker County is under a burn ban as per the Administrative Order signed by the Director of Georgia Forrestry Commission April 22nd, 2026.

04/17/2026

🚨‼️🚨‼️SCAM ALERT

This text was received by one of our deputies today. Never click on the links or respond to the messages. If you have any questions call the Baker County Sheriff’s Office.

04/10/2026

There are many different scams circulating right now that are being delivered through text messages. We encourage everyone: if you receive a text claiming you owe money for a fine or ticket, do not click any links in the message. Instead, visit the Georgia Department of Driver Services or Georgia Department of Revenue websites, create an account, and check for any issues with your driver’s license or vehicle registration. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Baker County Sheriff’s Office 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We have attached a few examples of the scams we have seen.

04/10/2026

02/20/2026

Our deepest condolences to the Hahira Police Department, family and friends of Officer Abney who was killed in the line of duty earlier this week.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the devastating news of the loss of Officer Caleb Abney, who was tragically killed in the line of duty earlier this morning. Officer Abney served our community with honor, courage, and unwavering dedication.

The Georgia State Patrol is conducting the investigation into Officer Abney’s death.

We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, support, and prayers from our community and first responder partners. During this incredibly difficult time, we ask that you continue to keep Officer Abney’s family, friends, and law enforcement family in your thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. 💙