*A Commerce police officer is on administrative leave as the GBI investigates complaints against him. At issue are some of the DUI cases Jacob Wood has made over the years. The complaints against him allege that some of those who were charged may not have been driving under the influence.
*Nearly 40 dogs and cats have been removed from a house in Braselton in a case of animal neglect, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the county’s animal control division. So far, no charges have been filed but authorities say that could change.
*U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Suwanee) is in the middle of a firestorm over some of his antics on Capitol Hill – such as skateboarding through the Capitol halls and doing pull-ups in a restricted area. Details here: House Republican reported for doing pull-ups at the top of Capitol dome – Live Updates – POLITICO McCormick represents a district that includes Dawson County and after redistricting will add Lumpkin County and a part of Hall.