Premium Partners

Parks & Rec Department Leader Faces Theft Charges

Tabatha Wethal Headshot
Tabatha Wethal
Oct 25, 2021

A parks and recreation department leader in Georgia is facing accusations of stealing from the county.

According to a report from WMAZ-TV, Matt Goins was arrested Friday in Jones County, Ga., on two counts of theft by taking: one felony count and one misdemeanor. 

Goins is accused of taking items that he ordered for the county, which involves a trailer and tools, WMAZ-TV reported. The investigation started after the county’s accounting department raised questions about purchases.

Goins turned himself in and was released on $4,000 bond.

Officials told WMAZ-TV the investigation is ongoing and Goins could face further charges.

The county did not respond to WMAZ-TV’s inquiries about Goins’ job status, the station reported.

Read Next
Green Bay Packers Logo svg
Safety & Security
Green Bay Prepares for 2025 NFL Draft With Crowd Management Training
April 19, 2024
Recommended
Plastic + Rubber = Rolled Rubber Tracks That Last
Sponsored
Plastic + Rubber = Rolled Rubber Tracks That Last
Green Bay Packers Logo svg
Safety & Security
Green Bay Prepares for 2025 NFL Draft With Crowd Management Training
Seal Of The United States Department Of Education svg
Governing Bodies
Feds: Schools, Coaches Can't Suspend Athletes During Misconduct Probes
Ab24 Fundraising Friday
Fundraising
Fundraising Friday: $9M Gift to Give West Florida a New Football Stadium
Related Stories
Green Bay Packers Logo svg
Safety & Security
Green Bay Prepares for 2025 NFL Draft With Crowd Management Training
Seal Of The United States Department Of Education svg
Governing Bodies
Feds: Schools, Coaches Can't Suspend Athletes During Misconduct Probes
Ab24 Fundraising Friday
Fundraising
Fundraising Friday: $9M Gift to Give West Florida a New Football Stadium
Plastic + Rubber = Rolled Rubber Tracks That Last
Sponsored Content
Plastic + Rubber = Rolled Rubber Tracks That Last
More in Operations
Governing Bodies
New Virginia Law Allows Schools to Negotiate NIL Deals Directly with Athletes
Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin signed House Bill 1505 into law on Thursday, allowing state colleges and universities to compensate their own student-athletes through NIL deals without restriction from the NCAA.
Seal Of Virginia svg
Sponsored
Plastic + Rubber = Rolled Rubber Tracks That Last
Plubber
Rolled rubber is essential for elite athletic competitions. Plubber's prefabricated rolled rubber track is able to prevent defects at the manufacturing stage…
Plastic + Rubber = Rolled Rubber Tracks That Last
Safety & Security
Green Bay Prepares for 2025 NFL Draft With Crowd Management Training
Green Bay, Wis. — population 106,000 — is used to welcoming 75,000 people to the city on fall Sundays when the Packers are playing at Lambeau Field, but that number could more than triple next April during the 2025 NFL Draft.
Green Bay Packers Logo svg
Governing Bodies
Feds: Schools, Coaches Can't Suspend Athletes During Misconduct Probes
New federal regulations released today will prevent colleges and coaches from suspending athletes while school officials investigate allegations of sexual misconduct made against them.
Seal Of The United States Department Of Education svg
Fundraising
Fundraising Friday: $9M Gift to Give West Florida a New Football Stadium
The University of West Florida will have a new football stadium on campus, thanks in large part to a $9 million donation from Darrell and Debbie Gooden, whose gift represents the largest from a living donor in the school's history.
Ab24 Fundraising Friday
Safety & Security
Municipalities Address Urgent Need for AEDs in Parks
Sam Hopkins suffered a fatal heart attack last summer at the age of 56 while playing pickleball at Halpatiokee Park in Martin County, Fla. At the time of his death, the park didn’t have an automated external defibrillator available.
Screenshot 2024 03 15 At 1 32 03 Pm
Operations
Chiefs Chose Not to Play Taylor Swift Music at Arrowhead Out of Respect for Kelce
No storyline drew as much attention to the 2023 NFL regular and post-season than the blooming romance between pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce.
Mick Haupt Q Hi Um55b25 U Unsplash
Safety & Security
Dartmouth Begins Abatement Process After Asbestos Found in Alumni Gymnasium
Officials at Dartmouth College have begun the process of removing asbestos from the school's Alumni Gymnasium.
Dartmouth College Logo
Governing Bodies
NCAA to Approve Unlimited Transferring With Immediate Eligibility
The freest free agency in all of sports is about to get even freer. The NCAA Division I Council on Wednesday unanimously adopted a package of rules changes to allow student-athletes unlimited transfers with immediate eligibility.
Gene Gallin D Py7w Web4 Pc Unsplash
Personnel
Iowa School District Seeks Additional Coaches for Popular Girls' Wrestling Program
A school district in Iowa is hiring more coaches for girls wrestling as interest in the sport has increased since it was introduced just a year ago.
527254cc 449f 4a8f Ba68 799e50043e01
Governing Bodies
NCAA D-II Eliminates Residency Requirement for Student-Athletes Who Transfer
The Division II Management Council this week supported emergency legislation that would eliminate Division II's year-in-residence requirement for undergraduate student-athletes transferring between four-year schools and implement new academic standards...
1042px Ncaa Logo svg
Safety & Security
Clemson Baseball Coach Vows Extended Safety Netting After Fan Hit by Foul Ball
Clemson head baseball coach Erik Bakich promised the school will extend safety netting at Doug Kingsmore Stadium after a fan was hit in the head by a foul ll ball Tuesday and had to be carted off by medical personnel.
Clemson Tigers Logo svg
Governing Bodies
NCAA Hits Michigan Football With Three Years Probation Over Recruiting Violations
The NCAA announced today that the University of Michigan, along with five individuals who currently or previously worked for its football program, have reached an agreement with NCAA enforcement staff on recruiting violations and coaching activities...
U M Logo Preview
Page 1 of 1275
Next Page
AB Show 2024 in New Orleans
AB Show is a solution-focused event for athletics, fitness, recreation and military professionals.
Nov. 19-22, 2024
Learn More
AB Show 2024
Buyer's Guide
Information on more than 3,000 companies, sorted by category. Listings are updated daily.
Learn More
Buyer's Guide