Atlanta Field Division

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Welcome to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Atlanta Field Division. Our Division is responsible for ATF criminal enforcement and industry regulatory activities in the State of Georgia. Our dedicated work force is comprised of special agents, investigators, auditors, technicians and support staff.

ATF is committed to reducing violent crime in our neighborhoods. ATF’s Atlanta Field Division special agents combat firearms violence by focusing their investigative efforts on armed violent offenders, career criminals, gun traffickers and gangs. We also work in partnership with other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies throughout Georgia to accomplish this mission.

Explosives and arson enforcement is an integral part of ATF’s overall violent crime reduction strategy. ATF’s Atlanta Field Division special agents combat arson and explosives-related crimes by conducting independent investigations and by working in partnership with local and state fire investigators and police bomb squads.

ATF also has the duty of regulating the firearms and explosives industries. Our industry operations investigators work to ensure that all firearms and explosives are stored, handled and sold in a safe manner according to law.

In addition to our Field Division, the Atlanta-metro area is also home to one of ATF’s three forensic science laboratories and one of ATF’s three regional Explosives Technology Branch offices.

We encourage all residents to get involved and assist us in our goal of reducing crime in our communities. Give us a call and let us know what we can do for you. Our phone number is (404) 417-2600.

Gregory K. Gant


Division Management Team

Gregory K. Gant
Special Agent In Charge (SAC)
Jeffrey A. Pearce
Assistant Special Agent In Charge (ASAC)
Scott Sweetow
Assistant Special Agent In Charge (ASAC)
G. Jeanette Compton
Director of Industry Operations (DIO)
Marc S. Jackson
Public Information Officer (PIO)

Division Contact Information

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
2600 Century Parkway, Suite 300
Atlanta, Georgia 30345 USA
Voice (404) 417-2600
Fax (404) 417-2601

ATF National Response Team Activated to Investigate Montezuma Warehouse Fire

February 19, 2010

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) National Response Team, along with ATF special agents from the Atlanta Field Division, have entered the investigation of a commercial warehouse fire that occurred on February 12, 2010, in Montezuma, Georgia. More »

Fulton County, Ga. Explosives Detection Canine Helps Miami Prepare for Super Bowl XLIV

February 5, 2010

Not everyone participating in this year’s Super Bowl is a football player. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have fielded their best players to help prepare for a safe and secure Super Bowl XLIV. These pros include ATF K-9 explosives detection teams that have been deployed to Miami from around the country. The K-9 teams are working side-by-side with other federal, state and local law-enforcement officers to keep the football teams and fans safe throughout this event. More »

Three-Time Convicted Felon sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison For Gun Possession

January 14, 2010

MARCUS LAMAR HARDY, 30, of Atlanta, Georgia, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Beverly B. Martin to serve 15 years in federal prison on charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. More »

Arsonists Who Set Fire to Adult Club Sentenced to Prison

January 5, 2010

BOYD SMITH, 41, of Atlanta, Georgia; SANDEO PABLO DYSON, 46, of Gainesville, Georgia; and HOWARD “BIT” THROWER, 52, of Alpharetta, Georgia, were sentenced today by Chief District Court Judge Julie E. Carnes relating to a conspiracy to burn down “Club Onyx,” an adult entertainment establishment in Atlanta, just after New Year’s Day 2007. More »

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