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
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Counterfeit Cigarettes Lead to Prison
September 1, 2010
AMADOU BAH, a/k/a MAMAGAM ABDUL BALDE, 39, of New York, New York; KENNETH CLEE, 46, of Jonesboro; and MAMADU DJALO, 49, of New York, New York, were sentenced today by Senior United States District Judge J. Owen Forrester to serve terms in federal prison of up to 21 months on charges of trafficking in counterfeit cigarettes. More »
ATF Offers $5k Reward for Information on Retail Gun Theft
August 25, 2010
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Atlanta Field Division today announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and convictions of those responsible for a recent firearms theft at Kemp’s Pharmacy, a federal firearm licensee in Claxton, Ga. More »
Three Federal Agents Receive United States Attorney’s Award
August 25, 2010
Edward J. Tarver, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, announced the 2010 recipients of the District’s annual United States Attorney’s Award. ATF Special Agent Louis Valoze, DEA Special Agent Michael Sarhatt and Department of Defense Special Agent Clifford Curington each received the United States Attorney’s Award in a ceremony recently hosted by Mr. Tarver. More »
89 Defendants Charged on Gun, Drug Trafficking or Related Offenses Following 9-Month Undercover Investigation
August 10, 2010
34 federal indictments, today unsealed in federal court, have charged 57 defendants with federal firearm, drug trafficking or other federal offenses. 32 additional defendants were charged by Glynn County authorities on related state firearm and drug charges. The federal and state charges follow a 9-month undercover investigation dubbed “Operation Thunderbolt.” More »
Southern District of Georgia Recognized at Annual Project Safe Neighborhoods Awards Ceremony
July 19, 2010
The Department of Justice last week announced the recipients of the annual Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Achievement Awards in a ceremony hosted by Acting Deputy Attorney General Gary G. Grindler at the PSN national conference in New Orleans. Recipients were chosen from a large pool of nominations submitted by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices across the nation. More »
Convicted Felon Sentenced to 8 Years in Federal Prison for Gun Possession
July 2, 2010
KEVIN RODRICK GREENE, 39, of Grovetown, Georgia, was sentenced yesterday by United States District Judge J. Randal Hall to serve 8 years in federal prison on a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. More »
Marietta Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Attempting to Hire an Undercover Hitman
June 23, 2010
ANTHONY TODD SAXON, 34, of Keysville, Georgia, was ordered yesterday detained without bond by United States Magistrate Judge W. Leon Barfield. SAXON’s detention arises from five federal charges filed last week after his June 15 arrest on the Fort Gordon Military Reservation. More »
Keysville Man Arrested for Impersonating Ft. Gordon Officer Detained Without Bond
June 22, 2010
ANTHONY TODD SAXON, 34, of Keysville, Georgia, was ordered yesterday detained without bond by United States Magistrate Judge W. Leon Barfield. SAXON’s detention arises from five federal charges filed last week after his June 15 arrest on the Fort Gordon Military Reservation. More »
Last of 57 Defendants Sentenced on Federal Charges Arising From Undercover Investigation
June 17, 2010
MICHAEL HENDRIX, 33, from Statesboro, Georgia, was sentenced on Tuesday by Senior Judge B. Avant Edenfield to 8 years in prison and 6 years of supervised release on his cocaine and prescription drug trafficking conviction. HENDRIX’s sentencing marked the end of Operation “Statesboro Blues,” an undercover operation that netted the convictions of 57 defendants on firearm, drug and other federal crimes. More »
Two Sentenced to Federal Prison in Firearms Theft
May 28, 2010
JOE DANIEL TANTURRI, 25, of Cartersville, Georgia; LINDSEY GRAVITT, 22, of Cartersville, Georgia; and LONNY GRAVITT, 42, of Rydal, Georgia, were sentenced today by United States District Judge Richard W. Story on charges related to the theft of 40 firearms stolen from a licensed federal firearms dealer in Jasper, Georgia. More »
Reward Offered for Information on Retail Gun Theft
May 6, 2010
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Atlanta Field Division today announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of those responsible for a recent firearms theft at Pannell’s Firearms, located at 10102 Main Street in Woodstock, Ga. More »
Carjacker Gets 27 Years in Prison
April 30, 2010
JUAN RAMON WINFREY, 39, of Atlanta, Georgia, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Orinda D. Evans to serve 27 years in federal prison on charges of armed carjacking, using a firearm to commit a crime of violence, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. More »
Family Members Convicted of Gun Trafficking by Jury
April 29, 2010
A jury in federal district court late this afternoon returned guilty verdicts against HASSAN AWALI, 42, and BARBARA CLEVELAND, 52, both of Gordon, Georgia, on charges of lying to a firearms dealer for the purpose of illegally buying guns. More »
Fairburn Man Going to Prison on Multiple Charges After Making a Device Packed With Bullets & Hypodermic Needles
March 18, 2010
William David Oxford, 29, of Fairburn, Georgia, was sentenced today in federal court to serve over 5 years in federal prison on charges of drug trafficking, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a sawed-off shotgun and a poorly-assembled homemade device (improvised explosive device/ “IED”). More »
Firearms Trafficking Ring Dismantled
March 12, 2010
Jeffrey Martin Colon Moore, 26, of Canton, Georgia; Crystal Davis, 26, of Canton, Georgia; Alexander Quinn, 36, of Oakland, California, and Danny Bill Davis, 56, of Canton, Georgia, were sentenced today by United States District Judge Thomas W. Thrash for their roles in a firearms trafficking conspiracy. More »
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 »