MERIWETHER COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has announced the arrest of two men following an investigation into an arson that happened in November.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
The investigation began on Nov. 3, 2023, when the Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner asked the GBI to assist with an arson investigation involving a home in Shilo, Ga.
On Friday, the GBI arrested and charged Jimmy Buchanan, 70, of Manchester, and Wallace Copland, 62, both of Manchester, GA, with two counts of arson and one count of conspiracy to commit arson.
The duo was booked into the Harris County Jail.
TRENDING STORIES:
- ‘Heartbroken:’ Beloved community diner goes up in flames in Forsyth County
- Homicide investigation underway after man crashes car into Snellville home
- GA man accused of running over co-worker with vehicle
The investigation is ongoing with more charges forthcoming. Anyone with information call the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire at 404-656-2070. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling 1-800-597-8477, submitting a tip online, or downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.
[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
©2025 Cox Media Group
