On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, officers from the Blakely Police Department executed a search warrant at 86 Weaver Drive as part of an investigation into allegations of animal cruelty. As a result of the investigation and search, 122 animals were removed from the premises. Rescued were 23 dogs, 21 cats, 17 rabbits, 26 chickens,
Personnel from the Atlanta Humane Society unloaded more than 20 animal carriers as they joined officers from the Blakely Police Department to care for the cats and dogs at the S. Church Street residence. Tammy Patterson, 60, pictured center, was arrest for animal cruelty. On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, the Blakely Police Department was alerted