GBI Arrests Rabun County Sheriff in Sexual Battery Investigation

The GBI has arrested and charged Rabun County Sheriff Chad Nichols, age 45, of Clayton, Georgia, with Public Indecency, Sexual Battery and Violation of Oath by a Public Officer. On Friday, May 24, 2024, Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney George Christian asked the GBI to investigate an incident involving Nichols.

Nichols turned himself in and was booked into the Rabun County Detention Center.

This investigation is active and ongoing.

Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be given to the Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney for prosecution. 

The Rabun County Board of Commissioners released a short statement regarding the arrest, stating “The Board of Commissioners of Rabun County is aware of the arrest and charge of the Rabun County Sheriff. The Board will gather information and react as appropriate. The GBI and Governor’s office are aware of the situation.”