Dawson city manager arrested

Barney Parnicott charged with aggravated sodomy

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DAWSON – Dawson City Manager Owen Wallace “Barney” Parnacott Jr., 65, was arrested Friday by the GBI and charged with one count of aggravated sodomy.

On Nov. 24, the Dawson Police Department asked the GBI to investigate allegations of aggravated sodomy committed by Parnacott, according to a news release from the GBI.

Parnacott is currently being held at the Terrell County Jail. If anyone has information about this case, they are encouraged to contact the GBI at (229) 777-2080.

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