A cloud of dishonor now hangs over the Manchester City Council as Councilwoman Tameka Lowe, one of its members, is behind bars. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed Lowe's arrest on charges of lying under oath and falsifying her criminal history on official documents.

On February 8, 2024, an investigation began into deception within the council's ranks after the Manchester Police Department called the GBI. They were looking into claims that Lowe, 46, embellished her past to secure her council seat. The investigation intensified yesterday, when Lowe was found to have provided false information on her candidacy paperwork, violating the City of Manchester Oath of Public Officer, according to the GBI press release.

Lowe, once a powerful political figure, now faces the consequences of her actions in Meriwether County Jail. This situation prompts reflection on the trust placed in public servants and the expectation that they must embody integrity and truth.

With an active investigation underway, the case needs community involvement. You can share information by calling the GBI office in Columbus at 706-565-7888. If you prefer anonymity, use the 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) hotline, submit online, or use the See Something, Send Something mobile app. Visit the bureau's website for more details. After the investigation, the file will go to the Meriwether County District Attorney's Office for prosecution decisions.