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Name:
Gravett, Austin Lee
Date of Booking:
05/11/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
Burglary Second
Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony)
Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects (Misdemeanor)
TAMPER WITH EVIDENCE
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Case History:
There is a listed co-defendant in this case. Please see Alyssa Clingan for additional information.
5/11/26
ARREST AND INITIAL CHARGES — AUSTIN LEE GRAVETT
What this means: Austin Lee Gravett was arrested in the early morning hours of May 11, 2026, at Caribou Coffee located at 2705 Cobb Parkway in Kennesaw, Cobb County. According to the arrest warrant signed by Magistrate Judge Lee Tollison, an anonymous 911 caller reported seeing someone enter the closed business after hours. Officer Zacharey Saxon of the Kennesaw Police Department responded and found Austin Lee Gravett inside the restroom of the business. Gravett was charged with four offenses stemming from that encounter:
Burglary in the Second Degree (Felony) — Gravett is accused of entering or remaining in the Caribou Coffee building without authority and with the intent to commit a felony or theft, in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-7-1(c).
Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony) — Gravett is accused of possessing methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30(a). Officers allegedly found shattered methamphetamine pipes and a bag containing methamphetamine residue in the restroom garbage, which field-tested positive for methamphetamine.
Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects (Misdemeanor) — Gravett is accused of possessing a pipe intended for inhaling methamphetamine, in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-13-32.2.
Tampering with Evidence (Felony) — Gravett is accused of attempting to conceal or destroy physical evidence, in violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-10-94. Officers noted that Gravett did not immediately exit the locked restroom when contacted, and the methamphetamine pipes were found shattered in the garbage.
Gravett was booked into the Cobb County Jail. Bond was denied at this stage.
5/11/26
FIRST APPEARANCE HEARING — BOND DENIED
What this means: Austin Lee Gravett appeared before a magistrate for his first appearance hearing on May 11, 2026. This is a routine step that happens shortly after arrest, where a judge reviews the charges and considers whether to set bond. The court denied bond, finding that Gravett posed a danger to a person or the community. That meant Gravett remained in custody with no option to post bail at that time.
5/15/26
PUBLIC DEFENDER APPOINTED — BRIAN ALAN HOBBS
What this means: On May 15, 2026, the court determined that Austin Lee Gravett qualified as indigent — meaning he could not afford to hire his own attorney. Under the Certificate of Indigency filed in Cobb Superior Court, Brian Alan Hobbs (Bar No. 358131) of 236 Washington Avenue NE, Marietta, GA was appointed as Gravett’s defense attorney at public expense. Hobbs was appointed through the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council.
5/20/26
MOTION FOR BOND HEARING AND PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING FILED
What this means: On May 20, 2026, defense attorney Brian Hobbs filed motions on behalf of Austin Lee Gravett requesting both a bond hearing and a probable cause hearing. The motion noted that bond had previously been denied due to a finding of danger to a person or community. A bond hearing gives the defense an opportunity to argue that Gravett should be released while the case proceeds. A probable cause hearing — also called a committal hearing — is a proceeding where the court determines whether there is enough evidence to hold the defendant on the charges. The court scheduled both matters for June 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Courtroom M203 at 32 Waddell Street, Marietta.
5/20/26
CASE ADMINISTRATIVELY TRANSFERRED TO COBB SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: On May 20, 2026, Austin Lee Gravett’s case was administratively transferred from the Magistrate Court of Cobb County to the Superior Court of Cobb County. This is a standard procedural step that moves felony-level cases from the lower magistrate court, which handles initial proceedings, up to the superior court, which has jurisdiction to try felony charges.
6/23/26
PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING WAIVED — CASE TRANSFERRED TO SUPERIOR COURT
What this means: On June 23, 2026, Austin Lee Gravett, through his attorney Brian Hobbs, waived his right to a probable cause hearing before Magistrate Judge Norman L. Barnett of the Cobb County Magistrate Court. A probable cause hearing is a proceeding where a judge reviews the evidence to decide whether there is enough to hold the defendant on the charges. By waiving it, Gravett agreed to skip that step, and the case was formally transferred to the Superior Court of Cobb County for further proceedings. Assistant District Attorney Alex Oberkofler represented the State.
6/23/26
DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE ENTERS APPEARANCE — ADA ALEX OBERKOFLER ASSIGNED
What this means: On June 23, 2026, District Attorney Sonya F. Allen’s office filed an Entry of Appearance in Cobb Superior Court, formally notifying the court that Assistant District Attorney Alex Oberkofler had been assigned to prosecute the case against Austin Lee Gravett. This document was filed in the Superior Court Clerk’s office on June 25, 2026.
6/25/26
ACCUSATION FILED — 2 COUNTS AGAINST AUSTIN LEE GRAVETT
What this means: On June 25, 2026, the Cobb County District Attorney’s office, through Assistant District Attorney Alex Oberkofler, filed a formal accusation against Austin Lee Gravett in Cobb Superior Court under Criminal Action No. 26CR02107. An accusation is a charging document filed directly by the prosecutor — it does not require a grand jury. The accusation charged Gravett with two counts based on the events of May 11, 2026, at Caribou Coffee, 2705 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw:
Count 1 — Criminal Trespass (O.C.G.A. § 16-7-21(b)): Gravett is accused of knowingly and without authority entering the premises of Caribou Coffee for an unlawful purpose.
Count 2 — Possession of Drug Related Objects (O.C.G.A. § 16-13-32.2): Gravett is accused of unlawfully possessing a pipe intended for inhaling methamphetamine, a controlled substance.
The accusation was filed before Judge Kimberly A. Childs of Cobb Superior Court. Note that the original warrant included felony charges of Burglary and Possession of Methamphetamine; the accusation reduced the charges to these two counts.
6/29/26
GUILTY PLEA ENTERED AND SENTENCE IMPOSED — AUSTIN LEE GRAVETT
What this means: On June 29, 2026, Austin Lee Gravett appeared before Assisting Superior Court Judge Norman Barnett in the Cobb Judicial Circuit and entered guilty pleas to both counts in the accusation. The court adjudicated Gravett guilty on both counts — meaning this is a standard conviction, not a First Offender disposition. The First Offender checkbox on the sentence form is not checked. The sentence imposed was as follows:
Count 1 — Criminal Trespass: Guilty. Sentenced to 12 months on probation.
Count 2 — Possession of Drug Related Objects: Guilty. Sentenced to 12 months on probation, to run consecutive to Count 1 — meaning this sentence begins after Count 1 is completed.
The total sentence is 24 months of probation. The sentence may be served entirely on probation provided Gravett complies with all conditions. Gravett is entitled to credit for any time already served in custody.
Conditions of probation include: 40 hours of community service; a Fourth Amendment search waiver allowing probation and law enforcement officers to search his person, property, and vehicle without a warrant; substance abuse evaluation and treatment as directed by probation; no use of alcohol or non-prescribed drugs; random drug and alcohol screens; a no-contact and stay-away order from Caribou Coffee at 2705 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw; and compliance with all other terms and conditions of probation as set by the probation department.
Financial obligations: Attorney fees to Cobb County were waived. Gravett must pay a community supervision fee as determined by the probation department and fines and surcharges at $50 per month beginning 30 days from release. He is responsible for all costs of substance abuse evaluation and treatment.