Corey Donaldson

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Name:
Donaldson, Corey Dwayne

Date of Booking:
07/22/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Child Molestation

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 07/15/20206 I, Ptl. J Floyd responded in normal patrol mode to [REDACTED BY AGENCY] which is within the city limits of Albany, Ga in reference to Child Molestation.

Upon arrival I made contact with [WITNESS #1]. [WITNESS #1] advised that her five year old daughter, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] disclosed to her sister [REDACTED BY AGENCY], that a male had touched her vag*nal area inappropriately. The male was later identified as Cory Donaldson.

[WITNESS #1] had advised that on 07/06/2026, she went to Donaldsons residence, located at [REDACTED], to attend a party. [WITNESS #1] stated that she is a heavy drinker. She advised that she instructed [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to go into Donaldsons bedroom because she was the youngest child present and the older kids be drinking and smoking.

[WITNESS #1] advised that after sending [REDACTED BY AGENCY] into Donaldsons room, Donaldson later went into the room. A short time later [WITNESS #1] entered Donaldsons, bedroom to use the restroom, which is located in the room. [WITNESS #1] advised that she was in the restroom for approximately 20 minutes. After exiting the rest-room she laid down in the bed, but [REDACTED BY AGENCY] did not mention the allegation.

[WITNESS #1] advised that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] did not initially disclose the information due to being scared. [WITNESS #1] stated that EMS responded to the scene prior to my arrival and advised there was no medical treatment they could provide because there were no allegations of penetration. EMS cleared the scene before my arrival.

[WITNESS #1] advised that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was able to identify Cory Donaldson from photograph after initally confusing him with a male friend she refers as [REDACTED]. [WITNESS #1] advised, [REDACTED BY AGENCY] pointed Donaldson out.

A NCIC/GCIC check was conducted on all subjects for any active warrants which returned negative results.

[End of Narrative]

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Case History:

8/6/26

ATTORNEY SHUNTA WILLIAMS ENTERS APPEARANCE FOR COREY DWAYNE DONALDSON

What this means: Attorney Shunta Williams formally notified Dougherty Superior Court that she is representing Corey Dwayne Donaldson in this case. From this point forward, all court communications go through her.

8/6/26

DEFENSE REQUESTS COMMITTAL HEARING

What this means: On the same date she entered her appearance, attorney Shunta Williams submitted a request to the District Attorney’s office for a committal hearing on behalf of Corey Dwayne Donaldson. A committal hearing — sometimes called a probable cause hearing — is a proceeding where a judge reviews whether there is enough evidence to justify holding the defendant and moving the case forward.

8/24/26

BOND DENIED FOR COREY DWAYNE DONALDSON

What this means: A Dougherty Superior Court judge issued an order denying bond for Corey Dwayne Donaldson, meaning he was ordered to remain in custody with no option to pay bail and be released while the case proceeded.

8/25/26

COMMITTAL HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 8/25/26

What this means: A committal hearing was scheduled for Corey Dwayne Donaldson at 9:30 AM in Dougherty Superior Court. This is the probable cause hearing that had been requested by defense attorney Shunta Williams on August 6th. At this type of hearing, a judge determines whether the evidence is sufficient to bind the defendant over — meaning send the case up to a higher court for further proceedings.

8/26/26

ORDER BINDING COREY DWAYNE DONALDSON OVER TO SUPERIOR COURT

What this means: Following the committal hearing, a judge issued an order binding Corey Dwayne Donaldson over to Dougherty Superior Court. This means the court found sufficient probable cause to move the case forward. Binding a defendant over is a formal step that clears the way for grand jury review and potential indictment.

9/2/26

GRAND JURY RETURNS INDICTMENT — 1 COUNT FILED AGAINST COREY DWAYNE DONALDSON

What this means: A Dougherty County grand jury returned a true bill of indictment against Corey Dwayne Donaldson on September 2, 2026, in case number SUR2026000411 in Dougherty Superior Court. The indictment was filed by Clerk of Courts Phyllis N. Johnson and presented under District Attorney Gregory W. Edwards, with Albany Police Department officer Angela Battle listed as the prosecutor witness.

Count 1 — Child Molestation (Recidivist): Corey Dwayne Donaldson is accused of committing an immoral and indecent act upon a child under the age of 16 on or about July 6, 2026, in Dougherty County, allegedly with the intent to arouse and satisfy his own sexual desires. A “true bill” means the grand jury found enough evidence to formally charge him and require him to stand trial. The indictment carries a recidivist designation, meaning the State is alleging Donaldson has prior convictions and is seeking enhanced punishment under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 17-10-7). The State has given notice of two prior convictions it intends to present: a Sexual Battery conviction out of Decatur County Superior Court (Case No. 07CR293), and a Failure to Register as a Sex Offender conviction out of Grady County Superior Court (Case No. 13-R-102).