Georgia man convicted of robbing bank, threatening teller with note

A Georgia man was ruled guilty of a 2020 armed robbery earlier this week.

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On Sep. 18, 2020, Howatdrick Jamal Jones of Woodbury, entered the First Bank of Pike in Concord and handed the bank teller a note that read “Give me the money before I shoot!!!!”

Thinking she was in danger, the bank teller complied, giving Jones more than $4,000.

Jones’ prints were left on the banknote and were a key piece of evidence that led to his conviction.

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Jones was convicted of armed robbery.

He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.

Officials said Jones is also implicated in a bank robbery in Meriwether County. These charges are pending in federal court.

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