Overview
- Twiggs County authorities say Smith was arrested May 15 and charged with speeding in excess of maximum limits and reckless driving, and he posted bond and was released after booking.
- Notes from the sheriff’s office report Smith was clocked at 135 mph in a 70 mph zone on the interstate before officers stopped the vehicle.
- A mugshot and booking entry first appeared on The Georgia Gazette arrest repository and were later verified by mainstream outlets reporting the case.
- A mid‑July court date has been set for the citations, with multiple reports saying Smith would not need to appear if he pays the fines attached to the tickets.
- The arrest follows a 2022 misdemeanor traffic citation for Smith and comes during heightened attention to driving incidents involving former University of Georgia players, a context that could shape team and league responses.