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Augusta woman admits to participation in child sex trafficking conspiracy

AUGUSTA, GA: An Augusta woman has admitted participating in a child sex trafficking conspiracy in which her former husband awaits trial. Amanda Gunn, 34, a/k/a “Amanda Howard,” of Augusta, pled guilty in…

November 5, 2021

Jury Convicts Wise County Man of Trafficking Methamphetamine from Atlanta into Southwest Virginia

ABINGDON, Va. – A federal jury convicted a Wise County man this week of trafficking methamphetamine from Atlanta, Georgia. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Daniel Rowland, 46, had…

November 5, 2021

GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Covington

Covington, GA (November 4, 2021) – The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened in Covington, GA. One man has died in the incident. The Covington Police Department asked the GBI…

November 5, 2021

Two Southwest GA Men Arrested for Drug Trafficking

Sumter County, GA (November 3, 2021) – On Thursday, August 12, 2021, the GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office (SWRDEO), GBI Americus Field Office, Georgia State Patrol, Americus Police Department, Sumter County…

November 5, 2021

Largest Methamphetamine Seizure in Lee County

Lee County, GA (November 1, 2021) – A collaborative investigation with the GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office (SWRDEO), Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO), Georgia State Patrol, and the Drug Enforcement Administration…

November 5, 2021

Man Arrested Following Drug Investigation in Glennville

Glennville, GA (October 29, 2021) – On Thursday, October 28, 2021, James Anthony Hackett, Jr., age 30, of Reidsville, GA, was arrested following a drug investigation initiated by Glennville Police Department and…

November 5, 2021

Ellaville Woman Arrested for Shooting Death of Husband

Ellaville, GA (October 29, 2021) – On Tuesday, October 26, 2021, the GBI arrested Juanita Bridges, age 57, of Ellaville, for Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the…

November 5, 2021

Justice Department Sues Texas Over New Election Law

The Department of Justice filed a complaint against Texas on Thursday, alleging certain provisions in the state’s new election law violated federal voting legislation. The complaint alleged that certain provisions in Texas’…

January 26, 2022

John Deere Workers Reject New Contract, Extend Strike

Workers at Deer & Co. rejected a second contract offer from the company that would increase their pay by 10%, multiple sources reported. Over 10,000 employees at 12 John Deere plants in…

November 4, 2021

Indiana Man Sentenced for Trafficking 1,436 Grams of Meth, Arrested During I-75 Traffic Stop

MACON, Ga. – An Indiana man was sentenced to federal prison after Butts County, Georgia, deputies arrested him transporting bundles of methamphetamine northbound from Florida. Ryan Tracey Yates, 46, of Indianapolis, Indiana,…

November 3, 2021

Infectious Disease Clinic Agrees to Pay $325k to Resolve Fraud Claims

MACON, Ga. – A civil settlement has been reached with Infectious Disease Consultants of Georgia (IDC), an infusion clinic with six out-patient locations in the greater Atlanta area. IDC agreed to pay $325,000…

November 1, 2021

Marjorie Taylor Greene Racks Up $48,000 In Fines For Not Wearing Mask

Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green has received twenty fines totaling $48,000 due to violating House mask rules, according to a letter sent to the congresswoman by Sergeant at Arms William Walker…

January 26, 2022

Prisons Short Staffed Due To COVID-19 Risks, Officers Retiring And Quitting

U.S. prisons are experiencing staffing shortages as officers retire, quit and risks associated with COVID-19, the Associated Press reported on Monday. Corrections officers are exposed to dangerous working conditions including exposure to…

November 1, 2021

As America unites behind the Atlanta Braves, President Trump Tomahawk chops

ATLANTA, GA – As American unites against the dastardly cheaters on Major League Baseball, the Houston Astros, President Trump was in attendance at Saturday night’s game four matchup between them and the…

October 31, 2021

AG Alan Wilson joins lawsuit to stop vaccine mandate for federal contract workers

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a lawsuit aimed at blocking the requirement for federal contract workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. South Carolina is joining a…

October 30, 2021

New Hampshire School Boards Are Dumping The NSBA After It Called Parents ‘Domestic Terrorists’

The New Hampshire School Boards Association chapter is the latest state-level organization to withdraw its membership from the National School Boards Association. The New Hampshire School Boards Association (NHSBA) sent out a…

October 30, 2021

Seven Defendants Sentenced Resulting from Drug and Firearm Trafficking Investigation at Motels

ALBANY, Ga. – Seven defendants guilty of various crimes related to a multi-agency drug and firearms investigation at several Southwest Georgia motels were sentenced for their crimes this week in federal court.…

October 28, 2021

Lee Count man charged after beating, stabbing dog

LEE COUNTY, AL – On October 22, 2021 the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received information from Lee County Animal Control that an injured dog had been located in the 20000 block of…

October 28, 2021

Here’s why every American should be frightened about Democrat’s IRS bank surveillance and snooping proposal

Top Republican on the Ways Committee Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) and top Republican on the Oversight Subcommittee Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) opened a Republican roundtable highlighting how President Biden’s dangerous plan to…

October 28, 2021

Defendants Charged in Connection with Multi-State Forced Labor Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Minor Victims

WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury in the District of Kansas has returned an eight-count indictment against eight defendants for their alleged roles in a forced labor conspiracy that victimized numerous minors…

October 28, 2021

South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Methamphetamine, International Money Laundering, Gun Charges

ABINGDON, Va. – A Greenville, South Carolina man, who formerly resided in Bristol, Virginia, pleaded guilty last week to distributing methamphetamine, international money laundering, possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug…

October 26, 2021

Ex-Postal Service supervisor sent to prison for stealing marijuana from confiscated package

BRUNSWICK, GA: A U.S. Postal Service supervisor who admitted stealing marijuana from a confiscated package has been sentenced to federal prison. Howard Kerns, 53, of Dearing, Ga., was sentenced to two months…

October 26, 2021

Vehicle Sought in Armed Robbery in Northwest D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle in reference to an Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred on Saturday, October…

October 26, 2021

New Jersey Lottery Player in Jackson Wins $1,000 a Week for Life

TRENTON, NJ – One New Jersey Lottery CASH4LIFE ticket matched the five white balls drawn for the Sunday, October 24, drawing winning the $1,000 a week for life second prize. The winning…

October 26, 2021

Atlanta pharmacy to pay $4.6 million to settle False Claims Act allegations regarding compound medications

ATLANTA – Curant, Inc., which owns pharmacies in Smyrna, Georgia and St. Petersburg, Florida, along with its owners and related entities, agreed to pay $4.6 million to resolve allegations that they violated…

October 25, 2021

Georgia - Page 163

Augusta woman admits to participation in child sex trafficking conspiracy

Jury Convicts Wise County Man of Trafficking Methamphetamine from Atlanta into Southwest Virginia

GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Covington

Two Southwest GA Men Arrested for Drug Trafficking

Largest Methamphetamine Seizure in Lee County

Man Arrested Following Drug Investigation in Glennville

Ellaville Woman Arrested for Shooting Death of Husband

Justice Department Sues Texas Over New Election Law

John Deere Workers Reject New Contract, Extend Strike

Indiana Man Sentenced for Trafficking 1,436 Grams of Meth, Arrested During I-75 Traffic Stop

Infectious Disease Clinic Agrees to Pay $325k to Resolve Fraud Claims

Marjorie Taylor Greene Racks Up $48,000 In Fines For Not Wearing Mask

Prisons Short Staffed Due To COVID-19 Risks, Officers Retiring And Quitting

As America unites behind the Atlanta Braves, President Trump Tomahawk chops

AG Alan Wilson joins lawsuit to stop vaccine mandate for federal contract workers

New Hampshire School Boards Are Dumping The NSBA After It Called Parents ‘Domestic Terrorists’

Seven Defendants Sentenced Resulting from Drug and Firearm Trafficking Investigation at Motels

Lee Count man charged after beating, stabbing dog

Here’s why every American should be frightened about Democrat’s IRS bank surveillance and snooping proposal

Defendants Charged in Connection with Multi-State Forced Labor Conspiracy Involving the Forced Labor of Minor Victims

South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Methamphetamine, International Money Laundering, Gun Charges

Ex-Postal Service supervisor sent to prison for stealing marijuana from confiscated package

Vehicle Sought in Armed Robbery in Northwest D.C.

New Jersey Lottery Player in Jackson Wins $1,000 a Week for Life

Atlanta pharmacy to pay $4.6 million to settle False Claims Act allegations regarding compound medications

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