Bastrop council rejects voter-approved marijuana decriminalization measure
The city of Bastrop denied a voter-approved marijuana decriminalization measure, saying it conflicts with state law.
Person of interest in custody in connection to death of former Fort Valley State coach Sammy Jackson
Atlanta police say they have identified a man who ordered a rideshare on Sunday night, prior to Jackson's disappearance.
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37 Charged in Major Drug Trafficking Operation in South Georgia, Feds Unseal Indictment
Georgia federal indictment for running a drug distribution network involving cocaine, methamphetamine, oxycodone, and marijuana; potential life sentences upon conviction are possible.
Jim Jones Opens Up About Being Sober For First Time In Over 30 Years
Jim Jones has opened up about recently experiencing sobriety for the first time in over three decades, as the unabashed pothead recently had to give up the vice for an extended period.
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Wayne Shaw was shot multiple times around 7 a.m. during an attempted heist at a marijuana grow house in the 1200 block of 49th Avenue, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the shooting.
Georgia man sentenced to 25 years in prison for possessing a gun, 3+ pounds of drugs
A Georgia man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for possessing a gun and more than 3 pounds of various drugs, including heroin and fentanyl.
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Appling County man sentenced to 12 years for drug trafficking charges
Following a guilty plea, an Appling County man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison on drug trafficking charges. Cornelius Denzel Butler, 30, of Baxley, Georgia, was sentenced to 140 months in prison after pleading guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine,
Rapper Too Short’s brother shot dead in East Oakland
Oakland police are investigating the city’s 12th homicide of the year, a man who was fatally shot Wednesday morning.
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Eight still wanted; 37 indicted in South Georgia drug ring
Thirty-seven individuals have been named in an extensive drug trafficking operation across Coffee, Atkinson, Ware, Bacon, and Lowndes counties. Six were already in law enforcement custody, and another 29 were arrested this morning.
YSL defendants' murder convictions upheld by Georgia's highest court
Rodalius '"Lil Rod" Ryan and Damone Blalock were both sentenced to life in prison in connection to a 2019 murder.
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37 indicted in South Georgia drug trafficking conspiracy: DOJ
Over 30 people are named in a federal indictment that alleged they were involved in a drug trafficking operation in South Georgia, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Thursday.
On eve of CFP title game, some college players ask, What would it look like to be employees?
About 50 players in a fledgling college athletes union are meeting this weekend in Atlanta, across town from where the national title game between Ohio State and Notre Dame will be held.