VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Statesboro woman pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud
Release: Emanuel County woman sentenced after admitting to defrauding program for COVID-19 small business relief Federal sentence includes repayment of $66,400 STATESBORO, GA: An Emanuel County woman who admitted creating a fake business and using…
Midville, GA man sentenced for illegal pill factory
Release: Second defendant sentenced to federal prison for operating illegal pill factory Investigation started after delivery of commercial pill press to home AUGUSTA, GA: A second Burke County man has been sentenced to federal prison…
Florida DCF accused of violating False Claims Act
Release: Florida Department of Children and Families Agrees to Pay $17.5 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Liability in Connection with SNAP Quality Control The Florida Department of Children and Families (FDCF) has agreed to…
Douglas man sentenced on meth distribution charges
Release: Coffee County man sentenced to federal prison for meth distribution Convicted felon operated pill factory in his home BRUNSWICK, GA: A Coffee County man who operated a pill factory was sentenced to more than…
Augusta elected official charged with destroying records
Release: Augusta commissioner charged with destroying records, lying to federal investigators Charges carry possible penalty of up to 20 years in prison, substantial fines USA v SIAS indictmentUSA v SIAS penalty certification AUGUSTA, GA: An…
Georgia resident federally convicted for dog fighting
Release: Jury Convicts Georgia Resident on Dog Fighting Charges 11 Co-Defendants Previously Pleaded Guilty to Federal Charges WASHINGTON – A federal jury convicted a Georgia resident on federal charges stemming from violations of the Animal…
Five plead guilty to firearm charges
Release: One sentenced, others enter guilty pleas on federal firearms charges All defendants have prior felony convictions AUGUSTA, GA: One man has been sentenced to federal prison and four others await sentencing after admitting to…
Former foreign interrogator indicted on fake citizenship
Release: Naturalized U.S. Citizen from Ethiopia Arrested on Charge of Fraudulently Obtaining Citizenship Indictment Alleges Lies During the Naturalization Process, Including Failure to Disclose Participation in Persecution During the Ethiopian Red Terror A Georgia man…