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September 24, 2026

Former Hays State Prison Officer Faces New Federal Drug And Gun Charges

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A former corrections officer who previously served time in federal prison for smuggling methamphetamine into Hays State Prison in Trion is facing new federal drug trafficking and firearms charges.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville PFAS Lawsuit Moves Forward Against Major Chemical Manufacturers

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A federal lawsuit over PFAS contamination of Summerville’s drinking water supply continues moving toward trial after a federal judge rejected efforts by major chemical manufacturers to dispose of significant portions of the case.

September 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Jury Duty Scam Continues To Target Northwest Georgia Residents

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Northwest Georgia residents are being warned about a convincing telephone scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement officers and claim the person receiving the call failed to report for jury duty and now faces arrest.

September 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison In Cocaine Smuggling Scheme

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An Georgia man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a scheme that used sham companies to import cocaine from Mexico and launder drug proceeds back to Mexico.

September 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Republicans Ask Attorney General To Clarify State Gun Law After Federal Ruling

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U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde is leading seven other Republican members of Georgia’s congressional delegation in asking Attorney General Chris Carr to clarify how Georgia gun law should be applied following a recent federal court ruling involving the National Firearms Act.

August 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Three Charged In Alleged Forced Labor Scheme At Cartersville Flooring Manufacturer

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Three men are facing federal charges following an investigation into an alleged forced labor operation at a flooring manufacturing company in Cartersville.

August 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

What The PFAS Ruling Means For Summerville Water Customers

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As WZQZ News reported last week, a federal judge has cleared the way for thousands of current and former Summerville water customers to continue pursuing claims against several major chemical companies over costs connected to PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water.

August 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Federal Judge Allows Georgia Residents to Seek PFAS Water Cleanup Cost Claims

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A federal judge has ruled that residents in and around Summerville may continue pursuing claims seeking reimbursement for costs associated with cleaning up drinking water contaminated by PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals.”

August 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Suspended Georgia Lawmaker Pleads Guilty in COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Case

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A suspended Georgia state representative has pleaded guilty in federal court to fraudulently collecting pandemic unemployment benefits, becoming the third current or former Georgia lawmaker to admit to similar offenses stemming from COVID-19 relief programs.

June 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison

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U.S. Attorney’s Office for The Northern District Of Georgia Collects Over $108 Million in Civil and Criminal Actions in Fiscal Year 2016

A Northwest Georgia man with a lengthy criminal history has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl while armed with a firearm.

Sincere M. Billingslea, a three-time convicted felon, received the sentence after being convicted on federal drug and firearm charges stemming from fentanyl distribution activities in northwest Georgia.

According to federal prosecutors, Billingslea sold fentanyl while in possession of a firearm despite being legally prohibited from possessing weapons because of his prior felony convictions. Authorities say the case highlights the ongoing threat posed by fentanyl trafficking, which continues to contribute to overdose deaths and public safety concerns across Georgia and the nation.

Federal officials emphasized that fentanyl is an extremely potent synthetic opioid, with even small amounts capable of causing fatal overdoses.

Following his prison sentence, Billingslea will also be subject to a period of supervised release.

The investigation was conducted by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, with prosecution handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia.

Federal authorities said the sentence reflects their continued commitment to targeting armed drug traffickers and removing dangerous narcotics from communities throughout northwest Georgia.