MACON, Georgia, April 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: A Columbus resident with prior felony convictions was sentenced to serve more than 11 years in prison today for injuring a federal officer as he attempted to flee arrest during an investigation into armed drug trafficking in the community. Christopher Upshaw aka "Trouble," 24, was sentenced to serve 136 months in prison to be followed by three years more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 5 -- The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy issued the following news release: This week, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Dr. Rahul Gupta traveled to Georgia to discuss efforts to address the overdose epidemic and save lives. Dr. Gupta met with individuals on the frontlines of the overdose epidemic - including health care providers, students, educators, state and local officials, law enforcement, and Tribal leaders - to more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release on April 9, 2024: On April 15, the National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Jefferson National Parks Association (JNPA), will begin accepting applications for the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative (LMDI) grants for cultural heritage and educational projects in the Delta region, spanning Southern Illinois to the Gulf of Mexico. Applications are due by May 31.The LM more PR