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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Al J. Hurley, a former county commissioner in Sumter County, Ga., was sentenced today to 36 months in prison stemming from his acceptance of illicit payments in exchange for his official efforts to secure government contracts for a private contractor.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Updated with video; The Baker County Community Council met with Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens about questionable activities within the Baker County School System.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party; government watchdog blames lax management

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Attorney General Sam Olens announced Wednesday via press release that an 18 month prosecution of an extensive tobacco trafficking ring spanning several counties has concluded with the prosecution resulting in the collection of more than $1.3 million in unpaid tobacco taxes and the sentencing of 49 defendants.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Attorney General Sam Olens and a bipartisan coalition of 19 Attorneys General have filed an amicus brief requesting that the Supreme Court of the United States review Alan Kachalsky, et al. v. Susan Cacace, et al., a case challenging a New York law that infringes on the constitutional right to bear arms.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Updated with video; Albany State University has refunded a $3 million donation from the Ray Charles Foundation after failing to construct a performing arts center the money was meant to be used for.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  A DeKalb County man has been idicted by a grand jury for Medicaid fraud over elective abortions.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Attorney General Sam Olens has announced via press release a multi-state agreement with four major tobacco companies that settles a 10-year dispute regarding payments under the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement (MSA).

Monday, December 10, 2012  In a press release issued by Goergia Attorney General Same Olens, his office has recovered over $550,000 in tax revenue for Georgia.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Georgia is one of seven states to earn a “B” grade in a national study of state human trafficking laws.

Friday, November 30, 2012  A Worth County woman accused of stealing retirement benefits from her dead grandmother has plead guilty.

Friday, November 09, 2012  A grand jury in Cobb county has charged Erika Robinson with one felony count of Medicaid frause for stealing over $430,000.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Updated with video; Attorney General Sam Olens visited the Dougherty County Rotary Club Thursday to discuss several key issues facing the state.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Updated with video; A former Albany State University student has pled guilty to charges after getting caught changing his grade.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  Georgia Representative Saxby Chambliss wants more done about SWATting.