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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  When Gary Latham bought a $5 Fantasy Five ticket last Wednesday in Americus, he instantly became more than $500,000 richer.

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.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Agency, Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Taylor County Sheriff’s Office initiated a narcotics investigation in a mult-county area targetting a  drug trafficking network Tuesday.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Tobacco heir speak out against an industry that has made his family millions.

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.

Monday, July 09, 2012  Feds name 4 suspects in border agent's death linked to Operation Fast and Furious

Thursday, April 12, 2012  Updated with video; The legal debate continues with five tobacco companies fighting for control over their cigarette packaging.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  US Surgeon General: More work is needed to keep young people from using tobacco products

Monday, February 06, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day, grocers and the USDA breaks down what can and cannot be purchased with food stamps.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  Updated with video; Cigarette companies claiming victory after a judge blocks graphic image requirements.

Monday, August 08, 2011  GBI along with local law enforcement executed search warrants in the Albany area.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Updated with video; Smokers who call Georgia's Tobacco Quit Line can receive free Nicotine Replacement Therapy materials.

Monday, July 25, 2011  The ability to quit smoking tobacco in Georgia just got easier.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  Phoebe Putney and MCGHealth Children's Medical Center in Augusta team up to provide specialized children's care to Southwest Georgia. The program could expand to property Phoebe recently purchase on Palmyra's campus.