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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.

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).

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, 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.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Updated with video; A man convicted of murdering his girlfriend and cellmate has been scheduled to die for his crimes.

Monday, July 02, 2012  A state panel of three people appointed by Governor Nathan Deal to review Dougherty County School Board member Velvet Riggins indictment has taken action.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County School Board member Velvet Riggins faced a tribunal in Atlanta Tuesday.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  The Georgia Senate has unanimously approved HB 397, the proposed re-write to improve Georgia’s Open Records and Open Meetings Laws. The legislation, sponsored by Representative Jay Powell, will return to the House of Representatives for final approval before it heads to the Governor’s desk.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Updated with video; Sylvester woman charged in check fraud investigation.

Monday, November 14, 2011  The US Supreme Court agrees to take up the case.

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Thursday, September 02, 2010  The Albany Rotary Club heard from the Democratic candidate for Georgia Attorney General on Thursday. Former Dougherty County District Attorney Ken Hodges stressed his Southwest Georgia roots and his ability to work with Democrats and Republicans.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  Former prosecutor Ken Hodges easily defeated state Rep. Rob Teilhet to claim the Democratic Party's nomination for Georgia attorney general.