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Two defendants, including a Milledgeville woman, have been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison each after prosecutors say they stole millions in pandemic relief funds and spent the money on luxury purchases.

A Warner Robins man with six prior felonies has been sentenced to 25 years, including 20 years without parole, after being convicted of theft and identity fraud, according to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office.

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, November 3 and Friday, November 7.

A 15-year-old Howard High School student was found with a BB gun on campus last week, according to the Bibb County School District. Officials say the situation was contained and no lockdown was needed.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested 78-year-old Irvin Eugene Griffin of Milledgeville on a child molestation charge following an investigation into the Griffin Group Home Daycare.

The Better Business Bureau is warning Middle Georgia residents about scam calls and texts pretending to help with Medicare or Healthcare.gov coverage during open enrollment. Officials say the scams target personal information and could lead to identity theft.

Two suspects were arrested after a July 4 shooting on Sparkle Avenue left a 24-year-old man in critical condition, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

Two men from Guatemala were arrested in Fort Valley and charged with trafficking a 14-year-old girl, according to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr’s Office.

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, October 13 and Friday, October 17.

Dublin City Schools approved $3 million in new budget cuts as part of its ongoing effort to recover from a multimillion-dollar deficit, according to the district.

A Johnson County man with dementia who went missing Wednesday was found safe Friday after a large search involving multiple agencies, according to the sheriff’s office.

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, October 6 and Friday, October 10.

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, October 5 and Friday, October 9.

Fort Valley State University has lifted the suspension for its Blue Machine Marching Band after a review, though several students remain suspended as the investigation continues.

Dodge County Sheriff Brian Robinson says ATV riders are still allowed on county dirt roads if they follow the law. His earlier warning targeted reckless or disruptive behavior, not responsible riders.

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, September 29 and Friday, October 3.

Twelve men have been arrested in a two-day Peach County operation targeting child sex exploitation, according to Byron Police and the Peach County Sheriff’s Office.

Two women in Jones County are charged with child cruelty after deputies found four children living in a home with trash, urine and feces covering the floors.

A Dublin woman who works as the city clerk has been arrested after GBI investigators say she stole money from church bank accounts while serving as a treasurer.

A Milledgeville woman was convicted of wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering in a $2 million PPP loan scheme. She faces up to 20 years in prison.