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Pair charged in pot case
VALDOSTA — Two people were arrested at Valdosta State Prison Saturday after an 84-year-old woman reportedly tried to pass drugs to an inmate.
Around 10:25 a.m., the grandmother and sister of an inmate arrived at the prison to visit the inmate, said Peggy Chapman from the Georgia Department of Corrections Public Affairs Office.
At approximately 2 p.m., the grandmother was allegedly discovered trying to give the inmate some drugs through a balloon, Chapman added.
“After learning that the two visitors were trying to introduce contraband on the premises, we notified the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office,” said Valdosta State Prison Warden William Danforth. “The sheriff’s office responded and arrested the individuals.”
Ruth Bell Waters Carter, 84, and Kimberly Dawn Jones, 28, are charged with felony possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and going inside guard lines with weapons, liquor or drugs, Lowndes County Sheriff Chris Prine said.
The inmate’s name was not released.
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Nathan Deal visits Valdosta
Republican Nathan Deal stopped in Valdosta on Thursday, staying just long enough to answer a few questions and make a brief statement to both the media and his supporters.
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Brother shoots brother in Cook
A 13-year-old boy is dead, the victim of a single gunshot wound to the face. His 14-year-old brother has been identified as the shooter, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. However, the investigation continues, Cook County Sheriff Johnny Daughtry said Thursday.
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Undercover Uncovered: To save his ministry, man shares his undercover past
Jim Harnage knew something was wrong when several participating families suddenly backed out of a new program within his Silent Ministries.
He soon learned why.
Some of the participants told Harnage that they had heard he once worked undercover with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. They asked him if this was true. Harnage did not initially know how to reply to the question.
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Sharper Fest 2010 scheduled for this weekend
With a theme of “Walk Against Violence,” Sharper Fest 2010 is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 1.
In addition to an anti-violence message, the day promises “the largest kids’ festival in the South,” with free bounce houses and slide rides throughout the day, says organizer Dexter Sharper. Participants can also expect characters, face-painting and children’s train rides. - Night Moves for Friday July 30, 2010
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Early voting underway in primary runoff
A total of 84 people cast ballots on Thursday, the first day of early voting in the 2010 General Primary/Special Election runoff. Of those, 72 were Republicans and 12 were Democrats.
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Dive Right In: Wild Adventures diving show makes a splash
At 31 feet above the water’s surface, Manuel Mendes pauses on the metal tower.
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Senators battle for Wanat
A group of politicians representing a broad spectrum of Americans took up the fight of a few last week.
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Back Behind Bars: Authorities locate inmates accidentally released
Three Lowndes County jail inmates accidentally released a week ago into the general public are back behind bars.
- Night Moves for Thursday July 29, 2010
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