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Athens men sentenced in federal court for cartel drug trafficking
Convicted drug dealers from Athens and Jefferson were among those receiving stiff prison terms recently in what federal prosecutors described as drug trafficking operations linked to Mexican cartels. The Homeland Security Task Force investigated the cases in which the defendants were convicted of bringing large quantities of cocaine and fentanyl into the Athens area, according to a report released by the U.S. Middle District U.S. Attorney’s Office in Macon. Athens Area Crime: Oconee Blotter: Dewy Rose man identified as 'serial shoplifter' U.S. Judge Tripp Self sentenced Orlando “Lando” Muckle, 52, of Athens to 30 years in prison and Josue Serda, 28, of Jefferson to life in prison. Muckle entered a guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, while Serda was convicted in a seven-day jury trial of multiple drug offenses, including distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl. Muckle distributed large quantities of cocaine in the Athens area that he obtained through his ties with the Gulf Cartel, according to the U.S. Attorney. Muckle stored the cocaine in apartments on Jennings Mill Parkway and Macon Highway, according to the report. Prosecutors reported that Serda was involved in the distribution of more than 7 kilograms of fentanyl and more than 50 kilograms
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Sign up to be a Vendor at Christmas Fest
Annually, the first Friday in December is Christmas Fest. Staged in the historic downtown area of the City of Toccoa, this annual event ignites the Christmas spirit. The City of Toccoa and Main Street Toccoa are now signing up vendors for Christmas Fest, says Marketing and Special Events Coordinator Samantha Mitchell.
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Celebrate Edgar Loudermilk’s Birthday at the Historic Ritz Theatre
The community is invited to come celebrate Edgar Loudermilk’s birthday at the Historic Ritz Theatre at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, says General Manager Tim Mullen. “Saturday night is going to be very special at the Historic Ritz Theatre. We are having a concert with Edgar Loudermilk and his band, and what is particularly great about it, it’s Edgar’s birthday. So, we want everybody to come on out, sing happy birthday to the one and only Edgar Loudermilk from Eastanollee, Georgia, Bluegrass Hall of Fame member.”