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Federal Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Thursday April 04, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Introduces Athleta in Select Stores, at ShopMyExchange.com
DALLAS, Texas, April 4 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is proud to expand its apparel offering with the introduction of Athleta, a premium performance brand dedicated to empowering women and girls to find confidence, strength and belonging through movement. Athleta styles are now available to shop tax-free at ShopMyExchange.com and in 15 post and base exchanges worldwide, including: U.S. Locations * Fort Eise  more

BLS - Southeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Miami Area Employment - February 2024'
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 4 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on April 3, 2024, entitled "Miami Area Employment - February 2024": * * * Total nonfarm employment for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, metropolitan area increased by 61,300 over the year in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the local rate of   more

Ga. U.S. Attorney: Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl
MACON, Georgia, April 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia issued the following news release: A convicted felon with two prior federal drug distribution convictions pleaded guilty to fentanyl trafficking and faces up to 40 years in prison for his crime. Antonio Whitehead, 36, of Macon, Georgia, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl before Chief U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell on April 3. Whitehead faces a maximum sentence of 40 ye  more

Ga. U.S. Attorney: Metro Atlanta Man Sentenced for Laundering Fraudulently Obtained COVID-19 Unemployment Funds
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia issued the following news release: Austin Martin Siampwizi was sentenced on April 1, 2024, for laundering money procured from fraudulent unemployment claims filed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Siampwizi laundered proceeds from fraudulent unemployment claims filed using the stolen identities of more than 50 victims," said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. "His sentence of imprisonment   more

Robins AFB Launches New Air Force Professional Training Courses
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, April 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Robins Air Force Base issued the following news: By Kisha Foster Johnson, 78th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office The Professional Development Center at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, launched the inaugural Air Force's Foundations Courses. Last week, March 25-29, a mobile training team from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. facilitated three foundations courses: Junior Enlisted Foundation Course 300, Non-commissioned Officers Foundation Cour  more