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Carr Secures Nearly $80 Million for Georgia Taxpayers and Consumers in 2024
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that his Consumer Protection Division secured over $38 million for Georgia taxpayers in 2024, along with more than $39.3 million in savings and restitution for Georgia consumers. -
Carr’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit Set to Expand to Augusta and Macon
Attorney General Chris Carr joined Governor Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp, and legislative partners for the signing of the AFY 25 budget, which provides additional funds to expand Carr’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, with new regional prosecutors and investigators in Augusta and Macon. -
Carr Urges U.S. Senate to Pass Legislation Combating Chinese Copycat Fentanyl
Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of 25 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, legislation that will close the loophole for copycat fentanyl in federal law and save American lives. -
Carr: 21 Individuals Indicted in Mitchell County for PPP Fraud
Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment of 21 individuals in Mitchell County who are alleged to have fraudulently obtained loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). -
Carr Takes New Action Opposing Taxpayer-Funded Sex Changes for State Prisoners
Attorney General Chris Carr has filed a brief opposing taxpayer-funded sex change operations for state prisoners. -
Carr Highlights Ongoing Efforts to Protect Georgia’s Children During Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month by sharing the work of his Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit. Carr is also encouraging all Georgians to join in this fight by learning the signs of human trafficking and supporting survivors throughout the state. -
Carr Achieves Unprecedented Success in Fight Against Human Trafficking and Gang Activity
Attorney General Chris Carr provided an update from his Prosecution Division, which has achieved unprecedented success in the fight against human trafficking and gang activity. -
Carr’s Gang Prosecution Unit Convicts Five in Thomas County Shooting
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that five members of RNBA, a hybrid criminal street gang based in Boston, Georgia, have been convicted and sentenced to prison for their involvement in a shooting that occurred at the Green Food Market in Thomasville on April 3, 2022. -
Carr: Fulton County Man is 11th Convicted Following Recovery of 17-Year-Old Human Trafficking Victim
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Denorris Hutchinson, 36, of East Point, has been convicted and sentenced to prison for trafficking two females, ages 15 and 17, in Fulton County. -
Carr Announces Indictment of Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard
Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment of Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard on 11 counts of Theft by Taking and 13 counts of False Statements and Writings. -
Carr Calls for Federal Action to Combat Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons and Jails
Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take immediate action to allow for the use of cell phone jamming devices within state prisons and local jails. -
Carr’s Gang Prosecution Unit Indicts Four in Shooting Death of Athens Toddler
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Julian Cubillos, Jayden Brown, Dakious Echols, and Desmontrez Mathis have been indicted by an Athens-Clarke County Grand Jury on charges of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. -
Carr Announces Second Conviction in DeKalb County Human Trafficking Case Involving Underage Victim Recovered in 2020
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Christopher Price, 36, of Stone Mountain, has been convicted and sentenced to prison for trafficking a 16-year-old female in DeKalb County. -
Carr Announces New Conviction in Greene County Drug, Sex Trafficking Case
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Jameesha Harris, 21, of Cleveland, Ohio, has been convicted and sentenced to 25 years for assisting in the trafficking of a 16-year-old female in the Metro Atlanta area. -
Carr Recognizes Better Hearing and Speech Month
Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing this May as Better Hearing and Speech Month by reminding consumers of the importance of having their hearing tested and offering tips for those considering the purchase of a hearing aid. -
Carr Takes Legal Action to Stop Biden Administration’s Attack on Energy
Attorney General Chris Carr is challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) unconstitutional power plant rule that threatens the reliability of energy production nationwide. -
Carr: We’re Creating Georgia’s First Statewide Organized Retail and Cyber Crime Unit
Attorney General Chris Carr is set to create Georgia’s first statewide Organized Retail and Cyber Crime Unit, with funding provided in the state’s FY 2025 budget signed today by Governor Brian Kemp. -
30 Charged in New 333-Count Indictment in Richmond County Following Major Gang, Drug Trafficking Investigation
Attorney General Chris Carr and Richmond County Sheriff Richard Roundtree today announced the indictment of 30 people in Richmond County following a major multi-agency investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics and other acts of violence that have occurred throughout the Central Savannah River Area. -
CONSUMER ALERT: Carr Warns of Home Repair Fraud, Scams Following Recent Storms
Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians to be on the lookout for home repair fraud and other scams following the recent tornadoes and severe storms that moved throughout the state. -
Carr: DeKalb County Human Trafficking Investigation Leads to New Arrest for Hindering the Apprehension of a Criminal
Attorney General Chris Carr announced that Crystal Carter, 44, of Stone Mountain, has been arrested and charged with Hindering the Apprehension of a Criminal, specifically defendant Terry Florence who is alleged to have trafficked one minor and two adult females in DeKalb County.