Published 1:36 pm Thursday, July 23, 2026 MACON, Ga. — Three men and a woman, all Milledgeville residents, are among other co-defendants who recently pleaded guilty to meth trafficking charges in federal court in Macon. The latest co-defendants are among several who had been involved in a major methamphetamine trafficking network sourcing meth from Atlanta for distribution in Milledgeville, according to federal authorities. The case resulted from an “Operation Take Back America” investigation, which was spearheaded by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office. “The case demonstrates our firm commitment to work with law enforcement to rid our communities of armed drug trafficking networks and ensure repeat offenders in the Middle District of Georgia face the consequences of their actions,” said U.S. Attorney William R. “Will” Keyes. “I want to thank our local, state and federal law enforcement partners for their tireless efforts to keep our communities safe.” Keyes made his comments via a press release that was forwarded to media outlets by Melissa Hodges, public affairs director/spokesperson for the United States Attorney’s Office of the Middle District of Georgia. Jae W. Chung, special agent in-charge of the DEA Atlanta Field Division, also made comments about the case. “Drug trafficking organizations don’t just deal drugs — they bring guns, violence and instability into our neighborhoods,” Chung said. “The significant prison…
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