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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michelle Del Rey

Georgia mayor suspended from office after cops say he gave alcohol to jail inmates

McDuffie County Jail

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has suspended Thomson Mayor Benjamin Cary Cranford following accusations the official gave gin to inmates.

In August, Cranford, 52, was indicted on one count of furnishing prohibited items to inmates and one count of criminal attempt to commit a felony.

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