Hotel Drug Bust and Fake Money Heist | Athens News

Athens Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 1, 2026 · 1m

A man was arrested at a Howard Johnson hotel after cops responded to a front-desk report of illegal smoking — only to find meth, fentanyl, and a knife in the car he was riding in. The driver also had warrants, and all three men were banned from the property for two years. The suspect faces serious charges including drug distribution and tampering with evidence. Meanwhile, a former CVS employee tried to cash in fake $20s at his old job — and got caught when the manager spotted the counterfeit. He then messaged her asking if she’d reported him. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…