Fentanyl Crisis in Georgia | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

U.S. Attorney Will Keyes is sounding the alarm on fentanyl, calling it a top priority in the Middle District of Georgia as he prepares to spotlight National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. One pill can kill — and fentanyl isn’t just showing up in pills; it’s laced into cocaine, meth, and counterfeit meds like Xanax and Adderall. Keyes’ office is aggressively prosecuting traffickers, including those smuggling it directly from China, holding distributors accountable for profiting off addiction. Recent indictments in Athens and Columbus show no leniency — offenders face prison time. His…