Georgia Mayor Faces Felony Charges for Allegedly Supplying Alcohol to Inmates

Mayor Benjamin Cranford accused of leaving gin in a ditch for prison work crew, denies wrongdoing

Mayor Benjamin Cranford was arrested following an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Cranford allegedly placed a bottle of gin in a ditch for inmates working on a state prison crew.
He was charged with furnishing prohibited items to inmates and attempting to commit a felony.
Cranford has been released on $5,000 bail and continues to serve as mayor.
A panel may recommend his suspension pending the outcome of the charges.