Benjamin Cranford was suspended by Gov. Brian Kemp, but his acquittal restores him to office and entitles him to back pay.

THOMSON, Ga. — The mayor of a small Georgia town was found not guilty of leaving alcohol in a ditch for inmates to find while ...

THOMSON, Ga ... found Thomson Mayor Benjamin “Benji” Cranford not guilty of furnishing prohibited items to inmates and attempting to commit a felony. Cranford was later suspended by Gov.

Georgia Mayor Acquitted of Charges That He Intentionally Stashed Gin in a Ditch for Prisoners THOMSON, Ga. (AP) — The mayor of a small Georgia town is back in charge after a jury acquitted him ...

THOMSON, Ga. — The mayor of a small Georgia ... After being charged, Governor Brian Kemp suspended Cranford from office pending the outcome of the trial. Neither prosecutors nor defense ...

THOMSON, Ga. (AP ... County jurors on Tuesday found Thomson Mayor Benjamin “Benji” Cranford not guilty of furnishing prohibited items to inmates and attempting to commit a felony. Cranford was later ...