Local News
Local News

Man jailed for trying to spend counterfeit bills

By Andria Simmons
Jan 7, 2010

A 22-year-old man was jailed on forgery and obstruction charges last week after allegedly attempting to pass counterfeit bills in Powder Springs.

Powder Springs police say that Corey Michael Brown, of Lithia Springs, tried to pass three counterfeit $20 bills at Kroger at 4400 Brownsville Road on Dec. 28. He fled from police on foot and was later captured behind a nearby business. Brown complained of chest pain following the chase, but paramedics evaluated him and denied medical transport, police said.

About the Author

Andria Simmons
More Stories

The Latest

The widow of Tony Waldrop, a Vietnam War veteran from North Georgia, was awarded $56 million in her case alleging an Atlanta dermatologist failed to properly diagnose and treat Waldrop's skin cancer. (Courtesy of Lloyd Bell)

Credit: Courtesy Lloyd Bell

Veteran’s widow awarded $56M in suit against Atlanta doctor

13m ago

Trial set for South Fulton mayor in trespassing case over ‘dream home’

13m ago
TRAFFIC ALERT

I-285 South in DeKalb fully open after sanitation truck fire

Featured

UPS trucks exit the company's SMART hub in Atlanta on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. It's considered the country's second-largest ground package processing facility. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

ANALYSIS

After a difficult 2025, here’s what could be ahead for UPS

The Sandy Springs-based company's stock has taken a beating recently. Leaders say part of that is because they’re playing the long game.

Two Georgia universities joining new, controversial accreditor

Columbus State and Georgia Southern are among the 10 schools joining a new accreditation agency, the Commission for Public Higher Education.

From Marietta to millions, ‘The Elf on the Shelf’ turns 20

A Marietta family 20 years ago created a brand-new tradition with Elf on the Shelf, a Christmas miracle in a day and age where nostalgia rules the airwaves and gift shops.