A Lamar County resident admitted on June 1 that he possessed firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking and now faces up to life in prison, according to a May 27 announcement from the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia.
Gregory Alexander Twymon, 35, of Barnesville, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge C. Ashley Royal to one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Twymon faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and up to life imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine. The sentencing date will be determined by the court. There is no parole in the federal system.
“Armed drug traffickers will be brought to justice in the Middle District of Georgia,” said U.S. Attorney William R. “Will” Keyes. “We thank the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office and ATF for helping us hold the defendant accountable and for their ongoing work to uphold the law and make our communities safer for everyone.” Robert Davis, Resident Agent in Charge at ATF, said, “Criminals must understand that there are serious repercussions for the illegal possession of firearms and that ATF and our law enforcement partners will contribute all necessary time and effort to ensure criminals are brought to justice.”
Lamar County Sheriff Brad White said, “This conviction reflects the hard work and dedication of our investigators, prosecutors, and law enforcement partners who worked tirelessly to hold this offender accountable. Illegal drug activity threatens the safety and well-being of our communities, and we remain committed to identifying, investigating, and prosecuting those who choose to engage in the distribution of dangerous narcotics. We hope this outcome sends a clear message that drug trafficking will not be tolerated, and those responsible will be brought to justice.”
According to court documents referenced during proceedings, deputies executed a lawful search warrant at Twymon’s Barnesville apartment on June 5, 2024. Officers found two safes containing approximately 49 grams of pure methamphetamine (including homemade pills), two pistols—one with an obliterated serial number—a loaded extended magazine made from two magazines taped together with ammunition inside; as well as cash, digital scales, marijuana, and cell phones recovered from his bedroom area.
Twymon later told detectives he only kept some methamphetamine after picking it up from his supplier while distributing most immediately upon arrival home; he also stated he took guns off another individual, putting them into his safe “to keep them off streets.” Cell phone evidence showed active purchase/distribution activity plus details about obtaining/repairing both pistols involved; Twymon admitted using these firearms for personal protection directly related to protecting himself and his methamphetamine supply.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America—a Department of Justice initiative targeting violent crime cartels and transnational criminal organizations across United States communities—including prosecution efforts like those led by the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, which serves about two million residents over seventy counties from offices located in Macon, Albany, and Columbus within its central Georgia jurisdiction.