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Free personal watercraft and boating safety courses will be held at the West Point Project Management Office July 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Boating safety courses offered at West Point Lake

by Thom ChandlerJune 13, 2018December 14, 2018

For the fifth consecutive year, Fulton County’s Ryan White program has received an increase in funding. The Health Resources and Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services awarded a funding increase to the County’s HIV programming and services agency. The 2018 grant award of $26,350,000 represents a 3 percent or approximately $800,000 increase over the 2017 award. The continuing growth in funding continues a trend of increases over the past five years with the 2018 award being 15 percent greater than the 2014 funding.

Funding increased for Ryan White program

by Thom ChandlerJune 13, 2018September 24, 2023

The City of Roswell has hired Jeff Leatherman to be its next Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Director. Leatherman is the Director of Regional Parks for Sacramento County, CA, overseeing the operation and management of 15,000 acres of parkland, including 62 active parks, more than 30 miles of trails, a nature center, 3 community centers and the American River Parkway.

Roswell looks to California for new parks dept. chief

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2018December 14, 2018

The Norcross Planning and Zoning Board has a vacancy.

Norcross is looking for a new Planning and Zoning Board member

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2018March 20, 2019

Effective Tuesday, May 29, DeKalb County's ambulance provider, American Medical Response has agreed to immediately increase staffing and add ambulances in low call volume and high risk areas.

DeKalb’s ambulance service provider agrees to increase staffing and resources

by Thom ChandlerJune 2, 2018March 20, 2019

Barbecue and music fans can expect heaping servings of both at the inaugural “Pig Out in the Park” BBQ cook-off on Saturday, June 9 in The Common in Augusta. The city is collaborating with several local businesses to host this new downtown event.

Announcements, Uncategorized

Augusta kicks-off ‘Pig Out in the Park’ barbecue Festival

by Thom ChandlerJune 1, 2018April 9, 2020

Georgians hoping to Shoot the 'Hooch early this summer will have to wait about two weeks due to a controlled water release from Lake Lanier into the Chattahoochee River.

Heavy rains force Buford Dam water release

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2018March 20, 2019

Continuing Fulton County’s proactive efforts to address the opioid crisis, County Manager Dick Anderson has established a new Opioid Coordinator position for Fulton County Government. Lynnette Allen, a seasoned behavioral health professional, has been appointed to the role.

Fulton County hires a new fighter in the opioid crisis

by Thom ChandlerMay 29, 2018March 20, 2019

In consultation with the Department of Natural Resources, the Macon-Bibb County Parks and Beautification Department is closing all access to the Ocmulgee River because of how fast it is flowing. This includes the ramps in Amerson River Park and at Spring Street. Please stay off of the Ocmulgee River.

Access to Ocmulgee River closed due to high water speed

by Thom ChandlerMay 25, 2018December 14, 2018

Dig out your swimsuit and grab a towel because all Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation aquatic facilities open for summer starting May 26 for Memorial Day weekend.

Gwinnett County to open public swimming pools for Memorial Day weekend

by Thom ChandlerMay 25, 2018December 14, 2018

The Gwinnett County Office of Economic Development will host Coffee and Conversation, an initiative that puts businesses in touch with decision-makers from various county departments. It’s a great way to share a suggestion, solve a problem, gain insight, and for all of us to be vibrantly connected.

Gwinnett officials want to hear from business leaders

by Thom ChandlerMay 18, 2018December 14, 2018

The Sumter County Board of Commissioners is considering abandoning and closing the portion of Renecker Road Extension from the end of pavement on the Hwy 19 end to Renecker Road which is about 1,850 feet or .35 miles.

Sumter County to consider abandoning Renecker Road Extension

by Thom ChandlerMay 18, 2018March 20, 2019

Gov. Nathan Deal and Major General Joe Jarrard, Adjutant General, Georgia Department of Defense, this week visited soldiers from the Georgia National Guard’s 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk in Louisiana. The 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team is training in preparation of mobilizing to Afghanistan in December.

Deal visits Georgia’s 48th Infantry Brigade as they prepare to mobilize to Afghanistan

by Thom ChandlerMay 17, 2018December 14, 2018

For most families, weekends are covered up in sports practices and games, birthday parties and other regularly occurring activities that somehow manage to clutter their calendar, even on the weekends.

Commentary, Evergreen, Georgia Places

Hidden Treasures: Mercier Orchards should be your pick for a day on the farm

by Thom ChandlerMay 15, 2018September 24, 2023

Georgia Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp confirmed that Georgia's voting system is accurate and secure after a recent test performed by his office in November.

Kemp: Georgia’s voting system is accurate and safe

by Thom ChandlerMay 14, 2018March 20, 2019

Walker County will join other communities across the country during “Police Week” to salute the selfless work of law enforcement officers and acknowledge the debt we owe those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Walker County to celebrate Peace Officers Memorial Day May 15 as part of Police Week

by Thom ChandlerMay 14, 2018December 14, 2018

Fowler Park’s Braille Trail is located near the entrance to the Big Creek Greenway in Fowler Park. The trail is approximately 200 yards in length and is comprised of eight Braille signs and two sensory gardens.

Braille Trail with sensory garden opens at Fowler Park in Forsyth County

by Thom ChandlerMay 14, 2018March 20, 2019

Trails are now open at Lanierland Park and Matt Community Park in north Forsyth County.

New trails open at Lanierland Park and Matt Community Park in Forsyth County

by Thom ChandlerMay 11, 2018December 14, 2018