U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux and two House colleagues introduced bipartisan legislation Wednesday aimed at improving the flow of goods and materials through supply chains. The bill would create a federal Office of Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response within the Department of Commerce, with $500 million in funding authorized for each of the next five […]
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Key Terms: Supply Chain
Key TermsSupply Chain – The process a product flows through to get from the supplier to the customer.
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School zone cameras activated at Cherokee High School
CANTON — Starting Monday, the City of Canton Police Department began using speed detection devices to enforce the speed limit at Cherokee High School, at 930 Marietta Hwy. The speed detection uses automated school zone cameras that were installed this summer. Automated enforcement began last year at Hasty Elementary, and Teasley Middle School is in […]
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Suspects in Clayton County drive-by shooting arrested
The Fayetteville Police Department assisted in a multi-jurisdiction search of four armed suspects that began in Clayton County resulting from a suspected drive-by shooting that took place at about 4:17 p.m today. Police reports indicate that a vehicle description was given out to local law enforcement agencies, which led to Clayton County Police identifying a […]
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Just how bad is Georgia’s violent crime problem?
Violent crime — a broad category of offenses that includes rape, robbery, aggravated assault, and homicide — is on the rise in the United States. According to FBI data, there were a total of 1.3 million violent offenses reported in 2020, or 388 for every 100,000 people — a 5% increase from 2019. The uptick […]
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How to vote early in Forsyth County
Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 12, Forsyth County registered voters can take advantage of Advance Voting for the Nov. 2 Special Election and City of Cumming Municipal General Election. Advance Voting will be offered at various locations throughout the County on weekdays for three weeks, beginning Oct.12 through Oct. 29 as well as on Saturday, Oct. 16 […]
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Report confirms COVID-19 vaccines are effective
A new report shows COVID-19 vaccinations may have helped prevent roughly 5,100 new COVID-19 infections and 700 deaths among seniors in Georgia during the first five months of this year. The study, conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), also found that vaccinations were linked to a reduction of about 265,000 […]
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Ghostface Gangster arrested at Roswell hotel on drug charges
ROSWELL — A member of the Ghostface Gangsters was arrested at a Roswell hotel in July, and authorities recently pieced together more details of his gang activities after a months-long investigation. The Arrest: On the evening of July 11 Roswell patrol officers were proactively searching for stolen vehicles or wanted persons in the parking lot […]
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West Nile virus reported in South Fulton
Mosquitos at Welcome Hall Park in the City of South Fulton recently tested positive for West Nile virus, city officials said Monday. During routine testing of mosquito traps at Welcome All Park, the Fulton County Board of Health has identified mosquitos infected with the West Nile virus. City officials say steps are already being taken […]
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Expect rain and flash flooding in northern and central Georgia this week
Rain and wet weather will continue for much of the remainder of this week, and may bring with it flash flooding in some areas, particularly in north and central Georgia. Rounds of showers and isolated thunderstorms, with locally heavy rainfall, will continue through tonight. Locally heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding. A Flash Flood […]