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. “As provided under Georgia law, I responded to a request made by ten electors to conduct an examination of Georgia’s current voting equipment to test its accuracy […]
Walker County to celebrate Peace Officers Memorial Day May 15 as part of Police Week
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. On May 15, Peace Officers Memorial Day, Walker County will pause to remember eight officers who served […]
Braille Trail with sensory garden opens at Fowler Park in Forsyth County
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. The Braille Trail has guide ropes located on the right side for visually impaired individuals to navigate the trail. […]
New trails open at Lanierland Park and Matt Community Park in Forsyth County
Trails are now open at Lanierland Park and Matt Community Park in north Forsyth County. Both Lanierland Park and Matt Community Park have added a natural surface trail that highlights each park’s unique setting. “With great amenities such as these new trails, it comes as no surprise that Forsyth County was recently named Georgia’s healthiest […]
Free pets available to military, first responders and emergency personnel
As part of the Gwinnett’s shelter’s Make May Magnificent Month, Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement is offering free vaccinated and spayed or neutered dogs or cats to veterans, active-duty military personnel, first responders and nurses and doctors. With proper ID, the brave men and women we count on in emergencies can take home a new […]
Are you prepared for a hurricane?
Hurricane season beings on June 1, and Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is reminding Georgians that now is the time for an insurance checkup to be sure you have adequate homeowners, renters, or business coverage. “Our coastal residents face the most danger if a tropical storm or hurricane strikes,” Hudgens said. “However, even residents who live […]
Nation’s first nonprofit surgical center for female genital mutilation victims opens in Atlanta
The nation’s first nonprofit surgery center devoted totally to the surgical and psychological treatment of victims of female genital mutilation is now open in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. T. Wayne Bloodworth, a cosmetic surgeon and gynecologist who trained in Paris with the pioneer of the reconstruction operation, is the founder and medical director of The Surgery Center […]
Brian Kemp’s newest campaign ad appeals to ‘politically incorrect’ conservatives
Last Month, Brian Kemp released a controversial campaign ad that showed him quizzing and later pointing a gun at a boy who wanted to date one of his daughters. This week the candidate for Georgia governor has gone all out to appeal to his conservative base in a new ad titled “So Conservative.” The add […]
Gwinnett County Police to honor fallen officers
As part of National Police Week, the Gwinnett County Police Department will conduct a memorial ceremony May 15 to remember its officers killed in the line of duty. The ceremony will include remarks by Police Chief A.A. Ayers, prayer, the laying of the wreath, followed by a three-volley salute, Taps, and a flyover with helicopters […]
Access to Justice Initiative Pop-Up Clinic on Sat., May 12 at Pinewoods Library
The Superior Court Judges of the Western Circuit, in partnership with the University of Georgia School of Law and the Western Circuit Bar Association, announce the sixth pop-up clinic in the Access to Justice Initiative. The mission of the Access to Justice Initiative is to provide access to legal services and information for individuals in […]
