Georgia Officials: It’s time to start preparing for tropical storm Florence
With Tropical Storm Florence churning in the Atlantic and heading toward likely landfall somewhere along the southeastern United States, Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is warning homeowners that it is critical now to prepare for a potential strike. “Being prepared can save lives, property and a lot of misery,” said Hudgens. “With Florence quickly approaching, […]
Georgians remember Burt Reynolds
Burt Reynolds’ death at age 82 Thursday hit many Georgians close to home. For years, Reynolds claimed the state as his own, and said he was born in Waycross, Georgia. He wasn’t, but that didn’t matter to most of us in the Peach State. Reynolds is often credited with putting Georgia on the map for […]
Georgia-based blockchain company Ternio sets out to raise $10 million in preferred equity offering
US Capital Global announced today that it has partnered with Ternio, LLC (“Ternio”) to support the firm’s capital formation needs. Based in Georgia, this early-stage blockchain company is seeking funds to launch its own custom, high-speed blockchain platform, Lexicon, and to develop its own prepaid cryptocard, to be used wherever VISA is accepted. Headquartered in San Francisco, […]
Augusta Fire Dept. Plans 9/11 Remembrance
Augusta Fire and Emergency Management Chief Chris James announced today that the city’s fire department will host a ceremony to mark the 17th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. The main ceremony will be held Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. at Fire Station No. 8 at 1898 Highland Ave. in Augusta. “Each […]
Do you take Spalding Drive to get to work? Your commute is about to improve
The News: If your commute takes you down Spalding Drive between Winters Chapel Road and Holcomb Bridge, the road is about to get wider and your commute a little lighter. The Project: Gwinnett County plans to widen Spalding Drive from Winters Chapel Road to just west of the intersection with Holcomb Bridge Road for a distance […]
Education, Employment and Resource Expo to provide wide range of resources for local families
Local families in need of assistance will soon have an opportunity to meet face to face with human service providers who specialize in workforce development, financial literacy, employment and education. Representatives from the Division of Family and Children Services convened an internal committee to address the needs of Georgia’s vulnerable individuals and families. The Interagency […]
Georgia Gateway Program a Finalist for National Award
Georgia’s new system for administering public benefits, Georgia Gateway, is a finalist for an award by a national association of technology professionals, Department of Human Services Commissioner Robyn A. Crittenden announced Wednesday. The National Association of State Chief Information Officers announced today that Georgia Gateway is on the shortlist for its Cross-Boundary Collaboration and Partnerships […]
Lilburn to Honor Georgians Who Died During War on Terror
“Remembering Our Fallen”, a traveling photo memorial wall of Georgia’s Fallen, will be on display in the lobby of the Lilburn City Hall-Library, September 10-14, 2018. This photographic war memorial honors over 210 Georgia based service members who died while serving our country during The War on Terror (9/11/2001-Present). “The City of Lilburn is honored […]
Would you like to see school start after Labor Day in Georgia?
Parents lamenting the short vacation times and early start dates for public schools in Georgia could see a change to school calendars statewide. A group of state lawmakers is being assembled to look into Georgia’s public school calendars and evaluate if it would be more feasible to start school after Labor Day. Last week, Lieutenant […]