Potentially inappropriate prescribing practices for opioids in the Georgia Medicaid program are common and increasing despite policies aimed at reducing utilization, concludes a new study in the September issue of the Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy. Indicators for inappropriate opioid prescribing have increased over time across all demographic groups, with the oldest age group […]
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Sheriff’s office investigating homicide in Macon apartment
The Bibb County Sheriff’s office is investigating a suspected homicide on Pansy Avenue in Macon. The sheriff’s office was called shortly after 11:30 a.m. Monday and found 39-year-old Freddie Bernard Slocumb Jr. dead in the living room with a shot wound to his head, sheriff’s department officials said. No one else was injured in the […]
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Snellville to pilot free door-to-door bus service
Gwinnett Transit is launching a pilot program on Sept. 17 that will provide six months of free door-to-door bus service in Snellville. The on-demand service will use seven 12-passenger buses operating from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. The service is accessible to everyone […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Former Georgia police officer arrested for aggravated child molestation and aggravated sexual battery
On Thursday, August 30, 2018, the GBI arrested former Richmond Hill Police Department Officer Jeffrey Allen Allmond, Jr., age 24, on charges of Aggravated Sexual Battery and Aggravated Child Molestation. On August 22, 2018, the GBI was requested by Chief of Police Raymond Shores of the Richmond Hill Police Department to investigate an allegation made […]
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A look at the benefits of your morning cup of coffee
Many people start their day with a cup of coffee, and that’s not necessarily a bad habit. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers moderate caffeine intake to be 300 milligrams of coffee each day. That’s two to four cups. And studies show that coffee, in moderation, can promote a variety of health benefits. […]
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Savannah Sells Two City-owned Buildings Downtown
The Savannah City Council approved the sale of two downtown buildings during Thursday’s council meeting as part of a larger plan to centralize City municipal operations. The City sold the Thomas Gamble Building, located on East Bay Street next to City Hall, to Foram Development LLC for $8.5 million. The City sold a building located […]
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Kroger and Instacart to offer same-day delivery throughout metro Atlanta
The News: If you love Kroger but hate going grocery shopping, an announcement today by Kroger and Instacart may make your life a little easier. Kroger and Instacart are partnering to bring same-day grocery delivery to several metro Atlanta communities. Which areas are covered?: If you live in the following cities, you will be able […]
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Rockdale County Magistrate Court Receives 2018 Judicial Clearance Rate Excellence Award
The Judicial Council of Georgia Standing Committee on Judicial Workload Assessment presented the Rockdale County Magistrate Court with a 2018 Judicial Clearance Rate Excellence Award after the completion of a three-year clearance rate study of all Georgia courts from 2015 through 2017. Only the top 10 percentile of courts from each class were recipients of […]
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GBI: Former deputy arrested for sexual misconduct in exchange for dropping charges
The News: A former Monroe County deputy was arrested on charges of violating his oath of office today after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation found he made graphic comments to a suspect in exchange for having her charges dismissed. The Story: According to the GBI, former deputy Bill Miller made graphic comments to a woman […]
