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Lt. Governor Burt Jones and Senate HHS Republicans Champion Healthcare Access and Funding
Lt. Governor Burt Jones, with the support of Senate Republican members of the Georgia Senate Health and Human Services Committee, issued a statement recapping the committee’s work on behalf of healthcare systems, providers, and Georgians over the past four years. “I want to thank Chairman Ben Watson, his Republican colleagues on the committee and all…
Read MoreSGMC Health Honors Carter with DAISY Award
SGMC Health recognized John Carter, RN, as the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, honoring the compassionate, skilled care he provides to patients and families. Carter was nominated by a patient who shared how his consistent kindness, expertise, and commitment to patient education made a meaningful difference during their hospital stay. In…
Read MoreJohnson receives 2026 Miles A. Drummond Rising Star Award
Libba Johnson of Rebecca, Ga., has been named the 2026 recipient of the Miles A. Drummond Rising Star Award, an honor recognizing young alumni who demonstrate early impact through leadership, service and community engagement. The award, renamed in 2019 to honor the late Alumni Association Board member, highlights graduates ages 30 and younger who show…
Read MoreLatest Company Drops Rates for Georgia Drivers
Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King today announced a significant auto insurance rate reduction filed by Travelers Property Casualty Insurance Company, delivering substantial savings for Georgia drivers. The OCI recently approved a filing made by Travelers reflecting an overall 10.1% decrease in private passenger auto insurance rates. The reduction impacts thousands of Georgia…
Read MoreAlbany Player Hits Jackpot for $213,361 Playing Fantasy 5
A Georgia Lottery player hit the jackpot for $213,361 in the April 25 Fantasy 5 drawing. The ticket was purchased at Loves Travel Stop, 1737 Clark Avenue in Albany, and matched all five numbers which were 09-12-17-20-32. Two more players won $7,500 each playing brand-new Millionaire for Life game. One ticket, purchased for the April 24…
Read MoreGeorgia EPD Declares Statewide Drought Response Level 1; Community Encouraged to Support Conservation Efforts
On April 27, 2026, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) declared a Statewide Drought Response Level 1 for public water systems utilizing both surface water and groundwater sources. The declaration follows continued dry conditions and reduced rainfall across the state, which have placed increased demand on available water supplies. While this designation reflects a precautionary…
Read MoreSplash Island Waterpark Claims No. 1 Spot for Best Lazy River in America
VALDOSTA, Ga. – Wild Adventures Theme Park & Splash Island Waterpark is celebrating a terrific win for Paradise River, as the lazy river won the top spot as America’s “Best Lazy River” according to readers of USA TODAY in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The historic win follows four weeks of intense competition between twenty lazy rivers…
Read MoreSGSC Hawks Head Coach Cory Baldwin Named 2025-26 Southeastern District Coach of the Year
South Georgia State College (SGSC) is proud to announce that Head Coach Cory Baldwin has been named the 2025-26 Southeastern District Coach of the Year, marking his fifth time receiving this prestigious recognition. Baldwin was recently honored at the NJCAA National Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas where this year’s Hawks made a post-season appearance. This latest…
Read MoreGaDOE launches initiative to create innovative school models in local districts
The Georgia Department of Education, in partnership with the Institute for Self-Directed Learning, has launched a new initiative to help school districts develop innovative learning models to meet the needs of students and families. Ten districts have been selected for the first cohort and will work to design new school models that increase flexibility, strengthen…
Read MoreSRTC Medical Laboratory Technology and Phlebotomy Graduates Honored in Pinning Ceremony
Southern Regional Technical College’s (SRTC) Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) and Clinic Assistant (Phlebotomy) programs held a pinning ceremony on Wednesday, April 15, marking the completion of the programs for thirteen MLT students and eight Phlebotomy students. Each MLT student graduated with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from SRTC. The MLT…
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