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Young Police Officer’s Health Challenges Highlight the Need for Organ Donors
Just two years into his career with the Albany Police Department (APD), Officer Quas’Jon Flowers, known as “Q,” already advanced to become a Field Training Officer (FTO), responsible for mentoring new recruits. He also earned a coveted spot on APD’s SWAT team, an achievement that typically takes years to reach. Flowers’ leadership skills were evident…
Read MoreCMS Awards $218.8 Million for First Year of GREAT Health Initiative
The GREAT Health Initiative is Georgia’s Rural Health Transformation Program ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH), announced today that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded the State of Georgia $218.8 million for the first of five years of the Georgia Rural Enhancement and…
Read MoreBerry College announces Fall Dean’s List
The Dean’s List honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester. Gavin Brown of Hahira, GA Michela Marshall of Hahira, GA Emma Thomas of Hahira, GA Martin Trejo of Lakeland, GA Nationally recognized for academic…
Read MoreNew laws will address professional services, homeowner protections, car owners and politicians
by Ty Tagami | Dec 29, 2025 | Capitol Beat News Service Most new laws from this year’s legislative session took effect in July, but a handful of significant bills become law on New Year’s day. They address shortages in accounting and dentistry, and they increase homeowner protections. They update campaign finance and vehicle licensing requirements. One adds a new…
Read MoreGeorgia Millionaire Countdown: 3 Georgia Lottery players to win $1M on New Year’s Day
As Georgians prepare to ring in the New Year, the countdown is on for three new Georgia Lottery millionaires in the Georgia Millionaire second-chance drawing. Drawing entries must be submitted by 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. Georgia Millionaire is a first-of-its-kind scratcher with $10,000 instant cash prizes, plus a special second-chance drawing where three…
Read MoreInspector General Report Confirms Significant Customer Service Improvements at Social Security
OIG report confirmed the accuracy of SSA’s public telephone service metrics and detailed how SSA is improving customer service for the American people. Baltimore, MD – Today, the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released its highly anticipated audit of SSA’s telephone service metrics and the significant improvement in customer service…
Read MoreSGMC Health Celebrates Babies Born Christmas Week
SGMC Health is spreading holiday cheer to its tiniest patients this Christmas week with a beloved tradition that has warmed hearts for decades. Every newborn delivered during the festive season will be welcomed with a handmade stocking and a crocheted Santa hat, lovingly crafted by members of the SGMC Health Volunteer Auxiliary. “Creating these stockings…
Read MoreMike Tompkins sworn in as chief of police at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College proudly announces that Mike Tompkins has been sworn in as chief of police after 17 years of dedicated service to the college. The swearing-in ceremony took place Dec. 16 at 9 a.m. in Tift Hall on ABAC’s campus. The ceremony was attended by Kerry Stallings, chief of police for the University…
Read MoreDHS Changes Process for Awarding H-1B Work Visas to Better Protect American Workers
The Department of Homeland Security is amending regulations governing the H-1B work visa selection process to prioritize the allocation of visas to higher-skilled and higher-paid aliens to better protect the wages, working conditions, and job opportunities for American workers. The new rule replaces the random lottery for selecting visa recipients with a process that gives…
Read MoreWild Adventures to Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Fireworks Spectacular
Wild Adventures Theme Park is set to cap off a wondrous 2025 season with the park’s annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular, the largest New Year’s fireworks display in South Georgia. The New Year’s Countdown Experience will also be available for guests. The New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular will showcase a dazzling display of festive…
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