STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENTAPPLY NOW FOR THE VALUE ADDED PRODUCER GRANT USDA is making $31 million in grants available to help farmers and ranchers access new and better markets by adding more value to their products...Electronic applications will be accepted via Grants.gov until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 11, 2023...Paper applications must be postmarked and mailed or sent overnight by May 16, 2023...https://www.rd.usda.gov/media/file/download/value-added-producer-stakeholder-031723.pdf
STAKEHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Socially Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers and Business Owners in Rural AreasU.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that the Department is accepting applications for grants to support technical assistance for socially disadvantaged agricultural producers and rural business owners. USDA is making available up to $3 million in Fiscal Year 2023 through the Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant Program. The maximum amount an
Tax Time Guide: IRS provides easy access to tax refund status with Where’s My Refund? tool; no need to callIR-2023-46:English | Español (Spanish) | 中文 (简体) (Chinese - Simplified) The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that the Where's My Refund? tool on IRS.gov is the most convenient way to check the status of 2022, 2021 and 2020 tax refunds. IRS2Go, the mobile app, offers another way for users to check their refund status.Information for the most current tax year filed is generally available
SymposiumAgendaApril 06, 2023 7:30 am to 8:15 am Registration/Continental Breakfast/Expo Open 8:15 am Welcome 8:30 am to 9:30 am Opening Session
News ReleaseSOCIAL SECURITY Statement by Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, on the President’s Fiscal Year 2024 BudgetKey investments focus on improving service, modernizing our information technology, and improving the customer experience and equity in our programs. The Biden-Harris Administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The Budget details a blueprint to grow the
Capitol Recap: Week Nine By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) With only nine legislative days remaining until the Georgia General Assembly will stand adjourned Sine Die, the previous weeks have been extremely busy yet productive for the Senate. Monday. March 6, 2023, signified Crossover Day, a pivotal moment in each legislative session. The Senate worked late into the evening debating and voting on 51 measures with 50 receiving passage on the floor. The pace has surely ramped up in recent days. I am eager
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VA recognizes Dr. Kelsey Metts, National HeRO Awardee for commitment to patient safety DUBLIN, GA — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it honored Veterans Health Administration (VHA) National HeRO Awardee Dr. Kelsey Metts, a clinical pharmacist at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia for their contributions to VHA’s Journey to High Reliability. Dr. Metts and a colleague, David Brown, created a dashboard to screen female Veterans ages 47 years and younger,
Tax Time Guide: Using electronic payment and agreement options for taxpayers who owe can help avoid penalties and interest– IR-2023-44:English | Español (Spanish) | 中文 (简体) (Chinese - Simplified) IR-2023-44, March 9, 2023WASHINGTON ― With the tax deadline approaching, the IRS reminded taxpayers they can avoid late filing and interest penalties by submitting their tax return and any payments due by April 18. For struggling taxpayers who can't pay by the deadline, the IRS offers several different options to
News ReleaseSOCIAL SECURITY The Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) continue to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during the fourth annual “Slam the Scam” Day on March 9. Social Security scams — where fraudsters pressure victims into making cash or gift card payments to fix alleged Social Security number problems or to avoid arrest – are an ongoing government imposter fraud scheme. For several years, Social Security
Capitol Recap: Week Eight By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) Monday, March 6 marks Legislative Day 28, also known as Crossover Day. As the Senate closes its doors on week eight of the 2023 Legislative Session, my fellow colleagues and I continue to remain steadfast in our efforts to pass effective and beneficial legislation as we gear up for the start of next week. With over 70 measures eligible for consideration on the floor on Monday, we have officially entered the home stretch towards Sine Die. With
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers of their reporting and potential tax obligations on income from the gig economy and service industry, transactions from digital assets, and foreign sources or holding certain foreign assets.Information available on IRS.gov and Instructions for Form 1040 and Form 1040-SR can help taxpayers understand and meet these reporting and tax requirements.Gig economy earnings are taxableGenerally, income earned from the gig economy is taxable and must be reported to the
Fairview Park Hospital Welcomes Dr. Eric Chung To Team of Board-Certified Bariatric Surgeons with Launch of Weight Loss Surgery Practice Dublin, GA (February 28, 2023) — Fairview Park Hospital is excited to announce the addition of experienced and fellowship-trained bariatric and general surgeon, Dr. Eric Chung, D.O., M.P.H, who will serve as the hospital’s newest care provider and will see patients at Fairview Specialists General and Bariatric Surgery starting February 27, 2023. Dr. Chung joins
FAIRVIEW PARK HOSPITAL MAKES FIRST-EVER BEST HOSPITALS FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY LIST DUBLIN, GEORGIA, (3/1/2023) – Fairview Park Hospital was named among the top 101 hospitals in the nation for bariatric surgery by Money.com, in partnership with The Leapfrog Group. The hospitals that earned this distinction achieve Leapfrog's standards for safety. Patients who have bariatric surgery performed at a hospital and by a surgeon that have more experience have better, more positive outcomes — including lower
What to do when a W-2 or Form 1099 is missing or incorrect – (English | Español (Spanish))IRS Tax Tip 2023-25,It's important for taxpayers to have all their documents and information so they can file an accurate and complete tax return. This may mean waiting to file until they receive all their documentation – and it can also mean following up on missing or incorrect documents.Most taxpayers should have received income documents near the end of January. These may include:Form W-2, Wage and Tax
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OPTIM HEALTH SYSTEM INTRODUCES NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER JULIE WITTWER [SAVANNAH, GA, March 1, 2023] - Optim Health System is pleased to announce Julie Wittwer, an accomplished healthcare finance executive, has been named the new Chief Financial Officer for Optim Health System, including our hospitals in Reidsville and Sylvania, along with their outreach clinics, and our ambulatory surgery centers in Savannah and Brunswick, GA. Wittwer comes to Optim with over 20
Dublin VAMC hold Black History Month Cultural Festival by James W. Huckfeldt Black History Month is observed every February and the Dublin VA Medical Center held a festival celebrating the wide variety of Black history on Feb. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. in their Main Auditorium. The four-hour celebration showcased African head wrappings, drums, dancing, apparel, food tasting, and a keynote speaker, Chaplain Donald Retemiah, who shared his stories from his life in Guyana. “We have to remember that Black
Register for this educational, interactive and fun fair event, plus visit the vendors on the “Midway”for a chance to win great prizes! Click here foragenda, additional information and toto register as an attendee or sponsor. Friday, April 14, 2023 – Tifton, GA – UGA Campus Conference CenterFriday, May 5, 2023 – Alpharetta, GA – The Hotel at AvalonFriday, May 12, 2023 – Cartersville, GA – Clarence Brown Conference CenterWednesday, May 17, 2023 – Savannah, GA – Georgia Southern University (Armstrong