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Gov. Brian Kemp Signs Bills Supporting Georgia’s Agriculture Industry

Gov. Brian Kemp Signs Bills Supporting Georgia’s Agriculture Industry  ATLANTA (May 14, 2021) | On Monday, May 10, 2021, Gov. Brian Kemp completed the signing of bills for the 2021 Legislative Session. Of the ones related to Georgia’s agriculture industry, seven of which went through the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee and one was sponsored by Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry), Chairman of the Committee.  “Georgia’s agribusiness is a linchpin of our state’s economy and fundamental to our

Dublin Rotary Club and MAP International Delivering Critical Medicine to J.O.Y. Medical Clinic

 Dublin Rotary Club and MAP International Delivering Critical Medicine to J.O.Y. Medical Clinic  DUBLIN, GEORGIA (05/07/2021) – The Rotary Club of Dublin and MAP International are teaming up to deliver life-saving medicine at no cost to the J.O.Y. Medical Clinic in Dublin.Established in June 2012, J.O.Y. Medical Clinic is a volunteer-based nonprofit Christian health clinic that provides medical, dental and eye care services to those who live in Laurens County, are employed and without health insurance or

Nearly 100 interstate miles to become more visible thanks to GDOT

    For Immediate Release:Tuesday, May 4, 2021Contact: Kyle Collins 478.232.3331District Two CommunicationsOver 100 interstate miles becoming more visible thanks to GDOTTENNILLE - Georgia DOT recently awarded three contracts covering almost 100 interstate miles of restriping for better night visibility and safety. These projects cover portions of I-20, I-16 and I-520 in the 27-county east central Georgia region and equal just under a $7 million investment in well-defined lane

Sen. Larry Walker Attends Joint Defense Commission Meeting at Clay National Guard Center

Sen. Larry Walker Attends Joint Defense Commission Meeting at Clay National Guard Center  ATLANTA (April 30, 2021) | On April 22, 2021, Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) and members of the Georgia Joint Defense Commission convened for their meeting at Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Georgia. The agenda included discussions on Army issues and priorities, legislative updates from the 2021 session and briefings on three of Georgia’s bases: Fort Benning, Fort Gordon and Fort Stewart.  “Being chosen to

Fairview Park Hospital Nationally Recognized With an ‘A’ For the Spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safet

 Fairview Park Hospital Nationally Recognized With an ‘A’ For the Spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade  Fairview Park Hospital received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing each hospital’s achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assigns an “A,” “B,”

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UGA SBDC Re-Launches Signature SBDC StartSmart™ Program in Virtual Format

UGA SBDC Re-Launches Signature SBDC StartSmart™ Program in Virtual FormatThe University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC), a Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia, has re-launched the SBDC StartSmart™ Program in a virtual, live learning format. The educational program, paired with expert consulting from SBDC professionals, is designed to assist those who are planning a business or have been in business for less than two years.  StartSmart™  will be held in a

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Selected for Fisher House Construction Announcement

   Carl Vinson VA Medical Centerwww.Dublin.VA.gov  Media Contact:James W. HuckfeldtJames.Huclfeldt@VA.gov       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 21, 2021  Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Selected for Fisher House ConstructionThe Carl Vinson VA Medical Center was one of 12 approved VA medical centers and healthcare systems to receive a Fisher House for future construction via a competitive application process. Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Director David L. Whitmer, FACHE, will announce the

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