ATLANTA – Georgia health officials confirm measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident with no known travel or exposure history. Release: ATLANTA—The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed measles in an unvaccinated resident…
Atlanta > State Supreme Court Rules in Grady…
ATLANTA -- The state Supreme Court has ruled that the 25-foot buffer required by state law between development projects and the banks of waterways generally does not apply to marshes and wetlands. This issue had been…
Bush > Holding Equities for the Long Term
Legendary investor Warren Buffett is famous for his long-term perspective. He has said that he likes to make investments he would be comfortable holding even if the market shut down for 10 years. Investing with…
Atlanta > Shaw Named Chair of Industry &…
ATLANTA -- The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named State Representative Jason Shaw of Lakeland as the Chairman of the House Industry & Labor Committee. Shaw will also serve as a member on the…
VFD Offers 2nd Annual Citizens Fire Academy
VALDOSTA -- The Valdosta Fire Department is once again fighting fire with knowledge through its 2nd Annual Citizens Fire Academy, which will educate citizens on the services provided by the VFD, increase fire and life-safety awareness,…
Travel > Beware Florida Seawater Bacteria
FLORIDA -- A rare, potentially deadly bacteria that lives in warm seawater has infected seven people and killed two so far this year in Florida, according to state health officials. "People can get infected with…
Jobs > Small Business Hiring Still Lagging
Newtek Business Services Corp. announced the findings of its SB Authority Market Sentiment Survey, a monthly window into the concerns of independent business owners. Based on a poll of over 1,300 respondents, the key finding…
Sylvester > Woman Injured in Wreck Upgraded to…
[caption id="attachment_24933" align="alignnone" width="630"] WALB Photo[/caption] SYLVESTER -- The woman injured in last week's deadly crash near Sylvester has improved and is now in fair condition. According to reports from WALB, Linda Davis, of Hartsfield, was…
Valdosta > Massey and Stevenson Named June Employees…
VALDOSTA -- Valdosta Mayor John Gayle and City Engineer Pat Collins honored Shawn Massey and Douglas Stevenson as the June 2015 Employees of the Month at the June 11 City Council meeting. Massey and Stevenson each…