VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
GEMA/HS recognizes Flood Safety Preparedness Week
ATLANTA - GEMA/HS in partnership with the National Weather Service is encouraging Georgians to prepare for potential flooding. Release: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in partnership with the National Weather Service…
Governor Kemp appoints director of GEMA/HS
ATLANTA - Governor Brian Kemp announces the appointment of the director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced his appointment of Josh Lamb as director of the…
GEMA/HS urges Georgians to prepare for severe weather
ATLANTA - Georgians are being urged to prepare for various weather events during Severe Weather Preparedness Week in February. Release: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service,…
GEMA/HS launches HEARTS Georgia sheltering program
ATLANTA - GEMA/HS launches HEARTS Georgia the first-ever temporary sheltering program for Hurricane Helene survivors. Release: In response to the unprecedented damages caused by Hurricane Helene, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS)…
GEMA/HS urges Lowndes residents to be winter weather…
LOWNDES CO - Georgia Emergency Management is urging Lowndes residents to start preparing for possible winter weather emergencies. Release: Preparing for winter weather starts now for Lowndes County residents. In partnership with the Georgia Emergency…
Georgia nonprofit organizations awarded nonprofit security grants
ATLANTA - GEMA/HS announces that 92 Georgia nonprofit organizations were awarded the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Release: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) announces that 92 Georgia nonprofit organizations were awarded up…
GEMA/HS, GTA awards Cybersecurity Grant to 55 agencies
ATLANTA - GEMA/HS and GTA announces $4.8 million in Cybersecurity Grant Awards were given to 55 agencies in Georgia. Release: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) and Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) are…
Tifton Police Department awarded FY25 GAP Grant
TIFTON - The Tifton Police Department was awarded the FY25 GAP Grant to enhance efforts in prosecuting gang-related activities. Release: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) has been awarded $1,250,000 in the…