THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
GEMA/HS announces new Training and Exercise Manager
ATLANTA - The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency announces the new Training and Exercise Manager. Release: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency named Melissa Slocumb as the Training and Exercise Manager.…
GEMA/HS promotes infrastructure security, resilience
ATLANTA - GEMA/HS joins a national effort to promote the importance of the nation's critical infrastructure security and resilience. Release: November is Infrastructure Security Month across the nation, and Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security…
GEMA/HS welcome new Chief of Intelligence
ATLANTA - Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency welcome new Homeland Security Division's Chief of Intelligence. Release: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency welcomed former Central Intelligence Agency senior officer, Linda Criblez,…
GEMA/HS, NWS encouraging severe weather preparedness
ATLANTA - The GEMA/HS and the NWS are encouraging everyone to take part in Georgia's Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Day. Release: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the National Weather…
State of Emergency order issued for Georgia
ATLANTA - A State of Emergency order has been issued for all counties in Georgia to prepare for the impact of Hurricane Ian. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp issued a State of Emergency order for…
Georgia school safety website offers resources
ATLANTA - The Georgia Center for School Safety website was created and launched to distribute resources for schools and community partners. Release: The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland…
GEMA launches STAR Audit to help schools assess…
Release: GEMA/HS Unveils New Program to Help Schools Improve Security (ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) has started a new program to help schools identify vulnerabilities at their facilities and…
GEMA ‘PrepareAthon!’ urges tornado season safety in Georgia
Release: PrepareAthon! Tornado Drill to be held on Feb. 3 (ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is holding a statewide PrepareAthon! tornado drill Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 9 a.m. This…