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…
Georgia nonprofit organizations awarded over $3M in grants
ATLANTA - Georgia nonprofit organizations were recently awarded over $3 million in security grants from GEMA/HS. Release: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) awarded $3,294,418 in grants to 19 nonprofit organizations in…
GEMA/HS State Warning Point Officer recognized with certification
ATLANTA - GEMA/HS recognizes State Warning Point Officer with the Critical Infrastructure Assessor Program Basic Level Certification. Release: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) recognized GEMA/HS’s State Warning Point Officer Demetrius McCann…
GEMA/HS names new Support Services Division Deputy Director
ATLANTA - The Georgia Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security names the new Deputy Director of the Support Services Division. Release: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), under the leadership of Director…
HEARTS Georgia program to close applications for hurricane…
ATLANTA - GEMA/HS announces that the HEARTS Georgia program will close applications for Hurricane Helene survivors on June 15th. Release: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) announced that the application period for…
Lowndes EMA highlights Flood Safety Preparedness Week
LOWNDES CO - The Lowndes County EMA is partnering with GEMA/HS to encourage residents to prepare for potential flooding. Release: Lowndes County Emergency Management is collaborating with 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…
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…
GEMA/HS to offer Critical Infrastructure Assessor Program
ATLANTA - GEMA/HS will offer Critical Infrastructure Assessor Program certificate through the Training Department. Release: The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) is pleased to announce the Critical Infrastructure Assessor Program (CIAP) certificate…