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…
Family Justice Centers development receives donation
Georgia Power Foundation invests $80,000 into supporting the development of services for victims of violence, assault, and abuse. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp and Jay Neal, Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC),…
New Georgia K-12 ELA standards released for recommendations
The first set of new English Language Arts standards for Georgia's K-12 public schools have been released for feedback. Release: The Citizens Review Committee tasked with providing feedback on the development of new English Language…
New Georgia Gang Prosecution Unit legislation introduced
State legislation has been introduced for a new Gang Prosecution Unit that would provide the Attorney General jurisdiction statewide. Release: Attorney General Chris Carr commends the introduction of HB 1134, legislation that would provide the…
Ryder invests in new distribution center in Georgia
Ryder System is expected to invest $44 million in a new third-party distribution center in Georgia creating more than 250 jobs. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Ryder System, Inc., a leader in supply…
Governor Kemp, First Lady travel the state
Governor Kemp and First Lady have been traveling the state making announcements on state affairs effecting Georgians. Release: In case you missed it, the past two weeks Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp…
Preliminary awards provide faster broadband access
Photo: The preliminary State Fiscal Recovery Fund awards announced are shown in red. Rural Digital Opportunity Fund award areas are shown in green. These two programs have been overlayed on Georgia’s Broadband Availability Map which…
Local teacher praises efforts for education transparency
Hahira Elementary teacher praises Governor Kemp for introducing legislation to establish a Parents' Bill of Rights for education transparency. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp's floor leaders, Senator Clint Dixon (R - Gwinnett) and Representative Josh…
District map causes changes to Board of Regents
Due to new maps that were adopted at the end of last year some changes have been made to the University System of Georgia's Board of Regents. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Regents…