Peachstate settles with HHS due to HIPPA violations

Release: Clinical Laboratory Pays $25,000 to Settle Potential HIPAA Security Rule Violations Peachstate Health Management, LLC, doing business as AEON Clinical Laboratories (Peachstate), has agreed to pay $25,000 to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR)…

DDS expands truck driver testing through third-parties

Release: Department of Driver Services (DDS) Expands Commercial Vehicle Testing Options MAY 19, 2021 GA Department of Driver Services (DDS) is making it easier for customers to receive a commercial vehicle road test by increasing…

OSHA investigates Gainesville liquid nitrogen incident

Release: OSHA CONTINUES INVESTIGATION INTO JANUARY FATAL INCIDENT AT FOUNDATION FOOD GROUP SERVICES IN GAINESVILLE Agency encourages workers to share information to assist in the investigation ATLANTA –  The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health…

EPD’s Vehicle Emissions Inspections reopen April 9

Release: Emissions Test System Restored APRIL 07, 2021 ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) and Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) are notifying motorists that the Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Program has been…

DFCS announces Child Abuse Prevention Month theme

Release: Child Abuse Prevention Month Recognizes Everyone’s Role in Creating Communities Where All Children and Families Belong ATLANTA –The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) recognizes the importance of community-based support for all children…