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Government
Georgia DOT Suspends Major lane Closures
The Georgia Department of Transportation will scale back its construction projects across the state – suspending related lane closures on all interstate and major state system highways, including the resurfacing project on the Downtown Connector...
Jul 5, 2008
Happy Independence Day, America!
In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain...
Jul 4, 2008
Georgia’s Tough New DUI Law Takes Effect July 1st
The old law allowed the courts only a five year window to capture DUI offenses before handing down stiffer punishments. Under the new version that takes effect this Tuesday, the court gets twice as much time, a ten year window, to count up a drunk driver’s convictions...
Jul 3, 2008
Summary of Action from the Board of Natural Resources May Meeting
The Board of Natural Resources held its monthly meeting on June 24 - 25, 2008 in Atlanta. The Board took action or were briefed on the following items...
Jul 1, 2008
$1.2 Million Proposed for Recreation Projects Across the State
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Board announced its recommendation for recreation projects totaling $1.2 million. Fifteen Georgia counties, cities and recreation authorities have been selected to move forward in the approval process...
Jul 1, 2008
It’s Not Always Fun in the Sun: Get Ready for Summer Threats
Ready Georgia wants residents to prepare for warm weather emergencies. Summer in Georgia is certainly here. Temperatures are high, kids are out of school and many are planning to enjoy some well-deserved vacation time. But it isn’t always fun in the sun...
Jun 29, 2008
Georgians Urged to Get Tested for HIV on June 27
With Georgia ranking seventh in the nation for total number of persons living with HIV infection and sixth for AIDS’ cases in 2006, the Division of Public Health encourages all state residents to help reduce the transmission of HIV/AIDS by getting tested and knowing their status...
Jun 27, 2008
The Gainesville Police Investigating Attempted Armed Robbery and Aggravated Assault
The Gainesville Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery and aggravated assault that occurred on Thursday, June 26 at approximately 2:00 a.m. at the intersection of Mill Street and Patricia Drive...
Jun 26, 2008
Intersection Improvements
Intersection improvements are nearing completion at Riverside Drive and Park Hill Drive. Once completed, the area will be safer and better defined...
Jun 25, 2008
A Word from Mayor Myrtle Figueras
After months of meetings and number crunching we approved a general fund budget of $27.9 million for Fiscal Year 2009 at our June 17 council meeting...
Jun 25, 2008
Letter to the Editor: Georgis'a Top Ten Excises for NOT Buckling Up!
Let’s face it. When it comes to lame excuses, cops have heard them all. Wouldn’t you like to know what NOT to say if police catch you NOT wearing your seatbelt during the Memorial Day Click It Or Ticket enforcement campaign...
Jun 23, 2008
Blue Catfish State Record Trumped - Fifteen-year-old Catches Record-breaking Big Water Fish in Neighborhood Lake
Fifteen-year-old angler Tyler Dodson of Carrollton (Carroll County) reeled in the new state record blue catfish from a private 18-acre neighborhood lake on December 24, 2007...
Jun 22, 2008
Lt. Governor Casey Cagle to Address Georgia Municipal Association’s Annual Convention
Lt. Governor Casey Cagle will address the Georgia Municipal Association’s annual convention on Sunday, June 22nd at 3:30 PM in Savannah...
Jun 21, 2008
Lt. Governor Casey Cagle Statement Regarding Florida ’s Decision to Sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Today’s news is not only shocking, but extraordinarily disappointing. I find it unconscionable that the state of Florida would choose to elevate the water needs of the bankclimber and fat threeridge mussel over the needs of millions of human beings in Georgia...
Jun 21, 2008
