Isakson, Chambliss Demand Answers from Department of Veterans Affairs in Wake of Inspector General Report of Mismanagement at Atlanta VA Medical Center IG Report Linked Three Veteran Suicides to Deficiencies at the Atlanta VA Medical Center
Tweet Special to the Journal WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., today sent two letters to Veterans Affairs Secretary Shinseki demanding answers in response to the Inspector General (IG) report that describes egregious mismanagement at the Atlanta VA Medical Center (VAMC). The IG report linked three recent suicides to these [...]
Read More →$500K prize hatches for Douglas chicken plant worker
Tweet ATLANTA – A south Georgia chicken factory worker is chicken dancing with a half-million dollar prize from the Georgia Lottery. Allen Lott of Douglas has won a $500,000 top prize from the new Georgia Lottery instant game Lucky Bucks. “I feel like the same person. Winning makes me feel comfortable,” said Lott, 53. Aden’s [...]
Read More →Attorney General Olens Launches PSA to Raise Awareness about Internet Safety
Tweet Special to the Journal In recognition of June as Internet Safety Month, Attorney General Sam Olens has unveiled a Public Service Announcement (PSA) in cooperation with Facebook entitled, “What You Can Do to Control Your Information.” The PSA featuring Attorney General Olens and Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg addresses top questions about privacy, [...]
Read More →AAA: HEAVY RAIN MEANS DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS THIS WEEK
Tweet Special to the Journal Half a Million People are Injured in Traffic Crashes on Wet Pavement Every Year TAMPA, Fla. (June 06, 2013) – The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season is delivering its first major rainmaker this week. Tropical Storm Andrea will flood roads and increase AAA’s call volume with motorists who have hydroplaned, crashed [...]
Read More →Sumter County welder nails $565K Fantasy 5 prize
Tweet Special to the Journal ATLANTA – A Fantasy 5 win in Sumter County has sparked loads of excitement for one self-employed welder. Gary Latham of Leslie matched all five numbers from the May 29 Fantasy 5 drawing, winning the massive $565,620 jackpot prize. Latham, 62, discovered his windfall following the drawing.
Read More →CONGRESSMAN BISHOP CONTINUES FIGHT FOR STUDENTS
Tweet SUPPORTS LEGISLATION FOR LOW STUDENT LOAN RATES \ WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, many students across the nation are burdened with rising student loan debt. In an effort to keep college loans affordable, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) has signed on as a co-sponsor of H.R. 1595, the Student Loan Relief Act of 2013, [...]
Read More →Darton State College Golf coach Resigns
Tweet By David Mann ALBANY – Darton State College head golf coach Bill Jones III announced his resignation today after two season at the helm of the Cavalier program. “This decision was not an easy one, but was made for personal reasons,” Jones said. “I’m moving to Atlanta to be closer to family and friends and [...]
Read More →Albany State captures SIAC Commissioner’s Women’s All-Sports Award
Tweet Special to the Journal For the second consecutive year, the Albany State Lady Rams’ athletic programs received the SIAC Commissioner’s Women’s All-Sports Award for the 2012-2013 season. This year’s title marks the ninth time in 10 years that Albany State has captured the award.
Read More →DBHDD Commissioner Berry to Announce Expanded Infrastructure and Mental Health Services at Albany Area Community Service Board
Tweet Special to the Journal Atlanta – Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Commissioner Frank Berry will join area state legislators, local officials and community leaders on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 4 p.m. at the Dougherty County Mental Health Outpatient Center to announce expanded infrastructure and mental health services. The expansion [...]
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