BISHOP COMMENDS GEORGIA LEADERS FOR IMPLEMENTING VETERAN AND MILITARY SPOUSAL LICENSING BIL
Tweet Special to the Journal WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), founding Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Military Family Caucus, commended the Georgia General Assembly and Governor Nathan Deal for working together to pass and sign into law House Bill 188, which allows veterans who have gained military certification in a [...]
Read More →ASU Assistant Chief Completes Law Enforcement Training
Tweet Written by Pearly Bowser Albany, Ga – Albany State University’s Assistant Police Chief Gregory L. Elder attended the Chief Executive Training Class for newly appointed chiefs of police and heads of law enforcement agencies at the Dr. Curtis E. McClung Training Center located in Duluth, Ga. The session was held March 18 through March [...]
Read More →PROPOSED HUNTING REGULATION CHANGES FOR THE 2013-2015 HUNTING SEASONS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW; PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED
Tweet Special to the Journal SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. – Hunters and other interested citizens are encouraged to review proposed changes to hunting regulations for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 hunting seasons. The public notice and synopsis of proposed rule changes are available on the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division webpage at www.gohuntgeorgia.com/Hunting/ProposedRegulations .
Read More →Metro Albany’s unemployment rate declines to 9.2 percent in February
Tweet ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that metro Albany’s unemployment rate declined to 9.2 percent in February, down five-tenths of a percentage point from 9.7 percent in January. The rate was 9.9 percent in February a year ago.
Read More →DNR SELECTS 2012 GEORGIA BOATING OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Tweet Special to the Journal SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. – Search and rescue, boating safety enforcement, and boating safety education are just some of the responsibilities of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division boating officers. Cpl. Shawn Elmore recently was selected as the 2012 Georgia Boating Officer of the Year for his outstanding [...]
Read More →Georgia law enforcement agencies looking for veterans to fill openings
Tweet Glennville, Ga – Georgia military personnel returning from duty are in big demand here as Georgia law enforcement agencies have more than 800 jobs waiting for them to apply. A vanguard of state H-R departments is reaching out this spring to veterans who are looking for work.
Read More →Georgia’s unemployment rate declines to 8.6 percent in February
Tweet Special to the Journal ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dipped to 8.6 percent in February, the lowest rate since January 2009. The rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point from 8.7 percent in January and six-tenths of a percentage point from 9.2 percent [...]
Read More →Powerball jackpot blazing away at $260M for Wednesday
Tweet Special to the Journal ATLANTA – The jackpot for Powerball is in high gear, reaching an estimated $260 million to a single annuity winner for Wednesday’s drawing. The excitement is spreading statewide as lucky Georgia Lottery players won big from Saturday’s drawing.
Read More →OBAMA ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $31 MILLION TO CONTINUE HELPING HOMELESS PERSONS AND FAMILIES IN GEORGIA
Tweet Special to the Journal ATLANTA – U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded $31,402,011 to renew support for 151 local homeless housing and service programs in Georgia. Provided through HUD’s Continuum of Care programs, the funding announced today will ensure these HUD-assisted local homeless assistance programs remain operating in the [...]
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