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DPH: Protect against mosquito-borne illnesses this summer
ATLANTA – Summer in Georgia, and along with it, outdoor adventures, picnics, barbeques, and…mosquitoes! Avoiding mosquito bites protects you and your family from mosquito-borne illness and helps prevent the spread of disease in Georgia. Mosquito-borne diseases are those spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Diseases that are spread to people by mosquitoes include eastern […] The post DPH: Protect against mosquito-borne illnesses this summer appeared first on Polk Today.
Caught on Camera: Video captures several sharks swimming close to Georgia shore
A surf instructor on Tybee Island in Georgia is drawing attention to the dangers of the ocean after the death of a fellow instructor in Hawaii due to an apparent shark attack. Atsushi Yamada, better known as 'Hot Sushi,' is the owner of Hot Sushi's Happy Surf Camp Aloha on Tybee Island.
YSL Young Thug RICO Trial: Georgia Supreme Court Declines Motion to Remove Judge
In the never-ending YSL Young Thug RICO trial in Atlanta, the Supreme Court of Georgia just dismissed Deamonte Kendrick’s emergency motion to disqualify Fulton County Chief Judge Ural Glanville from overseeing his case in the YSL RICO trial. What does that mean? The judge ain’t going anywhere. For now. Period.
Emergency Food and Shelter Program applications due July 18
The United Way of Southeast Georgia is informing local nonprofits that the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), a division of the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program, is now open. Bulloch County has been awarded $36,046 from Phase 41 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. Local service organizations providing emergency food and shelter can apply for these funds. The local board will recommend that agencies receive the funds based on priority areas such as rent, utilities, mass shelter, and food. Application Deadline: Thursday, July 18, 2024, by 4:00pm Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local organizations chosen to receive funds must meet the following criteria: Have 501(c)(3) status Maintain an accounting system Practice non-discrimination Demonstrate capacity for emergency food/shelter programs Have a voluntary board (if a private voluntary organization) United Way of Southeast Georgia Emergency Food and Shelter Program applications are due July 18, 2024. If you are interested in applying, please reach out to ccassedy@unitedwaysega.org or call (912) 489-8475.
In Georgia, a space for country line dancing welcomes all
There's a safe space in Alpharetta, Georgia, for LGBTQ line dancers. Phillis Welden travels an hour and a half to be there.Welden, a 73-year-old straight ally from Winder, Georgia, puts in 200 miles of driving on Mondays for line dancing and ends her day at Brimstone Restaurant and Tavern."It's fun and you don't need a partner," said Welden. "You just get out there with a room full of people and have a blast." Welden, who only started dancing in her sixties, is one of the most popular people at Brimstone's line dancing night, one of many venues in the region...
United Digestive's 5-year recap: 20+ moves
Atlanta-based United Digestive has more than 60 clinics, 22 ASCs and 300 physicians across Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. . Here are more than 20 updates from the company since 2019:. 2024. 1. Two ASCs affiliated with United Digestive were named among U.S. News & World Report's top ASCs...
Fatal single vehicle crash closes Hwy. 46 in Bulloch County
A fatal single vehicle crash on Hwy. 46 in Bulloch County led to a temporary closure of the road between Old Register Way and Sinkhole Road. According to GSP a 74 year old man died in the crash. Based on the preliminary investigation they think he may have had a medical episode leading to the crash. He was the only occupant in the vehicle. GSP Corporal Aaron Ramirez is handling the crash investigation. Bulloch County Deputy Coroner Chuck Francis also responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. Deputy Coroner Francis confirmed that family has been notified and identified the man...
Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable aims to mobilize, engage voters
MACON, Ga. (WPGA) - The Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable meets this weekend at the Marriott Macon Center. It’s an initiative of The Georgia Coalition For The People’s Agenda, emphasizing the power of making your voice heard. During the conference, they will be stargazing ways to get more...
Here are the results for the Georgia June 18 congressional runoff audits
GEORGIA, USA — Georgia's Secretary of State Office revealed the results of the June 18 congressional runoff audits. The Risk-Limiting Audit focused on the Republican District 2, Republican District 3 and Democratic District 14 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Officials said the audit started on Wednesday. It...
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