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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, conservatives seek to have voters removed from rolls without official challenges
WOODSTOCK, Ga. (AP) — Conservative activists in Georgia and some other states are quietly pushing a way to remove names from the voting rolls without filing a formal legal challenge. They’re asking election administrators to use their data to purge voter registrations, which means names could be removed in a less public process than a […]
Severe Weather and Extreme Heat to Grip Georgia Today
The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for North and Central Georgia, warning of scattered storms and intense heat through Friday. 🌡️ Why It Matters: Residents across Georgia should prepare for potentially dangerous weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and gusty winds, as well as extreme heat that could pose health risks.
Georgia Prepares for Sweeping Changes as New Laws Take Effect July 1, 2024
As of July 1, 2024, Georgia residents will experience substantial legislative changes affecting various aspects of life, from criminal justice and housing to education and public safety. Key updates include new liabilities for illegal telemarketing, strengthened tenant rights, school vouchers, enhanced drug overdose prevention, and increased penalties for crimes like livestock theft and illegal drag racing. Additionally, reforms aim to improve social media safety for children, expedite professional licensing, and enforce stricter measures against illegal immigration and drug-related offenses.
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...
Georgia Film Academy provides opportunities to learn behind-the-scenes film work
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Film Academy is appealing to those who want to be a part of the behind-the-scenes film making process. There’s no question there are lots of opportunities for film production work across Georgia, especially in Savannah. “The Georgia Film Academy is actually a collaboration...
First National's Ryan Earnest named to Georgia Bankers Association's Board of Directors
Ryan P. Earnest, the president and chief executive officer of First National Community Bank and First Chatsworth Bankshares Inc., has been appointed to a three-year term on the board of directors of the Georgia Bankers Association. Says GBA Chairman Brad E. Barber, president and CEO of First National Bank in Bainbridge: “We are delighted to welcome Ryan to the GBA board, and we look forward to benefiting from his wealth of experience and insight for the betterment of the industry and, most importantly, the communities,...
Bear necessities: Human/bear interactions in Georgia grow more common
ALBANY‒ The black bear (Ursus americanus) is without a doubt the largest game animal in the state of Georgia with adult males exceeding 500 pounds. The chronicles of early explorers and colonists indicate that the species was initially prevalent across the state. However, when the early colonists crossed the Atlantic, they brought their long-standing European love-hate relationship with bears to Georgia. During this period, bears were killed not only for their meat, fat, and fur but to hinder their impact on crops and livestock. ...
Appealing tax assessment won't freeze values starting next year
ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in April signed a bill to limit large annual property tax increases that have plagued homeowners in Metro Atlanta suburbs for the better part of a decade. While the legislation should help property owners in counties like Fulton, DeKalb and Forsyth, it will...
Georgia Attorney General Expands Gang Prosecution Unit to Macon-Bibb County
In a significant move to combat rising gang-related crimes, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has announced the expansion of the state’s Gang Prosecution Unit to Macon-Bibb County. This decision underscores the state’s commitment to addressing gang violence and its associated criminal activities, which have been escalating in the region.
Another chain with broken links: Hooters closes more than 40 restaurants, five in Georgia
Many Georgians will have to find a new spot for wings and memorable game-day views. Hooters has closed five locations across the state as part of a nationwide downsizing of the company's restaurant collection. Here are the closed Georgia spots, according to USA TODAY:. Hoots Wings by Hooters in Atlanta...
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