The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has declared a level one drought throughout much of the state, including Metro Atlanta, following a hot and dry summer into fall. While water use restrictions are not yet officially in place, they could be as soon as this week if we don’t see any rain. While yards and water bills are starting to suffer, the real risk is for farmers, who if they don’t get some rain soon may find themselves SINKING…
Senator Perdue hosts workshop to help Georgians protect themselves from scammers
If you want to learn ways to safeguard your personal information, head to Middle Georgia later this week. Office staff for U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) will hold a workshop Friday at Middle Georgia State University to discuss ways to fight fraud in today’s...Taste of Atlanta continues tradition, adds new events
The annual award-winning food, beer, wine and spirits extravaganza called Taste of Atlanta is coming this weekend, Friday through Sunday. In its 18th year, the annual event returns to the Historic Fourth Ward Park located on the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside...CDC grant supports cancer prevention in rural Georgia
An $8 million, five-year grant will allow the Emory Prevention Research Center (EPRC), housed at Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health, to continue working toward cancer prevention in rural Georgia. The grant, awarded by The U.S. Centers for Disease...Senate Committee looking at outcomes of higher education will meet this week
A Senate study committee charged with reviewing the changing labor markets and evolving requirements for higher education including continuing education, certifications and degrees will hold its second meeting this week. According to Chairman of the committee...Senate Committee on Gaming hears testimony on sports betting
The Senate Study Committee on Gaming and Pari-mutuel Wagering on Horse Racing and Growing Georgia’s Equine Industry held its second hearing earlier this week and heard testimony on sports betting in Georgia. Among the groups testifying were representatives from...
