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FDA fully approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech…

3 years ago

Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black launches Senate campaign

JEKYLL ISLAND, GA – Gary Black, Georgia's Agriculture Commissioner who received more votes than any candidate for U.S. Senate or…

3 years ago

Ralston and leadership issue Israel statement of support

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) and the leadership of the House Majority…

3 years ago

Commissioner King Seeking Help from Public for Blairsville Home Explosion Investigation

ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King today asked for assistance from the public for his office’s investigation…

3 years ago

April 11 to17 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

An emergency is defined as a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action. It is not something that…

3 years ago

Kelvin King announces campaign for U.S. Senate in Georgia

Marietta, GA - Today, Kelvin King announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate in Georgia. King, a Georgia native, proud…

3 years ago

Rep. Clyde to Take Metal Detector Fine Case to Federal Court Following Rejected Appeal

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Andrew Clyde released the following statement on April 12th, 2021: “I recently learned that the formal…

3 years ago

State employees and teachers paid parental leave passes General Assembly

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) and State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) announced that House Bill 146 received final…

3 years ago

Georgia Expands COVID Vaccine Eligibility

Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and Governor Brian Kemp today announced the state will expand its…

3 years ago

District 2 public health announces appointments available for vaccine

GAINESVILLE – The 13 District 2 county health departments have appointments available now for the COVID-19 vaccine. “Recent shipments have…

3 years ago

Union Fire/Rescue and EMA COVID-19 Response

Press Release: COVID-19 has had an impact on everything and everyone. For some, it is an occasional conversation topic and…

3 years ago

Prescribed burn scheduled for February 25, northwest of Blairsville

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga - The US Forest Service is planning a prescribed burn on Thursday, February 25th, 2021. The 127 acre…

3 years ago

Rep. Andrew Clyde formally appeals fines incurred for refusing to abide by Capitol’s metal detectors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the following statement regarding his appeal of fines incurred resulting from his refusal…

3 years ago

NGTC Names John Wilkinson as New President

ATLANTA, GA—Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Greg Dozier has appointed former Georgia State Senator and Career, Technical, and…

3 years ago

Sen. Steve Gooch Assumes Additional Duties in State Senate

ATLANTA (January 25, 2021) | Recently, Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega) received his committee assignments for the 2021 legislative session.…

3 years ago

District 2 Health Department Statement to Patients concerning COVID-19 vaccine

GAINESVILLE, GA - The following is a statement from the District 2 Health Department: "Due to the huge response for…

3 years ago