Author: MJ Kneiser

Gov. Brian Kemp has officially declared Jan. 21-Jan. 27 to be School Choice Week in Georgia. His proclamation follows a year of school choice expansions across the country and recognizes the role that quality education plays in the future of students in Georgia. Kemp’s proclamation highlights the importance of effective education as a key component in preparing children for their […]

A Toccoa man is starting the new year behind bars after a shooting over the New Year’s weekend. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, it happened at around 10p Friday night on Stephen Drive in Toccoa. He said officers responded to a report of two individuals with gunshot wounds. Once officers arrived, the scene was secured for investigators and […]

Lucas Watts, the 28-year-old Oconee County SC deputy shot in November in the line of duty continues to make progress, according to his family. On November 16, Watts was shot multiple times by a suspect he was pursuing. While his prognosis was initially poor, Watts has continued to beat the odds and improve. Since then, he has been transferred to […]

If your dream is to work as a Georgia DNR Law Enforcement Officer/Game Warden now is the time to apply. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division is currently accepting applications for the 39th Game Warden Academy through April 30. As a Game Warden, you will also be able to get your college degree under the DNR’s Accelerated […]

Some new laws in Georgia have gone into effect as of Monday. First is the Consumer Access to Contracted Healthcare Act One is called the Consumer Access to Contracted Healthcare or CATCH Act also called the “Surprise 2 Billing Consumer Protection Act.” Authored by Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Tillery of the […]