Clayton State University is the Site for a Panel Discussion about Victim Services ATLANTA - How would you find help if you fall victim to a crime? An answer can be found by attending the panel discussion, “FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING: How to Find Help After …
April is here, and that means it's Fair Housing Month. To celebrate, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is reaffirming its commitment to ensuring all Georgians have fair and equitable access to housing within their economic means. This …
April 17, 2024 PUBLIC NOTICE OPEN MEETING Pursuant to the terms of O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1, notice is hereby given to the public that the monthly meeting of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2024, has been canceled. …
ATLANTA, April 15, 2024 – The State of Georgia announced today the launch of the Georgia Dream Peach Plus loan program. This new initiative is poised to redefine access to affordable homeownership opportunities throughout the state by catering to a broader …
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr, Feeding Georgia, and the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia are kicking off the 13th Annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy, a two-week fundraising competition to benefit the state’s regional food banks. …
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Virginia Ann Bates, 37, of Forest Park, has been arrested and charged with Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude and Pimping following an investigation conducted by the office’s Human …
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Demondarrius Jaquan Hicks, Jotorious Devante Cox and Mckeal Raynard Lamar, Jr., have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 30-year-old Kartavious Jones in Dougherty County. The …
Wouldn’t you like a plan on how to make a Georgia Bass Slam happen for you? We got you. Check out our newest fishing blog post contributed by Bass Slammer Jason McRae. Jason is the only angler to complete a Slam all 7 years it has been offered, and has …
Dalton, Ga.Exciting news out of Northwest Georgia this week with the establishment of a new state record rock bass. Angler Jeffrey Forester of Rossville, GA landed the 1 lb, 0 oz (10 13/16-inches) fish on April 6 on South Chickamauga Creek. This catch will …
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a seven-state coalition in filing suit against the Biden administration’s latest lawless student loan plan, which will cost taxpayers an estimated $475 billion overall. “Despite the Court having already …
Brunswick, GA. With sea turtle and manatee sightings on the rise on Georgia’s coast, boaters should be on the lookout for these big and rare animals. Boat strikes are a leading cause of sea turtle strandings and manatee injuries and deaths. Manatees and …
Social Circle, Ga.Catching your first fish makes for a wonderful memory. Help your kid have a fun day that they will remember by taking them to a Family or Kids Fishing Event, suggests the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources …
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr has successfully blocked an unlawful climate disclosure rule from the Biden administration’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Among other items, this rule seeks to require companies to produce disclosures …
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgians to be on the lookout for home repair fraud and other scams following the recent tornadoes and severe storms that moved throughout the state. “Con artists will try to take advantage of those …
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS) is excited to announce the successful graduation of its 58th Basic Community Supervision Officer Training (BCSOT) class on Thursday, March 28th, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center ( …
Social Circle, Ga. Before you pick up or attempt to assist any wildlife, no matter its age or condition, remember that it is best to leave young birds, bunnies, or fawns where they are found, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ …
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his office’s Gang Prosecution Unit has secured a new indictment in Athens-Clarke County charging Shamon Elder, Jr., and Jaquavious Smith with Murder and Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism …
ATLANTA - As a part of this year's Second Chance Month events, the Department of Community Supervision (DCS) and the Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison (GACHEP) are coming together to host the EmpowerED Symposium: Equipping Futures …
Social Circle, Ga. While many animals remain “hidden” throughout the winter months, spring brings wildlife, including black bears, back into view. Make sure you are BearWise and know what to do when a bear makes an appearance this spring, encourages the …
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Crystal Carter, 44, of Stone Mountain, has been arrested and charged with Hindering the Apprehension of a Criminal, specifically defendant Terry Florence who is alleged to have trafficked one …
