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National Park Service to nominate Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge as World Heritage Site

September 22, 2023 Official News Releases

The National Park Service announced today it intends to nominate the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge for UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list.

Georgia DNR commissioner names two deputy commissioners

September 21, 2023 Official News Releases

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the appointment of two new deputy commissioners: Thomas Barnard as Deputy Commissioner for Operations and Trevor Santos as Deputy Commissioner for Governmental and Public Affairs, Communications, and Grants.

ODH Director Confirms COVID-19 Variant BA.2.86 Case in Ohio in Weekly Case Update

August 31, 2023 Official News Releases

Director: No evidence this variant is causing any more severe illness

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area News Release

August 24, 2023 Official News Releases

Tourism to Chattahoochee River NRA contributes $160 million to local economy Report shows visitor spending supports 2,170 jobs in nearby communities.

Ohio Department of Health director encourages precautions in extreme heat

August 23, 2023 Official News Releases

The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings and heat advisories for Ohio for Thursday and into Friday, and Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, is asking Ohioans to take precautions and recognize the signs of heat-related illnesses.

Sen. Bo Hatchett Praises Governor Kemp for Public Safety Grant Awards to Commerce Police Department

June 9, 2023 Official News Releases

This week, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced that he has made preliminary grant awards totaling more than $83.5 million for 118 qualified projects that improve community-level public safety measures and address law enforcement staffing challenges that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor Andre Dickens’ Open Letter on Atlanta Shooting

May 4, 2023 Official News Releases

Dickens: “This is a moment for healing as a community.”

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ Remarks to the Media

May 3, 2023 Official News Releases

Dickens: “Not only did law enforcement bring this man into custody, they also kept our community safe during an enormously tense afternoon and evening.”

FAA Establishes Independent Aviation Safety Review Team

April 26, 2023 Official News Releases

The Federal Aviation Administration named an independent safety review team to further examine ways to enhance safety and reliability in the nation’s air traffic system. After a thorough assessment, the group will present concrete recommendations on how the agency can advance air traffic safety.

City Council to consider Dunwoody Trail Master Plan

April 21, 2023 Official News Releases

The PATH Foundation will present the final draft of the Dunwoody Trail Master Plan to the Dunwoody City Council during its next meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 24.