Ready for An Emergency?

There will be a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, February 3, according to the NWS.

Youth Equine Champions Day planned for February in Atlanta

A herd of young equestrians will meet in Atlanta on February 10 for the second annual Youth Equine Champions Day.

The event will honor young people (19 and under) who qualified and participated in regional, national and world championship horse shows as well as Georgia State Champions. Georgia State Champions include all first-place winners in the Pony, 1-12 and 13-19 age groups from the Georgia Federation State Show.

Youth Equine Champions Day will begin at 10 a.m., Feb. 10, at the historic railroad Freight Depot at 65 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Atlanta. The Georgia Equine Commodity Commission is sponsoring the event.

Those interested in attending need to contact John Clements, Georgia Equine Commission, at tiejc@bellsouth.net or call 404-863-2173.

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Governor Perdue Issues Writ of Election for State House Seat

Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that he has issued a writ of special election to fill the vacancy of House District 19 due to the resignation of Rep. Glenn Richardson. Rep. Richardson submitted his letter this morning with an effective date of today, January 11.

The special election to fill the vacancy will be held February 23, 2010.

Qualifying dates will be set by the Secretary of State’s office. Below is the writ of election:

House District 19 has become vacant due to the resignation of Representative Glenn Richardson.

Therefore, pursuant to Article V, Section II, Paragraph VIII of the Constitution of the State of Georgia and Section 21-2-544 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, a writ of election is hereby issued to the Secretary of State for a special election to be held on February 23, 2010, to fill the temporary vacancy in District 19 of the Georgia House of Representatives.

Do You Know Where the H1N1 Vaccine Will Be?

The Georgia Division of Public Health is listing the health providers who will be giving the H1N1 flu vaccine as it becomes available. While the site doesn't say if the provider currently has any vaccine, it does provide locations and phone numbers. For further ease of use, just put in the desired zip code.

Check it out: http://sendss.state.ga.us/sendss/!immuprov_track.h1n1_prov_locator

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Today is the Day to Use Your Right to Vote!

Today, November 3rd, is election day across our great country. Please take the time to drop by your local voting precinct and let your voice be heard by casting your vote. America depends on you!

Fall Back Tonight for the Time Change

Don't forget to change clocks tonight before going to bed. Be sure to fall back one hour or risk being off kilter for the morning.

Paulding County SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Close October 30

According to the U. S. Small Business Association, the Disaster Loan Outreach Center located in Paulding County, Georgia will stop operations on Friday, October 30, at the close of the business day.

H1N1 Flu Declared as National Emergency

According to the White House, President Barack Obama has declared the H1N1 flu outbreak as a National Emergency.

Get Ready - Atlanta Gas Light Approved to Add Recovery Fee

The Public Service Commission authorized Atlanta Gas Light to implement recovery for the STRIDE program. The initial charge, expected to begin in late October, will increase rates for all firm customers by an additional $0.39 per month. Beginning October 2010, the rates will be $0.78 per month, and beginning in October 2011, the rates will be $1.18 per month.

For full story: http://gaenergy.blogspot.com/2009/10/georgia-public-service-commission.html

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First Doses H1N1 Vaccine Should be in Georgia by Tuesday

It is expected the first doses of the H1N1 swine flu vaccine will be delivered to Georgia by Tuesday. These doses are to be used on school age children and will be the nasal mist vaccine.

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Olympics Not Coming to Chicago in 2016

Despite presentations by President Obama and Michelle Obama, the International Olympic Committee eliminated Chicago as the site for the 2016 Olympic Games during the first round.

Publix Pharmacies to Compound Tamiflu into Oral Suspension

(BUSINESS WIRE)--In response to the shortage of Tamiflu in liquid form, all 795 Publix Pharmacies will offer to compound Tamiflu into an oral suspension.

Tamiflu, a drug often prescribed to treat flu-like symptoms, is typically available in two forms - capsule or liquid form. The liquid form is generally prescribed to children and adults unable to swallow the capsule form.

"Due to a heavy flu season and heightened awareness of flu-like symptoms, liquid Tamiflu is in short supply," said Maria Brous, Publix director of media and community relations. "The ability to compound Tamiflu for our pharmacy customers is just one example of our continued commitment to the health and wellness of the entire family this flu season. We remind our customers that the best defense of the flu is to plan ahead and have a flu vaccine administered at your local Publix Pharmacy."

There is no additional charge to compound Tamiflu and currently there is an ample supply of the capsule form needed to formulate the oral suspension.

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Government Bans Federal Employees from Texting While on Business

Federal employees have been banned from texting while driving government vehicles, while using government equipment or on government business. The ban was signed by President Obama last night according to ABC news.

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President Declares Federal Disaster for 4 Georgia Counties

According to the Governor's Office, President Obama has declared four counties in Georgia a federal disaster in the wake of the flooding earlier this week in the metro Atlanta area.

These counties are: Cherokee, Cobb, Douglas and Paulding.


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I-20 is Open Again!

Finally, some good news for the metro Atlanta area. The GA DOT has reopened I-20.