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Federal Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Friday March 22, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Drought, Excessive Heat Activates SBA Disaster Loan Program in Michigan
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 22 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Michigan for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to drought and excessive heat that occurred May 10 through Oct. 16, 2023. Low-i  more

Ga. U.S. Attorney: Gangster Disciples, Sisters of the Struggle Members Sentenced to Prison for Gang-Related Murders
MACON, Georgia, March 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: A high-ranking member of the Gangster Disciples and a leader of its parallel female organization, the Sisters of the Struggle, were sentenced to prison today for their roles in a murderous conspiracy stemming from gang-related retribution that resulted in the shooting deaths of three Athens, Georgia, men. Philmon Deshawn Chambers, aka "Dolla Phil,"  more

Moody AFB: A-10C Thunderbolt II Adapts for Future Fight
MOODY AFB, Georgia, March 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Moody Air Force Base (23rd Air Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Sir Wyrick, 23rd Wing Public Affairs In the dynamic realm of modern warfare, adaptability is critical to maintaining an edge on the battlefield. Weapons Airmen assigned to the 23rd Maintenance Group are ensuring our A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots remain adaptable by incorporating training on the Miniature Air-Launched Decoy. MALDs are designed to mimic other airc  more

National Park Service: Melissa Trenchik to Lead Cumberland Island National Seashore, Fort Frederica National Monument
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 22 -- The National Park Service Cumberland Island National Seashore issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: The National Park Service (NPS) today announced the selection of Melissa Trenchik as the new superintendent for Cumberland Island National Seashore and Fort Frederica National Monument, effective April 21. "Melissa is highly regarded for her strengths managing complex park operations and advancing critical resource stewardship goals, while engaging a  more

Team Moody Recognizes New Chiefs
MOODY AFB, Georgia, March 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Moody Air Force Base (23rd Air Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Sir Wyrick, 23rd Wing Public Affairs Moody Air Force Base recognized the base's new chief master sergeants during the Chief Recognition Ceremony at the McKey in Valdosta, Georgia, March 16, 2023. The CRC is a tradition dating back 50 years with a long and rich history of honoring Airmen who have reached the pinnacle of the enlisted rank -- chief master sergean  more

Uniform Readiness Coordinator Geared Toward Family Unit's Quality of Life
ALBANY, Georgia, March 22 -- The U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany issued the following news: By Jennifer Parks, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Capt. Devon Duarte's primary role is the deputy operations officer for the Communications and Information Systems Division at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. He also has a separate role of strong personal significance to him. Duarte, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, serves as the unit readiness coordinator at MCLB Albany. This servicem  more