ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: By Tech. Sgt. Garrett Cole, 507th Air Refueling Wing TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Lt. Col. Mark Vardaro, chief of staff for the 507th Air Refueling Wing, launched the inaugural Company Grade Officer Leadership Development program on Oct. 20, 2024, designed specifically for the wing's junior officers. During the event, Vardaro spoke about leadership with a craftsman's care, precision, and purpose.   more

MACON, Georgia, Oct. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: Middle District of Georgia U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary announced today that he has appointed two District Election Officers (DEO) to lead the efforts of the office in connection with the Justice Department's nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming Nov. 5, 2024, general election. The DEOs are responsible for overseeing the district's handlin  more

MACON, Georgia, Oct. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: A Macon resident with a criminal history admitted to distributing fentanyl in federal court today. Gary Hollingshed, 31, of Macon, pleaded guilty to distribution of fentanyl before U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell on Oct. 22. Hollingshed faces a maximum of 20 years in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release and a $1,000,000 fine.  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: By Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken, 944th Fighter Wing LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- In front of the 944th Fighter Wing headquarters stands a newly refurbished, nearly quarter scale F-16 static display--a testament to the dedication and craftsmanship of the current members of the wing and the legacy of those who have served before. The team responsible unveiled the fruits of their labor during a small cere  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: GREENSBORO, N.C. Hooters of America, LLC, a Georgia corporation operating a nationwide chain of restaurants known for wings, sports and "Hooters Girls," will pay $250,000 and provide other relief to settle a race and color discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. According to the EEOC's lawsuit, a Hooters loc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- President Biden issued the following statement on the collapse of the ferry dock walkway on Georgia's Sapelo Island: * * * We are heartbroken to learn about the ferry dock walkway collapse on Georgia's Sapelo Island. What should have been a joyous celebration of Gullah-Geechee culture and history instead turned into tragedy and devastation. Jill and I mourn those who lost their lives, and we pray for the injured and anyone still missing. We are also grateful to the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release: Today, Cristina Killingsworth, Acting Assistant Secretary for Economic Development, at the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA), visited the SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC Nexus), a Tech Hub that serves South Carolina and Georgia. The Biden-Harris Administration, through the EDA, designated SC Nexus, a coalition led by the  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: By Tech. Sgt. Brad Tipton, 927th Air Refueling Wing MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay area endured a historic period of Hurricane activity, enduring Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the span of two weeks. Amid the devastation from western Florida to the southern Appalachia mountains, members of MacDill AFB's Air Force Reserve 927th Air Refueling Wing united in both preparation and recovery   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: ATLANTA Georgia residents who live in the Valdosta area and are unable to visit one of FEMA's eight Disaster Recovery Centers throughout the state can apply for assistance in person at a temporary location. This center is only open from Tuesday, October 22 to Saturday, October 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the following address: Temporary FEMA Center2108 E. Hill  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 19 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks at a campaign event at Lakewood Amphitheatre: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Ohh. Good evening, Georgia! (Applause.) Good evening. Can we give it up for Tyler? (Applause.) AUDIENCE: Kamala! Kamala! Kamala! THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hey, everybody. AUDIENCE: Kamala! Kamala! Kamala! THE VICE PRESIDENT: Oh, thank you. AUDIENCE: Kamala! Kamala! Kamala! THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.)  more

STONECREST, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks on Oct. 20, 2024, at a church service at New Birth Baptist Church: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Good morning, church. (Applause.) Good morning, New Birth. Good morning. (Applause.) Please -- please have a seat. Good morning. Good morning, church. (Applause.) I'm so honored to be with you. Thank you. Thank you all. (Applause.) And everyone, good Sunday morning. Pastor --   more

JONESBORO, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks on Oct. 20, 2024, at an early vote event at Divine Faith Ministries International: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, church. (Applause.) Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Please have a seat. Please have a seat. I will be brief, but please have a seat. AUDIENCE MEMBER: We're not going back! THE VICE PRESIDENT: We are not going back. No, we are not going back. Bishop Battle, I want to thank yo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following statement on the collapse of the ferry dock walkway on Georgia's Sapelo Island: * * * Tonight, Doug and I are praying for all those who were killed or injured in the collapse of the ferry dock walkway on Georgia's Sapelo Island, as well as their family members and loved ones. Our Administration is in close touch with state and local officials, and we have offered any federal support the community might need. As always,   more