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March 8, 2023 | News

1st look at Richmond County mental health initiative report

This newly released report is called a Sequential Intercept Map. It's completed by the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government, which works with local law enforcement, hospitals, jails, and courts, to show how behavioral health needs in the community clash with the criminal justice system.

March 7, 2023 | News

State Rep. Jason Ridley: Highlights from the House for March 8

Last week was productive as we completed week eight under the Gold Dome. The days have grown significantly longer as we work to meet upcoming deadlines. Our House chamber successfully passed a number of measures, now under consideration in the Senate.

March 7, 2023 | News

Councilman Elton Alexander hosts 8th annual Women's History event

The recognition is an honor for Barber as she continues in her efforts as a member of the Stockbridge City Council. Her achievements for the 2023 year began with a Certificate of Excellence from the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute, a cooperative effort of GMA and the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government, which she accepted in January during the Georgia Municipal Association's Cities United Summit in Atlanta.