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Northeast Georgia News
Oconee County Fire Rescue Asks for Volunteers to Join Their Program
Oconee County Fire Rescue, located in Watkinsville, Georgia, is currently accepting volunteers in its firefighter and medical responder program. To become a volunteer firefighter or medical responder in Oconee County, you must be a resident of Watkinsville, Bishop or North High Shoals. You must also pass a criminal background check,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County Fire Officials Issue Holiday Safety, Sustainability Tips
The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department is encouraging residents to take steps now to prevent fires this holiday season. First, they recommend that you water your Christmas tree every day. Lt. Lawrence Ford told Grady Newsource it’s also a good idea to check your tree before you even buy it. “Ensuring…
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Northeast Georgia News
Bill to Allow Firefighters to Gain More Workers’ Compensation Rights
A bill which made its way through the Georgia General Assembly aims to allow firefighters diagnosed with cancer a chance to apply for workers compensation benefits. House Bill 216, is currently still under review, but it’s effect could potentially aid firefighters. Local Elbert County firefighter, Douglas Spencer says its what…
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Madison County
Grady Newsource Profile: Danielsville Volunteer Fire Chief Marc Perry
By Danielle Herman Forty-four years. That’s how long one local firefighter has been volunteering his time to support his community. Danielsville fire chief Marc Perry has been with the Madison county station since its beginning, and has helped bring his service to qualify as one of the finest in the…
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Jackson County
Jefferson Fire Department Operates with Inmates
JEFFERSON — Without the inmates, the station could not run.
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