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ACCG Supports HB 811 to Prevent the Redirection of Dedicated Fees

Written by Association County Commissioners of Georgia

When Georgians purchase new tires for their vehicles, a $1 per-tire fee is added to the cost. This fee, established in Georgia law, is dedicated to the Solid Waste Trust Fund to address landfill emergencies, clean up illegal scrap tire piles, support recycling and litter reduction initiatives and fund other solid waste management programs. Yet over $37 million in scrap tire fees collected over the last decade have been redirected to other state programs to address budget shortfalls.

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GNA Statement on Proposed Changes to Professional Licensing Process in GA

Written by Georgia Nurses Association

The Georgia Nurses Association (GNA) today issued the following statement by Chief Executive Officer Debbie Hackman, CAE regarding Secretary of State Brian Kemp's proposal to overhaul Georgia's Professional Licensing Boards, including the Georgia Board of Nursing.

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New Roadway Could Bring Redevelopment

Written by Evermore CID

The Evermore CID is planning a new road to allow east-to-west travel parallel to Highway 78,connecting Hewatt Road with Parkwood Road and continuing to Britt Road.

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Gwinnett Medical Center Hosts Take the Pledge for a Healthy Heart

Written by Gwinnett Medical Center

Gwinnett Medical Center (GMC) will host a community celebration to recognize the opening of the new Strickland Heart Center on Saturday, February 18, from 8-11 a.m. at Gwinnett Center. Take the Pledge for a Healthy Heart is a free educational event open to the community, where attendees will be encouraged to sign-up to take a pledge to live a heart healthy lifestyle. After taking the pledge, they will receive a pedometer.

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Report Spotlights Ways to Enhance Health Care for GA Children

Written by Voices for Georgia’s Children

Two of Georgia's leading health care advocacy organizations today issued a report saying the state could significantly expand medical care to more than 200,000 uninsured children with administrative practices, coverage policies and technologies already being used in other states.

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Georgia Force Cheerleaders Sweat Through Get Active Challenge

Written by Georgia Force Cheerleaders

Urban Active Fitness wrapped up a successful "Get Active Challenge" 10 cities tour this past Thursday in Atlanta, drawing nearly a thousand participants across the country. The challenge, inspired by the report on "America's Most Sedentary Cities" by Men's Health Magazine, aimed at inspiring communities by providing a free boot camp, an educational session and tips for staying motivated all year long. The "Get Active Challenge" was lead by Urban Active's fitness guru and Quality Control Director, Josh "JB" Bowen and visited the cities of Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Omaha, Louisville, Lexington, Nashville and Atlanta.

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Search Volume Infographic

Written by Authority Cafe

Ever wonder how many Internet searches are done for some of your favorite brands, teams, or foods? How about how many searches are done for different makes of cars? Authority Cafe, a Lawrenceville-based marketing company, did some keyword research and created an infographic to show some of these types of results.

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Gwinnett Place Celebrates Dr. Seuss' 75th Anniversary

Written by Gwinnett Place Mall

What do you see on Mulberry Street? A reindeer pulling a sleigh or a zebra pulling a chariot on its feet? Gwinnett Place invites all children to celebrate their wild imaginations in honor of Dr. Seuss’ 75th anniversary of the beloved children’s classic And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street and other treasures like Green Eggs and Ham and The Cat in the Hat.

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