Lumpkin, GA Local News, Events, and Information

Columbus Tue. Oct 19 2021

WAPO Reports: FDA to allow ‘mix-and-match’ approach on coronavirus booster vaccines

The agency is expected to say people can bolster protection by getting an extra shot, even if it is from another brand

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WAPO Reports: FDA to allow ‘mix-and-match’ approach on coronavirus booster vaccines

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Columbus Fri. Oct 15 2021

Atlanta: Last Defendant Sentenced in Gangster Disciples Case

Yes, you do need to know... one of the members was sentenced "post-mortem."

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Atlanta: Last Defendant Sentenced in Gangster Disciples Case

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Lumpkin Weather: Monday June 30

High: 83°

Low: 72°

Wind: 3 MPH W

Chance of rain: 71%

Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 83 and low of 72 degrees. Fog in the morning, cloudy for the afternoon, overcast for the evening, clear overnight.

Columbus Fri. Oct 15 2021

Justice Department Announces Funding to Promote Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness

Maintaining and improving officers’ mental health is critically important for them and their fellow officers, loved ones, and the communities they serve.

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Justice Department Announces Funding to Promote Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness

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Columbus Thu. Oct 14 2021

Butterball Recall Y'all

Butterball, LLC and Kroger Recalls Ground Turkey Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

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Columbus Thu. Oct 14 2021

Social Security Announces 5.9 Percent Benefit Increase for 2022

No money? Mo Money! :-)

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Columbus Thu. Oct 14 2021

Eating Too Much Salt? Ways to Cut Back...Gradually

Did you know that “salt” and “sodium” are not the same thing, even though they’re often used interchangeably?

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Eating Too Much Salt? Ways to Cut Back...Gradually

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Columbus event

Sun Oct 17 10:00 am

Still Got Four Days Left!: Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry GA

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Columbus Thu. Oct 14 2021

Georgia Man Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Georgia Man and California Woman were both connected to the same alleged co-conspirator

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Georgia Man Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud

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Columbus Thu. Oct 14 2021

Justice, Education Departments Issue Fact Sheet on Supporting Students at Risk of Self Harm during COVID-19 Era

COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on student mental health are widespread and deeply concerning

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Justice, Education Departments Issue Fact Sheet on Supporting Students at Risk of Self Harm during COVID-19 Era

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Columbus Thu. Oct 14 2021

BUILD BACK BETTER: What's Really In That Biden Administration Budget That Annoys 'Some' People? :-( Part 1

Let's Take A Look, Columbus - As A Taxpayer, Present or Past, Which of These Budget Items is Disposable in Your Opinion? What affects Columbus GA? What doesn't?

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BUILD BACK BETTER: What's Really In That Biden Administration Budget That Annoys 'Some' People? :-( Part 1

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Columbus Wed. Oct 13 2021

Know Your Treatment Options for COVID-19

What treatments are available?

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Columbus Tue. Oct 12 2021

Application Period Open for Pandemic Response and Safety Grant Program

Small businesses and nonprofits in eligible industries can apply for a grant to cover COVID-related expenses

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Application Period Open for Pandemic Response and Safety Grant Program

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