DWM Issues Boil Water Advisory lifted at October 1, 2024 1:17 pm The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management has lifted the boil water advisory issued on Sunday, September 29, 2024, for customers in parts of the City of Atlanta from Martin L. King, Jr. Drive, south of I-20, to the City of Fairburn, the City of South Fulton, Chattahoochee Hills, Palmetto, and Union City. Sampling has confirmed there was no contamination of the public water system. Water may be used for all purposes without boiling. The City’s drinking…
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Conyers’ Chemical Fire and Hurricane Helene Are Georgia’s Agencies and Pet Owners Prepared When It Comes To Animals / Pets During Disasters? Disaster preparedness is essential to protecting animals during natural disasters and manmade disasters. Even though Governor Kemp declared a State of Emergency, most agencies and pet owners do not have a clue what to do with animals during these disasters. Why? Lack of terrain, and evacuation and sheltering options are limited or nonexistent. This disregard for companion animal welfare during a disaster can have public health consequences. WE…
DWM Issues Boil Water Advisory issued at September 30, 2024 12:37 am The Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has issued a boil water advisory out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with Georgia EPD guidance for public advisory. DWM calls for immediate water restriction for critical uses only to allow system pressures to rebuild. A failure at the Adamsville Pumping Station has caused a widespread water outage for customers in parts of the City of Atlanta from Martin L. King, Jr. Drive SW, south of I-20, to the…
Lil’ Kim to Headline AIDS Walk Atlanta Fundraiser and Festival Viral sensation Durand Bernarr joins rapper/hip-hop legend for 33rd annual fundraising event on Saturday, September 28th in Piedmont Park Atlanta, Georgia – Multiple award-winning rapper and hip-hop artist Lil’ Kim is using her star power to shine a spotlight on the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. Lil’ Kim will be the featured headliner at the 33rd annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5k Run presented by AHF Pharmacy. Multifaceted singer/songwriter and Durand Bernarr will join to kick off the concert…
Esteemed youth mentorship program, TreeHouse, is proud to announce its expansion into Georgia, with plans to launch 100 high school support groups in Atlanta by August 2029. TreeHouse has identified Atlanta as a city facing a youth crisis, with approximately 40% of young people feeling disconnected due to challenges such as poverty and a lack of mentorship and youth support programs. With a proven track record of success in over 50 locations across the United States, TreeHouse is on a mission to end hopelessness among teens. The organization’s expansion into the…
I am not crazy! I am blessed beyond measures. I am that young African-American Child who grew up in the housing projects. And every night her mother knelt down beside her and prayed for miracles, good health, happiness and continued HOPE IN GOD! I am not crazy! I am that young woman with misconceptions believing that everyone that I met in college would have wisdom, universal academic African-American Empowerment, that would prepare “all students” for success in their lives. Only to discover that I was wrong. Based upon my personal…
