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Captain Tommy Clack – 2019 Hero of the Year
By David Nastal and Eden Nastal
As an eighth-generation soldier in the Army, Tommy Clack grew up with a love for history and knew that...
Improvise, Adapt, Overcome
by Dr. Charles L. Houston, Jr.
“You are not okay,” his wife sat him down and continued, “even though you think you are. You are...
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Atlanta PD Welcomes 25 New Officers
Twenty-five new officers were sworn into the Atlanta Police Department the morning of February 19,...
A Thanksgiving Apart: A Century of Overseas Service for Georgia’s Citizen Soldiers and Airmen
by Major William Carraway, Historian, Georgia Army National Guard
As families in Georgia sit down for...
Going Alone on Your Real Estate Journey?
by Melissa Krudwig, Realtor
Whether you are buying or selling a home, we strongly encourage you...
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Atlanta PD Welcomes 25 New Officers
Twenty-five new officers were sworn into the Atlanta Police Department the morning of February 19,...
A Thanksgiving Apart: A Century of Overseas Service for Georgia’s Citizen Soldiers and Airmen
by Major William Carraway, Historian, Georgia Army National Guard
As families in Georgia sit down for...
Going Alone on Your Real Estate Journey?
by Melissa Krudwig, Realtor
Whether you are buying or selling a home, we strongly encourage you...
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Improvise, Adapt, Overcome
by Dr. Charles L. Houston, Jr.
“You are not okay,” his wife sat him down and continued, “even though you think you are. You are...
Informal Leaders: A Great Asset!
by Captain Ian Martin, Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services
Officers within an organization can reap huge benefits from cultivating and developing informal leaders. When...
Charlie’s Christmas Wish Worldwide Movie Premier to Raise Funds for Homeless Veteran Shelter on...
Today, there are more than 40,000 homeless veterans living on the streets of America, 40% of them suffering from mental health issues. Even more...
Georgia 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Two-hundred climbers, including FirstService Residential associates and volunteers, participated in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Sovereign Condominium. Participants climbed 110 floors, the equivalent...
Leadership Impact on Police Recruiting
by Chief Dan Flynn, Marietta Police Department
Recruiting sufficient numbers of new police officer applicants who are physically, mentally and morally fit to serve always...
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Georgia Guardsmen met “Lucky” WWII Vet
by Sgt. 1st Class R.J. Lannom Jr.
Georgia Army National Guardsmen from the Marietta-based 138th Chemical Company, currently activated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
48th IBCT Bids Farewell to Col. Matthew Smith, Welcomes 28th Commander
by Major William Carraway, Georgia National Guard
Colonel Matthew Smith relinquished command of the Georgia Army National Guard’s 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) to...
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Captain Tommy Clack – 2019 Hero of the Year
By David Nastal and Eden Nastal
As an eighth-generation soldier in the Army, Tommy Clack grew up with a love for history and knew that one day, he, too, would serve. The first generation to...
Thousands Across Atlanta Show Up to Support Wreaths Across America
by Eden Nastal
Wreaths Across America (WAA), founded in 2007, is a national nonprofit organization that was founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. WAA honors veterans and active...
The Real Horse Soldiers in Afghanistan
By Don Kyle
In 2018, the story of the first team of American soldiers (all Green Berets) who responded to the terrorist attacks of 9/11, in Afghanistan in October of 2001, was told in the...
Capturing a Legacy – Metro-Atlanta Photographer Seeks War Veterans for a Legacy Project
Story by Erika Neldner
Photos by Darleen Prem
Darleen Prem has a special place in her heart for those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, those sacrificing much to ensure the safety and...
Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame – Jack Cox Wheeler (Service)
United States Army Major General (Retired) Jack Cox Wheeler, from Fayetteville, was inducted into the Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame Class of 2019 for his 32-years of active duty, and 26-years retired service to...
Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame Spotlight – Ralph Puckett, Jr. – Valor
United States Army Colonel Ralph Puckett, Jr. from Tifton was inducted into the 2013 Class of the Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame for his selfless acts of bravery during the Korean War and the...
Behind the Braids: Reservists play key role in first women’s hair policy change in...
By Bo Joyner, Air Force Reserve Command
Reserve Airmen have been instrumental in helping bring about the first major change in the Air Force’s women’s hair policy since the late 1940s.
As an outcome of the...
Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame Inductee Spotlight: Orson George Swindle, III (Valor)
United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Orson George Swindle, III from Camilla, was inducted into the 2018 Class of the Georgia Military Veterans’ Hall of Fame for his many of acts of selfless...
Dobbins delivers on target
A C-130 Hercules from the 94th Airlift Wing performs an airdrop at Richard B. Russell Airport in Rome, Ga., Jan. 26, 2021. The unilateral heavy equipment load, aka "Heavy", was dropped by members of...
Georgia Veterans Day Association Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony and Virtual Parade
The Georgia Veterans Day Association (GVDA) proudly presented their annual Veterans Day events on Saturday, November 7, 2020. To follow the CDC guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the GVDA cancelled their annual...
Cherokee County Firefighters Participate in Still Water Class
by Tim Cavender, Public Information Officer
Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services
During the past three weeks, firefighters with Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services have participated in a Still Water Class at the Cherokee County...
Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Issues Proclamation of Support for Law Enforcement
by Russell J. Brown, Communications Manager
Forsyth County Government
During their July 9, 2020 regular meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners proclaimed their support and appreciation for law enforcement at the local, State and federal...
Kemp Declares State of Emergency, Authorizes 1,000 Troops to Protect Georgians
Following weeks of dramatically increased violent crime and property destruction in the City of Atlanta, the July Fourth weekend saw over thirty Georgians wounded by gunfire, including five confirmed dead. Today Governor Kemp issued...
Dobbins nurses return home from COVID-19 frontlines
By Andrew Park, 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
For the last couple months, thousands of medical personnel from Air Force Reserve Command have been working alongside their military and civilian counterparts in the U.S. Army...
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Governor Kemp Recognizes Outstanding Public Safety Personnel
Eight public safety professionals were recognized by Gov. Brian P. Kemp at the Governor’s Public Safety Awards (GPSA) ceremony held on December 6, 2019...
