News Updates

FEMA Reform on the Table: How H.R. 4669 May Change Disaster Response

September 04, 2025
H.R. 4669, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025, proposes the most significant changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency in decades. The bill was introduced with bipartisan support and addresses FEMA’s structure, mission, and programs.

Georgia Awards $36.2 Million in Community Development Block Grant Funds

August 19, 2025
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has announced that 22 cities and 14 counties have been awarded more than $36.2 million in federal grants to support their efforts.

Next Generation 911: Advancing Emergency Communications at the Federal and State Level

August 19, 2025
Across the nation, policymakers are upgrading outdated 911 systems to Next Generation 911 (NG911). For Georgia’s cities, this means faster response times, stronger disaster resilience, and better coordination across jurisdictions.

Bipartisan Housing Legislation Advances from U.S. Senate Committee

August 07, 2025
On July 29, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs unanimously advanced the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025. This legislation aims to boost the supply of housing units across the United States.

Love of Nature Blazes Career for Milton's ‘Ranger Jen’

August 06, 2025
Every day is a new adventure for Milton’s Outdoor Recreation Supervisor Jen Young. Young, better known as Ranger Jen, wears many hats in her role connecting the community with the outdoors. Residents can find Young in her office, outdoors exploring, walking or sketching in her notebook.