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HB 482 gets signed into law

HB 482 by Jay Neal & others was signed into law by the Governor on April 18, 2013.  This bill amends OCGA 42-2-16 and 42-9-9 to allow certified corrections and parole officers with at least 20 years of honorable service to retain their department issued weapon and badge upon retirement. This allows these officers the same retirement benefit previous approved for GSP, GBI, and DNR law enforcement officers. It is now up to the Boards of Corrections and Parole to set up rules for implementation.

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Back The Badge Car Show 2026

February 18, 2026

The Police Benevolent Association of Georgia Augusta's River Region Chapter is hosting the 5th annual Back the Badge Car Show on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds.

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UGA Student Uses Scholarship to Fund Study in Music PR

January 28, 2026

"My plans and goals for my career are to work in the media and entertainment industry of advertising," said Callista. "This includes getting my music business certificate from Terry College of Business at UGA."

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Back The Badge Car Show 2025

May 8, 2025

The Police Benevolent Association of Georgia Augusta's River Region Chapter is hosting the 4th annual Back the Badge Car Show on Saturday, June 21, 2024 at the Columbia County Fairgrounds.

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