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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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GA Scholarship Recipient Keeps Family First

April 1, 2026

Underneath the Spanish-moss-covered oak trees of Savannah, Georgia, Hudson Zaragoza was raised in a very close-knit family. In fact, Hudson and his sister, Adeline, couldn?t possibly be much closer without being twins ? they were born just 11 months apart. Hudson?s dad, PBA member Michael Zaragoza, reflected on having two children so close together, noting that Hudson and Adeline were always very competitive. ?When Hudson played baseball, Adeline had to play. When Adeline started basketball, that meant that Hudson had to play basketball.? The two didn?t have much of a choice but to be close, though ? they were even in the same grade in school ? and Michael said that, despite the constant competition between his Irish twins, he wouldn?t have had it any other way.

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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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