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 Rep. Tom Graves Questions Secretary of Defense about Technology Critical to Georgia National Guard
Secretary Carter Confirms Commitment to JSTARS

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) yesterday questioned Secretary of Defense Ash Carter about the Pentagon’s commitment to the recapitalization of the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS), which is critical for national defense and the Georgia National Guard. Georgia’s Robins Air Force Base is home to the JSTARS mission.

In response to Rep. Graves’ questioning concerning JSTARS recapitalization, Secretary Carter said:  “The thing I can say as secretary of Defense is we’re committed to that capability. We have to recapitalize the JSTARS because, as you note, it’s an airframe now that’s decades old and we just can’t keep flying it. We need the capability.”    

JSTARS is a critical radar system and aircraft, which significantly enhances the ability of our warplanes and other military assets to target enemy combatants and help protect our soldiers on the ground by detecting threats and allowing for better coordinated, more effective support.

The Leave No Trace Seven Principles

Copyright: The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. To reprint the Leave No Trace Seven Principles, include copyright language and please do not alter them without review from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.

The Leave No Trace Seven Principles are also available for various environments and activities.

Plan Ahead and Prepare

·         Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you'll visit.

·         Prepare for extreme weather, hazards, and emergencies.

·         Schedule your trip to avoid times of high use.

·         Visit in small groups when possible. Consider splitting larger groups into smaller groups.

·         Repackage food to minimize waste.

·         Use a map and compass to eliminate the use of marking paint, rock cairns or flagging. 

Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces

·         Durable surfaces include established trails and campsites, rock, gravel, dry grasses or snow.

·         Protect riparian areas by camping at least 200 feet from lakes and streams.

·         Good campsites are found, not made. Altering a site is not necessary.

o    In popular areas:

§  Concentrate use on existing trails and campsites.

§  Walk single file in the middle of the trail, even when wet or muddy.

§  Keep campsites small. Focus activity in areas where vegetation is absent.

§  In pristine areas:

§  Disperse use to prevent the creation of campsites and trails.

§  Avoid places where impacts are just beginning. 

Dispose of Waste Properly

·         Pack it in, pack it out. Inspect your campsite and rest areas for trash or spilled foods. Pack out all trash, leftover food and litter.

·         Deposit solid human waste in cat holes dug 6 to 8 inches deep, at least 200 feet from water, camp and trails. Cover and disguise the cat hole when finished.

·         Pack out toilet paper and hygiene products.

·         To wash yourself or your dishes, carry water 200 feet away from streams or lakes and use small amounts of biodegradable soap. Scatter strained dishwater. 

Leave What You Find

·         Preserve the past: examine, but do not touch cultural or historic structures and artifacts.

·         Leave rocks, plants and other natural objects as you find them.

·         Avoid introducing or transporting non-native species.

·         Do not build structures, furniture, or dig trenches. 

Minimize Campfire Impacts

·         Campfires can cause lasting impacts to the backcountry. Use a lightweight stove for cooking and enjoy a candle lantern for light.

·         Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings, fire pans, or mound fires.

·         Keep fires small. Only use sticks from the ground that can be broken by hand.

·         Burn all wood and coals to ash, put out campfires completely, and then scatter cool ashes. 

Respect Wildlife

·         Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them.

·         Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their health, alters natural behaviors, and exposes them to predators and other dangers.

·         Protect wildlife and your food by storing rations and trash securely.

·         Control pets at all times, or leave them at home.

·         Avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting, raising young, or winter. 

Be Considerate of Other Visitors

·         Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience.

·         Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail.

·         Step to the downhill side of the trail when encountering pack stock.

·         Take breaks and camp away from trails and other visitors.

·         Let nature's sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises. 

– See more at: https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles

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           Chattooga County Sheriff’s Department

24 Hour Arrest Report

46 Inmates at Chattooga

51 Meals Ordered

12 Housed at Polk County Jail

                           30 Housed at Bartow County Jail

                           8 Floyd County Jail

                           1 Walker County Jail

                             Total Inmates: 96

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