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October 8, 2026

Chattooga High Revising Severe Weather Procedures After Safety Review

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Chattooga County Schools will revise severe weather procedures at Chattooga High School after consulting with a Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency security specialist.

October 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

$5 Million Available To Help Georgia Churches And Nonprofits Improve Security

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Churches and other nonprofit organizations in Chattooga County may be eligible for a new round of state funding designed to help organizations protect their facilities and the people they serve.

October 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Focuses On Protecting Georgians From Online Threats

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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Georgia emergency management officials are encouraging residents, businesses and government agencies to take simple steps to protect themselves from increasingly common online threats.

September 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Rolls Out New Behavioral Threat Assessment Model For Schools

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Georgia schools now have a new statewide framework designed to help identify concerning behavior and intervene before it potentially escalates into violence.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New School Safety Model Being Rolled Out Across Georgia

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Schools in Chattooga County and across Georgia have a new tool available aimed at identifying concerning behavior and intervening before situations potentially escalate into violence.

July 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GEMA/HS Names Kirk Smith Deputy Director Of Homeland Security Division

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The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency has appointed Kirk Smith as the new Deputy Director of its Homeland Security Division.

Smith most recently served as GEMA/HS Homeland Security Operations Manager. In his new role, he will oversee Homeland Security Operations, Intelligence, and Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources, helping coordinate statewide efforts to strengthen preparedness, security and resilience.

Before joining GEMA/HS, Smith spent nearly 18 years as a Special Agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, where he served in several roles, including field agent, child abuse specialist, crime scene specialist and field training agent. He also served as a civilian law enforcement advisor with the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division in Afghanistan from 2010 to 2012.

GEMA/HS Director Josh Lamb praised Smith’s leadership and experience, saying his commitment to preparedness and coordination will help strengthen the agency’s mission of protecting Georgia communities from natural disasters, terrorism and other emergencies.

As part of the Governor’s Office, GEMA/HS works with local, state and federal partners to coordinate disaster response, emergency preparedness and homeland security efforts throughout Georgia.

July 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Opens Applications for Nonprofit Security Grants to Help Protect High-Risk Organizations

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The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is now accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program, a federal initiative designed to help nonprofit organizations strengthen security and better protect their members, staff, and facilities.