Emergency management warns of federal grant timing and asks for matching funds, details on $2M for local emergency services GEMA told the committee federal changes to EMPG period-of-performance and recent federal funding reductions leave the state exposed; GEMA requested restoring match funding and sought committee guidance before allocating a $2 million emergency-services line to local fire stations.

Georgia's emergency management agency raises alarms over federal grant uncertainties, urging for restored match funding to ensure local preparedness amidst looming budget cuts.

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Georgia lawmakers propose $1.50 increase in local 9-1-1 charges House Bill 578 seeks to raise monthly 9-1-1 fees across Georgia.

Georgia's House Bill 578 proposes a $1.50 increase in 9-1-1 charges to enhance emergency services, but is it worth the cost to residents?

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Georgia lawmakers propose Next Generation 9-1-1 system improvements in House Bill 423 House Bill 423 aims to enhance Georgia's emergency communications and 9-1-1 systems.

Georgia is on the brink of a major upgrade to its emergency response system with the introduction of House Bill 423, aiming to revolutionize 9-1-1 services for a safer future.

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Georgia amends emergency vehicle laws to enhance organ transport and ambulance operations New revisions authorize better emergency operation for ambulances and organ transport vehicles.

Georgia's Senate Bill 58 is set to revolutionize emergency medical services by granting ambulances and organ transport vehicles the crucial privileges needed to save lives faster than ever before.

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