The Georgia Association Chiefs of Police (GACP) presented Chief Billy Grogan and the Dunwoody Police Department with the prestigious Dr. Curtis McClung/ Motorola Award of Excellence. The award, which is co-sponsored by the Motorola Corporation, is given annually to a deserving agency in recognition of its use of an innovative program in the pursuit of law enforcement excellence.
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November 6, 2012
Federally-seized drug money is being put to good use in Norcross, most recently funding the Norcross Police Department’s (NPD) purchase of a new system that combines WiFi and GPS technology.
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November 6, 2012
The widespread availability of mobile technology and broadband networks provides opportunities to connect citizens with local government leaders and providers of public service.
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October 12, 2012
Over the past few years there has been a growing problem related to internet cafés and other business establishments of a similar sort which utilize the sales of phone cards, internet time, or other similar sales as a subterfuge to skirt Georgia’s gambling laws.
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June 28, 2012
During the past few legislative sessions there have been bills introduced that would limit the abilities of local governments in regulating pawnshops and secondhand dealers.
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June 28, 2012
Cities throughout the state of Georgia have issues relating to derelict property and GMA often gets questions related to the options cities have in controlling this growing problem.
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June 28, 2012
Recent legislation on knives provides that local governments cannot restrict knives more than allowed by a specific part of Georgia law, except in government buildings and courthouses.
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June 28, 2012
After Billy Grogan started the job as Dunwoody’s first police chief at the end of 2008, he immediately knew the police department would need a strong online presence.
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June 8, 2012
Q&A from Ask GMA.
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April 3, 2012
This report includes recommendations for the testing, activation and maintenance of outdoor warning sirens and was
a joint effort of the Emergency Management Association of Georgia and the
Georgia Emergency Management Agency with the technical assistance of the
National Weather Service.
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April 3, 2012
Federal transportation rules require local governments to establish and implement a sign maintenance program addressing minimum sign retroreflectivity requirements by January 22, 2012.
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February 27, 2012
When Congress passed the payroll tax cut extension and the President signed it into law earlier this month, they paved the way for the creation of a nationwide public safety broadband network.
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February 27, 2012
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), in cooperation with GMA and ACCG, has developed a Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement.
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February 7, 2012
Recent media reports on a new Georgia law creating a definition for “personal transportation vehicles,” commonly known as golf carts, contain inaccurate information.
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December 29, 2011
The final report of the Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians includes a recommendation to decriminalize some traffic fines.
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November 22, 2011