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Best of the
Web – Regional – State – National (revised September 10, 2007)
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Child Care
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Family & Children Services
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Maps
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Child Support
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Family Planning
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Mental Health
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Clothing
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Financial Management
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Nursing & Personal Care
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Data
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Food & Nutrition
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Research
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Disabled & Elderly
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Government Information
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Resource Families
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Disaster Services
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Grants
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Safety
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Health
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State Agencies
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Economic Development
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Health - Prescriptions
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Substance Abuse
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Education
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Housing
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Tax Assistance
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Emergency Preparedness
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Human Services
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Telemarketing
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Employee Info - State
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Immigration
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Training
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Employment
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Language Access
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Transportation
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Energy Assistance
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Legal Services
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Literacy
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Area
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Agency
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Web Site Address
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Description
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State
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Child Care
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Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Bright From the Start
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http://www.decal.state.ga.us/
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The website of
Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. On this
website you will find detailed information about the Department, the programs
we administer, the services we provide, who in the Department to contact if
you have special questions or requests, and how to contact us. You will also
have access to a host of documents and other important materials. This
website will be an invaluable resource for you as you learn more about what Georgia
is doing in the areas of early care and education.
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State
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Child Care
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Child Care and Parent Services
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www.div.dhr.state.ga.us/dfcs_caps
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The Childcare
and Parent Services (CAPS) program helps families in Georgia pay for early childhood
and school age care and education programs. This site has contact information
for local DFCS offices. Has information on how to find a provider.
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State
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Child Support
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Child Support Enforcement
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www.cse.dhr.state.ga.us
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Child Support Enforcement
helps children by enforcing parental responsibility to pay financial support
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National
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Clothing
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Salvation Army Thrift Stores
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www.salvationarmy.org
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Find locations of
thrift stores in the area.
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State
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Data
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DFCS State of Georgia
Data Page
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www.dfcsdata.state.ga.us
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Please (1)
select a county; (2) select a data category; (3) click on display data to see
the results. Search for 2004 Information by County and Data Category
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State
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Data
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Family Connection Partnership
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http://gafcp.org/index.html
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Family
Connection Partnership (FCP) is a public/private partnership created by the State
of Georgia
and funders from the private sector. We assist
communities in addressing the serious challenges facing Georgia's children
and families. We also serve as a resource to state agencies across Georgia
that work to improve the conditions of children and families.
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Regional
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Data
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Southeast GA RDC
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www.segardc.org
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Southeast
Georgia RDC has designed this site to not only inform you about our
organization, but also to furnish valuable data about our rural, southeast Georgia
area.
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National
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Data
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Child Trends Data Bank
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www.childtrendsdatabank.org
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Welcome to the one-stop-shop
for the latest national trends and research on 100 key indicators of child
and youth well-being, with new indicators added each month! Provided by Child
Trends, a national leader in the field for over 20 years.
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National
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Data
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Georgia 2000
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www.georgia2000.org
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Georgia 2000
provides data from the 2000 Census, county vital statistics, economic
development agencies, school districts and many more sources for Georgia
and the Southeast. Free statistical reports are available through our
easy-to-use menus or our interactive map.
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State
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Disabled & Elderly
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Aging Services
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www.aging.dhr.georgia.gov
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Services
available to assist older individuals, at risk adults, persons with
disabilities and caregivers.
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State
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Disabled & Elderly
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Georgia Community Action Agency
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http://gcaaonline.org/member_agencies.htm
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Helps energy
assistance -Childcare Training- Commodities-Transportation-Weatherization-Headstart and Emergency Assistance.
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State
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Disabled & Elderly
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GA. Nursing Home Association
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www.gnha.org
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Topics listed
for answers to the many questions with regards to choosing a nursing home,
searching for a nursing home, etc.
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Regional
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Disabled & Elderly
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Coastal Plains EOA
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http://www.coastalplaineoa.org/
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Helps energy
assistance -Childcare Training- Commodities-Transportation-Weatherization-Headstart and Emergency Assistance.
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National
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Disabled & Elderly
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Job Accommodations Network
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www.jan.wvu.edu
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Job
Accommodations Network--free consulting service designed to increase the
employability of people with disabilities.
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National
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Disabled & Elderly
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Parent to Parent of Georgia
Roadmap to Services
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www.parenttoparentofga.org/roadmap
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A One Stop
Resource Site all about Disability Services across the lifespan for families.
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Top of Page
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National
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Disaster Services
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American Red Cross
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www.redcross.org
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Each year, the
American Red Cross responds immediately to more than 70,000 disasters,
including house or apartment fires (the majority of disaster responses),
hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills,
transportation accidents, explosions, and other natural and man-made
disasters.
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State
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Domestic Violence
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National Women's Health Information Center
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http://womenshealth.gov
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The National
Women's Health Information Center
US
Department of Health and Human Services
Office on Women's Health
State Domestic Violence
Resources
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State
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Domestic Violence
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Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault
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www.gnesa.org/
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The Georgia
Network to End Sexual Assault, is a non-profit coalition of sexual assault
agencies and concerned individuals that share the common goal of ending
sexual assault.
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National
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Domestic Violence
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Women's Health
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www.4woman.gov/violence/state.cfm
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Domestic
Violence Resources
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State
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Economic Development
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Department of Community Affairs-Georgia
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www.dca.state.ga.us/index.asp
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DCA provides a
variety of community development programs to help the state's communities
realize their growth and development goals. DCA offers a variety of economic
development incentives and tools designed to help promote growth and job
creation throughout the state
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State
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Education
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Georgia Education and Training site
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www.georgia.gov
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Link to Georgia
Education and Training resources including colleges and universities, early
childhood education, scholarship information, and more.
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National
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Education
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Wikipedia
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www.wikipedia.org
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This is an online
encyclopedia that can be changed at any time. Please use a reliable source to
verify information found on this site.
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State
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Emergency Preparedness
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GEORGIA911.org
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http://georgia911.org/
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State of Georgia's
Disaster and Emergency Web site. This site is "open" to the public
domain and is not the "911" site that requires a password. (Try the
Navigator link to "real time" traffic. Also, resource listings are
good.)
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State
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Emergency Preparedness
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Georgia Navigator
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http://georgia-navigator.com
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Welcome to the website for NAVIGATOR, the
Georgia Department of Transportation's Intelligent Transportation System
(ITS). Traffic count information. Tracks count stations at 15 minute
intervals. In 2006, there were over 500 cameras throughout Georgia. Also available,
evacuation routes and more!
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National
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Emergency Preparedness
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American Red Cross
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http://www.redcross.org/index.html
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American Red
Cross home page with links to multiple resources.
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National
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Emergency Preparedness
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National Weather Service
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www.srh.noaa.gov/jax/
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This is the
direct link to NOAA in Jacksonville, FL which provides the coastal Georgia forecasts and related
products
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National
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Emergency Preparedness
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GEMA Georgia Office
of Homeland Security
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www.gema.state.ga.us
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Preparedness,
response, recovery, terrorism, 911, School Safety, Resources
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National
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Emergency Preparedness
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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www.noaa.gov
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The National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is an Operating Unit of the
U.S. Department of Commerce.
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National
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Emergency Preparedness
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Safety Central
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www.safetycentral.com
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Emergency
supplies
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Top of Page
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State
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Employee Information
Georgia State
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DFCS New Employee Homepage
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www2.state.ga.us/departments/dhr/dfcs/orient1/index.html
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Provides easy access
to programmatic overviews, fact sheets, organizational charts, policies, and
training opportunities.
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State
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Employee Information
Georgia State
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Georgia Merit System
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www.gms.state.ga.us
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The vision,
mission and service strategy emphasize the role of the Merit System to
champion workforce excellence through quality and accountable leadership and
services to meet the varied needs of the agencies, employees and the people
of Georgia.
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State
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Employee Information
Georgia State
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Georgia Merit System
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www.gms.state.ga.us/employee/promotional.asp
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Site for
employee promotions
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State
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Employee Information
Georgia State
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Group Wise
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gw.dhr.state.ga.us
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Group Wise
Access page
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State
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Employee Information
Georgia State
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Peach State Reserves
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www.ersa.org
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Employee
Retirement System Web site. Retirement estimate tool can be found on this
site.
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National
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Employee Information
Georgia State
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DHR Office of Human Resource and Organizational Development
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www.hrod.state.ga.us
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Mission
Statement
To improve organizational effectiveness through collaborative, responsible
and innovative human resource management and development services.
Vision Statement
A competent, accountable workforce dedicated to, and recognized for, quality,
innovation and customer service.
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Top of Page
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State
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Employment
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Georgia Employment Services Site
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www.georgia.gov
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Link to Georgia
Employment Services including job search and employer information.
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State
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Employment
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Department of Labor
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www.dol.state.ga.us
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Information
about jobs, how to get unemployment benefits and find resources for job
searchers with disabilities. Also information on employee issues.
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State
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Employment
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The Internet Job Source
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www.statejobs.com
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Good links to
companies & the top 25 newspapers online.
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Regional
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Employment
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Career Depot
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www.careerdepot.org
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This is a good
site for North Georgia –all jobs are in Dalton
area.
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Regional
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Employment
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Classified Market Place
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www.classifiedmarketplaceonline.cnhi.com/monster
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The Valdosta Times,
the Tifton Gazette, Thomasville Times, Moultrie Observer, the Americus Times,
the Cordele Dispatch and the Suwannee Democrat have formed a new partnership.
This website will help you find local jobs, help with career resources, easy
to use, and you can search 24/7.
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National
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Employment
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America's Job Bank!
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www.ajb.dni.us
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Visit our site
and see how we can help you find the job that's right for you. Thousands of
new jobs are posted daily by employers searching for someone like you. Many
resource to help a person find a job.
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National
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Employment
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Career Builders previously Career mosaic
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www.careerbuilder.com
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Job site—post
resume, find jobs, see job alerts, job fairs and get advice & resources
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National
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Employment
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Department of Labor Employment & Training
Administration
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www.doleta.gov
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The Employment
and Training Administration (ETA) administers federal government job training
and worker dislocation programs, federal grants to states for public
employment service programs, and unemployment insurance benefits. These
services are primarily provided through state and local workforce development
systems.
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National
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Employment
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JAN
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www.jan.wvu.edu
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Job
Accommodations Network--free consulting service designed to increase the
employability of people with disabilities.
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National
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Employment
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The Internet Job Source
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www.statejobs.com
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Good links to
companies & the top 25 newspapers online.
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National
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Employment
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USA JOBS
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www.usajobs.opm.gov
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Explore the
18,503 Federal jobs in the USAJOBS database. Create and store a resume for
applying to Federal jobs.
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National
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Employment
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USA Jobs
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www.usajobs.opm.gov
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The official
job site for US Federal government. One stop for Federal jobs and employment.
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Top of Page
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State
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Energy Assistance
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LIHEAP
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www.state.ga.us/departments/dhr/energy
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Energy
Assistance information
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State
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Faith Based
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Georgia Baptist Convention
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www.gabaptist.org
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The Georgia
Baptist Convention is a living partnership of churches growing in grace,
strengthening one another in faith and working together in obedience to the
Great Commandment and the Great Commission of Jesus Christ.
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State
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Family and Children Services
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Georgia Independent Living Program
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www.georgiailp.com
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It is the
responsibility of the Division of Family and Children Service’s Independent
Living Program (ILP) to ensure that young adults are equipped with the tools
necessary to make a successful transition form foster care to self
sufficiency.
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Regional
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Family and Children Services
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DFCS Region XI
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www.dfcs.shorturl.com
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Link to Region
XI DFCS offices, Best Practices, Georgia Benefits Calculator, RRC, and CRSs
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State
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Family Planning
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Division of Public Health (DPH)
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http://health.state.ga.us/
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The Division of
Public Health (DPH) is responsible for disease control and prevention, the
reduction of avoidable injury-related deaths and disabilities, and the
promotion of healthy lifestyles. The three basic functions of public
health include assessing the health status of the population; assuring that
people have the resources and skills necessary to remain healthy; and
establishing and implementing sound public health policy.
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Top of Page
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National
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Financial Management
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Money Management Tips. Com
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www.moneymanagementtips.com
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Listed on the
websites are subtopics such as: money tips for kids and students, debt
management, saving tips, and personal budget
CRS Note: I really enjoyed the money tips for kids which gave creative
ideas on helping children to learn how to save money and to spend money
wisely.
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National
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Food and Nutrition
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Angel Food Ministries
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www.angelfoodministries.com
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Angel Food
works through churches and community organizations in over 32 states
(including Georgia).
Angel Food's groceries are sold in a quantity that can fit into a
medium-sized box at $25 per unit. Each month's menu is different than the
previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average
retail value of approximately $50.
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National
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Food and Nutrition
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Meals Matter
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www.mealsmatter.org
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Thousands of
easy to prepare recipes
Free nutrition tools and information
Meals planning made simple
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National
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Food and Nutrition
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Meals on Wheels Association of America
So No Senior Goes Hungry"
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http://www.mowaa.org/
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The Meals On
Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is the oldest and largest organization
in the United States
representing those who provide meal services to people in need. MOWAA works toward the social, physical,
nutritional, and economic betterment of vulnerable Americans. The guiding
principle to which it subscribes is to help those men and women who are
elderly, homebound, disabled, frail, or at risk. The Meals On Wheels
Association of America provides the tools and information its programs need
to make a difference in the lives of others.
It also gives cash grants to local senior meal programs throughout the
country to assist in providing meals and other nutrition services. "The
mission of Meals On Wheels Association of America is to provide visionary
leadership and professional training and to develop partnerships that will
ensure the provision of quality nutrition services."
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National
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Food and Nutrition
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USDA Food and Drug Administration
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www.fda.gov
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The FDA is
responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety,
efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products,
medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit
radiation. The FDA is also responsible for advancing the public health by
helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer,
and more affordable; and helping the public get the accurate, science-based
information they need to use medicines and foods to improve their health.
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National
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Food and Nutrition
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USDA Food and Nutrition Service
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www.fns.usda.gov
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FNS provides
children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and
nutrition education. Includes links to Power Panther and outreach materials.
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Top of Page
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State
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Government Information
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Georgia Department of Veterans Service
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www.sdvs.gov
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The Georgia
Department of Veterans Service is an agency of state government created for
the purpose of advising, counseling, and assisting Georgia's veterans and their
families in receiving their rightful benefits under the vast and complex
framework of veterans' laws.
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State
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Government Information
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Georgia General Assembly
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www.legis.state.ga.us
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Georgia House
of Rep and the Senate - who they are -
district-legislation- committees- Sec of State-- Budget--GA Code -
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State
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Government Information
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georgia.gov
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www.georgia.gov
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Agencies and
organizations, Business, labor, education, training, family, health, government, legal, science,
technology, tourism, recreation, transportation.
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State
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Government Information
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Governor's Office of Planning and Budget
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www.opb.state.ga.us
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Budgeting and
Planning- AFY reports and strategic planning reports Population Projections
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National
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Government Information
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Social Security Online
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www.ssa.gov
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Official Web
site of Social Security - the changes -get SS card- replacement card -- What
you can do on line.
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National
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Government Information
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Federal Citizen Information
Center
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www.pueblo.gsa.gov
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For years,
consumers have written to Pueblo,
Colorado 81009
for timely, practical information they trust. FCIC provides the answers to
questions about the Federal Government and everyday consumer issues whether
citizens write, call or log on.
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National
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Government Information
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First Gov., the US Govern
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www.firstgov.gov
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The US
Government's official Web portal. Whatever you want or need from the U.S.
government, it's on FirstGov.gov. You'll find a rich treasure of online
information, services and resources.
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National
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Government Information
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Government Benefits - Your Benefits Connection
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www.govbenefits.gov
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Free,
confidential prescreening tool for government benefits
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Top of Page
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National
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Grants
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Grant Proposal
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www.grantproposal.com
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Grant Writing
information
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National
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Grants
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Grants.gov
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www.grants.gov
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Site helps find
grants and information on how to apply for them. Over 600 grants from the
federal government and 26 federal grant-making agencies. Dun and Bradstreet
Data Universal Numbering system (DUNS) number required DFCS DUNS # 135970429
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National
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Health
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Ad Council
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www.adcouncil.org/
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From Obesity
Prevention to Asthma to Adoption. You name it, it’s here.
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State
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Health
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Georgia Department of Community Health
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www.dch.georgia.gov
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State Health
Benefit Plan (SHBP)
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State
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Health
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Georgia Crisis and Access Line
Georgia Department of Human
Resources
Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases
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http://www.mygcal.com/
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Welcome to the
Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases
(MHDDAD). MHDDAD provides treatment and support services to people with
mental illnesses and addictive diseases, and support to people with mental
retardation and related developmental disabilities. MHDDAD serves people of
all ages with the most severe and likely to be long-term conditions. The
division also funds evidenced-based prevention services aimed at reducing
substance abuse and related problems.
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State
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Health
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Georgia Healthy Families
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www.gahealthyfamilies.com.
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The new managed
health care delivery system for Medicaid and PeachCare
for Kids
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National
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Health
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American Academy of Pediatrics
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http://www.aap.org/
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Web site
dedicated to the health of all children. AAP is committed to the attainment
of optimal, physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all
infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
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National
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Health
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Born Learning
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www.bornlearning.org
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This site has
information about nutrition and healthcare as well as learning. Some of the topics are: how to promote learning, how children
learn, 5 steps to a happier baby, keys to early learning, are you baby smart?
which test your knowledge, when to visit a pediatrician, how to recognize my
child's illness, kids basics, caring for kids, and answers questions about
sleep habits of children.
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National
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Health
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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www.cdc.gov
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CDC is at the
forefront of public health efforts to prevent and control infectious and
chronic diseases, injuries, workplace hazards, disabilities, and
environmental health threats.
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National
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Health
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Infant See
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www.infantsee.org/
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Member
optometrists will provide a comprehensive infant eye assessment within the
first year of life as a no cost public health service.
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State
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Health
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Medicaid
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www.dch.georgia.gov
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Provides health
care for children, pregnant women, and people who are aging, blind, and
disabled.
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National
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Health
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Medicare
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www.medicare.gov
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The official U.S.
government site for people with medicare.
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National
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Health
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Medline Plus
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www.medlineplus.gov/
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Health
Information provided as a service by US National Library of Medicine and the
National Institutes of Health
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National
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Health
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Small Steps
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http://www.smallstep.gov/sm_steps/sm_steps_index.html
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List of things
to do to have a healthier lifestyle.
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Top of Page
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National
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Health, prescriptions
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Rx Outreach
Express Scripts Specialty Distribution Services, Inc.
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www.rxoutreach.com
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Rx Outreach is
a patient assistance program that provides medicines to help you treat
ongoing health problems like diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, and
depression
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National
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Health, prescriptions
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Wal-Mart
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http://www.walmart.com/pharmacy
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The Pharmacy at
Wal-Mart. Includes the list of generic pharmaceuticals available for $4.
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State
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Housing
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Georgia Housing
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www.georgiahousingsearch.org/
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The Georgia Department of Community Affairs offers this
web site under contract with Socialserve.com. Our purpose is to provide
information on the availability of affordable rental housing throughout the
State in an Internet friendly environment. The Georgia Department of
Community Affairs does not screen postings to this site and does not screen
landlords and/or prospective tenants using this site. DCA has no way of
independently verifying the information posted by a potential tenant or a
landlord.
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State
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Human Services
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DHR Home Page
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www.dhr.state.ga.us
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The main web
site for the State of Georgia. Employee Intranet | FAQ | Sitemap |
Career Opportunities | Articles of interest | Foster parent Information |
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State
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Human Services
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Georgia County Welfare Association
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www.gcwa.us
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GCWA Supports Georgia's
Children and Families and the Professional Staff Who Serve Them
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State
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Human Services
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Georgia Surplus property
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www.surplusproperty.doas.georgia.gov
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Millions of
dollars of state and federal surplus property are redistributed to government
entities through the Surplus Property Program. Items such as vehicles, shop
equipment, office furniture, computers, hospital equipment, generators, road
graders, and more are available at surplus property centers in Atlanta, Americus,
and Swainsboro. The program also assists state government in the
disposal of surplus property through a variety of means, including Internet
auctions.
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National
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Human Services
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Administration for Children and Families
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www.acf.dhhs.gov
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The
Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a federal agency funding
state, territory, local and tribal organizations to provide family assistance
(welfare), child support, Head Start, child welfare, and programs relating to
children and families.
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Human Services
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Administration for Children and Families
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www.acf.dhhs.gov
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The
Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a federal agency funding
state, territory, local and tribal organizations to provide family assistance
(welfare), child support, Head Start, child welfare, and programs relating to
children and families.
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National
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Human Services
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American Humane Association
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www.americanhumane.org
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The mission of
American Humane, as a network of individuals and organizations, is to prevent
cruelty , abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children and animals and to assure that their
interests and wee-being are fully, effectively, and humanely guaranteed by an
aware and caring Society.
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National
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Human Services
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American Public Human Services Association
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www.aphsa.org
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American Public
Human Services Association is a non profit, bipartisan organization of
individuals and agencies concerned with human services.
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National
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Human Services
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Annie E. Casey Foundation
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www.aecf.org
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Since 1948, the
Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) has worked to build better futures for
disadvantaged children and their families in the United States. The primary
mission of the Foundation is to foster public policies, human service
reforms, and community supports that more effectively meet the needs of
today's vulnerable children and families.
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Human Services
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Child Welfare League of America
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www.cwla.org
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CWLA is an
association of more than 900 public and private nonprofit agencies that
assist more than 3.5 million abused and neglected children and their families
each year with a range of services. The CWLA is the nation's oldest and
largest membership-based child welfare organization. We are committed to
engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children, youth,
and their families, and protecting every child from harm.
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National
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Human Services
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Finance project -formerly Welfare Information Network
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www.financeproject.org
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Economic
Success Clearinghouse connects you to resources about effective policies,
programs and financing strategies that help low-income and working poor
families.
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National
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Human Services
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National Center Policy Analysis
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www.ncpa.org
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The National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA) is a
nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy research organization, established in
1983. The NCPA's goal is to develop and promote
private alternatives to government regulation and control, solving problems
by relying on the strength of the competitive, entrepreneurial private
sector. Topics include reforms in health care, taxes, Social Security,
welfare, criminal justice, education and environmental regulation.
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National
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Human Services
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The Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)
Department of Health and Human Services
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www.aspe.hhs.gov
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The Assistant
Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) is the principal advisor to the
Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on policy
development, and is responsible for major activities in policy coordination,
legislation development, strategic planning, policy research, evaluation, and
economic analysis.
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National
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Human Services
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The White House
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www.whitehouse.gov/news/
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Reports and
News from the Whitehouse and the presidents activities
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National
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Human Services
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Women Work!
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www.womenwork.org
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Women Work!
strengthens families and communities by supporting, advocating and advancing
women’s economic self-sufficiency. Our network of members helps thousands of
women nationwide successfully enter, re-enter and advance in the workforce
each year.
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National
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Immigration
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Homeland Security
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www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/theme_home4.jsp
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Provides
information on immigration and homeland security.
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State
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Language Access
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Department of Human Resources
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dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR
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Clink on
Language Access, click on LEP and SI Client Forms and Notices. Add the page
as a favorite, name it LEPSI Forms to go directly to it in the future when
needed. The client assurances forms
are in currently on the website in 7 languages: Arabic, Chinese, English,
French, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
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State
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Legal Services
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Legal Aid
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www.legalaid-ga.org
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Legal services
and information for low income families in the State of Georgia.
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State
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Literacy
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Department of Technical and Adult Education
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www.dtae.org
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Information on department
aimed at technical and adult education.
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State
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Literacy
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Ferst Foundation
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www.ferstfoundation.org
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In
participating Georgia
counties, each month, until age 5, a new book will be mailed directly to the
registered child’s home address – Free.
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National
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Maps
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MapQest
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www.mapquest.com
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Maps and
directions on-line
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State
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Mental Health
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Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and
Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD)
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http://mhddad.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-MHDDAD/
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The Division of
Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD).
MHDDAD provides treatment and support services to people with mental
illnesses and addictive diseases, and support to people with mental
retardation and related developmental disabilities. MHDDAD serves people of
all ages with the most severe and likely to be long-term conditions. The
division also funds evidenced-based prevention services aimed at reducing
substance abuse and related problems.
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State
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Nursing & Personal Care
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Division of Aging Services
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www.georgia.gov
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The Georgia
Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services administers a
statewide system of services for senior citizens, their families and caregivers.
We work with other aging agencies and organizations to effectively and
efficiently respond to the needs of elderly Georgians. DAS meets the
challenge of Georgia's
growing older population through continued service improvement and
innovation.
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State
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Nursing & Personal Care
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Georgia Department of Community Health
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www.galongtermcare.org
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Georgia dept of Community Health--What is Medicaid -- What are resource
limits. Good information on Medicaid.
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State
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Nursing & Personal Care
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Georgia Health Partnership
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www.ghp.georgia.gov
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Find health
care resources and provider information.
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Regional
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Nursing & Personal Care
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AgeWise Connection
Area Agency on Aging
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www.agingatlanta.com
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Age Wise
connection with goods links to other services
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National
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Nursing & Personal Care
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Department of Health and Human Services
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www.medicare.gov
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The Official U.S.
Government Site for People with Medicare
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National
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Research
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The Finance project -formerly Welfare Information
Network
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www.financeproject.org
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Great access to
publications and other sites. It is a specialized non-profit research, consulting,
technical assistance and training firm for public and private sector leaders
nationwide. We help leaders make smart
investment decisions, develop sound financing strategies, and build solid
partnerships that benefit children, families and communities.
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National
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Research
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United States Vital Records Information
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www.vitalrec.com/
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We can find
addresses and phone numbers for clients to help them request vital records
from other states and vital records departments. This process is not for an
immediate need of verification.
However; an address or phone number may be all they need to get the
process started to obtain their vital records information.
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National
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Resource Families
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CPRToday!
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http://CPRtoday.com/
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The idea behind
CPRToday! online training program is ingeniously
simple: we've combined the proven effectiveness of distance-learning while
taking advantage of today's technology - read the material... pass the
test... print your certificate. And you do it all from your own computer!
Imagine... you can have your CPR and First Aid certification in less time
than it would take you to drive to a class. And once registered you are not
limited to just one computer - you can log in at any time from any computer
with an internet connection: home, work, library, internet cafe, or your
local Kinko's. It's up to you!
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National
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Resource Families
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Foster Care and Adoptive Community
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www.fosterparents.com
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Site purpose:
Training; share information between foster, adoptive families, and all other
professions working with abused and neglected children. Foster parents can
obtain training hours by online training for the www.fosterparents.com
website. All training is reimbursable when original invoices are submitted to
county resource developers.
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State
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Safety
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GBI
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www.ganet.org/gbi/sorsch.cgi
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Locate sexual
offenders, other information on the states programs. Employment
opportunities, criminal histories, crime lab, and gun check information.
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National
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Safety
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Family Watch Dog
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www.familywatchdog.us/
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This site is a
tool to help find sex offenders, and it is easy to navigate.
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National
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Safety
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Safety Central
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www.safetycentral.com
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Emergency
supplies
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State
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State Agencies
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Department of Community Affairs-Georgia
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www.dca.state.ga.us/index.asp
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DCA provides a
variety of community development programs to help the state's communities
realize their growth and development goals. DCA offers a variety of economic
development incentives and tools designed to help promote growth and job
creation throughout the state.
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State
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State Agencies
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Department of Community Health
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www.dch.georgia.gov
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Provides
assistance with Family Planning, Medicaid, and more.
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State
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State Agencies
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DHR Home Page
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www.dhr.state.ga.us
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The main web
site for the State of Georgia
Employee Intranet | FAQ | Sitemap | Career
Opportunities | Articles of interest | Foster parent Information |
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State
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State Agencies
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Family Connections
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www.gafcp.org
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Family
Connection Partnership is a public/private partnership created by the State
of Georgia
and funders from the private sector. We assist
communities in addressing the serious challenges facing Georgia's children
and families. We also serve as a resource to state agencies across Georgia
that work to improve the conditions of children and families.
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State
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State Agencies
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georgia.gov
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www.georgia.gov
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State of Georgia
agencies and organizations. Business, labor, education, training, family,
health, government, legal, science, technology, tourism, recreation, and
transportation.
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State
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Substance Abuse
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Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and
Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD)
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http://mhddad.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-MHDDAD/
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The Division of
Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (MHDDAD).
MHDDAD provides treatment and support services to people with mental
illnesses and addictive diseases, and support to people with mental
retardation and related developmental disabilities. MHDDAD serves people of
all ages with the most severe and likely to be long-term conditions. The
division also funds evidenced-based prevention services aimed at reducing
substance abuse and related problems.
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National
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Substance Abuse
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Alcohol Screening
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http://www.alcoholscreening.org/
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AlcoholScreening.org
is a service of Join Together as part of its Demand Treatment! initiative.
Join Together, a project of the Boston University School of Public Health, is
supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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Substance Abuse
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Ensuring Solutions to Alcohol Problems
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http://www.ensuringsolutions.org/
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The George Washington University
Medical Center
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National
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Substance Abuse
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US Department of Health and Human Services and SAMHSAa National Clearinghouse
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http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/
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Alcohol and
Drug Information
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State
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Tax Assistance
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Georgia Tax Problems
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www.tax-problem.net/georgia_tax_form.htm
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Answers to your
tax problems
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National
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Tax Assistance
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Earned Income Tax Credit
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www.irs.gov
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Many successful
EITC programs are offered in the U. S. to lift up people out of
poverty. They incorporate free tax service EITC, Financial Literacy and
Individual Deposit accounts. A list of free tax preparation sites in Georgia
will be available on January 15, 2006.
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National
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Tax Assistance
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National Community Tax Coalition
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www.tax-coalition.org
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View
community-based free tax preparation information for low to moderate income workers
across the US.
Click on Georgia
for more local information.
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National
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Telemarketing
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National Do Not Call Registry
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www.donotcall.gov
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The National Do
Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing
calls at home. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has
been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at
this Website. You can register your home or mobile phone for free. Your
registration will be effective for five years.
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State
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Training
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DFCS Education and Training Services
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www.ga.dfcs.org
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Training and Services
Section Home Page - Our goal is the development of a stable, competent, and
professional workforce that will promote the safety, permanency
Site for handbook and roster
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State
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Transportation
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Georgia
Department of Driver Services
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www.dds.ga.gov/Training/PracticeTest.aspx
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When applying
for a GA driver's license or instructional permit, most first-time applicants
must take and successfully pass a road signs test and road rules general
knowledge test. All information necessary to pass the test is included in the
driver's manual. You can test your knowledge with Department of Driver
Services' practice test. This practice test will provide you with an idea of
the type of questions that will be asked.
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State
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Transportation
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Governor's Office of Highway Safety
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www.gohs.state.ga.us
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The mission of
the Governor's Office of Highway Safety is to educate the public on traffic
safety and to facilitate the implementation of programs that reduce crashes,
injuries and fatalities on Georgia Roadways. The Governor's Office of Highway
Safety wants to provide the best customer service and safety information to
all of the citizens of Georgia.
Through education and enforcement programs, GOHS is determined to increase
safety awareness on our roadways to help save the lives of all Georgians.
Site also includes information on Georgia's Move Over Law.
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National
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Transportation
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Community Transportation Association of America
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www.ctaa.org
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The Community
Transportation Association of America counts among its founders noted civil
rights activist Dr. Aaron E. Henry of Clarksdale,
Mississippi and has always
understood the vital connection between freedom, independence and mobility.
We join in honoring Ms. Parks for her legendary defiance that day and for the
work she did on behalf of all Americans and public and community
transportation in the ensuing years. She leaves behind an extraordinary
record of achievement.
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State
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Volunteerism
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Hands On Georgia
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www.handsongeorgia.org
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Hands On
Georgia calls upon Georgians to help tackle tough issues in our state through
volunteer service and engaged citizenship. Hands On Georgia is a statewide
network that supports innovative volunteer approaches to meeting Georgia’s
critical needs through service and civic engagement.
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National
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Weather
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NOAA
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http://www.srh.weather.gov/nwr/
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NOAA Weather
Radio Transmitter Sites in the Southern Region
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National
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Weather
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The Weather Channel
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www.weather.com
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Local weather
forecasts, radar, and reports from the Weather Channel
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