AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Damascus Georgia. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/damascus-ga 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/damascus-ga https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Dec 2024 11:09:40 -0600 Gov. Kemp Announces Agency Leadership Changes Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced his selection of various agency and https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-kemp-announces-agency-leadership-changes-31509701-atlanta-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-kemp-announces-agency-leadership-changes-31509701-atlanta-ga.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 On Thursday, the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus government funding bill by a vote of 68-29. The omnibus package now goes to the House of https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-reverend-warnock-delivers-major-wins-for-georgia-in-omnibus-government-funding-bill-31510007-austell-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-reverend-warnock-delivers-major-wins-for-georgia-in-omnibus-government-funding-bill-31510007-austell-ga.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff secured bipartisan support in the Senate to protect pregnant workers from discrimination https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-ossoff-secures-bipartisan-support-to-protect-pregnant-workers-from-discrimination-31510017-winder-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-ossoff-secures-bipartisan-support-to-protect-pregnant-workers-from-discrimination-31510017-winder-ga.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff’s bipartisan bill to help Georgia veterans afford mental health care treatment passed the https://www.americantowns.com/news/sens-ossoffs-bipartisan-bill-to-help-veterans-afford-mental-health-care-treatment-passes-us-senate-31510015-athens-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sens-ossoffs-bipartisan-bill-to-help-veterans-afford-mental-health-care-treatment-passes-us-senate-31510015-athens-ga.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff’s bill to protect Tybee Island from storm surge and coastal flooding is now law. Sen. https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-ossoffs-legislation-to-protect-tybee-island-from-storm-surge-signed-into-law-31510417-winder-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-ossoffs-legislation-to-protect-tybee-island-from-storm-surge-signed-into-law-31510417-winder-ga.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Georgia Ports Authority: “Through these proposed upgrades, the port will attract more jobs to the region, while supporting the efficient service https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-ossoffs-legislation-to-improve-efficiency-at-port-of-brunswick-signed-into-law-31510415-suwanee-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-ossoffs-legislation-to-improve-efficiency-at-port-of-brunswick-signed-into-law-31510415-suwanee-ga.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff’s bill to preserve and protect the Chattahoochee River is now law. Sen. https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-ossoffs-legislation-to-preserve-and-protect-chattahoochee-river-signed-into-law-31510419-snellville-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-ossoffs-legislation-to-preserve-and-protect-chattahoochee-river-signed-into-law-31510419-snellville-ga.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Rep. Austin Scott Opposes Omnibus Spending Bill WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today opposed the left's $1.7 https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-austin-scott-opposes-omnibus-spending-bill-31512902-austell-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-austin-scott-opposes-omnibus-spending-bill-31512902-austell-ga.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 CLYDE: $1.7 Trillion Omnibus is America Last in Action Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) released the https://www.americantowns.com/news/clyde-17-trillion-omnibus-is-america-last-in-action-31512904-abbeville-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/clyde-17-trillion-omnibus-is-america-last-in-action-31512904-abbeville-ga.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Rep. Allen statement on democrats'omnibus spending package Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after voting https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-allen-statement-on-democratsomnibus-spending-package-31512907-ranger-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-allen-statement-on-democratsomnibus-spending-package-31512907-ranger-ga.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Bipartisan law requires Federal Bureau of Prisons to upgrade outdated & broken camera systems to strengthen security Sen. Ossoff’s https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-ossoffs-bipartisan-bill-to-strengthen-security-at-federal-prisons-becomes-law-31512203-suwanee-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-ossoffs-bipartisan-bill-to-strengthen-security-at-federal-prisons-becomes-law-31512203-suwanee-ga.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Andersen Corporation’s Renewal by Andersen to Open First Southeast Manufacturing Facility in Henry County Atlanta, GA – Governor https://www.americantowns.com/news/andersen-corporations-renewal-by-andersen-to-open-first-southeast-manufacturing-facility-in-henry-county-31513898-atlanta-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/andersen-corporations-renewal-by-andersen-to-open-first-southeast-manufacturing-facility-in-henry-county-31513898-atlanta-ga.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Gov. Kemp Announces Grant Funds to Expand High-Speed Internet Access in 28 Counties Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-kemp-announces-grant-funds-to-expand-highspeed-internet-access-in-28-counties-31513903-atlanta-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-kemp-announces-grant-funds-to-expand-highspeed-internet-access-in-28-counties-31513903-atlanta-ga.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Carter Procures Funding For Port Of Brunswick Expansion WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following a request from Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” https://www.americantowns.com/news/carter-procures-funding-for-port-of-brunswick-expansion-31514256-ranger-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/carter-procures-funding-for-port-of-brunswick-expansion-31514256-ranger-ga.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Carter Prevents Closure of Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) https://www.americantowns.com/news/carter-prevents-closure-of-savannah-combat-readiness-training-center-31512899-dacula-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/carter-prevents-closure-of-savannah-combat-readiness-training-center-31512899-dacula-ga.html Government and Politics Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600