AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Shannon 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/shannon-ga 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/shannon-ga https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 27 Dec 2024 04:39:11 -0600 Bipartisan law requires Federal Bureau of Prisons to upgrade outdated & broken camera systems to strengthen security Sen.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 Fri, 27 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 Fri, 27 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 Fri, 27 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 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Gov. Kemp: Longtime Kia and HMG Supplier to Build Manufacturing Facility in Bulloch County Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-kemp-longtime-kia-and-hmg-supplier-to-build-manufacturing-facility-in-bulloch-county-31514689-atlanta-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-kemp-longtime-kia-and-hmg-supplier-to-build-manufacturing-facility-in-bulloch-county-31514689-atlanta-ga.html Government and Politics Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Starting January 1, 2023, out-of-pocket insulin costs are capped at $35 a month for Georgians on Medicare Thanks to his https://www.americantowns.com/news/this-measure-will-save-lives-senator-reverend-warnock-celebrates-his-35-medicare-insulin-cost-cap-taking-effect-lowering-insulin-costs-for-over-50000-georgians-31513264-braselton-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/this-measure-will-save-lives-senator-reverend-warnock-celebrates-his-35-medicare-insulin-cost-cap-taking-effect-lowering-insulin-costs-for-over-50000-georgians-31513264-braselton-ga.html Government and Politics Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Carter, Williams Place Friendly Wager on Outcome of College Football National Championship Game WASHINGTON, D.C. – University of Georgia https://www.americantowns.com/news/carter-williams-place-friendly-wager-on-outcome-of-college-football-national-championship-game-31515753-sardis-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/carter-williams-place-friendly-wager-on-outcome-of-college-football-national-championship-game-31515753-sardis-ga.html Government and Politics Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Carter Congratulates Mccarthy, Calls For Immediate Action On Commitment To America WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following House Speaker Kevin https://www.americantowns.com/news/carter-congratulates-mccarthy-calls-for-immediate-action-on-commitment-to-america-31515758-baconton-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/carter-congratulates-mccarthy-calls-for-immediate-action-on-commitment-to-america-31515758-baconton-ga.html Government and Politics Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Rep. Austin Scott: "The Right Man Has Been Elected as Speaker of the House" WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Austin Scott https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-austin-scott-the-right-man-has-been-elected-as-speaker-of-the-house-31515762-ranger-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-austin-scott-the-right-man-has-been-elected-as-speaker-of-the-house-31515762-ranger-ga.html Government and Politics Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Rep. Rick W. Allen Sworn In For The 118th Congress Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) was sworn into office for the 118th Congress. https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-rick-w-allen-sworn-in-for-the-118th-congress-31515766-austell-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-rick-w-allen-sworn-in-for-the-118th-congress-31515766-austell-ga.html Government and Politics Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Today, Senator Reverend Warnock was sworn in as a member of the 118th Congress Senator Reverend Warnock begins his first full six-year term https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-reverend-warnock-reaffirms-his-commitment-to-delivering-for-all-georgians-as-he-begins-first-sixyear-term-in-the-us-senate-31513872-smyrna-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-reverend-warnock-reaffirms-his-commitment-to-delivering-for-all-georgians-as-he-begins-first-sixyear-term-in-the-us-senate-31513872-smyrna-ga.html Government and Politics Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Sandy Springs, GA — Today, Representative Lucy McBath’s law that caps insulin costs at $35 a month for seniors on Medicare goes into https://www.americantowns.com/news/mcbath-law-capping-insulin-costs-at-35-a-month-for-seniors-on-medicare-goes-into-effect-31514130-sandy-springs-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mcbath-law-capping-insulin-costs-at-35-a-month-for-seniors-on-medicare-goes-into-effect-31514130-sandy-springs-ga.html Government and Politics Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Sen. Ossoff honors Kornisha McGill Brown for being a champion for children and youth in Georgia and across the United States Columbus, Ga. https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-ossoff-honors-jack-and-jill-of-america-president-in-the-us-senate-for-her-dedication-to-georgias-youth-31514572-columbus-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-ossoff-honors-jack-and-jill-of-america-president-in-the-us-senate-for-her-dedication-to-georgias-youth-31514572-columbus-ga.html Government and Politics Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Sen. Ossoff honors Pastor Dr. Daniel Simmons for his service to the Albany Community as leader of Mount Zion Baptist Church Albany, Ga. https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-ossoff-honors-albany-pastor-dr-daniel-simmons-in-the-us-senate-for-his-lifetime-of-public-service-31514576-albany-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-ossoff-honors-albany-pastor-dr-daniel-simmons-in-the-us-senate-for-his-lifetime-of-public-service-31514576-albany-ga.html Government and Politics Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Carter introduces Fair Tax Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today introduced H.R. 25, the Fair Tax https://www.americantowns.com/news/carter-introduces-fair-tax-act-31517144-abbeville-ga.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/carter-introduces-fair-tax-act-31517144-abbeville-ga.html Government and Politics Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600