U.S. Army Civil Affairs soldiers helping Macon-Bibb with violence prevention
The Army has partnered with Macon-Bibb to survey the community about rising crime.
July 27, 2021
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The United States Army is partnering with Macon-Bibb for a special civil affairs training mission. For the rest of the week, Civil Affairs soldiers from Fort Bragg in North Carolina will be stationed in Macon to help collect data for the county.
“They’re working as a force multiplier,” EMA Director Spencer Hawkins said. “So I only have three people in my department usually, but this week I’ll have seven, so that we can get out and get information.”
U S Army helping combat violence in Macon-Bibb communities
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Middle Georgia agencies prep for Elsa effects
Middle Georgia Emergency Management officials are preparing for Tropical Storm Elsa, which made landfall late Wednesday morning and is expected to bring wind and rain to the area.
July 7, 2021
Officials says it’s best to have a plan.
“What we’re asking everyone to do is to stay cautious, stay vigilant, if you don’t need to be outside then don’t,” Macon-Bibb EMA Director Spencer Hawkins said.
Hawkins says Middle Georgia can expect wind and 2 to 4 inches of rainfall. He urges you to have your emergency kit and plan ready to go. Hawkins also recommends staying home if possible. If you don’t, he says you should give yourself extra time to get to your destination.
Central Georgia EMA directors prepare for hurricane season
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