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MARIETTA — The Cobb Board of Commissioners unanimously approved 11 new first responder positions this week, part of a program aimed at improving the county’s approach to mental health emergencies.

The Culpeper Police Department Co-Responder Program, a critical initiative designed to bridge the gap between law enforcement and mental health services, has seen its final days as challenges between agencies

Candidates identify mental health, climate, and public safety as some of the key issues they hope to address if elected to office.

During a Taylor Swift-themed State of the City address, Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird highlighted the historical "eras" of Lincoln.

Durango City Council approves discretionary grants to nonprofits through the city’s Community Support Funding Program every year. Inflation, gaps in services and other factors have caused groups to re...

The issue of homelessness has been a growing concern in Cañon City, prompting many to wonder if our city has become a sanctuary for the homeless. However, it’s crucial to delve deeper into the matter and explore both the progress made and the ongoing challenges faced in addressing homelessness in our community. Unlike circulating rumors, […]

/PRNewswire/ -- Families across the country are feeling the effects of extreme weather as storms, floods, wildfires and excessive heat become more common....

The Franklin County Commissioners have proclaimed the week of Sept. 18, 2023 to be National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners are asking residents to recognize the efforts these professionals undertake to divert individuals in mental health crisis away from the criminal justice system and toward community-based supportive […]

A fingerprinting station sits on a folding table in the hallway. A closet has been converted into a digital forensics lab. And a gym has been subdivided and turned into a copy room and office supply r...

Police call summer initiative a success