AgGeorgia Farm Credit awarded $53,800 in grant funding to 12 nonprofit organizations across Georgia through its Community Mission Fund in 2024. Launched in 2023, the grant program supports projects that promote the future of agriculture and enhance the quality of life in rural communities. A total of 48 applications were received, with grants of up to $5,000 awarded per project.

Among the 2024 recipients is the Teloga Volunteer Fire Department, which received funding to purchase specialized woodland firefighting equipment. This includes updated fire rakes, chainsaws, leaf blowers, and a gas detector—all essential tools for improving emergency response in rugged, rural terrain. The new equipment replaced outdated gear that had hindered operations, allowing for safer and more efficient firefighting efforts in high-pressure environments.

“The new tools will significantly enhance our ability to respond quickly and safely to wildland fires,” said Captain Joe Croy from the Teloga Volunteer Fire Department. “This grant allows us to better protect the citizens of Teloga and the surrounding departments from Chattooga and Walker County, ensuring our firefighters are better equipped and more secure on the job.”

Organizations that received 2024 Community Mission Fund grants include:

• Ben Hill County 4-H (Ben Hill County)
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County (Jackson County)
• Byromville Community Food Pantry (Dooly County)
• Comfort Farms (Baldwin County)
• C-Qul (Bibb County)
• Doc’s Healing Hives and Honey (Fannin County)
• Georgia Envirothon (Clarke County)
• Hero Agriculture (Gordon County)
• Hickory Log Personal Care Home (Bartow County)
• Sacred Roots Farm Inc (Hall County)
• Thomson Middle School FFA (Houston County) 
   

AgGeorgia is accepting applications for 2025 Community Mission Fund grants until June 30, 2025. Interested organizations can learn more and apply by visiting aggeorgia.com/community-mission-fund.

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A motorcyclist was killed after he collided with an FDNY truck responding to an emergency call in Brooklyn, cops said Monday.

The 30-year-old victim was riding west on Avenue U when he collided with the firetruck going south on Flatbush Ave. in Marine Park about 11:55 p.m. Sunday, police said.

The fire truck had its lights and sirens blaring, cops said.

Medics rushed the motorcyclist to Brookdale University Hospital but he could not be saved. Police have not yet released his name.

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The 49-year-old FDNY member driving the firetruck stayed at the scene. Cops are still investigating the crash.

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Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department were assisting a crash on Route 50 early Sunday, May 25, 2025, when a car rammed into one of its emergency vehicles, nbcwashington.com reported.

No one was seriously injured in the crash.

“A video (above) captured the moment that a vehicle struck PGFD’s Paramedic Engine 830 from Landover Hills,” Prince George’s County said in a Facebook post. “Thankfully, no injuries were reported. The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. Sunday on Route 50 at Veterans Highway.

“Please slow down and move over for emergency vehicles.”

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Douglas County officials this week showed off their newest tools for detecting and stamping out wildfires, including a firefighting helicopter and artificial intelligence-powered cameras.

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Commissioners in January inked a $1.5 million deal that included access to the helicopter, which can dump as much as 300 gallons of water at a time, according to a county news release.

The aircraft took flight Friday at a showcase organized by the county.

Commissioner Abe Laydon said in the release that Douglas County is now the only Colorado county with its own dedicated firefighting helicopter and crew on standby year-round.

The county also promoted cameras backed by Pano AI software, which have been credited with the timely discovery and containment of a wildfire sparked in the Bennett Mountain area above Strontia Springs Reservoir last year.

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“We’re not waiting for disaster to strike before we act,” Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly said in the release. “We’re building a wildfire response system that uses every tool available to protect lives, property and our natural resources.”

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PROSPER, Texas (May 13, 2025) – The Prosper Police Department is proud to announce the implementation of a groundbreaking air-based drone program designed to save lives and enhance public safety. Prosper is the first agency in the State of Texas to launch the Flock Aerodome Drone as First Responder system, which utilizes automated DFR 2.0 technology and advanced systems such as Detect and Avoid (DAA) radar, an integration with Flock911 and Flock License Plate Readers (LPR), and the ability to fly up to 400 feet.

This futuristic addition to the Prosper Police Department is in part thanks to grant funding by the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Auto Theft Reduction Grant. Combined with the launch of patrol-based drone operations, this program impactfully expands the Town’s Public Safety Programs, revolutionizing community safety.
 
The Prosper Police Department and Fire-Rescue hosted an information session at Prosper Town Hall on May 20, 2025, for those interested in learning more about the program. Speakers at this press conference included Mayor David Bristol, Police Chief Doug Kowalski, Fire Chief Stuart Blasingame and Flock representatives.
 
 “By integrating these advanced drone programs into our operations, we are providing our officers with a powerful tool that significantly enhances safety and service for our community,” said Chief Doug Kowalski. “These programs offer many of the same benefits as helicopters, enabling us to respond to critical incidents with greater precision and effectiveness, ultimately transforming our approach to public safety.”
 
 “I am proud to support the Prosper Police Department in launching this innovative drone program,” said Mayor David Bristol. “This initiative reflects the Town Council’s unwavering commitment to investing in cutting-edge technology that not only enhances public safety but also protects our officers and ensures the well-being of our residents.”
 
 The Flock Aerodome DFR system strategically positions drones at automated battery-swapping docks across the town, enabling Prosper PD pilots to automatically launch and manually pilot the drones to service calls and emergency situations with an average response time of 86 seconds. This innovation marks a significant advancement in safeguarding the Prosper community. Furthermore, the patrol-based drone program, managed by certified Prosper Police Officers, offers equally impactful benefits, further enhancing response capabilities.

“Many of us here are first responders ourselves, and we know that every second counts in an emergency,” said Rahul Sidhu, VP of Aviation at Flock Safety. “We’re honored to partner with Prosper PD to deploy and maintain the first Flock Aerodome DFR program in the state of Texas.”
 
 These initiatives elevate community protection, improve response efficiency, and support police in search-and-rescue operations, establishing aerial perimeters and providing real-time situational awareness during critical incidents. The Flock Aerodome system and existing Flock Safety License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras are integrated on a common platform, enabling DFR pilots to quickly dispatch aerial assets to gather additional visual evidence following an LPR alert. First responders can reach the scene within 86 seconds