Georgetown County Fire/EMS receives improved fire protection rating
Nov. 19, 2013

Georgetown County Fire/EMS has been notified that its fire protection rating from the Insurance Services Office will improve effective Feb. 1, 2014.

This change not only means the department’s level of fire protection service has increased, according the ISO analysis, but it could also earn lower home insurance rates for property owners in the department’s coverage area.

 “ISO’s Public Protection Classification Program plays an important role in the underwriting process at insurance companies. In fact, most U.S. insurers — including the largest ones — use PPC information as part of their decision-making when deciding what business to write, coverages to offer or prices to charge for personal or commercial property insurance,” said Francine Yotsko, a manager at ISO.

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Detention Center program helps keep inmates from returning to jail
Nov. 1, 2013

For a number of years now, the Georgetown County Detention Center has gone above and beyond its role of simply housing inmates. Since the introduction of the Georgetown County community re-entry program in 2007, the detention center serves as a place where inmates can learn the kinds of skills they’ll need to get a fresh start after their sentences have been served and avoid the pitfalls that lead so many back to jail.

The program tracks participants for one year after their release date and, so far, officials have observed no recidivism — a major problem around the nation — of its graduates.

“They’re all working in jobs, getting married, having families and living their lives,” said Debbie Barr, re-entry program director...

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New commission chairman outlines visions for airport
Oct. 9, 2013

Don Quattlebaum, a licensed pilot and a resident of Prince George, was named Chairman of the Georgetown County Airport Commission on Oct. 1.

A native of Florence, Quattlebaum joined the commission last year and said he has some very specific ideas about what he would like to see accomplished at the airport.

“I’d like to work together with County Council to maximize the benefits of what the airport can bring to the county. Business aviation is very important if we want industrial growth. Companies want a place to keep their planes,” Quattlebaum said...

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Enter our Autumn Photo Contest

Georgetown County government invites photographers of all skill levels to enter our latest photo contest. We've selected "Autumn in Georgetown County" as the theme.

We're looking for scenic shots that show what a beautiful place Georgetown County is even after the beach season is over. Color and black and white photos will be accepted.

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