Congressman Sanford Bishop Presented a big check for $3,941,986 to the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission, In Camilla, Georgia to meet public safety needs for multiple counties (Baker, Calhoun, Colquitt, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, and Worth) by replacing obsolete and outdated radio equipment critical to ensuring that police, fire and EMS can communicate within and across counties to respond to crime and natural disasters.

The funding would be used to meet public safety needs for multiple counties within Georgia's Second Congressional District by purchasing interoperable P25 radio system equipment. Replacing obsolete and outdated equipment that is no longer vendor-supported is critical to ensuring the public safety of residents. This project will allow fire, police, and EMS to communicate within and across counties during natural disasters.