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Georgetown-Scott County EMS Awarded $289,275 Grant to Expand Community Paramedicine Services
GEORGETOWN, KY— Georgetown-Scott County EMS has been awarded $289,275 through the Kentucky Rural Health Transformation (KY RHT) Community Paramedicine Request for Applications (RFA), providing critical funding to expand community-based healthcare services throughout Scott County.
The award, funded through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Rural Health Transformation Fund and administered by the Kentucky Department for Public Health, will support Georgetown-Scott County EMS’s Community Paramedicine Program from August 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
The Community Paramedicine Program is designed to improve access to healthcare, address local health needs, and reduce unnecessary emergency department visits and hospital admissions by integrating EMS professionals into the broader healthcare system. Through this initiative, specially trained paramedics work proactively with patients to connect them with resources, provide follow-up care, and help manage chronic health conditions before emergencies occur.
“This grant allows us to continue redefining what modern EMS can be,” said GSCEMS Chief, Chris Runyon. “Community Paramedicine is about meeting people where they are, helping them manage chronic illnesses, preventing avoidable emergencies, and connecting them with the resources they need before a crisis occurs. We are grateful to the Kentucky Department for Public Health and CMS for investing in innovative programs that improve patient outcomes while strengthening the overall health of our community.”
The funding is part of Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation initiative, a statewide effort supported by CMS to improve healthcare outcomes for rural communities through innovative, community-based programs. Georgetown-Scott County EMS was selected through a competitive application process recognizing organizations committed to expanding healthcare access and improving patient outcomes.
Community Paramedic Brandon Remley played an instrumental role in securing the grant by leading the application process and helping develop the department’s vision for expanding community paramedicine services.
“The funding we will be receiving from the Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Grant will allow us to provide additional services to the unsheltered population and to individuals who experience mental health emergencies,” said Remley. “ Having the funding to assist more individuals will hopefully reduce emergency response and provide a pathway for those who we assist to lead a more happy and healthy life.”
The grant will allow Georgetown-Scott County EMS to continue building upon its Community Paramedicine Program, strengthening partnerships with local healthcare providers while delivering preventive care and support services directly to residents who need them most.
Additional information about the Community Paramedicine Program and how the grant funding will be utilized will be shared as the program implementation moves forward.
About Georgetown-Scott County EMS
Georgetown-Scott County EMS provides high-quality emergency medical services to the residents and visitors of Scott County, Kentucky. In addition to emergency response, the department is committed to innovative programs that improve community health, expand access to care, and enhance the quality of life for those it serves.
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Scott County Board of Adjustment – Board Member Opening
The Scott County Board of Adjustment plays a vital role in the interpretation and administration of the Georgetown–Scott County Zoning Ordinance. Board Members are responsible for reviewing Conditional Use Permit and Variance applications, as well as hearing appeals from decisions made by the Enforcement Officer.
Core Duties
Conditional Use Permits (CUPs)
Board Members evaluate requests for land uses that are permitted only under specific conditions. This review includes examining applicable state statutes, staff reports, public input, and zoning criteria. Members determine whether a proposed use benefits the community while avoiding unreasonable off-site impacts to surrounding properties. Reasonable conditions may be attached to ensure the use operates safely and appropriately.
Variance Requests
Board Members consider applications from property owners who believe that strict enforcement of zoning regulations would result in unnecessary hardship. Members must determine whether the request meets legal standards, including whether the hardship is unique to the property, not self-created, and whether granting the variance maintains the spirit, intent, and broad applicability of the zoning ordinance.
Additional Responsibilities
Appeals of Administrative Decisions
On occasion, Board Members may hear and decide appeals of decisions made by the Enforcement Officer. These appeals typically involve claims that the zoning ordinance was incorrectly interpreted or applied.
In all cases, Board Members are expected to conduct the business of the Board of Adjustment in a fair, consistent, and open manner.
Meeting Schedule
The Scott County Board of Adjustment meets on the first Thursday of each month at 5:00 PM in the Scott County Fiscal Courtroom. Regular attendance is required.
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Scott County Rumpke Transfer Station Thanksgiving Hours
Thursday, November 27: Closing at noon
Friday, November 28: Open 8am – 4pm
Saturday, November 29: Open 8am – noon
Now Accepting Applications: Scott County Ethics Commission
Please submit your application to joe.covington@scottky.gov by July 2nd, 2025
Opening Day at the Georgetown/Scott County Farmers’ Market
Join us, Saturday, May 10, for the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the new Farmers’ Market Pavilion.
Celebrate with us and shop fresh produce, handmade goods, and local treats from over 20 full-time vendors—with special visiting vendors throughout the season!
AND don’t miss the Nice Nachos food truck on-site serving up seriously delicious bites!
Let’s kick off market season together—see you there! 🌼🛒 #ScottCountyFarmersMarket #ShopLocal #MarketSeasonOpens
Kentucky Emergency Management Launches New Credentialing System; Deputy Director ReJeana Craft Becomes First Certified Under KQS
Scott County, KY — Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) is taking a significant step toward bolstering its emergency management capabilities by implementing a qualification system called KQS. This system is a Kentucky-tailored version of the National Qualification System (NQS) developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The Kentucky Qualification System establishes a standardized framework for assessing and validating emergency management personnel’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.
ReJeana Craft, Deputy Director at Georgetown/Scott County Emergency Management Agency, has distinguished herself by becoming the first individual as well as the first female in Kentucky to be credentialed under the KQS. Deputy Director Craft will receive certification as Operations Section Chief on April 22, 2025. Once certified, she will assist others to achieve the qualification while utilizing her skill and expertise on local and interstate disaster response.
Deputy Director Craft has worked for Georgetown/Scott County Emergency Management Agency since February of 2019. During her tenure with the agency, she has responded to 3 disasters in Scott County and also deployed to tornado, flood, and hurricane disasters throughout Kentucky and surrounding states.
Deputy Director Craft works constantly to improve herself professionally as well as improving the agency. She holds the distinction of Certified Kentucky Emergency Manager, Kentucky Colonel, and Commonwealth Ambassador. She provides vast knowledge in planning and Incident Command for Emergency Management as well as sharing her expertise to assist all of the emergency agencies in Georgetown and Scott County.
“It is an honor to have earned my Kentucky Qualification System (KQS) credentialing,” said Craft. “This accomplishment would not have been possible without the continued support of Director Hennigan and the Fiscal Court. It stands as a testament not only to my training and experience, but also to the continued trust and support I’ve received from both county and state officials. I am committed to using these credentials in service to Scott County and to any community in need of assistance following a disaster.”
