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Douglas County is hiring a Code Enforcement Officer
DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA — Douglas County is hiring full-time Code Enforcement Officers to work in Douglasville, GA 30134. The position’s scope of work will be zoning, signs, and litter among other county regulations. They are paid around $34k - $37k a year or around $16 - $18 an hour.
Atlanta Braves celebrate Phil Niekro Night on August 24
ATLANTA, GA — Atlanta Braves will celebrate Phil Niekro Night on Tuesday, August 24 at Truist Park during their battle against the New York Yankees. The event will celebrate the life and legacy of Phil Niekro for his 25 years of effort in ending child abuse during his partnership with the Edmondson Telford Child Advocacy Center.
The University of Georgia’s athletes won 11 medals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
ATHENS, GA — The University of Georgia’s athletes finished the Tokyo Olympic with six bronze, two silver, and three gold medals in swimming and track and field. The first two medals for Team USA were claimed by Chase Kalisz, a swimming alum, and University of Georgia's Bulldog teammate Jay Litherland on the opening night of the games for a 1-2 finish in the men’s 400-meter IM.
Public warned after 20 rescued after Lake Lanier water release into Chattahoochee River
JOHNS CREEK, GA — For the past weekend, the Swift Water Rescue Team of Johns Creek Fire Department rescued more than twenty people from Chattahoochee River. When the Army Corps of Engineers releases water from Lake Lanier, the river can rise several feet in only a few minutes. The water can also be as cold as 47 degrees, which is cold enough to cause hypothermia and will eventually make it harder for people to swim to shore.
Spelman College resolves outstanding 2020-2021 students financial debts
ATLANTA, GA - Spelman College resolved outstanding student debts from the academic year 2020-2021, a step facilitated by the receipt of money from the federal government, to solve the financial problems that have taken their toll on students and families over the last year.
Fire Museum tour in Marietta
MARIETTA, GA — Fire Museum is one of the historical museums in Marietta. This museum offers an opportunity to discover and learn the history of the Marietta Fire Department. You can choose to self-guided tour or schedule a guided tour in this museum.
Georgia Gwinnett College's Care Pantry program supplies meals for students
ATLANTA, GA - Georgia Gwinnett College is committed to always ensuring their students' main needs are fulfilled by providing nonperishable food. A report from Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice revealed that 39 percent of the 167,000 students are 'food insecure' in 2019. While another research conducted by GGC's Institutional Research and Analysis stated that 19 percent of students did not have enough to eat, 43.6 percent of them are struggling, and 24.5 percent of them are afraid their food will run out before they could get another.
Clayton County High School to close after positive covid-19 test
ATLANTA, GA - Morrow High School abruptly closed from all school activities after students identified with COVID-19 after testing. The students are scheduled to be under strict quarantine rules until Monday, August 16.
Gainesville's Brenau University signs grant to make scholarship funds available for Mexican students
GAINESVILLE, GA — On Thursday, July 22, Brenau University penned a grant agreement with the Government of Mexico. This grant aims to assist students from Mexico in offsetting their tuition costs.
Gilmer County Public Safety Department is hiring a Full Time FF/EMT and Paramedic
GILMER COUNTY, GA — Gilmer County Fire Rescue is hiring Firefighters or EMTs and paramedics. The position is available both part-time and full-time and will perform both emergency and non-emergency operations.
Gainesville's Brenau University named Ann Sullivan as Golden Tigers’ next coach.
GAINESVILLE, GA — Brenau University has named Ann Sullivan as the Golden Tigers’ next coach. Mike Lochstampfor, Brenau Athletic Director, said he was excited to welcome Sullivan as Brenau University’s new head golf coach. He has full confidence that Sullivan would provide the leadership they need for an already successful golf program.
University of Georgia offers orientation camp to welcome new students
ATLANTA, GA – Newcomers from the University of Georgia filled up Studio 225 with their prepared design sprint pitches to be presented to a panel of judges. According to the university website, the newcomers were excited to present their work.
Georgia State University commits to support graduate students through new programs, initiatives
ATLANTA, GA – During the fall semester last year, over 7,000 graduate students enrolled in the Georgia State University's classes, or up 6.8% from the previous year. The number also broke the record as the highest student enrollment in nine years.
Eat, drink, and be merry at Piedmont Park this weekend
ATLANTA, GA — Atlanta Dogwood Festival will host a dining festival for three days straight this weekend. There will be meat and veggies paired with beers, Buffalo Trace Bourbon cocktails, and red and white wines from Ribera del Duero and Rueda of Spain.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute: The Curtis Loew Project will play live on August 7
WOODSTOCK, GA — The Curtis Loew Project will play live on August 7 at MadLife Stage & Studios, Woodstock. This event will bring you back to a time when the “boys” from Jacksonville ruled American rock n’ roll.
The Cobb International Film Festival will be held on August 5-8
COBB COUNTY, GA — The Cobb International Film Festival will be held from August 5 to August 8 at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, Marietta. The festival is held as a collaboration between the City of Marietta, The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, Cobb Travel and Tourism, Long Shot Production, and Cobb County Government.
Over 500 basketball teams came to Atlanta for the largest NCAA-Certified Boys Basketball Tournament
ATLANTA, GA — As many as 517 basketball teams came to Atlanta for the Best of the South basketball tournament held by HoopSeen on July 8 – 11. Hosted at Georgia World Congress Center, or GWCC, this basketball tournament is the largest NCAA-certified boys indoor event that was ever run.
Georgia O’Donoghue appointed as the Vice President of Business Operations of Atlanta United
ATLANTA, GA — Atlanta United announced on August 2 that it has appointed Georgia O’Donoghue to be the Vice President of Business Operations. Previously, O’Donoghue was the Director of Strategy and Operations of Atlanta United.
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