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Fourteen South Georgia Technical College students receive automotive scholarship established in memory of Erica Scannavino
Staff Reports Fourteen South Georgia Technical College students received the Erica Scannavino Scholarship for students enrolled in the Automotive Technology, Auto Collision and Repair Technology, and High-Performance Engines Motorsports programs. This is the second time this scholarship has been awarded by the SGTC Foundation and a total of 32 students have been recognized this year […] The post Fourteen South Georgia Technical College students receive automotive scholarship established in memory of Erica Scannavino appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Georgia lawmakers look to open jobs to more workers who need license to work
April Williams was eager to resume her nursing career when she applied this year with a Georgia agency for a license that is required for 30% of the American workforce. After initially forgetting to provide her graduate school transcript, the Byron resident resubmitted her paperwork several other times. However, after several weeks of waiting, she was ready to vent her frustration before a panel of state lawmakers tasked with investigating issues within the Secretary of State’s Division of Professional Licensing Boards.
Valerie Vie Replaces Judge Booted Off The Bench, After Nightclub Arrest
The Georgia Supreme Court removed Probate Judge Christina Peterson from her position. In the wake of Probate Judge Christina Peterson’s removal following her arrest outside an Atlanta nightclub, attorney Valerie Vie has stepped into the role of probate judge, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Vie, who secured the Democratic primary in May, will serve the remainder of Peterson’s term until Jan. 1, 2025. This decision, made by the Judicial Qualifications Commission, cited “systemic incompetence” and found 12 of the 30 counts serious enough to warrant disciplinary action, BLACK ENTERPRISE previously covered.
Hyundai supplier in Emanuel County
The ripple effects of the new Hyundai Meta Plant near Savannah are beginning to be felt in Emanuel County. On Monday of this week, representatives of the Blade spoke with Kukhui Yu, a Director at Total Solution Georgia LLC. TSG is a supplier of specialty equipment that will be a part of the manufacturing process at the new Hyundai Auto Assembly plant in Bryan County. Ms. Yu took time out of a busy day to provide an update on the company’s progress since their January start in Swainsboro. Locating in a former warehouse on High-way 80 East, she commented that TSG initially focused on repurposing the existing building to its new role. That was a big job, and it was done on a very ambitious schedule. Hyundai Motor Group recently moved up its start date for producing new vehicles at the massive Georgia plant to late 2024. Today, TSG is in production and has more than 20 employees and expects that number to grow. The company operates a similar facility in Alabama. In 2023, South Korean companies and suppliers invested over 12 billion dollars in Georgia, and it’s nice to see a ripple showing up in our community. Welcome TSG!
Development bringing live, work, play to Furys Ferry Road
MARTINEZ, Ga. (WFXG) - As Columbia County continues to grow, there's a section of Furys Ferry Road that has seen an influx of new business, including food and shopping options. Local business owner and developer, Rafy Bassali says it's filling a big need. “There’s a lot of residential here and...
Fire lights up 16 apartments in Augusta, one person injured
Augusta Fire and EMA fought a massive apartment fire this week. The department posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that firefighters responded to the 900 block of Steven's Creek Road on Wednesday at 10:55 p.m. where a fire sparked and spread to 16 units. One minor injury was reported.
Another vehicle charging station added in downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The city of Augusta has teamed up with Georgia Power to add an electrical vehicle charging station in downtown Augusta. The new chargers are at the Augusta Utilities Department, 452 Walker St. Although gas prices in Georgia and South Carolina have risen ahead of Independence Day,...
Augusta never trails as pitching silences big crowd July 3
COLUMBIA – Augusta’s offense scored in the first inning for the second day in a row, and although they would add on later in the game, one run would’ve been enough as Didier Fuentes and Juan Sanchez combine to shut out the Fireflies in a 4-0 win Wednesday.
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