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Surprises Bloom at Kudzu Creative Designs and New Floral Subscription Launches
Back in the Spring we had the pleasure of exploring the ins and outs of this lovely shop. To reaffirm, the owner Susan Jennings has a way with flower arranging, something she has been known to do since childhood. Susan has made a name for herself with unique designs using local floral suppliers.
CHS TO OFFER CTAE+ PROGRAM IN 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR
CARROLLTON, GA — Carrollton High School is launching the CTAE+ (Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education Plus) program for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. This innovative program offers students a dynamic way to fulfill graduation requirements while gaining valuable technical skills for their chosen career paths. Traditionally, high school students...
UWG Athletics Announces Priority Point System
CARROLLTON, Ga. -- The University of West Georgia Department of Athletics and The Wolves Club have launched a Priority Point System that will reward donors for continued and past support of UWG student-athletes. A Wolves Club membership begins at $100, with supporters of $500 or more receiving exclusive Wolves Club merchandise. The Wolves Priority Point System provides a method for determining donor priority and guiding the distribution of benefits. It recognizes our donors' commitment by honoring and rewarding their generous financial support and passion for UWG Wolves Athletics. Donors receive points for charitable giving, season ticket purchases, service on volunteer...
UWG Finalizes Inaugural Division I Soccer Schedule
CARROLLTON, Ga. - An exciting new chapter awaits the University of West Georgia women's soccer program. Not only will the Wolves kick off year one under head coach Mallory Sayre next month, but they will do so in their first season of Division I soccer. "We embark on this exciting new phase for the program and the university," said Sayre. "We will embrace the challenges and increased competitiveness that comes with competing at the Division 1 level." It all starts officially August 15 as the Wolves travel up the road to Jacksonville State to play the first of six non-conference...
Hospitals, MARTA, driver services and more: How the cybersecurity outage is affecting metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A widely-used cybersecurity firm suffered a massive global outage Friday morning, affecting several government services, hospitals, businesses and more in metro Atlanta. According to CrowdStrike, the problem was triggered by a faulty update and affects computers running Microsoft Windows. Companies, banks, government agencies,...
Did the tech outage impact 911, emergency services in Southeast Georgia, Lowcountry? What we know
SAVANNAH, Ga. — WJCL is reaching out to emergency services organizations in Southeast Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry to see if there were any impacts from Friday's widespread tech outage. Check back for update as we hear more. Beaufort County Sheriff's Office: No issues reported with 911 dispatch.
Street Racing Crackdown: New Georgia Law Puts The Brakes on Stunt Driving
Georgia has taken a hard stance against reckless stunt driving. As of July 1, the state has introduced severe penalties for those caught drag racing or performing similar dangerous stunts on public roads. First-time offenders will face fines ranging from $300 to $750 and a possible jail sentence of 10...
Thunderstorms Threaten North and Central Georgia Today
Scattered thunderstorms hit North and Central Georgia this afternoon and evening, bringing potential hazards. Why It Matters: The strongest storms pose risks with frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and heavy rainfall bursts. Residents should stay vigilant. What’s Happening:. Thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening. Severe weather...
Georgia hospitals, businesses also reportedly impacted by global IT outage
ATLANTA - It's not just flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport that are being affected by the global technology outage. Local hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices, hotels, manufacturing companies, banks and financial institutions, county and government services, and even Starbucks have been impacted. However, we've heard that Waffle House is open for business as usual.
FEMA funds $19 million project for life-saving equipment in critical facilities in Georgia
The funding will provide 157 fixed generators, 30 portable generators, two portable pumps and one transfer switch for critical facilities that provide services and functions essential to communities, particularly during and after a disaster.
Environmentalists press EPA to force Georgia Power to follow federal rules for coal ash cleanup
Several Georgia environmental organizations are pressing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to enforce national standards that would prevent Georgia Power from disposing of coal ash waste in a way that pollutes groundwater. The Southern Environmental Law Center requested this week that the EPA revoke the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s state coal ash residuals program that’s […] The post Environmentalists press EPA to force Georgia Power to follow federal rules for coal ash cleanup appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
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