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Restaurant Inspections: Downtown stalwarts stumble on keeping their cool
Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Chatham County, conducted July 10–July 16, 2024. Scores in each category are listed by most recent inspection date. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. ...
Georgia Southern University launches Center for Advanced Materials Science
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Georgia Southern University is opening the Center for Advanced Materials Science (GS-CAMS), a research hub dedicated to pioneering advancements in material science that aims to engage both undergraduate and graduate students. Located within the College of Science and Mathematics (COSM), the new center is poised...
Rotary Club of Statesboro installs President Matt Mathews, new board, and officers for 2024-2025
The Rotary Club of Statesboro installed Statesboro native Matt Mathews as President, along with new Board Members and Officers for the 2024-2025 year in a ceremony last week. Mathews is an attorney and partner with Bruce, Mathews & Lavoie Attorneys At Law. Officers and Board members include: Jennifer Davis, Programs Doug Collins, Treasurer Mitchell Hill, Sergeant-at-Arms Jason Hendley, responsible for the Rotary Bulletin & emails Mike Kennedy, heading the Rotary Foundation Russ Lanier, Music Elliott Marsh, Vocational Service Matt Mathews, President Bob Olliff, Chairman of the Board Shannon Ramsey, overseeing Community Service & Sunshine Report Jaime Riggs, Membership Brian Steele, managing Public Relations Amber Stewart, Club Administration Robert Benson, President Elect Perry Zeigler, Secretary The new board brings a mix of seasoned expertise and fresh ideas, ready to take on the new service year. The mission of the Rotary Club is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. The Rotary Club of Statesboro (Club 4215) was founded December 1, 1936. To learn more about becoming a member of the Rotary Club of Statesboro, reach out to one of the members or email statesbororotary@gmail.com.
New details on $1.5 billion transportation infrastructure investment across Georgia
GEORGIA (WRBL) — Gov. Brian Kemp announced new details on Thursday about the $1.5 billion investment in transportation infrastructure across Georgia. The funding, which is included in the “Amended Fiscal Year 2024” budget, intends to help with advancing various transportation projects as well as future expansions. The investment was first announced during the 2024 Legislative […]
Small business owners impacted by the water crisis can apply for a low-interest loan in these 11 Georgia counties
GEORGIA, USA — A low-interest loan is now available to businesses impacted by the Atlanta water main break crisis. The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency announced the new option on Wednesday. City of Atlanta officials previously reported the outage impacted 6,900 small businesses. Businesses in Atlanta had...
WALB Investigates: How safe is the Flint River?
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - It’s a scary reality, 10 people drown every day in the U.S. That’s according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In South Georgia, the dangers of drowning seem even more prevalent with major river channels and bodies of water scattered throughout our region.
Lindenmeyr Munroe Expands Distribution Operations into Georgia Market
ATLANTA — Lindenmeyr Munroe, a leading independent paper, packaging, wide format and facility solutions provider across North America, on Monday announced plans to expand operations into the Georgia market with an Atlanta-based distribution facility. The move into Georgia is supported with a fully stocked warehouse in Lithia Springs. Additional...
Next year, homeless voters in Georgia may have to travel miles to get election mail
A new Georgia law changes where homeless voters can get their election mail, requiring them to visit their county’s main elections office. Those who say they’re concerned about election fraud, however, argue the mailing address requirement for homeless people protects them from those who may try to steal their votes.
Georgia on this brand’s mind with latest opening
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — BrandsMart USA, part of The Aaron’s Company, announced the grand opening of its newest store in Kennesaw, Ga. Located at 840 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway at Cobb Place Shopping Center, the retailer carries furniture, housewares, appliances, electronics and more. A grand opening will take place on July 20.
On Stage Awarded ‘Bridge Grant’ from Georgia Council for the Arts
ATLANTA – July 16, 2024 — On Stage, Monroe’s community theatre, was awarded a Bridge Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, for fiscal year 2025. The Bridge Grant provides funding for operating support to nonprofit arts organizations, many of which were negatively affected by COVID-19. As part of this year’s Bridge awards, 204 entities in 44 counties will receive more than $2.6 million in funding.
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