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CRBI Director: Hammond Ash Pond A 'Recipe For Disaster'
The Atlanta-based Southern Environmental Law Center is asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to revoke a permit the state issued last year for a coal ash pond closure project at Plant Hammond. According to the SELC, the permit issued last fall by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division allows toxic coal ash to remain in contact with groundwater at the Georgia Power plant near Rome in violation of a federal rule adopted in 2015. ...
Communities In Schools of Georgia launches Troup County back-to-school campaign
TROUP COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) — The beginning of the school year is around the corner, and Communities In Schools of Georgia in Troup County is trying to make sure students have what they need for success. The CISG in Troup County launched its “Back-to-School Wish List” campaign Tuesday that includes an Amazon wish list. CISG […]
Cherokee Approves Property Tax Increase
Cherokee County commissioners have voted to raise property taxes, although they approved a maintenance and operations millage rate lower than the one originally advertised. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted July 16 to approve a maintenance and operations millage rate of 5.153 mills. The previous M&O millage rate was 4.954. Commissioners initially advertised a potential M&O millage rate of 5.224 mills. ...
LaGrange Mall prepares to help students get excited and ready for school
LAGRANGE, Ga. (WTVM) - The LaGrange Mall is hosting its Movin’ & Groovin’ Back-to-School Event on July 20. The back-to-school event will be from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Admission will be free, and attendees can register to win a gift basket filled with essentials for the school year the school year.
UGA announces 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
Honorees include a Georgia state senator, high-end textile designer, and tech leaders. The University of Georgia has unveiled the 40 Under 40 Class of 2024, a group of young alumni that includes a deputy national intelligence officer, a senior entertainment writer for Variety, an AI innovator at Microsoft, and more.
How Will Rome Address Homelessness Issue? What We Know
A decades-long discussion about how best to address the issue of homelessness in Rome was revived Wednesday. Talks restarted at a meeting on homelessness comprised of city, county and state officials, law enforcement, nonprofits as well as healthcare organizations Wednesday afternoon. “This is only a conversation,” Rome Mayor Craig McDaniel said. “But it’s a conversation that every community on the planet is having.” ...
Cobb Denies Austell Man Selling Antiques from Home
MARIETTA — This week, the Cobb Board of Commissioners denied an Austell resident’s request to sell antiques from his home on Austell Powder Springs Road. Edwin Stafford requested a 24-month temporary land-use permit for an antique store and yard sale at his home south of Furr Avenue. In his April 18 request to the county, Stafford asked for the ability to sell from his front yard on Wednesdays and Sundays...
Carson Beck has perfect response to driving a Lamborghini amid Georgia football's arrests
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck drives a really fast car, but that doesn't he's going full speed. During SEC Media Days this week, Beck was asked about the speed of his Lamborghini and he didn't hesitate to throw [some of] his teammates under the bus with his response. “Obviously, ...
Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Donates 1,500 School Supplies to Students
Kennesaw Parks & Recreation donated over 1,500 pieces of school supplies at the Back 2 School Jam on July 13 to support local students preparing for the upcoming school year. The supplies included book bags, pencils, pens and glue sticks. Kennesaw Parks & Recreation provided school supplies for 300 families in the community. In addition to providing essential school supplies, the event offered various health screenings to local students such as general health, postural and vision screenings. Parents had the chance to connect with local organizations that offer support throughout the school year and access to a variety of vendors providing services at no charge. The Back 2 School Jam featured face painting, inflatables and jewelry making. It also presented an exclusive opportunity for early registration for the next season of Kennesaw Hoops Youth Basketball. Resident registration will open on Aug. 5 and non-resident registration will open on Aug. 12.
Le Petit Marche and ABC Chicken and Waffles ceasing dine-in service, shifting to delivery
Le Petit Marche in Kirkwood and ABC Chicken and Waffles in Sweet Auburn, both backed by the owners of Atlanta Breakfast Club, will cease dine-in service this weekend and shift to delivery. ABC Chicken & Waffles closes on Saturday, July 20, while Le Petit Marche closes after service on Sunday, July 21. The restaurants will […] The post Le Petit Marche and ABC Chicken and Waffles ceasing dine-in service, shifting to delivery appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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