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‘Sustainable future will depend on land’ Conservation group shares 50 years of agriculture and land changes
The Georgia Conservancy environmental organization highlighted the trends and changes to Georgia's agriculture and land at the first meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Preservation of Georgia's Farmlands on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. As Georgia's population grows and land continues to develop, Georgia Conversancy focuses on whether Georgia can...
Trump sets up head-to-head Harris comparison with rally venue decision
Former President Donald Trump is set to host a rally in Atlanta, Georgia, this week, visiting the same venue Vice President Kamala Harris did on Tuesday, as both campaigns try to make the case Georgia is in their court. The Harris campaign filled Georgia State University’s Convocation Center with more than 10,000 attendees Tuesday night […]
House lawmakers call for sanctions on billionaire former Georgian prime minister
Bipartisan leaders of the Helsinki Commission are calling on the Biden administration to sanction Bidzina Ivanishvili, the billionaire former prime minister of Georgia that critics accuse of pulling the strings in Tbilisi’s turn away from Europe and its deepening authoritarian rule. In a letter to Secretary of State Antony...
Cardi B shares statement on financial crisis and house selling reports
Cardi B has refuted allegations that she is trying to sell one of her homes due to a “secret” financial crisis. The 31-year-old rapper addressed the rumors on Monday after Icy Scoop News claimed in a now-deleted post that she was “facing foreclosure” and struggling to make payments on her Atlanta mansion.
Alex Anthopoulos gives a very encouraging injury update on Ronald Acuna Jr.
The Braves have been absolutely hammered by injuries this season. At a certain point, all of these players have spent significant time on the injured list — Ronald Acuna Jr., Spencer Strider, Sean Murphy, Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies, Max Fried, Michael Harris II, A.J. Minter, and Pierce Johnson. That...
Georgia schools chief says African American studies decision rooted in ‘divisive concepts’ law
Georgia’s 2022 “divisive concepts” bill is to blame for the state’s sidelining of an Advanced Placement African American studies course, State School Superintendent Richard Woods said in a statement Wednesday. Last week, Woods said he would not recommend approval for the class but said districts that want to offer it can still do so through […]
Wednesday evening First To Know Tropics check (07/31/2024)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The main attention point in the Atlantic basin this Wednesday is a ragged disturbance that will move near or over the Bahamas late this week, with rain implications for Florida early next week. As a reminder for future tropical systems, First to Know Weather looks...
81st Annual Georgia 4-H State Congress
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Crisp County 4-H’ers had the opportunity to compete against other 4-H’ers across the State of Georgia from July 23-26 in Atlanta at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. This is an all expenses paid trip for the delegates and a great opportunity for them to meet new people and test their […] The post 81st Annual Georgia 4-H State Congress appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
41 medical students begin their journey at Georgia's newest medical school
In a landmark event for the region, Georgia Southern University's Savannah Campus celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new Medical College of Georgia Medical Campus on Friday, July 26, 2024. Friday's ceremony, attended by prominent state and university officials, marks a significant expansion in medical education aimed at addressing Georgia's physician shortage and enhancing healthcare in the southeastern part of the state. After the ribbon cutting, University and State leaders participated in a press conference. The Grice Connect team was there and brings you this report from one of the most historic moment's in Georgia Southern University's history -- next to gaining University status...
Where Georgia's 2026 commits, targets ranked in updated Top247 rankings
Georgia had a couple commits and several top targets rank well in the new 247Sports recruiting rankings. 247Sports has released its Class of 2026 recruiting rankings for the first time since the spring. Per usual, Georgia's influence is felt. Of the three commits in the 2026 class, two of them...