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Georgia among states receiving $66 Million in Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Funds
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Biden-Harris administration has announced 17 states will receive a total of $66,000,000 in Energy Efficiency revolving loan funds, and Georgia has made the list. The Peach State will receive $2,453,810 aimed at the residential sector, with a primary focus on providing benefits to low-income residents. The grants were issued under […]
Cities with the most expensive homes in Georgia
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $362,156 in July, 2.8% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of Aug. 22, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.46%. Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value. Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Georgia using data from Zillow . Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of July 2024. The charts in this story were created automatically using Matplotlib . Metros with the most cities in the top 30 in Georgia #1. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA: 20 #2. Savannah, GA: 3 #3. Brunswick, GA: 2 #4. Athens-Clarke County, GA: 1 #4. Milledgeville, GA: 1 You may also like: Highest-rated beer in Georgia Volodymyr Kyrylyuk // Shutterstock.
‘False Fall’ Ending: Georgia Braces for More Heat
After a string of unseasonably cool days, Georgians woke up this morning to what might be the last gasp of the state’s first “false fall” of the year. With temperatures in the 80s and a crispness in the air that hinted at the changing seasons, it was just a brief reprieve before the heat is set to return, reminding residents that summer isn’t over yet.
Applications open for Georgia's Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program
The Georgia Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program (GVELRP) provides financial relief, by way of student loan repayment, for veterinarians willing to provide veterinary services for food animals in shortage areas around the state. This program is administered by the State Veterinary Education Board with assistance from the Georgia Student Finance Authority (GSFA). The Board also receives administrative support from the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The application period for 2025 will be open from Aug 1, 2024, through Sept 30, 2024. For complete details about the Georgia Veterinary Education Loan Repayment Program please see the overview document below. To be eligible to apply for...
Georgian leadership seeks to ban opposition party after October vote
The increasingly authoritarian leadership in Georgia is threatening to ban the main opposition party following the parliamentary election in October, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said on Friday. Kobakhidze stated that declaring the United National Movement unconstitutional is crucial for creating a healthy democratic system in Georgia once and for all. For this to happen, the ruling party Georgian Dream needs to achieve a constitutional majority in the election on October 26, he said, according to media reports. The United National Movement is the party of former President Mikheil Saakazhvili, jailed by Georgia's current leadership. Polls put Georgian Dream at around 60%. In the 2020 parliamentary election, the party fell just short of a two-thirds majority. Despite fierce protests, the party recently pushed through a law modelled after Russian regulations intended to curb the alleged foreign influence on civil society. The EU had originally made Georgia a candidate to join the bloc, in a decision in late 2023, but has since frozen the process due to this law.
Georgia Senate hands down Fulton County Jail recommendations
A Georgia Senate subcommittee has made 17 recommendations to improve the Fulton County Jail and court processes, including a third-party expert to streamline the process, a Fulton County Jail Advisory Board, and the City of Atlanta to provide the Atlanta City Detention Center. The post Georgia Senate hands down Fulton County Jail recommendations appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Cobb Teachers Trained to Use VR for Math and Science Classes
EAST COBB — As Cobb students completed their first virtual learning day of the school year Monday, hundreds of the district’s math and science teachers had a virtual learning experience of their own. Roughly 400 teachers were trained to use Prisms virtual reality headsets at Wheeler High School by the tech’s founder, Anurupa Ganguly. Ganguly — a Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate, former teacher and longtime education administrator — said...
Harris will lead Trump in Nevada, Georgia if RFK Jr. drops out: Pollster | NewsNation Live
Dustin Olson, pollster at American Pulse Research & Polling, discusses how the November election may be affect if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. drops out of the presidential race. Olson also lists the states where Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump may do better if Kennedy drops out.
Hands For Hearts organization holds community day event for homeless community
MACON, Ga. — A group in Macon held an event to help the homeless community in Bibb County. The Hands For Hearts organization held a Community Day Event at Carolyn Cratyon Park on Saturday. The event was set up as a “one-stop-shop” for the home community. They offered free...
ASPIRE hosts field day for mental health awareness
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - ASPIRE Behavioral Health Mental Health Clubhouse for youth and young adults hosted their first annual field day at Albany State’s west campus. The Aspire Games were held to celebrate children’s mental health awareness. The ASPIRE Clubhouse wants to end the stigma surrounding mental health...
Third Kiokee Baptist Church holds Fun Fest for entire community
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Third Kiokee Baptist Church in Albany held one of its many community events on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Fun Fest event was open to the entire community, whether they were church members or not. Pastor of Third Kiokee Baptist Church Bryant Drake...
Monroe’s Todd named Georgia TOPS Queen
Gail Todd of Monroe lost almost 70 pounds, something that has been a life-long goal, with the assistance of the TOPS program. Contributed photo. Losing weight can seem intimidating, especially when you consider that one in three American adults are obese and Georgia has an obesity rate of 37%. Obesity can cause an array of medical conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. People can achieve weight loss and overall wellness by committing to a healthier lifestyle.
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