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AJC Covers Georgia Chamber Foundation and Emory University AI Program
(AJC) – Sukari Johnson showed up to a Henry County Parks & Recreation classroom looking for ways to use artificial intelligence to boost her small business. She’d like to automate some of her email tasks so that she can quickly respond to customers who contact her travel and events company. At a nearby desk, a real estate agent wondered about using AI programs to enhance images. Both came to the small class hosted by Emory University’s Center for AI Learning for a better understanding of the emerging technology.
Is Prime Day a hazard to Amazon warehouse workers in the CSRA?
APPLING, Ga. - While online shoppers are grabbing deals on Amazon Prime Day, the company’s warehouse workers like those in the CSRA are more likely to get injured, according to the findings of a U.S. Senate investigation. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions found Amazon’s warehouses...
Singer songwriter Mo Pitney to perform for CARES food pantry benefit August 17
CARES for Pickens County is proud to announce a special summer event featuring rising country star Mo Pitney with comedy from Laura Shonk. The concert will be held on Saturday, August 17th, at 7 p.m. at the Falany Performing Arts Center on the beautiful campus of Reinhardt University in Waleska.
Voters to decide on rural liquor drink sales
Troup County voters will decide whether to allow the sale and consumption of on-premises distilled spirits drinks at businesses out in the county. On Tuesday, the Troup County Board of Commissioners approved a request by several business owners to call for a referendum election in November on whether to allow mixed drink sales in the […] The post Voters to decide on rural liquor drink sales appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Emory University and Emory St. Joseph hospitals in Atlanta rank highest in Georgia
Emory University Hospital and Emory Saint Joseph are Georgia’s No. 1 and 2 hospitals, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Emory University Hospital was also nationally ranked for their cancer care. U.S. News offers rankings and ratings in three dozen different health care services, including...
Construction Contract Awarded for Long Swamp Creek Rec Area
Cherokee County leaders have approved a $2 million construction contract to develop the planned Long Swamp Creek Recreation Area near Ball Ground. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted July 16 to award a $2 million construction services agreement with Magnum Contracting, LLC, as well as a county-controlled contingency of $155,000, for the construction of the park. Magnum Contracting was the lowest bidder for the project. ...
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.
A family with over 15 ties to the University of Georgia
Stella Cown, or “Grandma Stella,” moved from England in 1946 to Grayson, Georgia, a 56 minute drive to Athens. Cown, who recently turned 100 years old in March of this year, holds an impressive multigenerational connection to Athens. The college-town’s charm, tight-knit community and school spirit made it...
SMITH: 100-year-old Orlean Castronis a Link to University of Georgia's Past
Orlean Castronis is a retired former journalist, the widow of one of the most popular players and coaches ever to wear the Red and Black, and likely is the only living person to have seen Harry Mehre coach a game live between the hedges of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium. You...
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, ...
Mckamey’s summer doggie pool party August 10
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Mckamey Animal Center (MAC) is celebrating summer by letting pups take a swim. The Carver Community Center is hosting this years 2024 MAC Doggie Pool Party. Saturday, August 10th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., you and your dog can have a summer fun day...
Man charged in connection with deadly Smokin Thighs hit-and-run crash
A man facing charges in connection with a hit-and-run outside of a popular Wedgewood-Houston restaurant last month that led to the death of a beloved business owner was apprehended in Nashville Thursday, one day after sparking a massive search effort in the Chattanooga area.
Police Briefs for July 18
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 24-009111- 4300 BLK Ringgold Road – Assist Other Agency – Police responded to this location after Chattanooga Police requested assistance in apprehending an aggravated robbery suspect. Officers moved in on the location and were able to take the suspect into custody without incident. The suspect was transported by CPD for questioning.
City presents proclamation to Makky Kaylor for 'Tennessee, In My Dreams' as new state song
The celebration of Makky Kaylor's song, "Tennessee, In My Dreams" as an official state song made its way home to Columbia with a special proclamation presented by Columbia City Council. Kaylor's song is one of only 14 official state songs, joining the ranks of other Volunteer State staples like "Rocky Top" and "The...
Distinguished Young Woman – Class of 2025 Program
(1:32:15) We were joined by several of this year's participants on Mix Mornings to talk about their upcoming event Class of 2025 Program taking pla. We were joined by several of this year’s participants on Mix Mornings to talk about their upcoming event Class of 2025 Program taking place Friday and Saturday (July 19-20, 2024) at 7:00 pm at the Dixon Center on the Campus of Lee University.
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