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RISE Chattanooga's Levitt BLOC Music Series Returns For Two More Seasons
The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, a leading social impact funder dedicated to enriching communities through music and public spaces, has awarded RISE Chattanooga a two-year grant to present the Levitt BLOC Music Series. This prestigious grant provides $30,000 in annual matching funds, totaling $60,000 over two years, to support...
Bipartisan effort paves way for reviving shuttered hospitals in Georgia
At the shuttered Atlanta Medical Center, a “Stronger Together” mural sends a hopeful message near a summer spray of hydrangeas. The campus was mostly quiet on a recent weekend, since AMC closed almost two years ago. A lone security vehicle sat behind a chain-link fence, and pedestrians passed by without even a glance.
Georgia lawmaker urges panel to consider better firearms safety rules to deter child gun deaths
ATLANTA — A Georgia state senator is trying to change the terms of an entrenched partisan debate, saying he's not interested in restricting gun ownership but in preventing the fatal shooting of children. The statement Tuesday by Decatur Democrat Emanuel Jones reflects the strategies of those who are trying...
Fresh-meals delivery company expanding in rural Georgia
ATLANTA – A national leader in delivering fresh meals will invest $6.3 million to expand its footprint in the rural community of Montezuma, creating more than 300 new jobs, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday. FreshRealm’s expansion in Macon County will allow the company to add several new lines, including ready-to-heat and ready-to-cook meals and meal kits. Kemp said the company fits in well with Georgia’s No.-1 industry – agriculture. ...
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus celebrates national Senior Citizen Day
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus celebrated national Senior Citizen Day in Savannah and Jonesboro. Wednesday was an opportunity to honor the contributions of our senior citizens at the Southwest Chatham County Library. Events and important info sessions were offered throughout the day to teach more about...
Event summary of Hurricane Debby's impacts across South Georgia and the Big Bend
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Our National Weather Service of Tallahassee office released an overview of local impacts from Hurricane Debby which we will review here. Hurricane Debby made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on August 5th. Landfall occurred near Steinhatchee that morning. The slow-moving system moved through South...
Stuffed animals providing comfort and social connection among UGA and other college students
Many students grapple with what to bring when coming to college. Usually thinking of necessities, their first thoughts may include shower shoes, an extension cord or school supplies. However, a certain type of furry friend usually ends up in the many packed boxes: a stuffed animal. No matter the size...
Wild animal warning: 3 Georgia family members at rabies risk after recent raccoon ruckus
CHATSWORTH, Ga. — A northwest Georgia family is now getting a series of painful shots after a recent run-in with a raccoon, in a story which health officials share as a cautionary tale about the risks of interacting with wild animals. The incident happened in the Clear Creek Village...
Improvement Tracker: Upsets lift Collins Hill, North Murray, Gordon Central to top after Week 1
Collins Hill upset a third-ranked powerhouse, North Murray beat an 18-point favorite, and Gordon Central ended a 31-game losing streak last week. Those teams and their coaches are rewarded today with first-place standings in the GHSF Daily’s first Improvement Tracker of the season. Also best in classification after one...
IRA is Still Biggest Step Toward a Brighter Future
I often think about a factory hallway in Dalton, Georgia that is filled with pictures drawn by children. It is a reminder of what can be, what will be, thanks to the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which celebrates its second anniversary this month. The drawings capture how these children...
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