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15% of Georgians Drink When Making Big Money Moves: And That’s Less Than The National Average
A recent study revealed that 15% of Georgians turn to alcohol when facing major financial decisions, slightly below the national average of 21%. 🍺 What’s Happening: CardRates.com conducted a survey of 3,000 respondents, uncovering some sobering statistics:. Filing for bankruptcy topped the list of financial decisions most likely...
Georgia Chamber Hosts Future of Small Business Summit
Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark polling Future of Small Business summit attendees on their business needs. (Georgia Chamber) Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the Future of Small Business summit, designed to equip small businesses with the tools they need for their future success. The Atlanta BeltLine served as presenting sponsor of the Future of Small Business summit. Around 100 people attended the Future of Small Business summit, which was held at the headquarters of Invesco.
24 Georgia students awarded National Merit Scholarships
Twenty-four additional Georgia residents have been awarded National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities. The recent grads join the list of 3,700 Merit Scholarships awarded by 149 colleges and universities announced in June. College-sponsored awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the […] The post 24 Georgia students awarded National Merit Scholarships appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Georgia Appeals Court to hear arguments in Trump push to disqualify Fani Willis
Washington — The Georgia Court of Appeals will hear arguments Dec. 5 in a bid by former President Donald Trump and his allies to have Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office removed from the case involving an alleged scheme to overturn the results of Georgia's 2020 presidential election.The appeals court agreed in May to review a decision from Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee to allow Willis to continue prosecuting the case against Trump. Arguments will be heard before a three-judge panel composed of Judges Trenton Brown, Todd Markle and Benjamin Land.The former president and a...
Georgia voters share their thoughts on Trump's running mate
ATLANTA — Ohio Sen. JD Vance is officially on the ticket alongside former President Donald Trump as he vies to return to the White House. The 39-year-old politician was once a staunch critic of the former president. 11Alive spoke with a handful of Georgia voters, many who leaned right...
State signing up veterans to serve as poll workers
ATLANTA — Georgia voters will be getting help from veterans on Election Day this year, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Tuesday. Raffensperger’s office will partner with Vet the Vote, a new nationwide organization that recruits veterans and members of their families to serve as volunteer poll workers. More than 135,000 veterans across the nation will be serving as poll workers this year, Dan Valone, director of Vet the Vote,...
Southwest Georgia farmers struggling with dry weather, poor crop prices
CAMILLA – A drive through parts of Mitchell County reveals lush, green stands of blooming cotton in a number of fields. But a short distance down the road there are other fields where the plants are obviously struggling. Among the worst is one where the plants are stunted, and large portions of the field have no visible stand of plants. Few of the wilting plants are displaying blooms and ...
Tift Co. residents attend town hall meeting on property tax re-evaluations
TIFTON, Ga. – Hundreds of Tifton residents are upset about a property re-evaluation that has been reported to be more than double what they’ve been in years past. The City of Tifton and Tift County Tax Accessor’s Office held an emergency Town Hall Meeting Saturday morning as hundreds of residents want answers about the value of their property.
Coffee High School weightlifting returns to Douglas as champions
DOUGLAS, GA – The Coffee High School weightlifting team recently competed at the USA Weightlifting National Championships in Pittsburgh, where they had 10 individual medals. But what is important to the group is more than achievements. “I love weightlifting because you can get to account your own progress and...
Company behind proposed Bainbridge monkey research facility appeared in court Tuesday
BAINBRIDGE, Georgia. (WCTV) - The company behind a proposed monkey research facility in south Georgia appeared in court this morning. The legal battle over the proposed monkey facility that could bring up to 30,000 monkeys to Decatur County for medical research prompted many residents to pack the courtroom, many wearing t-shirts that read “stop the monkey farm.”
WALB co-hosts Business After Hours event
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - On Tuesday, WALB News 10 joined the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce for their monthly Business After-Hours event. Dozens of people gathered to network, eat some food, play a few games, and of course get pics with the WALB talent at the Olympic-themed event!. If you...
Cordele police search for information in 2 armed robberies
CORDELE, Ga. (WALB) - The Cordele Police Department is asking for the public’s help in getting information on a suspect wanted for three recent robberies. The first reported incident was an attempted robbery on Tuesday, July 9 Family Dollar N 7th St. Police say a man tried to rob them as they were leaving the store for the night. Neither employee was injured.
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