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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...
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,...
How many postal workers in Georgia were attacked by dogs? Here's what the data shows — and how it compares to the nation
MACON, Ga. — Dogs and postal workers have long had a tumultuous relationship. But in an effort to raise awareness of the risks postal workers face each day, the United States Postal Service shares data about dog attacks against postal workers in the U.S. each year. While their campaign...
Man arrested after customer dispute at Warner Robins Walmart
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — 28-year-old Quintorrius Hightower was taken into custody on Wednesday after a customer dispute at the Walmart located at 502 Booth Road in Warner Robins. According to a Warner Robins Police Department news release, Hightower was involved in a dispute with store employees when he...
Bellevue's transformation: New sidewalks signify a fresh start for Macon community
On Tuesday, July 16, Macon-Bibb City Commission agreed to begin new construction on sidewalks on Hollingsworth Rd. in the Bellevue neighborhood of Macon. Over $366,000 will be allocated to the area from a 2018 SPLOST fund for road work. District 9's commissioner, Brendalyn Bailey is a lifelong Bellevue resident who...
Boil water order in effect for Eastman, city announces
EASTMAN, Ga. — Water customers in Eastman are under a boil water advisory after a water main was hit on Tuesday, according to the city. They say it happened on 11th Avenue and it caused low water pressure for some people in the area. But for the time being,...
'It's ridiculous' | Kathleen mom blames D.A. for delayed murder trial
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Six-and-a-half years later, Parker Moore's mother says she isn't sure her son's case will ever go to trial. Leah Mass says she blames the Houston County District Attorney's Office for poor communication and inconsistent messages. Moore was shot and killed while working at the Barberitos...
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...
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