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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.
For nearly 1.4M Georgians, affording rent means you need to work 3.5 full-time, minimum wage jobs
The 2024 “Out of Reach” report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition says that not only is Georgia the 20th highest housing wage requirement in the country, but that to afford an apartment, you may need to work as many as 3.5 full-time jobs.
Project 2025 is a ‘Sledgehammer to Democracy’, says Georgia lawmakers
U.S. Representative Hank Johnson, Georgia State Senator Sonya Halpern, and State Representative Derrick Jackson held a press conference in Atlanta during the Republican National Convention to highlight Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda and its dangerous implications for Georgians, from women’s reproductive rights to Social Security and Medicare, and our democracy. What is Project 2025 and […] The post Project 2025 is a ‘Sledgehammer to Democracy’, says Georgia lawmakers appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Georgia Secretary of State pushes for more veterans to work in polling places
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — About 6,000 veterans have signed up to work at voter polling places across the state of Georgia. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Vet the Vote Director Daniel Vallone are hoping to expand that number. The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office is working with Vet the Vote – a national […]
Man injured during shooting off Pio Nono Ave., Sheriff's Office investigating
BIBB COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA). — A man is injured after a shooting incident off Pio Nono Avenue Thursday evening. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office (BCSO), it happened inside the 1300 block of Crawford Street just after 7 p.m. BCSO said a man suffered one non-life-threatening gunshot wound...
Macon-Bibb County reviewing $23M proposal to improve Lake Tobesofkee
MACON, Ga. (WPGA) - If a $23 million proposal is approved by Macon-Bibb County, it could bring new improvements to Lake Tobesofkee. The unsolicited public-private partnership proposal was presented by LoveJoy Capital. The proposal includes glamping updates, a new maze, general infrastructure improvements, and more. “This is a little rare....
Gospel on the Greens’ Back to School Give Away is back
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – If you’re looking for school supplies and a fun way to spend a Sunday evening, then check out the Gospel on the Greens Back to School Block party hosted by The First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. It’s being held on July 28th at 6pm in Forsyth Park. There will be food trucks, fun zones and live music by Jakalyn Carr. Over 1,000 book bags will be given out.
Minimal oversight led to misspent money meant for Pleasant Hill, records show
Editor’s note: This is the second story in a series examining the Macon-Bibb County Community Enhancement Authority’s impact on the historic Pleasant Hill neighborhood. The authority was created by legislation introduced by State Rep. James Beverly, D-Macon, in 2012 with the sole mission of eliminating poverty in the city’s poorest neighborhoods.
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