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Doctors at Ossoff Decatur hearing say Georgia’s six-week abortion ban endangers patients
Georgia native Dr. Aisvarya Panakam says she was eager to return home to finish her medical training after spending about a decade away from her home state. But then came the U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2022 that overturned federal abortion protections, upending the nation’s health care landscape and her own plans. A month after […] The post Doctors at Ossoff Decatur hearing say Georgia’s six-week abortion ban endangers patients appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Mary Joy Moosman Foundation hosts lemonade stands on July 27 for Arnold’s recovery
When life gives you lemons, you start a lemonade stand. Mary Joy’s Lemonade stands will be spread around the Southeast on Saturday, July 27. The Mary Joy Moosman Foundation will be putting on four lemonade stands to raise funds for Hadilee Arnold’s recovery. Moosman, the namesake of the foundation, and Arnold were two of the […] The post Mary Joy Moosman Foundation hosts lemonade stands on July 27 for Arnold’s recovery appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
West Central Health District to provide free resources at Children’s Health Fair
AMERICUS, Ga. (WTVM)—The West Central Health District is inviting the public to a Children’s Health Fair in Sumter County on July 29. The free event will provide families the opportunity to connect with various resources in the community. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Crisp County High School Ag Department awarded wildlife and conservation teaching materials
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor The CCHS Ag Department was awarded a $5,700.00 grant in teaching materials to help to further educate the students in wildlife and conservation sciences. Georgia Department of Natural Resources Education Specialist, Calvin Cole worked with the CCHS Ag Teacher, Eric Dixon to write the grant and see it through […] The post Crisp County High School Ag Department awarded wildlife and conservation teaching materials appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
NanoPV Solar buys speculative building and adjacent acreage for solar panel manufacturing
By Sumter County Development Authority Dr. Dr. Anna Selvan John,, President and CEO of NanoPV Solar, joined our community in 2021, bringing new patented technology that is greatly needed in the solar panel manufacturing industry. Over the next few years, the project and plans continued to grow due to market demands, which affected the size of the project, […] The post NanoPV Solar buys speculative building and adjacent acreage for solar panel manufacturing appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Peachtree Corners Highlights Israeli Tech in Georgia
— A July 11 networking event in Peachtree Corners highlighted nine Israeli firms developing and testing technology in Georgia, from newcomers proving the viability of smart-city devices to a decade-old brand emails against cyber attacks. Among the investors now firmly rooted in the state are IronScales, which helps companies detect...
Residents, business owners petitions to change Hahira food truck ordinance
HAHIRA, Ga. (WALB) - A popular food truck vendor has stirred up some of his customers after announcing he would end up having to stop serving food in a South Georgia community. Now, other business owners and community members are pushing to rewrite city ordinances. Rico’s Tacos family business grew...
A former Wilcox County employee was arrested for sexploitation charges | Now, the FBI is telling you how to avoid it
WILCOX COUNTY, Ga. — On Thursday, Lorenzo Dennard was charged with 77 counts of sexual exploitation of children, three counts of electronically furnishing obscene material to a minor, and one count of improper sexual contact by an employee. The GBI said they believe only one victim is involved. The...
Giggles and Smiles Learning Center
Bayonne Williams, owner of Giggles and Smiles learning center, told how she first got started in the daycare business after finishing nursing school. An LPN, she was looking for a building to do personal care. Williams found the current building, which used to be a daycare. “Once I found this building, people started stopping by […] The post Giggles and Smiles Learning Center appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Americus City Council hears salary study
The Americus City Council met on July 18th at 6 pm. Charles Crisp was recognized as honorary council member for the month of July. Public works director George Allen addressed the progress on implementing the copper and lead pipe grant to check water pipes. “We’re finishing up the inspection phase, and then it goes into […] The post Americus City Council hears salary study appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
South Georgia Tech hosts registration for John Deere Ag Tech students
By Su Ann Bird Approximately 50 John Deere Ag Technology students, parents, family members, and John Deere Dealers from across the southeastern United States attended a Fall Semester Registration/Orientation session at South Georgia Technical College in the John M. Pope Center on the Americus campus. South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford welcomed […] The post South Georgia Tech hosts registration for John Deere Ag Tech students appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Mother charged in Fitzgerald 4-year-old's death
FITZGERALD, Ga. — A mother is in custody after her child died, according to a press release from the GBI. On Wednesday, the Fitzgerald Police Department asked the GBI to investigate the death of a 4-year-old child. The release says the child left the apartment unsupervised and eventually got...
South Georgia Technical College ranked 5th for Best Associate Degrees in Georgia
By Su Ann Bird South Georgia Technical College was selected as the fifth best college in Georgia to earn an associate degree according to University HQ. The ranking was based on cost of tuition, admission rate, retention rate, graduation rate, graduating salary, number of programs offered, online programs offered, loan default rate, diplomas awarded, […] The post South Georgia Technical College ranked 5th for Best Associate Degrees in Georgia appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
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