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Linzee Ott named Build Up Downtown CEO
The Build Up Downtown Inc. board of directors announced July 24 the hiring of Linzee Ott as the organization’s CEO. Ott will lead the organization in its mission to advocate for and facilitate smart development, preservation and public spaces in Downtown, the nonprofit said in a news release. “Linzee...
'The decision wasn't easy': Award-winning Jacksonville specialty bakery plans to close
An award-winning Jacksonville artisan bake shop known for its inspired, freshly made-from-scratch pies, homemade pop-tarts and hand pies is shutting its doors a year after relocating to Five Points. Chef Natasha Burton, founder and CEO of Mixed Fillings Pie Shop, 1049 Park St., announced the planned closure of the popular specialty bakery...
City of Jacksonville sues Arlington apartment complex, says it violated Fair Housing Act
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville has filed a federal Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit against the owners and managers of an Arlington apartment complex. According to the lawsuit, Leslie Banks, who uses a scooter and a walker as a result of a disability, checked out an apartment at the Miramar apartment complex on University Boulevard North in November 2022.
Jerome Brown BBQ Holds 10th Senior Community Day
Since 1997, Jerome Brown’s BBQ has been a staple in Duval’s Northside community. The family restaurant is operated by family members: father Jerome, mother Joann and daughter Katrina. For ten years, the Brown’s have held their annual ‘Senior BBQ & Ice Cream Social,’ at their new location on Lem Turner Road. Hosted by former congresswoman Corrine Brown, seniors enjoyed a free specialty prepared lunch, music and socializing with community elders. Hundreds of BBQ lovers converged on the location for a day of food, fun and frolic. With assistance from sponsors, the event served thousands of BBQ chicken and ribs to guests along with ice cream and lemonade, “We just want to continue to thank the community for their support. As we are blessed we have to bless others,” shared Joann Brown.
Georgia officials reverse course on blocking state funds for AP African American Studies Program
On Wednesday, Dr. Richard Woods had chosen not to approve state funding for the AP course, designed by the College Board and test-piloted in Georgia, but left the door open for school districts to individually fund it on their own.
Georgia Construction Workers See Just 0.4% Wage Increase Since 2018
Wage growth is routinely touted as one positive aspect of the COVID-era economy. However, high levels of inflation beginning in 2021 have, in many cases, more than offset increases in pay. In the construction industry, for example, the average worker has less purchasing power today than in the years leading up to the pandemic. Despite persistent labor shortages and record levels of spending, the absolute changes in earnings for construction workers have failed to keep pace with rising costs. Construction Wage Growth Compared ...
Trump critic: ‘Civil war’ reference at Vance rally ‘par for the course’
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R) said Tuesday that the comments by a state lawmaker suggesting a “civil war” woud be needed to save the country if Republicans lose this year’s elections are typical of supporters of former President Trump. “Well, it’s par for the course,”...
Ga., S.C. state agencies compete in Best Looking Cruiser contest
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s that time of year again - when each of the 50 state highway patrol agencies go head-to-head for a chance to be in the Best Looking Cruiser calendar. In the coming weeks, drivers can expect traffic changes as crews begin to work on the...
Florida Hits Capacity, Report Confirms State Can No Longer Accept New Residents, Disney in Jeopardy
Florida is seemingly hitting a capacity issue, with millions relocating to the Sunshine State. In 2022, it was measured that the population of the United States of America was 333.3 million people, dispersed all 50 states, but at that time, Florida did not make the top 3 list for residents, but it always made the top of the list for tourism.
Florida Department of Education announces 2024 school grades under new school grading scale
According to the released statement from the Florida Department of Education, school grades for the 2023-24 school year have continued improvement across Florida schools according to their Scale Range.
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