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Ace Hardware Opens 5,000th US Store in Metro Atlanta
Roswell, Ga. — Hardware retail chain Ace Hardware has opened its 5,000th domestic store. Dubbed Fixit Ace Hardware, the store is located in Roswell, roughly 20 miles north of Atlanta. Additionally, the retailer opened its 100th new store of the year in Henderson, Nevada, last month. Ace, which operates more than 5,800 outposts globally, plans to open an additional 200 stores by the end of this year, which marks 100 years of business for the brand.
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 […]
WALB Investigates: How safe is the Flint River?
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - It’s a scary reality, 10 people drown every day in the U.S. That’s according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In South Georgia, the dangers of drowning seem even more prevalent with major river channels and bodies of water scattered throughout our region.
Lindenmeyr Munroe Expands Distribution Operations into Georgia Market
ATLANTA — Lindenmeyr Munroe, a leading independent paper, packaging, wide format and facility solutions provider across North America, on Monday announced plans to expand operations into the Georgia market with an Atlanta-based distribution facility. The move into Georgia is supported with a fully stocked warehouse in Lithia Springs. Additional...
Next year, homeless voters in Georgia may have to travel miles to get election mail
A new Georgia law changes where homeless voters can get their election mail, requiring them to visit their county’s main elections office. Those who say they’re concerned about election fraud, however, argue the mailing address requirement for homeless people protects them from those who may try to steal their votes.
Georgia on this brand’s mind with latest opening
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — BrandsMart USA, part of The Aaron’s Company, announced the grand opening of its newest store in Kennesaw, Ga. Located at 840 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway at Cobb Place Shopping Center, the retailer carries furniture, housewares, appliances, electronics and more. A grand opening will take place on July 20.
On Stage Awarded ‘Bridge Grant’ from Georgia Council for the Arts
ATLANTA – July 16, 2024 — On Stage, Monroe’s community theatre, was awarded a Bridge Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, for fiscal year 2025. The Bridge Grant provides funding for operating support to nonprofit arts organizations, many of which were negatively affected by COVID-19. As part of this year’s Bridge awards, 204 entities in 44 counties will receive more than $2.6 million in funding.
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