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DAT: Truckboard volumes slip in June after strong May showing
BEAVERTON, Ore.— According to DAT Freight & Analytics, spot truckload rates rose in June despite declines in the number of loads moved. “The month ended strong for dry van freight, with nearly 25% more volume moving during the final week of June compared to last year,” said DAT chief of analytics Ken Adamo. “While demand for trucking services entered July on a high note, we expect freight activity to ease during the summer. This remains a challenging market for freight carriers and brokers.”
Full schedule of events to celebrate the inauguration of Oglethorpe’s 18th president
This fall, the Oglethorpe community will come together to celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Kathryn McClymond as Oglethorpe University’s 18th president. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community friends will have many opportunities to join in the festivities through a series of special events planned September 19-20, 2024, to commemorate the occasion.
Georgia Tech 2024 Position Preview Series, Cornerbacks: Will New Transfer Additions Improve the Yellow Jackets?
Georgia Tech has had a talented secondary for the past couple of seasons and I think that is the case again in 2024. They do have a question mark going into the
Anne Lofye named SVP, Corporate Services & Sustainability for Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises announced that Anne Lofye has been named senior vice president of Corporate Services & Sustainability, effective immediately. In this role, Lofye will lead a multi-functional team comprising Enterprise Security, Real Estate and Facilities Operations, Aviation Operations and Cox Conserves, the company's environmental sustainability program. She is responsible for planning and operationalizing long-term real estate, security, corporate services, aviation and sustainability strategies across the enterprise, while ensuring strong execution of ongoing efforts in these areas daily.
From underdogs to All-Stars: Braves Take Center Stage in Texas
ATLANTA – Every season, manager Brian Snitker holds a team meeting prior to the All-Star break. With a stack of envelopes in hand, it is one of Snitker’s favorite moments of the season. “Other than Christmas, it’s one of my favorite days,” Snitker said of handing out the...
Georgia sees slight rise in unemployment
ATLANTA — Georgia’s unemployment rate rose slightly last month to 3.3%, up from 3.2% in May, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. Commissioner of Labor Bruce Thompson said joblessness typically rises during the summer when school is out. “Our students infuse our workforce with new talent and energy each summer,” he said. “While this may temporarily increase seasonal unemployment, the fresh skills and enthusiasm these young workers bring to...
Georgia's June net tax revenues up 6.5%; Adjusted YTD down 3.4%
The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in June approached a total of $3.03 billion, for an increase of $185.4 million or 6.5 percent compared to FY 2023, when net tax collections totaled $2.84 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue totaled almost $32.95 billion, for a decrease of $182.2 million or 0.5 percent compared to FY 2023, during which the state’s motor fuel excise tax was suspended for more than half the fiscal year, until January 10, 2023. Net of motor fuel tax changes, net revenues for the year-ended June 30 were down 3.4 percent from fiscal year 2023. The changes within...
Small-business owner, economist share what makes Georgia's businesses boom
MACON, Ga. — On the far east end of Cherry Street, you'll find a "very good taste" with some flavor from Little India. "Some like mild, some like medium, some like spicy," Anu Sharma said stirring a pot of lamb korma. He's been a chef for 22 years, previously...
Work crews to close streets in Decatur for water main repairs starting Sunday, expect traffic, noise
Starting Sunday night, DeKalb County officials said residents can expect some noise and traffic impacts as work crews begin repairs on a damaged water main in Decatur.
Pregnant Georgia girl, 16, found dead by roadside as ex-boyfriend charged with lying to police
Georgia police are investigating the death of a pregnant 16-year-old girl, identified as Mia Campos. According to the Gwinnett County police department, the teenager's body was found around 1 a.m. on Monday, July 1 when officers were called to a residential area in Loganville. Her death has been ruled a homicide.
Advocates begin process to include South View Cemetery on Historic Places list
City leaders and preservation advocates are embarking on a plan to get Atlanta's South View Cemetery placed on the National Register of Historic Places.Why it matters: The cemetery, which got its charter in the late 1800s, was a place where Black people could bury their loved ones in an honorable and dignified manner.If approved, South View would join Atlanta's two other famous cemeteries — Westview and Oakland — on the register.A kickoff meeting with stakeholders was held earlier this month. The Atlanta Preservation Center will oversee the application process.What they're saying: The initial legwork of the effort involves researching the...
GALLERY: 2024 ACC Unity Tour
Georgia Tech athletics recently took part in the Atlantic Coast Conference’s third annual Unity Tour to historic Charleston, S.C. Tech was represented by four Yellow Jackets on the trip that consisted of student-athletes and staff of all the league’s member schools, plus conference office staff members. The tour is part of the ACC’s commitment to supporting student-athletes through meaningful educational opportunities, including in the area of social justice. The theme of this year’s Unity Tour was Journey of Resilience: Cultivating History through Community, Culture and Cuisine. Participants of the tour had the opportunity to engage in an immersive educational experience...
Teen Nephew of Rayshard Brooks Fatally Shot in Northwest Atlanta, Community Calls for Peace Amid Investigation
Early yesterday morning, a 16-year-old boy named Jakari Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood. The incident occurred on the 1000 block of Cato Street NW. According to FOX 5, police responded to the scene after receiving reports of a shooting at around 4:30 a.m. They discovered Jakari's body in a wooded area behind a home, not far from where his own family lives.
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