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Georgia Signing Up Veterans to Serve as Poll Workers
ATLANTA — Georgia voters will be getting help from veterans on Election Day this year, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Tuesday. Raffensperger’s office will partner with Vet the Vote, a new nationwide organization that recruits veterans and members of their families to serve as volunteer poll workers. More than 135,000 veterans across the nation will be serving as poll workers this year, Dan Valone, director of Vet the Vote,...
Bottom Line: Former BLM director signs up to lobby for wetlands defense
Environment Cassidy and Associates registered to lobby on issues related to the Okefenokee Swamp for the Southern Environmental Law Center. The swamp spans 438,000 acres across the Florida-Georgia border, and a majority of it is protected by the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and the Okefenokee Wilderness, but the Southern Environmental Law Center is pushing back…
Ga. salvage company is making its first Titanic voyage in 14 years
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic is undertaking its first expedition to the ship’s wreckage in years. Those involved in the mission said they have both heavy hearts and lofty goals for a trip happening a year after a submersible disaster involving another firm killed five people.
Savannah Chatham County School hosts in-person registration event
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. — Savannah-Chatham County Public School students return to class on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. Registration is open and can be done online, but the district will offer an all-day in-person registration event on July 16 at Southwest Middle School. Spanish interpreters will be available, and district...
The Savannah Bananas Captivate 42,000 at Nationals Park Amid National Tragedy
In a spectacle that combined showmanship with America's favorite pastime, the Savannah Bananas, known for their unique brand of baseball, brought their antics to Nationals Park, winning the hearts and eyes of an impressive 42,000 fans. The Bananas, a team that started in the Coastal Plain League and has grown to entertain across MLB and amateur stadiums, showed D.C. that they're to be taken seriously, both on and off the field. A pre-game performance from Princess Potassia, as reported by The Washington Post, set the tone with her baseball rendition of a classic Disney tune, promising "the greatest show in sports."
Georgia Chamber Hosts Future of Small Business Summit
Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark polling Future of Small Business summit attendees on their business needs. (Georgia Chamber) Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the Future of Small Business summit, designed to equip small businesses with the tools they need for their future success. The Atlanta BeltLine served as presenting sponsor of the Future of Small Business summit. Around 100 people attended the Future of Small Business summit, which was held at the headquarters of Invesco.
GPB evening headlines for July 16, 2024
Georgia Democrats are challenging efforts to place Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and other candidates on the state’s presidential ballots. The Georgia Secretary of State’s office is partnering with a non-profit to engage more poll workers ahead of the November election. A carbon monoxide leak at Atlanta's Fulton County...
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