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Good Trouble: John Lewis Statue Unveiled In Georgia Area Replacing Confederate Monument
Last month, a high school in Virginia that had previously been named for a Confederate traitor was renamed to honor Civil Rights icon and Congressman John Lewis. On Friday, the trend was continued in Georgia, where a statue of Lewis was unveiled in a spot where another Confederate ode to slavery once stood. A new beautiful […] The post Good Trouble: John Lewis Statue Unveiled In Georgia Area Replacing Confederate Monument appeared first on Cassius Life.
Alabama and Georgia have highest Alzheimer’s mortality rates in country, according to study
(WRBL) — Alzheimer’s Disease is the seventh-leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the CDC. A study recently found the disease’s mortality rates are highest in Alabama and Georgia, as well as Mississippi, Washington and Arkansas. Findings from a study by “Seniorly” found evidence of geographic influence, where overall, southeastern states saw the […]
Interfor to cut down Georgia, South Carolina lumber plants
Lumber products maker Interfor announced plans last week to indefinitely reduce sawmill operations at its facilities in Meldrim, Georgia, and Summerville, South Carolina. The curtailment will lay off approximately 180 employees: 93 in Meldrim and 88 in Summerville, according to the states’ Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act posts.
Jen Colestock is First Non-Binary Rider to Finish the TNGA
Last week, Jen Colestock officially became the first non-binary rider to complete the Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA), finishing the 350-mile mountain bike route in 4 days, 6 hours, and 35 minutes. Find details here…. Over 80 riders lined up for the 2024 Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA), which kicked...
Structural Racism Tied to Elevated Cancer Risk From Traffic Pollutants
MONDAY, Aug. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Multidimensional structural racism is associated with elevated cancer risk from traffic-related air pollutants, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in Cancer. Emily B. White, M.P.H., and Christine C. Ekenga, Ph.D., M.P.H., from Emory University in Atlanta, examined the relationship between...
GPB morning headlines for August 27, 2024
The Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Party of Georgia are suing to block two recent rules adopted by Georgia's State Election Board. Democrats in the state legislature are urging Gov. Brian Kemp to investigate and remove three State Election Board members aligned with former president Donald Trump. Fans set...
Officers Initiate Food Cabinet at TPD
Several Toccoa Police Officers have taken the hardships many local residents are facing to heart, and went above and beyond the call of duty to institute a program to offer some measure of assistance to those who are struggling in this economy. According to Toccoa Police Chief Jimmy Mize, a...
Iconic World War 2 Red Phone Booth from England Now On Display At Currahee Military Museum
One week ago, on August 20, a new piece of history arrived at the Currahee Military Museum, courtesy of Michael French, who delivered an iconic red World-War-2 era phone booth from England. With assistance from 10 volunteers from the Toccoa Fire Department, the donated phone booth, which weighs in at more than 2,500 pounds, is now on display at the front entrance of the Currahee Military Museum.
Author Talks: Tracey Enerson Wood at Highlands and Cashiers libraries
On September 14, the public is invited to the Hudson Library in Highlands at 12:30p.m. or Albert Carlton – Cashiers Community Library at 3p.m., as they welcome Florida Author Tracey Enerson Wood to talk about her new historical fiction novel Katharine, the Wright Sister. The Highlands event at 12:30p.m....
Lady Highlanders lose to Murphy
Plateau Daily News needs your support. If you like what you see, please consider making a tax free donation HERE. Highlands varsity volleyball team hosted Murphy last week and lost with a final of 3-1. Highlands Coach Kaitlin Bishop said the girls gave it their all throughout the 4-set match.
Rotary Bingo Returns to Community Center Benefiting Scaly Mountain Historical Society
Rotary bingo returns to Community Center benefiting Scaly Mountain Historical Society. During the evening of August 22nd, The Rotary Club of Highlands once again hosted the ever popular Highlands Rotary Bingo, partnering with the Scaly Mountain Historical Society for 15 rousing Bingo games, culminating in Super Bingo won by Karen Powell.
Rotary Club of Highlands Welcomes Guest Host
Written By: Rotary Club of Highlands | Issue: Whats News. The Rotary Club of Highlands was honored to host Danielle Hernandez-Juarez, Program Coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters WNC, at a recent club meeting. The youth organization’s mission is to “Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power...
The Rock Quarry West Of Cleveland Gets The Attention Of White County Commissioners
(Cleveland)- SRM Materials Rock Quarry west of Cleveland on the west side of Long Mountain became a hot topic of discussion by the White County Board of Commissioners during their meeting Monday. The mining operations disrupting the community life, the close proximity to the county’s emergency communication towers and the...
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