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NIEHS grantee’s outreach boosts diversity, helps train young scientists
When the pandemic forced NIEHS grantee Arthur Edison’s laboratory to shut down or go remote, the lab went remote. Out of what might otherwise have been a huge inconvenience came a golden opportunity to bring greater diversity into the field of metabolomics, which involves large-scale analysis of metabolites. With...
NCAA Football: SEC Football Championship-Georgia at Alabama
Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban celebrates after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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...
Suspect arrested in Augusta slaying outside Dollar General
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man whose body was found in June outside a Dollar General, according to authorities. Elias Jkhael Delk, 28, was murdered on June 15 at 1710 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.
Coffee Franchise To Open First Georgia Location In Augusta
The original Ziggi’s Coffee opened as a small coffee shop on Main Street in Longmont, Colorado in 2004. Over the years, the coffee shop expanded and began franchising across the United States. Now, Augusta is getting the first Georgia location of the coffee chain. We’ve known about Ziggi’s Coffee...
Juvenile arrested for break and enter and burglary
Cordele Police Department On July 17th, just after 4 a.m., our officers responded to an alarm at Cloud Vapor at 1101 E 16th Ave, Suite A. Once on scene, they found a large portion of the storefront glass busted out and merchandise scattered on the ground. The store owner responded to the business and assisted […] The post Juvenile arrested for break and enter and burglary appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Albany State takes first place in NASA University Design Challenge
ALBANY – Albany State University computer science students claimed first place in the recent NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) University Design Challenge. The award was announced at NASA Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. The ASU team, comprising Shamar Swift, Valeria Mendez Bonilla, Ky’uan Wright and Anthony Strachan, demonstrated tireless skill and dedication throughout the ...
State champion softball teams set to compete in Diamond Youth World Series on July 18
Two area softball teams are heading to Tennessee to compete in the Diamond Youth World Series. The Hephzibah girls’ softball 12U and 15U all-star teams both won the inaugural Diamond Youth Softball State Championship and now will represent Georgia in the program’s World Series in Fairview, Tennessee, on July 18-22.
First Meeting of Senate Study Committee on Georgia’s Farmland Preservation to Convene in Statesboro
Georgians invested in the future of the state's agricultural lands can mark their calendars for an upcoming public meeting of significance. The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands is about to convene for the first time, with discussions poised to address the critical factors impacting the state's rural landscapes. Chaired by Sen. Billy Hickman (R–Statesboro), this meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2024, at the Georgia Southern University's Continuing Education Building located at 10449 US Highway 301 in Statesboro, according to the Senate Press.
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