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Newnan Mayor Keith Brady Appointed to Georgia's State Workforce Development Board by Governor Kemp
Newnan's Mayor Keith Brady steps onto the state stage as the Governor's pick for the State Workforce Development Board. In a move signaling confidence in local leadership, Governor Brian Kemp appointed Mayor Brady to a three-year term on the esteemed workforce collective—taking the baton from the Honorable Randy Toms.
NICU Celebration Reunites Families and Staff at Piedmont Newnan
Piedmont Newnan Hospital recently hosted a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) family reunion, where NICU graduates and their families were invited to reunite with the nurses, staff members, and other families who helped them through their time at the hospital. “Babies in the NICU are with us anywhere from a...
Casting Call for July 17, 2024: Extra and acting roles in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA - Atlanta movie and TV productions are looking to cast roles in the next few weeks, and entertainment insider Tess Hammock has the scoop. Here are the productions Hammock shared on Good Day Atlanta that are looking for on-screen and behind-the-scenes talent. Background/Extras:. 1. The new animated project "The...
Kimberley Bugg Appointed CEO and Director of Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library
The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W. Woodruff Library has named Kimberley Bugg as its next chief executive officer and library director, effective August 5, 2024. Bugg is currently the AUC Woodruff Library’s associate library director. Previously she was chief of the Researcher & Reference Services Division at the Library of Congress.
Booker T. Washington High School gears up for 100th anniversary
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The historic Booker T. Washington High School is gearing up for its 100th anniversary. Volunteers are beautifying the school by adding fresh paint, new mulch and cleaning up the garden. “Booker T. Washington High School is one of the oldest historically Black schools in...
College coaches tackle the ups and downs of transfer rules/NIL at SEC media days
With the new school year fast approaching, college football teams and leagues continue to navigate life in a Transfer Portal and NIL world... The new landscape has been a hot topic at this week's SEC Media Days. The coaches in Dallas this week say they are still learning to navigate...
Photos: Fire Engulfs Mableton Home, Residents Escape Unharmed
A residential fire broke out on Registry Oaks Lane in Mableton prompting a large-scale response from Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services. Multiple fire crews from Battalions 1 and 2 were deployed to combat the blaze. Firefighters focused on extinguishing the fire and protecting neighboring homes. All occupants of the...
CRBI Director: Hammond Ash Pond A 'Recipe For Disaster'
The Atlanta-based Southern Environmental Law Center is asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to revoke a permit the state issued last year for a coal ash pond closure project at Plant Hammond. According to the SELC, the permit issued last fall by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division allows toxic coal ash to remain in contact with groundwater at the Georgia Power plant near Rome in violation of a federal rule adopted in 2015. ...
UGA announces 40 Under 40 Class of 2024
Honorees include a Georgia state senator, high-end textile designer, and tech leaders. The University of Georgia has unveiled the 40 Under 40 Class of 2024, a group of young alumni that includes a deputy national intelligence officer, a senior entertainment writer for Variety, an AI innovator at Microsoft, and more.
How Will Rome Address Homelessness Issue? What We Know
A decades-long discussion about how best to address the issue of homelessness in Rome was revived Wednesday. Talks restarted at a meeting on homelessness comprised of city, county and state officials, law enforcement, nonprofits as well as healthcare organizations Wednesday afternoon. “This is only a conversation,” Rome Mayor Craig McDaniel said. “But it’s a conversation that every community on the planet is having.” ...
Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Donates 1,500 School Supplies to Students
Kennesaw Parks & Recreation donated over 1,500 pieces of school supplies at the Back 2 School Jam on July 13 to support local students preparing for the upcoming school year. The supplies included book bags, pencils, pens and glue sticks. Kennesaw Parks & Recreation provided school supplies for 300 families in the community. In addition to providing essential school supplies, the event offered various health screenings to local students such as general health, postural and vision screenings. Parents had the chance to connect with local organizations that offer support throughout the school year and access to a variety of vendors providing services at no charge. The Back 2 School Jam featured face painting, inflatables and jewelry making. It also presented an exclusive opportunity for early registration for the next season of Kennesaw Hoops Youth Basketball. Resident registration will open on Aug. 5 and non-resident registration will open on Aug. 12.
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