February 2024 - Riverdale Standard

Emily Miller

Gomismta Resort Gets a New Road to Boost Tourism

The mountain resort of Gomismta in Guria, western Georgia, is set to become more accessible and attractive for tourists, thanks to the rehabilitation of the 21 km section of the Ozurgeti-Shemokmedi-Bjujhesi-Gomismta highway. The project, which is funded by the state budget, will cost 18.8 million GEL and is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. The Benefits of the Road Rehabilitation The road rehabilitation will improve the safety…

Georgia and Italy Strengthen Cooperation in Agriculture and Food Industry

A Joint Event to Promote Trade and Innovation On February 28, 2024, a joint event titled “Georgia and Italy together for a better food industry” was held at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metekhi Palace Hotel. The event was organized by the Italian Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (ICE-ITA) in cooperation with the Italian Embassy in Georgia, the Italian association Assofoodtec/ANIMA Confindustria and FederUNACOMA and the Georgian Employers’ Association (GEA). The event…

Arts Clayton celebrates local talent with annual event

Arts Clayton, a non-profit organization that promotes arts and culture in Clayton County, hosted its annual event on Saturday, March 27, 2023, at the Arts Clayton Gallery in downtown Jonesboro. The event featured live music, food trucks, vendors, and a showcase of artworks by local artists and students. A vibrant community of artists and supporters The event was attended by hundreds of people who enjoyed the diverse and creative offerings…

Tara Boulevard LCI: A Vision for the Future

Tara Boulevard, a major corridor in Clayton County, Georgia, is undergoing a transformation. The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grant to fund a planning study for the corridor, which spans three cities: Riverdale, Jonesboro, and Lovejoy. The study aims to improve pedestrian safety, access to bus routes, and catalyze development along the corridor, creating a more vibrant, walkable, and livable gateway for Clayton County.…

Lovejoy Police Nab Car Thieves After Chase

Suspects Linked to Multiple Vehicle Thefts The Lovejoy Police Department announced the arrest of three suspects who were involved in a series of car thefts in the area. The suspects were identified as James Smith, 25, Michael Jones, 23, and Kevin Brown, 22. They were apprehended after a brief pursuit on Monday night. According to the police, the suspects had stolen a car from a residence in the Lovejoy area…

MARTA Invites Customers to Join its Riders’ Advisory Council

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is looking for new members to join its Riders’ Advisory Council (RAC), a volunteer group that provides feedback and suggestions to improve the transit system. The RAC was created in 2020 with the intent to help the public understand how MARTA operates and to be used as a way to gather feedback to help improve the transit system. What is the RAC and…

Georgia and Sweden Strengthen Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation

The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, met with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Georgia, Anna Lyberg, on February 28, 2024. The meeting focused on the fruitful cooperation between the two countries in both bilateral and multilateral formats, and the prospects for deepening it further. Sweden: A Reliable Partner for Georgia The Prime Minister of Georgia expressed his gratitude to Sweden for its consistent support for Georgia’s…

Georgian President Visits London to Discuss Democracy and European Future

Salome Zurabishvili Attends Chatham House Event President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili left for Great Britain on February 27, 2024. On February 28, the president of Georgia will attend an event organized by Chatham House – the Royal Institute of International Affairs in London, in which politicians, diplomats, academics, business representatives and young people will participate. At the event, it is planned to give a speech by the President of Georgia,…

Republican Hospital to Continue Working as Usual, PM Announces

The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, has declared that the reorganization process of the Republican Hospital will be halted and that the current building will not be demolished until a new one is built. This decision comes after a meeting with the hospital staff and the Health Minister, Ekaterine Tikaradze, on February 27, 2024. PM Meets with Hospital Staff The Prime Minister visited the Republican Hospital on Saturday and…

Georgia State Honors 40 Outstanding Alumni Under 40

Georgia State University Alumni Association has announced its 2024 class of 40 Under 40, a program that recognizes the most influential and impactful alumni under the age of 40. The honorees come from various fields and backgrounds, and they all share a common trait: they embody the values of Georgia State and make a difference in their organizations and communities. Hector Gutierrez: A Leader in Education and Politics One of…