February 2024 - Page 3 of 10 - Riverdale Standard

Herman Copeland

China-Georgia Visa-Free Travel: A Boost for Bilateral Ties

A Historic Decision On Monday, February 26, 2024, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced that the Chinese Government had decided to introduce visa-free travel for Georgian citizens. This means that Georgian nationals will be able to stay in China without a visa for up to 30 daysThis is an important decision that will make it easier for our fellow citizens to travel to China and will create new opportunities for…

Georgia’s Youth Losing Faith in Political Parties, NDI Report Finds

Low trust and participation among young voters According to a report by the National Democratic Institute (NDI), a non-governmental organization that promotes democracy and civic engagement, young people in Georgia are particularly disillusioned with the country’s political spectrum and may not vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections in October 2024. The report was based on a telephone survey conducted in March 2023, as well as interviews with various stakeholders during…

Austin Hill claims third win at Atlanta with smart fuel strategy

Austin Hill, the NASCAR Xfinity Series driver from Winston, Georgia, celebrated his third victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday night, after saving enough fuel to survive a two-lap overtime. Hill, who drives the No. 21 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, has won three of the last four races at his home track, and is off to a historic start in the 2024 season. Hill follows Tony Stewart’s footsteps By…

Daniel Suarez claims his second Cup victory in a thrilling finish at Atlanta

Daniel Suarez made history on Sunday as he became the first Mexican driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. He also snapped his 57-race winless streak by edging out Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch in a three-wide photo finish that was decided by mere inches. Suarez overcomes early crash and late challenge Suarez’s victory was not without challenges, as he had to overcome a massive…

Georgia stuns Denmark in EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers

Georgia pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat Denmark 75-69 in the first round of the EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers on Tuesday. The hosts trailed by 15 points at halftime, but rallied in the second half to secure a crucial win in Group G. Lundberg and Shengelia shine for their teams The game featured a duel between two teammates from Virtus Segafredo Bologna, Gabriel Lundberg and Tornike Shengelia. Lundberg led Denmark…

Biden expresses admiration for Navalny’s courage, vows to sanction Putin

President Joe Biden met with the family of the late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny on Thursday, and praised his legacy of fighting for democracy and human rights in Russia. Biden also announced that he would impose new sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he held responsible for Navalny’s death. Biden meets with Navalny’s wife and daughter in California The meeting took place in California, where Biden was visiting…

Georgian President Honors Fallen Cadets of 1921

A tribute to the heroes of the First Democratic Republic of Georgia The President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, paid tribute to the memory of the young military cadets who fell defending the country during the February 1921 Red Army invasion that put an end to the three-year First Democratic Republic of Georgia. The President laid wreaths on the cadets’ memorial in Kojori and the cadets’ memorial plaque on the facade…

How Black History Month is celebrated across the nation

February is Black History Month, a federally recognized celebration that honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans to the American society and culture. From community dinners to art exhibitions, from parades to literacy programs, people across the nation are finding various ways to celebrate and learn about the rich and diverse history of Black Americans. Community dinner in Kingston honors Black history In Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, more than 100…

Junie B. Jones Musical Delights Young Audience at PACE Academy

The students of PACE Academy, a charter school in Clayton County, Georgia, put on a spectacular show based on the popular children’s book series Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park. The musical, which was performed on February 23 and 24, 2023, featured songs, dances, and laughs that entertained both kids and adults. A Beloved Character Comes to Life Junie B. Jones is a spunky and sassy first-grader who loves to…

Clayton County allows bars to serve alcohol until 3 a.m.

A new amendment to extend alcohol serving hours The Clayton County Board of Commissioners has approved a new amendment that will allow bars and restaurants to serve alcohol on premises for consumption until 3 a.m. The amendment was passed at the 6 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. This is a change from the previous cutoff time of 2 a.m. that was in effect since 2017. The amendment, known…