Herman Copeland, Author at Riverdale Standard

Herman Copeland

Kaiden Prothro Secures Fourth State Football Title

In a thrilling finish at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, five-star tight end Kaiden Prothro guided Bowdon High School to a 35-31 victory over Lincoln County on December 15, 2025. This win marked the team’s fourth straight Georgia High School Association Class A Division II state championship, capping Prothro’s standout high school career before he heads to the University of Georgia. Thrilling Game Breakdown The matchup between Bowdon and Lincoln County…

Dalal Street Slips Again as Sensex Loses 300 Points, Midcaps Falter and Rupee Hits Record Low

Indian equities stayed under pressure on Monday morning, with benchmark indices extending last week’s decline as global jitters, a sliding rupee, and sector-wide selling kept traders on edge. The Sensex trimmed early losses but still traded sharply lower, while broader markets cracked, led by autos, real estate, and pharma stocks. Benchmarks Slide Despite Early Recovery Attempts The BSE Sensex hovered near 84,959 by mid-morning, down about 308 points, or 0.36…

Georgia Runners Shine at European Cross Country Champs

In a strong showing at the SPAR European Cross Country Championships in Lagoa, Portugal, on December 14, 2025, University of Georgia freshmen and signees delivered standout performances. Kristers Kudlis, Anastasia Nilsson, Bertold Kalász, and Alex Lennon represented their home countries and boosted team efforts in the under-20 races. Top Finishes for Georgia Athletes Anastasia Nilsson led off for Georgia in the women’s under-20 race over 4,450 meters. She finished in…

Trump DOJ Sues Georgia for 2020 Election Records

The United States Department of Justice, under President Donald Trump, filed a lawsuit against Fulton County, Georgia, to gain access to sealed voting records from the 2020 presidential election. This move comes as Trump continues to claim widespread fraud cost him the win against Joe Biden, with the suit demanding ballots, envelopes, and digital files to check federal election law compliance. Lawsuit Aims to Unseal Key Documents Federal officials took…

Aspen Welcomes Georgia Louise for Winter Spa Residency

Aspen is set to shine brighter this winter as celebrity esthetician Georgia Louise launches her exclusive residency at The Little Nell Spa. Starting December 20, 2025, and running through April 17, 2026, guests can book personalized skincare treatments from the expert known for her work with stars like Jennifer Aniston and Cate Blanchett. Who Is Georgia Louise and Why Aspen Matters Georgia Louise has built a global reputation over 26…

Georgia protests Tbilisi police crackdown

UN Torture Rapporteur Raises Alarm Over Possible Chemical Agents Used at Georgia Protests

Jill Edwards says Georgia cannot investigate itself, citing international law concerns as injuries mount and official answers remain missing. As protests in Georgia continue to draw international attention, the United Nations has stepped in with unusually sharp words. Jill Edwards, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, says serious questions remain unanswered about whether chemical agents were used against demonstrators, and whether the Georgian government is capable of investigating itself. Her…

Amazon Pledges $35 Billion for India AI Growth by 2030

Amazon has committed to investing more than $35 billion in India’s cloud and artificial intelligence sectors by 2030. This major announcement came at the company’s Smbhav Summit in New Delhi on December 10, 2025, aiming to boost digital growth, create jobs, and expand exports in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech markets. Details of the Massive Investment This new pledge builds on Amazon’s existing $40 billion spent in India so…

Federal Judge Blocks Georgia Ban on Hormone Therapy for Transgender Inmates

A federal judge ordered Georgia’s corrections system to continue providing hormone therapy for transgender inmates, ruling that the state’s ban violates constitutional protections. The state says it will appeal. The ruling arrives amid increasing political battles over transgender rights and medical care across the country. Judge Says Hormone Therapy Is Constitutionally Required U.S. District Judge Victoria Marie Calvert wrote that Georgia’s ban on hormone treatment for transgender prisoners amounts to…

Georgia’s Fast-Tracked Protest Bill Draws Alarm Over Civil Liberties

Georgia moved quickly this week to pass a controversial bill that tightens restrictions on peaceful assemblies and expands police authority over demonstrations. Rights groups warn that the proposal could shrink political freedoms at a moment of heightened public tension in the country. Protests have been filling Tbilisi’s streets for weeks after officials paused talks on joining the European Union. Crowds want political prisoners freed and new elections. This bill could…

Beloved Carolina BBQ Chain Opens First Georgia Location in Atlanta

A well-known Carolina barbecue brand has officially arrived in Georgia, marking a major move for a chain that has built a loyal following across the Southeast. Lewis Barbecue opened its first restaurant in Atlanta on Monday, immediately drawing interest from fans who have traveled to South Carolina for years to sample its smoked meats. A Major Barbecue Addition for Georgia Georgia already boasts more than 1,100 barbecue restaurants, based on…