Ethan Brown, Author at Riverdale Standard

Ethan Brown

Welcome Mr. Seddrick T. Hill Sr., the New City Manager of Jonesboro, GA

Jonesboro, GA, a city in Clayton County with a population of about 40,000, has welcomed its new city manager, Seddrick T. Hill Sr., with a great celebration and enthusiasm. Mr. Hill Sr. joined the city staff on February 29, 2024, after serving as the interim city manager since October 2023. Background Mr. Hill Sr. has over 20 years of experience in public administration, including leadership roles in municipal governments, nonprofit…

Jonesboro Boys Basketball Team Shines in Class 6A State Tournament

The Jonesboro boys basketball team made history by reaching the final four of the Class 6A state tournament for the first time ever. They defeated North Little Rock, Springdale Har-Ber, and Bentonville West en route to their remarkable achievement. The Jonesboro boys basketball team is led by senior Jalen Smith, who averaged 25 points per game throughout the tournament. He was named the MVP of the semifinal game against North…

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…

Meliora 2024: Georgia celebrates its most responsible businesses

Georgia is gearing up for its fifth edition of the annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Excellence Contest, Meliora 2024. The contest, supported by the European Union and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), aims to recognize and reward the most inspiring and outstanding CSR projects and initiatives in the country. A growing initiative Meliora 2024, which means “better things” in Latin, was launched in 2018 by the Center for Strategic Research and…

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…

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…

Georgia’s Prime Minister Meets European Parliament President in Brussels

Metsola expressed her full support for the Georgian people’s European aspirations and praised their commitment to democracy and the rule of law. She also stressed the importance of implementing the EU-mediated agreement of April 19, 2023, which aimed to end the political crisis in Georgia and ensure a more inclusive and representative parliament. Kobakhidze thanked Metsola for her positive attitude and constructive engagement with Georgia. He also reiterated Georgia’s determination…

Japan becomes the main importer of Georgian honey

Georgian honey is one of the most sought-after products in the international market, thanks to its high quality and natural origin. However, the export price of Georgian honey has decreased in recent months, affecting the income of local beekeepers and exporters. The export price of Georgian honey dropped to 15 USD per kg According to the National Statistics Office of Georgia (GEOSTAT), the export price of Georgian honey decreased and…

Clayton County to see steady population growth by 2050, according to ARC

Clayton County, one of the core counties of the Atlanta metropolitan area, is projected to have a population of 348,000 by 2050, according to the latest forecasts by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). This represents an increase of 17.3% from the 2020 U.S. Census baseline of 296,564. ARC forecasts show diversity and economic opportunities in Clayton County The ARC, the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency for the 21-county Atlanta…

Georgia and Korea Begin Talks on Economic Partnership Agreement

The first round of negotiations on economic partnership between Georgia and the Republic of Korea was opened in Tbilisi on February 21, 2024. The two countries aim to enhance their trade and investment relations by establishing a comprehensive and mutually beneficial agreement. Background and Objectives of the Negotiations The opening of negotiations was preceded by many years of intensive work with the side of the Republic of Korea. The two…