Ethan Brown, Author at Riverdale Standard

Ethan Brown

Georgia’s Prime Minister Visits Brussels to Strengthen EU and NATO Ties

Kobakhidze Meets EU Officials to Discuss Association Agreement Irakli Kobakhidze, the Prime Minister of Georgia, arrived in Brussels on Monday for his first official visit since taking office in January. He met with several high-ranking officials of the European Union, including Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Olivér Várhelyi, the European Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement. The main agenda…

Valentine’s Day Turns Deadly in Lake City as Two Brothers Shoot a Man

A Dispute Escalates into a Fatal Shooting On February 14, 2024, a 44-year-old man was killed in a parking lot of The Flats, an apartment complex in Lake City, Georgia. The man was involved in an altercation with two brothers, Jaquavise Woodard, 18, and Jaquez Woodard, 24, who lived in the same complex. The dispute spilled out of their residence and resulted in multiple gunshots, one of which hit the…

A Photographer’s Journey Through Snowy Kakheti

Kakheti, the easternmost region of Georgia, is known for its wine, hospitality, and picturesque landscapes. But what happens when this sunny land is covered with snow? A photographer decided to find out and capture the beauty of Kakheti in its winter attire. A Family Tragedy and a Snowy Forecast The photographer, who wished to remain anonymous, had sent his wife to Kakheti to visit her relatives, and planned to join…

Stilwell Arts Dancers Shine at State Championship

The dance team of Stilwell School of the Arts has once again proved its excellence by winning the third state title in a row. The talented dancers competed in the Class A-2A division of the GHSA Dance State Championship on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at the Macon Centreplex. They performed in two categories: Jazz and Pom, and scored the highest points in both. A Remarkable Achievement The Stilwell dance team,…

Clayton County students explore diverse career options through CTAE

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is committed to providing its students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the future workforce. Through its Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program, CCPS offers more than 130 career pathways within the 17 Georgia Career Clusters. These pathways allow students to explore their interests and aptitudes, and prepare them for further education or immediate employment in high-demand, high-skill, high-wage occupations.…

Petra Sea Resort: A New Destination for Luxury and Leisure on the Black Sea Coast

Petra Sea Resort is a large-scale seafront mixed-use development project located in Tsikhisdziri, 15 km from Batumi, Georgia. The project aims to create a distinctive and upscale resort destination that will attract international visitors and investors to the Adjara region. The project includes international branded hotels and residences, over 30 apartment buildings, vast recreational infrastructure, a private beach, and a marina. Petra Sea Resort: A Unique Location and Scale The…

Georgia’s Appetite for Crabs Surges by 520%

Georgia, a country known for its rich cuisine and wine, has developed a new taste for crabs. According to the latest data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia (GEOSTAT), the import of frozen crabs in Georgia increased by 520% in 2023, reaching 1.49 tons worth 24.73 thousand dollars. This is a remarkable growth compared to the previous year, when only 0.24 tons of crabs worth 4.75 thousand dollars were…

Teen murder suspect turns himself in after sheriff’s warning

A 17-year-old boy who was wanted for the murder of a 20-year-old man in Clayton County, Georgia, has surrendered to the authorities after the sheriff’s office issued a stern message to him on social media. Sheriff’s office posts message to suspect The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office posted a message on its Facebook page on Friday, addressing the teen murder suspect, identified as Javon Dukes. The message read: “Javon Dukes you…

Actor who killed his mother and planned to assassinate Trudeau gets life sentence

Ryan Grantham confessed to shooting his mother in the head while she played piano Ryan Grantham, a Canadian actor who appeared in the TV show Riverdale and the movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his mother and plotting to assassinate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Grantham, 24, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder earlier this year and received his sentence on Wednesday at…

Oil Prices Surge as Demand Outpaces Supply and Geopolitical Risks Loom

Oil prices have been on a bullish trend since the start of the year, reaching their highest levels since 2014. The main drivers behind the rally are the strong recovery in global oil demand, the tight supply from OPEC+ and other producers, and the rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and elsewhere. In this article, we will examine the factors that are influencing the oil market and the outlook…