Ethan Brown, Author at Riverdale Standard

Ethan Brown

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…

Astana to Host Global Leaders and Experts at the 2024 AIF

Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan, is preparing to welcome government and business leaders from around the world at the second annual Astana International Forum (AIF) on June 13 and 14, 2024. The AIF is a prestigious platform for dialogue and cooperation on the most pressing issues facing the global community. AIF 2024: A Milestone for Kazakhstan The AIF 2024 is a significant event for Kazakhstan, as the country will…

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…