Jacob Wilson, Author at Riverdale Standard

Jacob Wilson

Energy Bills Support Scheme Expands to More Households

Hello, this is Copilot, your AI companion for writing. I can help you create a unique news article based on your topic and instructions. Here is what I have written for you: Energy Bills Support Scheme Expands to More Households The government has announced that more households will be eligible for the Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS), which provides a one-off payment of £400 to help with high energy costs.…

Remembering Maro Makashvili: The Georgian Heroine Who Died 103 Years Ago

On February 19, 1921, a young Georgian woman named Maro Makashvili lost her life while serving as a nurse during the Red Army invasion of Georgia. She was only 19 years old, but she left behind a legacy of courage, patriotism, and inspiration. Today, on the anniversary of her death, we pay tribute to her remarkable story and achievements. A Passionate Writer and Activist Maro Makashvili was born on August…

Turkey Tops Georgia’s Import Partners List in January

Georgia imported the most products from Turkey in January, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia (GEOSTAT). Turkey accounted for 20.3% of Georgia’s total imports, followed by Russia with 14.8% and China with 7.6%. Georgia’s Import Structure and Trends GEOSTAT reported that in January, the share of the ten largest import partner countries in the total import of Georgia amounted to 70%. The list of…

Free Dental Services for Kids at Clayton State University

Clayton State University is celebrating its 50th anniversary of its Dental Hygiene Clinic by offering free dental services to children in the community. The clinic, which provides oral care and education to residents of all ages, is hosting a special week of service from February 19 to February 23, 2024. A Week of Service for Children’s Dental Health Month February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a campaign that aims…

The Dark Side of Adoption: How Georgia’s Stolen Babies Found Their Families

Georgia, a former Soviet republic, has been rocked by a series of revelations that exposed a decades-long black market of baby trafficking. Thousands of children were allegedly snatched from their mothers at birth and sold to adoptive parents, mostly abroad. Some of these children have grown up and are now searching for their biological families, with the help of a journalist who is also a victim of the scheme. The…

Skyhawks celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day with basketball clinic

The College Park Skyhawks, the NBA G-League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, hosted a special basketball clinic for 60 girls at West Clayton Elementary School on Friday morning. The clinic was part of the National Girls and Women in Sports Day, a day to recognize the achievements and benefits of sports participation for women and girls. Skyhawks assistant coach and female volunteers lead the clinic The clinic was led by…

A Young Artist’s Vision of Peace Wins National Recognition

A student from Kay Pace School of the Arts in Clayton County has won the first place in the Georgia Lions Peace Poster Contest. Her poster, titled “Peace is in Our Hands”, depicts a colorful globe surrounded by hands of different races and cultures. She will receive a $100 cash prize and a certificate of achievement for her artistic talent and message of peace. The Peace Poster Contest The Peace…

Georgia’s President Highlights Achievements and Challenges in Annual Report

On February 6, 2024, President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili presented her annual report at the plenary session of the Parliament. She celebrated the country’s historic achievement of becoming a candidate for the European Union, but also acknowledged the persistent challenges in the fields of security and democracy. Georgia’s EU Candidacy: A Great Victory President Zurabishvili began her speech by congratulating the Georgian people on their great victory of achieving the…

Explosives bound for Russia seized in Georgia

A Ukrainian politician behind the plot The Georgian State Security Service (SSSG) announced on Monday that it had intercepted several units of special explosive devices and a large amount of explosives that were being transported from Ukraine to Russia through Georgia. The SSSG said that the operation was organized by Andrey Sharashidze, a Ukrainian citizen and former candidate of the Servant of the People party, who is originally from Batumi,…

Beware of Phone Scams in Clayton County, Sheriff Says

The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public about a rise in phone scams involving impostors pretending to be law enforcement officers or deputies. The scammers use spoofed numbers and pressure their targets into sending money or personal information. How the Scams Work The scammers call unsuspecting residents and claim that they have missed jury duty, have warrants for their arrest, or have a loved one in jail. They…