Emily Miller, Author at Riverdale Standard

Emily Miller

Two Protesters Released on Bail After Kekelidze Street Eviction Case

The Tbilisi City Court has decided to release two protesters who were detained for damaging an Enforcement Police car during the forced eviction of a family on Kekelidze Street on January 23. The court set a bail of GEL 3,000 for each of the defendants, Akaki Chikobava and Giorgi Khasaia, who were charged under the Criminal Code of Georgia. The Eviction That Sparked Outrage The eviction of the Khatiashvili family…

Clayton County Students Get Career Boost From Federal Grant

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is one of the 19 recipients of the Perkins Innovation and Modernization Grant, a federal program that aims to improve and modernize career and technical education (CTE) in the U.S. The grant will help CCPS implement career-connected learning strategies and activities for its students, aligning their skills with the labor market needs. What is the Perkins Innovation and Modernization Grant? The Perkins Innovation and Modernization…

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Civil Activist Jailed for Vandalizing Stalin Icon in Georgia

The Controversial Icon On January 10, 2024, a civil activist named Nata Peradze splashed blue paint onto an icon of Saint Matrona, which also depicts Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, in the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi, Georgia. The icon, which was donated by a Russian businessman in 2018, shows Stalin being blessed by the saint during World War Two. The icon sparked controversy and criticism from many Georgians, who consider…

Clayton County students to benefit from $8 million grant for career pathways

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) has received an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund the Advancing Innovative Partnerships and Pathways to Address Mental Health and Career Readiness (AIPPA) project. The project aims to enhance the career and technical education (CTE) programs and support the mental health needs of the students in the district. AIPPA project overview The AIPPA project is a five-year grant that will…

Clayton State University unveils new space for Launchpad Leadership Academy

Clayton State University has opened a new campus space for its Launchpad Leadership Academy, a program that provides scholarships, hands-on learning experiences, and workforce-ready certification for students in the field of technology. The new space, located at Room 329 in the James M. Baker University Center, was inaugurated on Thursday, January 25, 2024, with a ceremony attended by guest speakers, local politicians, and industry partners. A place to network and…

Meet the adorable pets waiting for adoption in Clayton County

If you are looking for a furry friend to join your family, you might want to check out the Clayton County Humane Society and the Clayton County Animal Control. These shelters have many dogs and cats that are looking for loving homes. Here are some of the adoptable pets that you can meet this week. Clayton County Humane Society The Clayton County Humane Society is a small, non-profit, no-kill shelter…

Kyrgyzstan Becomes One of Georgia’s Top Export Partners

A Remarkable Growth in Trade Relations Georgia and Kyrgyzstan have seen a significant increase in their bilateral trade in 2023, according to the data released by the National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat). The value of goods sold in Kyrgyzstan among the largest export partners of Georgia increased by 642% (695.6 million dollars), making the Central Asian country the fourth largest export destination for Georgia with a share of 11.4%.…

Tbilisi Residents Protest Against Forced Evictions

Police Use Force to Remove Families from Their Homes On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, a violent clash erupted between the police and the protesters who tried to block the eviction of a family from their home in Tbilisi, Georgia. The family, the Khatiashvilis, had failed to pay their mortgage and were ordered to vacate their apartment by the National Bureau of Enforcement. However, the family claimed that they had already…

Georgia’s EU Candidate Status: A Historic Decision with Multiple Implications

Georgia, a small country in the Caucasus region, has achieved a major milestone in its European integration process. On December 14, 2023, the European Council granted Georgia the status of a candidate for European Union membership, recognizing its progress and aspirations. This decision has been hailed as a historic victory for Georgia and a strategic move for the EU, as it reflects both the meritocratic nature and the geopolitical dimension…

Georgia’s pro-Russia policy sparks backlash

Georgia, a former Soviet republic that has been aspiring to join the European Union and NATO, is facing a political crisis over its relations with Russia. The ruling Georgian Dream party has been accused of following Putin’s lead and undermining the country’s sovereignty and democracy. Georgian Dream’s controversial moves The Georgian Dream party, which came to power in 2012, has been pursuing a policy of dialogue and cooperation with Russia,…