Emily Miller, Author at Riverdale Standard

Emily Miller

Meeting Point: Mountains – A Journey into the Culture of Adjara

The Tbilisi Photography and Multimedia Museum is hosting a new exhibition that showcases the diverse and rich culture of the mountainous region of Adjara. The exhibition, titled Meeting Point: Mountains, is based on a residency program that involved artists, researchers, and anthropologists from different countries. The exhibition aims to introduce the audience to the different aspects of life in Adjara, from its traditions and religion to its landscapes and seasons.…

Ukraine accuses Russia of faking plane crash to fuel propaganda war

Kyiv denies shooting down Russian plane carrying Ukrainian POWs Ukraine has strongly denied the Russian accusation that it shot down a military transport plane that was carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war to be exchanged with Russian servicemen. Ukraine has called for an international investigation into the incident, which killed all 74 people on board, according to Moscow. The plane, an Ilyushin Il-76, crashed on Wednesday morning in the village…

Georgia’s Trade Partners in 2023: Who Tops the List?

Georgia, a small country in the Caucasus region, has been expanding its foreign trade with various countries in the world. In 2023, the country recorded a 12.5 percent increase in its trade turnover with goods, reaching 21,529.0 million USD. However, the country also faced a negative trade balance of 9,347.8 million USD, which is 43.4 percent of its trade turnover. Who are the main trade partners of Georgia, and what…

Georgia showcases its tourism potential at MATKA 2024

Georgia, a small but diverse country in the South Caucasus, participated in the MATKA 2024 international tourism exhibition in Helsinki, Finland, from January 18 to 21. The exhibition, which is the largest travel industry event in Northern Europe, attracted about 50,000 visitors from 70 countries and featured 850 tourism companies and organizations. The Georgian National Tourism Administration, along with the Embassy of Georgia in Finland, organized the Georgian stand at…

Lelo leader sues Tbilisi mayor for defamation

Mamuka Khazaradze, the leader of the opposition party Lelo, has filed a lawsuit against Tbilisi mayor Kakha Kaladze, accusing him of spreading false and damaging information about him. The lawsuit was submitted to the Tbilisi City Court by Khazaradze’s lawyer, Zviad Kordzadze, on January 24, 2024. According to Kordzadze, the claim is an order by the court to reject the wrong information spread by Kaladze. “Mr. Kaladze said about Mamuka…

Meet the adorable pets up for adoption in Clayton County this week

If you are looking for a new furry friend to join your family, you might want to check out the Clayton County Humane Society. They have many dogs and cats that are waiting for their forever homes. Here are some of the adoptable pets that you can meet this week. A small shelter with a big heart The Clayton County Humane Society is a small, non-profit, no-kill shelter that provides…

Clayton County expands early voting options for 2024 elections

Clayton County voters will have more choices and convenience when they cast their ballots for the 2024 elections. The county commissioners approved a plan to increase the number of early voting sites and dates, as well as extend the hours of operation. Early voting sites increased from four to seven The county currently has four early voting sites: the elections office, the Carl Rhodenizer Recreation Center, the Virginia Burton Gray…

A Young Star Performs at Jonesboro Mayor’s Swearing-In Ceremony

Kay R. Pace Elementary School of the Arts student Jada Johnson impressed the audience with her poetic skills at the swearing-in ceremony of Jonesboro Mayor Joy B. Day on January 4, 2024. Jada Johnson: A Rising Poet Jada Johnson is a fifth-grader at Kay R. Pace Elementary School of the Arts, a public school in Jonesboro, Georgia, that integrates the arts into the curriculum. Jada has been writing poems since…

Golfers Swing for a Good Cause in Clayton County

The Clayton County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 16th annual golf tournament on Monday, March 22, 2023, at the Lake Spivey Golf Club. The event raised nearly $59,000 for the chamber’s programs and initiatives that support the local business community and economic development. A Successful Fundraiser Amid the Pandemic The golf tournament, which was sponsored by Georgia Power, attracted more than 140 golfers and 30 volunteers. The participants enjoyed a…

Harvest Village gets green light for place of worship in Clayton County

The Clayton County Board of Commissioners approved a special use permit for Harvest Village, a Christian community development organization, to operate a place of worship in a former shopping center on Tara Boulevard. Harvest Village plans to revitalize the area Harvest Village is a non-profit organization that aims to transform lives and communities through holistic ministry. It was founded in 2010 by Pastor Timothy and Dr. Kimberly Jones, who have…