Emily Miller, Author at Riverdale Standard

Emily Miller

EBRD and EU boost Georgian businesses with ProCredit Bank loan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) have announced a new loan of US$ 10 million to ProCredit Bank Georgia, a leading bank in the country and a long-term EBRD partner. The loan will support Georgian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to improve their competitiveness, access international markets, and invest in green technologies. Loan agreement signed in Tbilisi The loan agreement was signed…

Amazon and The Warrior Alliance surprise 60 military families with holiday gifts

A partnership to support service members and veterans Amazon and The Warrior Alliance, a non-profit organization that helps service members and veterans transition to civilian life, teamed up to fulfill holiday wish lists for 60 Georgia military families. The selected families received more than 600 gifts and essential items at The Warrior Alliance offices on Monday, December 20, 2023. The event was part of an ongoing collaboration between Amazon and…

Wife gets life sentence for stabbing husband to death in 2020

A brutal murder On June 6, 2020, Maria Muñoz stabbed her husband, Jose Muñoz, 17 times in their home in Clayton County, Georgia. She then called 911 and claimed that he had attacked her first. However, the evidence showed otherwiseMaria had planned to kill Jose for months, and even wrote a letter to her lover, saying that she would be free soon. A key witness The prosecution’s star witness was…

Clayton State students and faculty create a free textbook for English courses

Clayton State University has made a remarkable contribution to the field of education by creating a free textbook for first-year writing courses. The textbook, titled “Connections: Guide to First-Year Writing”, is now used by eCore, the online platform for core courses in the University System of Georgia (USG). The goal of the book is to connect students’ experiences to writing The textbook was developed by Dr. Mary Lamb, the Chair…

How Georgian Literature Shapes the Minds of Students

Georgian literature is one of the oldest and richest in the world, with a history that spans over 15 centuries. It reflects the cultural and historical diversity of the Georgian people, who have faced many challenges and hardships throughout their existence. Georgian literature also influences the minds of students, who can learn from the wisdom and creativity of the Georgian authors. In this article, we will explore how Georgian literature…

Georgia’s Past, Present, and Future: A Year-End Reflection

As the year 2023 comes to an end, it is time to look back at the achievements and challenges of Georgia, a small but resilient country in the South Caucasus. In this article, we will review some of the key events and trends that shaped Georgia’s domestic and foreign policy, as well as the prospects and opportunities for the future. Georgia’s Democratic Development: Progress and Problems One of the main…

UNM Leader Urges Ivanishvili to Leave Georgia with His Cronies

Khabeishvili’s Facebook Post Sparks Controversy Levan Khabeishvili, the chairman of the United National Movement (UNM), the main opposition party in Georgia, posted a provocative message on his Facebook page on December 30, 2023. He addressed Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder and former chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream party, and accused him of being a puppet of Russia. He also named several influential figures in the Georgian politics and business, whom…

Bidzina Ivanishvili: The Billionaire Who Came Back to Politics

Who is Bidzina Ivanishvili? Bidzina Ivanishvili is a Georgian businessman and politician who founded the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party in 2011. He is the richest person in Georgia, with an estimated net worth of $4.5 billion, according to Forbes. He made his fortune in Russia in the 1990s, investing in various sectors such as banking, metals, real estate, pharmaceuticals and agriculture. Ivanishvili served as the prime minister of Georgia…

Clayton State’s student-led textbook reaches wider audience

Clayton State University’s Department of English has achieved a remarkable feat with its student-led textbook, “Connections: Guide to First-Year Writing”. The textbook, which was created to save students money and showcase their voices, is now being used by eCore, the online core curriculum platform of the University System of Georgia (USG). A decade of student involvement “Connections” was first published in 2010 by Dr. Mary Lamb, the Chair of the…

Abkhazia’s Parliament Approves Transfer of Historic Resort to Russia

The parliament of the breakaway region of Abkhazia, which is occupied by Russia, has decided to transfer the ownership of the Bichvinta country house, a historic resort on the Black Sea coast, to the Russian government. The decision, which was made on December 27, 2023, has sparked outrage among the Georgian authorities and the local population, who consider the move as a violation of Georgia’s sovereignty and cultural heritage. Bichvinta:…