Emily Miller

Gakharia Challenges Ivanishvili After His Return to Politics
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Gakharia Challenges Ivanishvili After His Return to Politics
Former Prime Minister and the Chairman of the For Georgia party, Giorgi Gakharia, has expressed his readiness to face the founder of Georgian Dream, Bidzina Ivanishvili, in the political arena. Ivanishvili, who had retired from politics in January 2023, announced his comeback as the honorary chairman of his party on December 30, 2023. Gakharia: No More Hiding for Ivanishvili Gakharia, who had resigned from his post as Prime Minister in…
Bidzina Ivanishvili Quits Politics Again, Leaving Behind a Mixed Legacy
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Bidzina Ivanishvili Quits Politics Again, Leaving Behind a Mixed Legacy
The founder of Georgia’s ruling party announced his final departure from politics, sparking reactions from supporters and critics alike. Bidzina Ivanishvili, the billionaire businessman who founded the Georgian Dream party and led it to power in 2012, declared on January 11 that he was leaving politics for good. He said he had fulfilled his “mission” and that he would “let go of the reins of power”. He also resigned as…
EBRD and EU boost Georgian businesses with ProCredit Bank loan
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…