Emily Miller, Author at Riverdale Standard

Emily Miller

Atlanta Sees Multiple Restaurant Closures in January 2025

While the new year often symbolizes fresh starts, January brought a series of closures for restaurants across Atlanta and its metro area. Some businesses quietly shut their doors, while others openly cited reasons ranging from financial struggles to shifting customer preferences. The closures reflect ongoing challenges in the industry, with some notable departures hitting local dining hotspots. Notable Restaurants That Closed Their Doors Several well-known restaurants in Atlanta and its…

South Georgia School Officials Address Concerns Over Immigration Enforcement

A surge in immigration enforcement across the country has South Georgia parents on edge. With ICE agents reportedly present in some communities, school officials are stepping in to provide clarity, reassurance, and a plan of action. Schools Reassure Families Amid Immigration Crackdown Coffee County Schools Superintendent Morris Leis wants to make one thing clear: schools are safe spaces. “We want to make sure that we don’t create any anxiety or…

Tata Motors Shares Plunge 8% to 52-Week Low Following Jefferies Downgrade and Price Target Cut

Tata Motors shares took a significant hit on January 30, 2025, dropping 8% to reach a 52-week low, after brokerage firm Jefferies downgraded its rating on the stock from “buy” to “underperform.” Jefferies also sharply slashed its price target for Tata Motors to ₹660, a reduction from ₹930, reflecting a growing lack of optimism about the company’s performance in the short term. The downgrade marks a drastic shift in sentiment…

Georgia House Panel Advances Bill to Increase Grant Access for State College and Tech Students

Fixing a Grant Access Issue for Georgia’s College Students In a move that could provide crucial financial relief to many students, the Georgia House Higher Education Committee recently passed a bill aimed at broadening access to the Georgia College Completion Grant. This initiative is designed to assist students nearing the end of their degree programs, but a mathematical oversight had left many students excluded from eligibility. The bill, approved on…

EU Ambassador Pawel Herczynski Expresses Shock Over Mzia Amaglobeli’s Hunger Strike

European Union’s Deep Concern as Tensions in Georgia Escalate Pawel Herczynski, the European Union’s Ambassador to Georgia, has voiced deep shock and dismay over the ongoing hunger strike of Mzia Amaglobeli, a middle-aged woman from Batumi, who has been in pre-trial detention for the past 16 days. Her detention stems from criminal charges, accusing her of assaulting a police officer—a claim that has sparked outrage given the broader context of…

Tbilisi buses payment system cyberattack

Tbilisi Public Transport Payment System Back Online After Cyberattack

Tbilisi City Hall confirms restoration of payment system after technical glitches linked to suspected cyberattack On January 24, 2025, Tbilisi City Hall announced that the payment system for public transport in the capital has been fully restored following a temporary shutdown caused by a suspected cyberattack. The glitch had disrupted the payment process for passengers, triggering errors and causing some buses and minibuses to play unexpected audio clips during transactions.…

CaucasTours Invites Travelers for New Winter Adventures

CaucasTours is ready to take adventure seekers on a thrilling journey through Georgia’s stunning winter landscapes with upgraded winter adventure packages for the 2024-25 season. Known for promoting sustainable tourism practices, the company is offering even more exciting opportunities for travelers to immerse themselves in the wild beauty of the Caucasus Mountains. Whether you’re a beginner looking for a gentle snowshoe hike or an expert eager to test your skills…

‘Sky Force’ Box Office Collection Day 5: Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya’s Film Inches Towards ₹100 Crore Despite Dip Post-Republic Day Weekend

Despite a slight dip in collections after the Republic Day weekend, ‘Sky Force’ is steadily climbing toward the ₹100 crore mark at the box office. Akshay Kumar’s much-anticipated action drama, Sky Force, co-starring Veer Pahariya, has made an impressive start at the box office, crossing ₹75 crore in just five days. Though the movie faced a decline in business post-Republic Day weekend, it has shown remarkable resilience in maintaining its…

India Rejects Canadian Commission’s Allegations of Election Interference

MEA Responds Firmly to Canada’s Claims, Accuses Ottawa of Interfering in India’s Affairs India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a strong rebuttal to the Canadian commission’s report, which claimed that foreign interference may have played a role in Canada’s recent elections. The Indian government has dismissed these allegations as baseless and countered that it is, in fact, Canada that has been meddling in India’s internal matters. The remarks…

Tragedy Strikes at India’s Maha Kumbh Mela as Stampede Claims at Least Seven Lives

A tragic stampede at India’s Maha Kumbh Mela has resulted in the deaths of at least seven people and left around ten others injured. The disaster unfolded in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, during one of the festival’s most crucial moments—the “Shahi Snan,” or royal bath, which attracts millions of Hindu devotees each year. The stampede occurred in the early hours of January 29, 2025, as devotees surged toward the banks of…