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LaGrange College announces new parking rules for high school football games
LaGrange College, a four-year liberal arts college in Georgia, has released new guidelines for parking and tailgating on its campus during high school football games. The college says the new rules are in place to provide a safe and secure environment and to protect and preserve the property of the college. Parking fees and zones According to the college, parking will only be allowed in designated lots and in parking…
Terrorism Gets 12 Years in Prison
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Georgian Man Convicted of Terrorism Gets 12 Years in Prison
Tbilisi City Court Finds Tsiskara Tokhosashvili Guilty of Joining ISIS and Assisting in Terrorist Activities According to the Georgian Prosecutor’s Office, on August 15, 2023, the Tbilisi City Court found Tsiskara Tokhosashvili guilty of joining a foreign terrorist organization and assisting in terrorist activities, on the basis of evidence presented by the Prosecutor’s Office. Tokhosashvili was charged under Article 328 of the Criminal Code of Georgia (joining a foreign terrorist…
Georgian Historians Need to Focus on the Future
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Op-ed: Georgian Historians Need to Focus on the Future, Not the Past
An op-ed published by Civil Georgia, a non-governmental organization that provides news and analysis on Georgian politics, society, and culture, has sparked a debate among historians and the public. The op-ed, written by Dr. Beka Kobakhidze, a co-chair of the Master’s Program in Modern History of Georgia and an associate professor at Ilia State University, argues that Georgian historians need to change how they look at and teach history, and…
Trump indictment document by mistake
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Georgia court admits to releasing Trump indictment document by mistake
A document briefly posted on the official Fulton County, Georgia court website on Monday showed a list of potential felony charges against former President Donald Trump, after being downloaded by Reuters shortly before the court took the document back down without explanation. The document matched the charges that the grand jury brought later that day against Trump and 18 associates for trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat. Court clerk…
According to Jim Willenborg
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How Interior Design Can Enhance Wellness, According to Jim Willenborg
Jim Willenborg, an Atlanta-based interior designer, recently shared his insights on how interior design can promote wellness. He explained how the physical environment can affect the mental, emotional, and physical health of the occupants, and offered some tips on how to create spaces that foster well-being. The Benefits of Bringing Nature Indoors One of Jim Willenborg’s key recommendations for promoting wellness through interior design is the incorporation of natural elements.…
gender fluidity book to students
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Teacher wins tribunal case over reading gender fluidity book to students
A Georgia teacher who was accused of violating the school district’s policy on controversial topics by reading a book on gender fluidity to her fifth-grade class has won her tribunal case and will not be fired. The book that sparked controversy Katie Rinderle, a teacher at Due West Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia, read the picture book “My Shadow is Purple” by Scott Stuart to her students in April 2023.…
Severe thunderstorms hit metro Atlanta
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Severe thunderstorms hit metro Atlanta, causing damage and power outages
Storms bring down trees, powerlines and hail A series of severe thunderstorms swept through metro Atlanta on Tuesday afternoon, bringing down trees, powerlines and hail in some areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued several severe thunderstorm warnings for various counties in the region, as well as a tornado watch until 8 p.m. According to the NWS, the storms were capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail,…
Alexander Park
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Alexander Park: A Family-Friendly Destination in Lawrenceville, GA
If you are looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend some quality time with your family, you might want to check out Alexander Park in Lawrenceville, GA. This park is one of the most popular and well-maintained parks in Gwinnett County, offering a variety of amenities and activities for visitors of all ages. Whether you want to enjoy a scenic stroll, play some disc golf, or fish in…
Georgia man arrested for stealing over $250,000 worth of T-Mobile merchandise
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Georgia man arrested for stealing over $250,000 worth of T-Mobile merchandise
Suspect identified and captured with the help of T-Mobile’s Loss Prevention team A Georgia man is behind bars after being charged with felony shoplifting in D’Iberville, Mississippi. The suspect, identified as Damani Wright, 25, of Apharetta, Georgia, is accused of stealing merchandise from the T-Mobile store on Sangani Boulevard. His bond is set at $100,000. According to D’Iberville Police Chief Shannon Nobles, the case began on July 20, 2023, when…
metro Atlanta residents pay off student loan debt
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New program to help metro Atlanta residents pay off student loan debt
A new initiative by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta aims to ease the burden of student loan debt for borrowers who live in specific neighborhoods and have been active in their communities. The program, called the Student Loan Debt Pilot, will offer “reverse scholarships” that will pay off up to $30,000 in student debt for eligible applicants. How the program works The Student Loan Debt Pilot is a $300,000…