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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.…

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, 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: 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

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…

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…

First shipment of equipment arrives for Hyundai’s EV Metaplant in Georgia

Hyundai and Georgia Ports Authority celebrate milestone for the $5.5 billion project Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) and Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) held a ceremony on Monday to celebrate the arrival of the first shipment of equipment for the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility under construction in Bryan County, Georgia. The shipment contained a crane for the stamping facility, which will produce metal parts for the EVs. The Metaplant,…

Metro Atlanta Kroger passes follow-up inspection after rat infestation

Kroger store in Smyrna cleared of rodents and contaminated products A Kroger store in Smyrna, Georgia, has passed a follow-up inspection by the Georgia Department of Agriculture after it was found to have a rat infestation last week. The store, located on South Atlanta Road, had to dump all the contaminated products in a landfill on Tuesday as ordered by the state. The rat infestation was discovered by a former…

Georgia Attorneys Offer Top-Rated Criminal Defense Services in Mount Zion

Mount Zion, a small city in Carroll County, Georgia, has a population of about 1,800 people. The city is known for its historic buildings, scenic views, and friendly community. However, like any other place, Mount Zion also faces some criminal issues that require legal assistance. Fortunately, there are many experienced and reputable criminal lawyers in Mount Zion who can help those who are accused of crimes or need legal advice.…

How Medical Marijuana Saved a Teen’s Life, But Now Faces Legal Hurdles in Georgia

Darrell Johns: A Miracle Story of Medical Marijuana Darrell Johns is a 21-year-old from Macon, Georgia, who suffers from a rare and severe form of epilepsy called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. He was diagnosed when he was only two years old, and since then, he has endured countless seizures, hospitalizations, and medications that left him with severe side effects and developmental delays. His mother, Leslie Johns, said that when Darrell was 13,…