News Archives - Page 4 of 677 - Riverdale Standard

NewsJacob Wilson

georgia-state-beach-volleyball-sun-belt-preseason-favorites-2026

Sandy Panthers Voted Favorites to Win Sun Belt Title for Fourth Straight Year

The standard of excellence for beach volleyball in the Sun Belt Conference remains firmly planted in Atlanta. Georgia State University has once again claimed the top spot in the preseason rankings. This announcement came Monday following a vote by the league’s eight head coaches. The expectations are high for the Sandy Panthers as they head into the 2026 season. Being named the preseason favorite is nothing new for this storied…

georgia-funeral-director-embalming-license-bill-sb239

Georgia Senate Votes to Scrap Mandatory Embalming Licenses

Georgia’s death care industry stands on the precipice of a historic transformation. State lawmakers are moving to dismantle decades of regulation that forces every funeral director to also be a licensed embalmer. The unanimous passage of a new senate bill acknowledges a massive shift in how families say goodbye to their loved ones. Changing Traditions Drive Legislative Overhaul For generations, the standard path for funeral service professionals in Georgia involved…

colin-gray-trial-georgia-parental-accountability

Colin Gray Trial Tests Limits of Parental Blame in Georgia

Opening statements kicked off Monday in a landmark Georgia trial seeking to hold a father responsible for a school shooting committed by his son. Prosecutors argue Colin Gray ignored screaming red flags before buying the weapon used to kill four people at Apalachee High School. The outcome could rewrite the rules on how the law treats parents of young shooters. Prosecutors Paint Picture of Negligence and Ignoring Warning Signs The courtroom…

hampton-technology-park-data-center-atlanta

4M Sq Ft Data Center Campus Planned Near Atlanta

A massive 4 million square foot data center campus is now proposed outside Atlanta, adding fresh fuel to Georgia’s booming tech growth. The Hampton Technology Park project could reshape Henry County’s future even as local leaders weigh a pause on new data centers. The plan, filed with state officials this week, signals that metro Atlanta’s data center surge is far from slowing down. Hampton Technology Park Files DRI for 603…

georgia-wins-first-figure-skating-pairs-silver-medal-history

Historic Silver: Metelkina and Berulava Win First Georgia Pairs Medal

Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava have etched their names in the history books for Georgia. The dynamic duo secured a silver medal in the pairs figure skating event at the recent championships. This victory marks a monumental breakthrough for the small South Caucasus nation in the world of winter sports. The atmosphere was electric as the scores came in. Fans and officials alike watched in awe. This achievement signals a…

elana-meyers-taylor-wins-gold-2026-olympics

Meyers Taylor Captures Historic Gold at 2026 Winter Games

The wait is finally over for Elana Meyers Taylor. On a crisp Monday in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Douglasville native shattered records and expectations. She piloted her sled to victory in the women’s monobob to claim her elusive first Olympic gold medal. This triumph cements her legacy as a titan of American winter sports. Making history on the Cortina track The atmosphere at the Eugenio Monti track was electric as the…

Trump to Rally in Rome, Georgia as Early Voting Opens in Key Special Election

President Donald Trump is heading to northwest Georgia this Thursday just as early voting kicks off in the special election to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Voters across Georgia’s 14th Congressional District are set for a pivotal week that could shape local and national politics. Inside sources and multiple official reports confirm the visit and its potential impact on this tightly watched contest. Georgia’s 14th District has been firmly…

federal-investigation-georgia-prison-deaths-crisis

Federal Probe Exposes Deadly Crisis in Georgia Prisons

A shattering new federal investigation has exposed a deadly nightmare inside Georgia state prisons. The Department of Justice findings reveal a system collapsing under violence and neglect where inmate survival is never guaranteed. This damning report suggests that for thousands of incarcerated individuals, a prison sentence has become a potential death sentence. A staggering toll of human life The sheer volume of loss documented in the report is difficult to…

ai-physics-protein-structure-breakthrough-nus

New AI Tool Cracks Biology Code to Speed Up Drug Discovery

Scientists have finally found a smarter way to solve one of the toughest puzzles in human biology. A research team at the National University of Singapore has created a powerful new tool that combines artificial intelligence with the laws of physics to predict protein shapes. This breakthrough promises to drastically speed up the creation of new medicines and treatments for complex diseases like cancer. Solving the Hidden Puzzle of Human…

spacex-crew-arrival-iss-medical-recovery-mission

SpaceX Crew Restores Full Strength to Space Station

The orbiting laboratory is finally buzzing with life again. Four fresh astronauts docked their SpaceX capsule this weekend and ended a tense period of reduced operations. Their arrival marks a critical reset after a rare medical emergency forced the previous team to evacuate early. NASA officials breathed a sigh of relief as the hatches opened. The International Space Station had been running on a skeleton crew for weeks. It created…