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Austin Hill claims third win at Atlanta with smart fuel strategy

Austin Hill, the NASCAR Xfinity Series driver from Winston, Georgia, celebrated his third victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday night, after saving enough fuel to survive a two-lap overtime. Hill, who drives the No. 21 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, has won three of the last four races at his home track, and is off to a historic start in the 2024 season. Hill follows Tony Stewart’s footsteps By…

Daniel Suarez claims his second Cup victory in a thrilling finish at Atlanta

Daniel Suarez made history on Sunday as he became the first Mexican driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. He also snapped his 57-race winless streak by edging out Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch in a three-wide photo finish that was decided by mere inches. Suarez overcomes early crash and late challenge Suarez’s victory was not without challenges, as he had to overcome a massive…

Georgia stuns Denmark in EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers

Georgia pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat Denmark 75-69 in the first round of the EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers on Tuesday. The hosts trailed by 15 points at halftime, but rallied in the second half to secure a crucial win in Group G. Lundberg and Shengelia shine for their teams The game featured a duel between two teammates from Virtus Segafredo Bologna, Gabriel Lundberg and Tornike Shengelia. Lundberg led Denmark…

Biden expresses admiration for Navalny’s courage, vows to sanction Putin

President Joe Biden met with the family of the late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny on Thursday, and praised his legacy of fighting for democracy and human rights in Russia. Biden also announced that he would impose new sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he held responsible for Navalny’s death. Biden meets with Navalny’s wife and daughter in California The meeting took place in California, where Biden was visiting…

Georgian President Honors Fallen Cadets of 1921

A tribute to the heroes of the First Democratic Republic of Georgia The President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, paid tribute to the memory of the young military cadets who fell defending the country during the February 1921 Red Army invasion that put an end to the three-year First Democratic Republic of Georgia. The President laid wreaths on the cadets’ memorial in Kojori and the cadets’ memorial plaque on the facade…

How Black History Month is celebrated across the nation

February is Black History Month, a federally recognized celebration that honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans to the American society and culture. From community dinners to art exhibitions, from parades to literacy programs, people across the nation are finding various ways to celebrate and learn about the rich and diverse history of Black Americans. Community dinner in Kingston honors Black history In Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, more than 100…

Junie B. Jones Musical Delights Young Audience at PACE Academy

The students of PACE Academy, a charter school in Clayton County, Georgia, put on a spectacular show based on the popular children’s book series Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park. The musical, which was performed on February 23 and 24, 2023, featured songs, dances, and laughs that entertained both kids and adults. A Beloved Character Comes to Life Junie B. Jones is a spunky and sassy first-grader who loves to…

Clayton County allows bars to serve alcohol until 3 a.m.

A new amendment to extend alcohol serving hours The Clayton County Board of Commissioners has approved a new amendment that will allow bars and restaurants to serve alcohol on premises for consumption until 3 a.m. The amendment was passed at the 6 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. This is a change from the previous cutoff time of 2 a.m. that was in effect since 2017. The amendment, known…

Georgia’s Prime Minister Meets European Parliament President in Brussels

Metsola expressed her full support for the Georgian people’s European aspirations and praised their commitment to democracy and the rule of law. She also stressed the importance of implementing the EU-mediated agreement of April 19, 2023, which aimed to end the political crisis in Georgia and ensure a more inclusive and representative parliament. Kobakhidze thanked Metsola for her positive attitude and constructive engagement with Georgia. He also reiterated Georgia’s determination…

Japan becomes the main importer of Georgian honey

Georgian honey is one of the most sought-after products in the international market, thanks to its high quality and natural origin. However, the export price of Georgian honey has decreased in recent months, affecting the income of local beekeepers and exporters. The export price of Georgian honey dropped to 15 USD per kg According to the National Statistics Office of Georgia (GEOSTAT), the export price of Georgian honey decreased and…