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Fugitive wanted for killing woman in Georgia captured in Nevada
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Fugitive wanted for killing woman in Georgia captured in Nevada
How the U.S. Marshals tracked down the suspect Charles Wise, the man accused of fatally shooting Monique Miles and injuring another man in Clayton County, Georgia, in July 2022, was arrested in Sparks, Nevada, on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Wise was on the run for more than a year and a half, and was considered armed and dangerous. The U.S. Marshals said they developed information that Wise…
Students share their views with district leaders at Smith’s event
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Students share their views with district leaders at Smith’s event
On Wednesday, January 24, 2023, Smith Elementary School hosted the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, a group of students from different schools who meet regularly to discuss educational issues and provide feedback to the district leaders. The event was attended by Superintendent Dr. Morcease J. Beasley, Board of Education Chair Dr. Pam Adamson, and other district officials. The purpose of the council The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council was established in 2022…
Clayton County honors winter graduates in special ceremony
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Clayton County honors winter graduates in special ceremony
Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) celebrated the achievements of its winter graduates in a special ceremony on Thursday, December 16, 2023. The event, held at the Tara Stadium, recognized the students who completed their high school requirements in the first semester of the 2023-2024 school year. A milestone for the district and the students The winter graduation ceremony was a milestone for both the district and the students, as it…
Pashinyan and Garibashvili Discuss Economic Cooperation and Regional Issues
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Pashinyan and Garibashvili Discuss Economic Cooperation and Regional Issues
The Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, paid a working visit to Georgia today, where he met with his Georgian counterpart, Irakli Garibashvili. The two leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral relations, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest. Armenia and Georgia Hold Intergovernmental Commission Session One of the main events of Pashinyan’s visit was the regular session of the intergovernmental commission for economic cooperation between Armenia…
Tbilisi Residents Protest Against Forced Evictions
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Tbilisi Residents Protest Against Forced Evictions
Police Use Force to Remove Families from Their Homes On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, a violent clash erupted between the police and the protesters who tried to block the eviction of a family from their home in Tbilisi, Georgia. The family, the Khatiashvilis, had failed to pay their mortgage and were ordered to vacate their apartment by the National Bureau of Enforcement. However, the family claimed that they had already…
Georgia’s EU Candidate Status: A Historic Decision with Multiple Implications
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Georgia’s EU Candidate Status: A Historic Decision with Multiple Implications
Georgia, a small country in the Caucasus region, has achieved a major milestone in its European integration process. On December 14, 2023, the European Council granted Georgia the status of a candidate for European Union membership, recognizing its progress and aspirations. This decision has been hailed as a historic victory for Georgia and a strategic move for the EU, as it reflects both the meritocratic nature and the geopolitical dimension…
Georgia’s pro-Russia policy sparks backlash
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Georgia’s pro-Russia policy sparks backlash
Georgia, a former Soviet republic that has been aspiring to join the European Union and NATO, is facing a political crisis over its relations with Russia. The ruling Georgian Dream party has been accused of following Putin’s lead and undermining the country’s sovereignty and democracy. Georgian Dream’s controversial moves The Georgian Dream party, which came to power in 2012, has been pursuing a policy of dialogue and cooperation with Russia,…
Meeting Point: Mountains - A Journey into the Culture of Adjara
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Meeting Point: Mountains – A Journey into the Culture of Adjara
The Tbilisi Photography and Multimedia Museum is hosting a new exhibition that showcases the diverse and rich culture of the mountainous region of Adjara. The exhibition, titled Meeting Point: Mountains, is based on a residency program that involved artists, researchers, and anthropologists from different countries. The exhibition aims to introduce the audience to the different aspects of life in Adjara, from its traditions and religion to its landscapes and seasons.…
Ukraine accuses Russia of faking plane crash to fuel propaganda war
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Ukraine accuses Russia of faking plane crash to fuel propaganda war
Kyiv denies shooting down Russian plane carrying Ukrainian POWs Ukraine has strongly denied the Russian accusation that it shot down a military transport plane that was carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war to be exchanged with Russian servicemen. Ukraine has called for an international investigation into the incident, which killed all 74 people on board, according to Moscow. The plane, an Ilyushin Il-76, crashed on Wednesday morning in the village…
Georgia’s Trade Partners in 2023: Who Tops the List?
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Georgia’s Trade Partners in 2023: Who Tops the List?
Georgia, a small country in the Caucasus region, has been expanding its foreign trade with various countries in the world. In 2023, the country recorded a 12.5 percent increase in its trade turnover with goods, reaching 21,529.0 million USD. However, the country also faced a negative trade balance of 9,347.8 million USD, which is 43.4 percent of its trade turnover. Who are the main trade partners of Georgia, and what…