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A Hero’s Farewell: Clayton County K-9 Officer Retires After 10 Years of Service
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A Hero’s Farewell: Clayton County K-9 Officer Retires After 10 Years of Service
The brave canine, named Goran, served with his handler for over a decade and helped many people and animals in need. Goran, a German shepherd who worked as a K-9 officer for the Clayton County Police Department, has retired after 10 years of service. The 10-year-old dog was gifted to his handler, Officer John Smith, who has been with the department since 2013. Goran’s remarkable career Goran joined the Clayton…
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Clayton County Adoptable Pets - Week of January 10
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Clayton County Adoptable Pets
If you are looking for a furry friend to join your family, you might want to check out the Clayton County Humane Society in Jonesboro, Georgia. The shelter has a variety of adoptable pets waiting for their forever homes, ranging from dogs and cats to rabbits and guinea pigs. The shelter is a small non-profit, no-kill facility that provides care and love to all animals until they find their perfect…
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Economic Power of Creativity: USAID’s impact on Georgia’s Creative Industries
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Economic Power of Creativity: USAID’s impact on Georgia’s Creative Industries
Georgia is a country with a rich and diverse cultural heritage, as well as a vibrant and innovative creative sector. The term “creative economy” refers to economic activities that are fueled by individual or collective creativity, skill, and talent. These activities include advertising, architecture, animation, film production, software development, and many more. Creative industries play a pivotal role in shaping the economic landscape of countries, generating intellectual property and commercial…
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Tbilisi’s Tsereteli Avenue to Reopen in Two Weeks
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Tbilisi’s Tsereteli Avenue to Reopen in Two Weeks
The city hall announced that the rehabilitation of the avenue is at the last stage and traffic will be restored soon. Tbilisi, Georgia – The Tbilisi City Hall has announced that the rehabilitation of Akaki Tsereteli Avenue in Didube district is at the last stage and traffic will be restored soon. The avenue, which is one of the main arteries of the city, has been closed for several months due…
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Georgian President Demands Return of Ambassador to Ukraine
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Georgian President Demands Return of Ambassador to Ukraine
What happened? On April 9, 2021, the President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili demanded the return of the Georgian ambassador to Ukraine, Teimuraz Sharashenidze, who had been recalled by the Ukrainian government on May 8, 2020. Zurabishvili stated this demand during her speech at the extraordinary sitting of the Parliament, where she expressed solidarity with Ukraine and condemned Russia’s aggression. Why is it important? The Georgian ambassador to Ukraine was summoned…
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How the Georgian Lari Appreciated Against the US Dollar and the Euro
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How the Georgian Lari Appreciated Against the US Dollar and the Euro
The Georgian lari (GEL) has been gaining strength against the US dollar (USD) and the euro (EUR) in recent days, reaching new highs in 2023. According to the latest data from the National Bank of Georgia, as of January 9, 2024, one USD was worth 2,6879 GEL, while one EUR was worth 2,9408 GEL. This means that the lari has appreciated by about 0.1% against both currencies since December 28,…
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Upper Riverdale Road Closed Due to Roadwork
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Upper Riverdale Road Closed Due to Roadwork
What happened? Upper Riverdale Road, a major thoroughfare in Clayton County, Georgia, was closed on Monday afternoon due to roadwork. The closure affected both directions of the road between Upper Riverdale Road and Old Peachtree Road. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), the roadwork was part of a project to improve the intersection of Upper Riverdale Road and Old Peachtree Road. The project aims to enhance safety and…
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One person killed, another injured as huge tree falls on car in Woodend
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One person killed, another injured as huge tree falls on car in Woodend
What happened? According to the ABC News, the incident happened around 2:30 pm on Thursday, November 17, 2022. A tree fell on a car that was travelling along South Rock Road in Woodend, a suburb of Melbourne. The car was carrying two people: a woman and a man. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while the man was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.…
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How USAID is Boosting Georgia’s Creative Industries
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How USAID is Boosting Georgia’s Creative Industries
Georgia is a country with a rich and diverse cultural heritage, but its creative industries have faced many challenges in the past decades. From political instability and economic hardship to lack of infrastructure and market access, the creative sector has struggled to reach its full potential. However, with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Georgia’s creative industries are undergoing a transformation that promises to enhance…
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Behind the scenes of Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theater: The Nutcracker
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Behind the scenes of Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theater: The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker, one of the most beloved ballets in the world, is back on stage at the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theater. The State Ballet of Georgia presents Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s two-act masterpiece, which tells the story of a young girl’s magical journey on Christmas Eve. The ballet, which premiered in 1892, has become a holiday tradition for many families around the world. The Nutcracker features some of the most recognizable…
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