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How Bulgarians Escape Technology for Three Days
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A Festival of Tradition: How Bulgarians Escape Technology for Three Days
Every year, thousands of people gather in a village in eastern Bulgaria to celebrate their culture and heritage in a unique way. They dress up in traditional costumes, dance around a bonfire, and enjoy the simple pleasures of life without any modern technology. This is the International Folk Costume Festival in Zheravna, a three-day event that aims to preserve and promote the Bulgarian folk spirit. The Rules of the Festival…
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UK Housing Market Slumps
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UK Housing Market Slumps as Homebuilder Shares Tumble
The UK housing market is facing a slowdown as home sellers slash prices at the fastest rate since 2018, according to the latest data from Rightmove. The online property portal reported a 1.9% drop in average asking prices in August compared to a month earlier, making the sharpest fall in five years. The decline was driven by a lack of demand, especially in London and the South East, where prices…
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NYC Casino Developers Fund Children’s
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NYC Casino Developers Fund Children’s Sports, Angering Some Parents
A Controversial Move Some New York City developers who are eyeing to build casinos in the city have decided to fund children’s sports programs in an attempt to win public support and influence local officials. However, this move has angered some parents and activists who see it as a cynical and unethical way to promote gambling in the city. According to a report by The New York Times, the developers…
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Atlanta HBCU Students Face Housing Crisis
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Atlanta HBCU Students Face Housing Crisis Amid Rising Rents and Limited Options
Students at some of Atlanta’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are struggling to find affordable and adequate housing as the city faces a surge in rent prices and a shortage of available units. The situation has sparked protests and calls for action from the students, their parents, and the school administrations. Housing Draft Leaves Many Students Out One of the main challenges facing students at the Atlanta University Center…
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Three North Georgia Parks Compete
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Three North Georgia Parks Compete for $75,000 Grant to Revitalize Their Spaces
Niagara Bottling and NRPA Launch Perk Your Park Campaign Three parks in North Georgia have been selected as finalists for the 2023 Niagara Perk Your Park Campaign, a nationwide initiative that aims to revitalize outdoor community spaces. The campaign is a partnership between Niagara Bottling, a leading beverage manufacturer, and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), a non-profit organization that advocates for the advancement of public parks and recreation.…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Accuses Georgia
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Accuses Georgia Prosecutor of Racketeering, Without Evidence
The congresswoman claims that Fani Willis is the real criminal, not Trump Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has made a baseless accusation against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who recently indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 of his allies on state charges related to their attempts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. Greene said that Willis is “guilty of” crimes under the RICO statutes related to racketeering…
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Northeast Georgia History Center
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Northeast Georgia History Center celebrates the founding of Georgia with homeschoolers
The Northeast Georgia History Center (NEGAHC) hosted a Homeschool Day on Thursday, August 24, 2023, to commemorate the founding of Georgia in 1733. The event was open to all homeschooling families and featured various activities and demonstrations related to the colonial history of Georgia. Learning from living history interpreters One of the highlights of the Homeschool Day was the presentations by professional living history interpreters who portrayed General James Oglethorpe…
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Powerball Jackpot
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Powerball Jackpot Rises to $291 Million After No Winner on Saturday
The Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $291 million after no one matched all six numbers in the drawing on Saturday, August 19, 2023. The next drawing will be on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, and the cash option is worth $140.4 million. Saturday’s Powerball Numbers The winning numbers for Saturday night’s drawing were 1, 25, 27, 38, and 62, with a red Powerball number 13. The “Power Play” multiplier…
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Northeast Georgia History Center
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Northeast Georgia History Center welcomes homeschoolers for a day of learning and fun
The Northeast Georgia History Center is hosting its first Homeschool Day of the school year on Thursday, August 24, 2023. The event will feature presentations, demonstrations, and activities related to the founding of the Georgia colony. Meet the founders of Georgia Homeschoolers will have the opportunity to meet General James Oglethorpe and Mary Musgrove, two of the most influential figures in the early history of Georgia. Oglethorpe was the founder…
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Trump’s Base Unfazed by Atlanta
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Trump’s Base Unfazed by Atlanta Indictment Ahead of GOP Debate
Trump leads the GOP field despite legal woes According to a CBS News/YouGov poll of likely Republican primary voters, former President Donald Trump has a commanding lead over his potential rivals for the 2024 GOP nomination, despite facing his fourth indictment in Atlanta last week. The poll, conducted from Aug. 16 to 18, found that 62% of the respondents supported Trump, while 16% backed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who dropped…
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