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Student Loan Debt for Metro Atlanta Residents
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New Program to Erase Student Loan Debt for Metro Atlanta Residents
A new pilot program launched by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta aims to help borrowers in specific neighborhoods of metro Atlanta pay off their student loan debt. The program, called the Student Loan Debt Pilot, will provide “reverse scholarships” of up to $30,000 to eligible applicants who live in South Cobb’s Fair Oaks neighborhood, College Park, East Point and Atlanta’s Thomasville neighborhood. How the Program Works The Student Loan…
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Savannah beekeeper discovers
Entertainment
Savannah beekeeper discovers invasive hornet species in Georgia
A beekeeper in Savannah, Georgia, has reported the first sighting of an invasive yellow-legged hornet in the state, according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA). The hornet, also known as the Asian hornet, is a cousin of the giant Asian hornet or the “murder hornet” that has been detected in Washington state and Canada. The yellow-legged hornet poses a threat to honey production and native pollinators if it establishes…
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Trump indicted in Georgia for election interference
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Trump indicted in Georgia for election interference: 7 key takeaways
Former President Donald Trump and 18 of his allies have been indicted by a grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, on charges of election interference, racketeering and other crimes related to their attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the state. The indictment, which was unsealed on Monday, is the fourth criminal case that Trump is facing and the first one at the state level. Here are seven…
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How Interior Design Can Enhance Wellness
Lifestyle
How Interior Design Can Enhance Wellness, According to Jim Willenborg
Jim Willenborg, an Atlanta-based interior designer, has recently shared his insights on how interior design can promote wellness. He explained how the physical environment can affect the mental, emotional, and physical health of the occupants, and offered some tips on how to create spaces that foster well-being. The Benefits of Bringing Nature Indoors One of Jim Willenborg’s key recommendations for promoting wellness through interior design is the incorporation of natural…
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Georgia Tech in season opener
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Georgia Southern to face Georgia Tech in season opener
The Georgia Southern men’s basketball team will begin the 2023-24 season with a challenging matchup against Georgia Tech, the Eagles announced on Tuesday. The game will take place on Nov. 6 at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, marking the first meeting between the two programs since 2021. A new era for the Eagles The game will also mark the debut of Charlie Henry, who was hired as the new head coach…
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Trump faces backlash
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Trump faces backlash from rivals and allies over Georgia indictment
Former President Donald Trump and 18 of his allies were indicted on Tuesday by a grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia, for their roles in trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the state. The indictment, which was announced by District Attorney Fani Willis, charges Trump with 13 felony counts, including violating the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, solicitation of violation of oath by public…
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Mark Meadows
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Mark Meadows faces charges for meddling in Georgia election
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows is among the 19 individuals indicted by a grand jury in Georgia for allegedly conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The indictment, which was announced on Monday by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, accuses Meadows of violating Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and soliciting the violation of oath by a public officer. Meadows pressured…
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new parking rules for high school football games
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LaGrange College announces new parking rules for high school football games
LaGrange College, a four-year liberal arts college in Georgia, has released new guidelines for parking and tailgating on its campus during high school football games. The college says the new rules are in place to provide a safe and secure environment and to protect and preserve the property of the college. Parking fees and zones According to the college, parking will only be allowed in designated lots and in parking…
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Terrorism Gets 12 Years in Prison
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Georgian Man Convicted of Terrorism Gets 12 Years in Prison
Tbilisi City Court Finds Tsiskara Tokhosashvili Guilty of Joining ISIS and Assisting in Terrorist Activities According to the Georgian Prosecutor’s Office, on August 15, 2023, the Tbilisi City Court found Tsiskara Tokhosashvili guilty of joining a foreign terrorist organization and assisting in terrorist activities, on the basis of evidence presented by the Prosecutor’s Office. Tokhosashvili was charged under Article 328 of the Criminal Code of Georgia (joining a foreign terrorist…
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Georgian Historians Need to Focus on the Future
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Op-ed: Georgian Historians Need to Focus on the Future, Not the Past
An op-ed published by Civil Georgia, a non-governmental organization that provides news and analysis on Georgian politics, society, and culture, has sparked a debate among historians and the public. The op-ed, written by Dr. Beka Kobakhidze, a co-chair of the Master’s Program in Modern History of Georgia and an associate professor at Ilia State University, argues that Georgian historians need to change how they look at and teach history, and…
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