Age should not preclude either Joe Biden or Donald Trump from serving another four years as president, a group of aging experts said Thursday at a webinar organized by the American Federation for Aging Research. If Biden, 81, and Trump, 77, are the candidates on Election Day, as appears likely right now, they would break […]
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Georgia Will Give State Employees Expanded Paid Parental Leave. Will Georgia Companies Follow Suit?
👶 The Gist: Georgia state employees and teachers will now receive six weeks of paid parental leave, doubling the previous three-week policy, thanks to House Bill 1010’s passage. 📜 The Details: Sponsored by Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones and backed by Speaker Jon Burns, the bill aims to improve work-life balance for state workers, acknowledging […]
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Fani Willis Fights Back in Hearing to Disqualify Her from Trump Trial
A combative Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis denied Thursday that her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she hired to pursue election interference charges against Donald Trump affected the case. “I’m not on trial,” Willis testified in federal court during an evidentiary hearing on a motion to disqualify her from the case, as she […]
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Savannah Plans Public Meeting to Discuss Flooding in Casey South Drainage Basin
SAVANNAH — The City of Savannah is inviting residents, especially those living near the Hull Park area to a public meeting where updates on flood reduction investments in the Casey South Drainage Basin will be discussed. The meeting, organized by District 4 Alderman Nick Palumbo and City staff, is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28, at […]
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Georgia’s Hidden Presidential Retreats Shine on Presidents’ Day
🏞 The Gist: A recent survey crowned Roosevelt’s Little White House in Georgia the 17th most popular landmark for families to visit on Presidents’ Day, revealing a unique facet of presidential history in the Peach State. 📜 The Details: In a poll conducted by Mixbook.com involving 3,000 American families, Georgia’s own Roosevelt’s Little White House […]
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Polk County Welcomes SOLARCYCLE’s $344 Million Solar Glass Plant, Creating Over 600 Jobs
🌞 The Gist: SOLARCYCLE, a leader in solar recycling technology, announced plans to open a pioneering solar glass manufacturing facility in Cedartown in Polk County, generating over 600 new jobs and investing around $344 million. 🏭 The Details: This facility, unique in the U.S., will focus on using recycled materials from retired solar panels to […]
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Governor Kemp Signs Bill for Mulberry Cityhood Vote
🏡 The Gist: Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 333, allowing a referendum on creating the city of Mulberry in Gwinnett County, emphasizing local control without new property taxes. 📜 The Details: Signed Tuesday, the bill enables northeast Gwinnett residents to vote on Mulberry’s cityhood. Advocates, including House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration and Sen. Clint […]
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John Lennon Through May Pang’s Lens: A Glimpse Into the “Lost Weekend” Era
📸 The Gist: May Pang showcases rare, candid photos of John Lennon during a free exhibition in Roswell. 🔍 The Details: From March 15-17, 2024, the Computer Museum of America will host “The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang,” offering a unique peek into John Lennon’s life from 1973-1975. This period, known as Lennon’s […]
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Do Americans Really Care About Democracy in The 2024 Election?
With former President Donald Trump having all but wrapped up the GOP presidential nomination, one issue looks set to be at the center of the general election campaign: the threat to democracy. In a major campaign speech in Pennsylvania in January, President Joe Biden detailed Trump’s lies about the 2020 election, his efforts to use violence to […]
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Albany State University’s President is Stepping Down: Here’s Why
Albany State University President Marion Fedrick is leaving the university later this year to take a new position within the University System of Georgia. Fedrick will become executive vice president and chief of staff to Georgia State University President Brian Blake effective July 1, Fedrick announced Wednesday in a letter to the Albany State community. […]