Georgia Trend Daily – June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024 Georgia Ports Authority
Georgia Ports Authority Hosts King and Queen of The Netherlands
Staff reports that Georgia Ports Authority President and CEO Griff Lynch welcomed His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima of The Netherlands to the Port of Savannah Tuesday afternoon as part of the Dutch Royal Couple’s three-day working visit to the United States. The GPA hosted a tour of America’s third busiest gateway container port, and roundtable discussions with Dutch industry and business leaders, as well as government officials on Sustainable Port Development and Hinterland Connectivity.
June 12, 2024 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
Bridging the Gap: CareSource’s Commitment to Oral Health in Rural Georgia
Dr. Judy Greenlea Taylor reports, as a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan, CareSource understands the importance of oral health in fostering the whole health of an individual. Oral Health often remains an overlooked aspect of health care access, particularly in our state’s rural communities.
June 12, 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
City officials consider $5M aid for businesses’ water main break losses
Mirtha Donastorg reports that by the end of July, Atlanta businesses impacted by the two water main breaks that upended the city for days may see thousands of dollars from the city start to hit their bank accounts, officials said at a City Council committee meeting Tuesday. Mayor Andre Dickens announced last week the city would set up a $5 million fund to help the affected businesses.
June 12, 2024 Athens Banner-Herald
Watkinsville earns an ‘All-American City’ award in Colorado
Wayne Ford reports that the city of Watkinsville was recognized recently as a 2024 All-America City by the National Civic League during a convention held in Denver, Colorado. Watkinsville was one of 10 cities chosen from numerous cities who applied for the award, according to the Civic League.
June 12, 2024 WSB Radio
Several Georgia companies, employers named among Forbes list of ‘Best Employers for New Grads’
Staff reports, there’s some good news for graduates who are looking to work in Georgia: Forbes named several Georgia companies as the “Best Employers for New Grads” for 2024. Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines flew higher above the rest and claimed the top spot on the list.
June 12, 2024 University of West Georgia
UWG President Kelly Named President of Arkansas State University System
Colton Campbell reports that the administration of Dr. Brendan Kelly as president of the University of West Georgia will end in the coming months, as Kelly was recently named president of the Arkansas State University System, providing leadership to a system of seven institutions, including the flagship Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.
June 12, 2024 Capitol Beat News
Albany State to get interim president next month
Dave Williams reports that University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue has named a former interim president at a historically Black university in Florida to serve as interim president at Albany State University. Lawrence Drake II will succeed current Albany State President Marion Ross Fedrick on July 1, when she leaves to become executive vice president and chief of staff to the president of Georgia State University.
June 12, 2024 Dalton Daily Citizen
Whitfield County commissioners look to reduce costs for some residential developments
Charles Oliver reports that the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners Monday held the first reading of two ordinances that seek to cut red tape and costs for some residential developments. The first would create a definition of a minor subdivision as a “subdivision of five or fewer lots, which does not require the construction of a new road for the purpose of lawful access.”
June 12, 2024 Savannah Morning News
Georgia-based hate and extremist groups double, says Southern Poverty Law Center report
Maya Homan reports that hate and extremism in Georgia was on the rise in 2023, according to the results of an annual report released this week by the Southern Poverty Law Center that tracks extremist groups across the U.S. In Georgia, that number has grown to nearly 50 organizations, more than double the number of groups tracked across the state in 2022.
June 12, 2024 WABE
Former foster youth are eligible for federal housing aid. Georgia isn’t helping them get it
Stephannie Stokes reports, a federal housing program that can reduce housing costs is open to foster youth in all states as long as local government agencies put in an application for the funding. But in Georgia, few of those requests are made.
June 12, 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
PG A.M.: ‘Trump Force 47′ ramps up voter mobilization efforts in Georgia
Greg Bluestein, Tia Mitchell, Patricia Murphy and Adam Van Brimmer report that President Joe Biden has had a growing campaign effort in Georgia for months. Former President Donald Trump’s comeback bid is working to catch up. The Republican’s voter mobilization effort, “Trump Force 47,” is entering a new phase this week as the campaign trains volunteers and opens offices in hot spots around the state, including outposts in Fayette and Gwinnett counties.
