Georgia Trend Daily – Aug. 22, 2024
Aug. 22, 2024 Savannah Morning News
‘No policy or plan could have stopped this’: Richmond Hill mayor talks cleanup efforts
Latrice Williams reports that during Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Richmond Hill Mayor Russ Carpenter provided an update on the aftermath from Tropical Storm Debby, which caused significant flooding in various neighborhoods. Residents were informed that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is still on the ground to determine the amount of aid homeowners may receive due to floodwater damage caused by Tropical Storm Debby.
Aug. 22, 2024 Georgia Trend – Exclusive!
Security First: Protecting Georgia Businesses Against Rising Theft
Julia Roberts reports, in today’s business environment, security isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity. When a Georgia-based professional landscaping company lost all their equipment in a property crime incident, police warned it could likely happen again. So, they installed an electric fence with help from security experts at AMAROK.
Aug. 22, 2025 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Delta extends suspension of flights to Israel amid ongoing tensions
Kelly Yamanouchi reports, Delta Air Lines is further extending its suspension of flights to and from Israel amid heightening tensions in the region. Atlanta-based Delta on July 31 said it would pause flights between New York and Tel Aviv through Aug. 2.
Aug. 22, 2024 Capitol Beat News
Millions awarded to help speed up development of sustainable flight fuels in Georgia
Dave Williams reports that the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded two grants to help accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Georgia. LanzaJet, a SAF producer, will receive nearly $3.1 million to support its new production facility in Soperton, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., announced Tuesday.
Aug. 22, 2024 Augusta Chronicle
With funding in place, Richmond County plans to get fleet of electric school buses for 2025
Erica Van Buren reports, in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint, Richmond County was awarded nearly $9.9 million in federal funding to purchase 25 low-emission buses. “The initial application (was) completed in 2022,” said William Kurts, senior director of transportation for Richmond County School System.
Aug. 22, 2024 Gwinnett Daily Post
Explore Gwinnett has a new logo to promote tourism
Curt Yeomans reports, Explore Gwinnett recently unveiled a new logo that officials say is intended to reflect all of Gwinnett County’s communities. The tourism group’s new logo was revealed earlier this month during a party at the the Overstory Rooftop Bar at the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett.
Aug. 22, 2024 Dalton Daily Citizen
Ossoff announces federal grant opportunity to help build housing
Staff reports that U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, has announced a new federal grant funding opportunity to help local communities build more housing units, drive costs down and help families afford homes. The Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) program provides federal grant funding through a competitive application process to help build more housing, including developing, evaluating and implementing housing policy plans; improving housing strategies; and facilitating affordable housing production and preservation.
Aug. 22, 2024 Marietta Daily Journal
Cupid: County to Accept Judge’s Ruling, Switch to State Map
Annie Mayne reports that Cobb County will accept the ruling that struck down its “home rule” map as unconstitutional, Chairwoman Lisa Cupid confirmed Wednesday. In a text to the MDJ, Cupid wrote that she plans to place an item on the commission’s agenda to “formalize the acceptance” of Cobb Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill’s Tuesday ruling and “move forward” with the maps passed by the Georgia Legislature in 2022.
Aug. 22, 2024 Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Turn down for what: Which Georgia rapper performed for the Georgia roll call at the DNC?
Sundi Rose reports, when the DNC secretary Jason Nix called for the Georgia delegation to make their choice, the crowd in attendance, as well as the millions of Americans watching at home were treated to Lil John in a bespoke suit, performing his 2013 banger, “Turn Down For What.” Lil Jon came down the stairs performing, except for this occasion, the lyrics were, “turn OUT for what.”
Aug. 22, 2024 GPB
Republicans in Northeast Georgia call for stricter border policy at Jaemor Farms event
Sarah Kallis reports that Georgia Republican leaders called for stricter border policies and encouraged voters to choose former President Donald Trump at an Aug. 20 event in Northeast Georgia. The Republican political leaders were joined by local sheriffs at the event at Jaemor Farms in Hall County.
Aug. 22, 2024 Georgia Recorder
Former GOP Lt. Gov. Duncan at DNC urges Republicans, independents to vote Harris-Walz
Ross Williams and Jill Nolin report, Georgia’s former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan called on his fellow conservatives to cast aside the GOP presidential nominee this year in hopes of moving the country past former President Donald Trump and his brand of politics. Duncan may have been speaking Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, but he was really speaking to independents and right-leaning voters far away from the United Center who might help decide the outcome of the presidential election.
Aug. 22, 2024 Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Oprah invokes Georgia civil rights icon John Lewis in DNC address: ‘We’re all in the same boat now’
Staff reports that the theme for the third night of the Democratic National Convention is “A Fight for Our Freedoms.” We’ve heard from former Lt. Gov. and AJC contributor Geoff Duncan, former president Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey.
