On to November: Having trounced his Republican primary opponent, former U.S. Sen. David Perdue, Gov. Brian Kemp now faces Democrat Stacey Abrams in the November general election in a rematch of the 2018 gubernatorial contest. Abrams had no opposition in…
Smyre Farewell: Columbus Democrat Calvin Smyre, dean of the House of Representatives, who served from 1975 through this year’s session – longer than any other lawmaker – was honored on his last day with standing ovations, tributes and the unveiling…
In the early 1980s, Atlanta offered few mental health resources to help people make the pivotal transition from inpatient care to reintegration into the community. West Lumber Company helped purchase an old apartment building for that use, which launched Skyland…
Lyons Manufacturing: Michigan-based East Jordan Plastics, one of the largest horticultural container manufacturers in North America, is investing more than $44 million in a new logistics and distribution facility in Toombs County, creating 80 new jobs. Athens Innovation: German-based pharmaceutical…
For many girls, the Cinderella magic of a perfect ball gown for a formal occasion seems out of reach. Enter the “Prom Dress Fairy,” aka Imani Marley-Husbands, who is known for giving away formal wear to whomever needs it. PDF…
In Memoriam: Former Atlanta Mayor and Buckhead Coalition President Sam Massell, who led the city from 1970 to 1974, died in March at age 94. He was the city’s first Jewish mayor and is credited with guiding the changeover from…
Port Growth: The Port of Brunswick will undergo a $150 million expansion that will allow the Georgia terminal to handle an additional 200,000 vehicles annually. A fourth berth will be added at Colonel’s Island along with 360,000 square feet of…
April 26, 2022 Diverse Issues in Higher Education Spelman College Names Dr. Helene D. Gayle President Rebecca Kelliher reports, on Monday, the Spelman College Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Helene D. Gayle, a public health leader, as…
Supreme Court Changes: Just days after Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice David Nahmias announced he is stepping down in July, after 12 years on the court, Gov. Kemp named Appeals Court Judge Andrew Pinson to replace him. Nahmias, once a…
Metro Atlanta’s Furkids is not your typical animal shelter. The Cumming nonprofit, Georgia’s largest no-kill animal shelter, is a mostly cage-free destination for visitors seeking pets or pet services – or for anyone who just wants to spend time with…
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