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Boos, cheers and kaffiyehs worn in silent protest at Emory commencement
Several dozen Emory University graduates handed over small Palestinian flags, wore keffiyehs over their robes or shouted “Free Palestine!” as they walked across the stage in protests over the war in Gaza.
Breaking: LPD investigating alleged suicide at Meridian Park
LOGANVILLE GA – (May 14, 2024) – Loganville Police Department is currently investigating an alleged suicide that took place at Meridian Park in the city yesterday. “We did have a victim die by suicide near the walking trail at Meridian Park yesterday,” Loganville public information officer Brett Fowler confirmed.
Georgia's Connectivity Boost: 100 New Jobs in Norcross to Expand Broadband Internet Statewide
Georgia's efforts to bridge the digital divide took a leap forward last Friday as the U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock announced at a Norcross-based fiber optics firm, OFS, that 100 new jobs will be created to expand broadband internet access throughout the state. This expansion is a result of the $1.3 billion the Peach State scored from the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, part of the sprawling Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Her ceiling collapsed in her rental home. Who’s responsible for repairs?
SNELLVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Snellville mom and first-time renter said her decision to lease from a corporate landlord was a big mistake. Amanda Shelton’s rental house is for herself and her two boys. She’s a finance manager and has a small candle making business on the side.
These 8 signs proves that your home is the thieves Next Target
As soon as burglars locate the scene of their heist, they sometimes leave traces, or clues. These are often subtle, appearing in the form of coded messages. They may, for example, be geometric symbols such as crosses or triangles. If you spot one near your home, pay particular attention to it. You might just avoid a burglary. Widely criticized as “rumors” by Internet users, these statements should be treated with caution. Contacted by Metronews, the police nonetheless declared: “These signs exist, we find them in the field, and they are confirmed during the hearings of the burglars.”
Liveable communities initiative receives $400,000 investment
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has allocated $280,000 from its million-dollar budget to fund a comprehensive study aimed at enhancing safety, beautification, and transportation infrastructure along Jimmy Carter Boulevard in the Gateway85 Community Improvement District (CID). Gwinnett County will contribute an additional $120,000 towards the endeavor. “We are thrilled to receive this grant from the […] The post Liveable communities initiative receives $400,000 investment appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Alpharetta officers praised for compassionate handling of child in crisis on busy roadway
ALPHARETTA, Ga. - The Alpharetta police are commending some of their fellow officers for taking a more compassionate response to a dangerous situation in April that likely saved a young boy's life. Sgt. Mark Tappan with the Alpharetta Police Department says he got a call about a child with a...
Former Alpharetta Sephora manager’s lawsuit alleges racial hiring practices
While the reason given for her firing was failure to discipline an employee, Mestre’s attorney, Artur Davis, says she was actually terminated for not hiring sales people who were the same race as 96% of the store’s customer base which is Caucasian.
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