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How did Taylor Hendley from Atlanta play in Girls' 18 bracket in September?

By ATL Standard | Sep 30, 2021

Atlanta tennis player Taylor Hendley finished 9,451st in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

How did Isabel Piedad from Atlanta play in Girls' 18 bracket in September?

By ATL Standard | Sep 30, 2021

Atlanta tennis player Isabel Piedad finished 9,727th in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

How did Myla Somersall from ATLANTA play in Girls' 18 bracket in September?

By ATL Standard | Sep 30, 2021

ATLANTA tennis player Myla Somersall finished 9,969th in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

Atlanta tennis player Brooke Smalls ranks in Girls' 18 bracket in September

By ATL Standard | Sep 30, 2021

Atlanta tennis player Brooke Smalls finished 8,819th in September in the junior Girls' 18 category of the United States Tennis Association.

Fall baseball at Georgia Tech kicks off Oct. 16 with exhibition game against Troy University

By David Beasley | Sep 30, 2021

Fall baseball at Georgia Tech will begin Saturday Oct. 16, according to a news release.

PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE: Three New Physicians Join Piedmont as Piedmont Physicians at Hospital Drive

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

Piedmont Newton Hospital and Piedmont Physicians Group are pleased to announce that Emory Internal Medicine of Newton is now Piedmont Physicians at Hospital Drive.

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY: Can Better Gun Safety Practices Improve Teen Suicide Rates?

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

A new study conducted by Georgia State University researchers examining the risks of adolescent suicide by guns found that the teens did not display typical suicidal behaviors. These findings increase the need for strong gun safety measures in homes where teenagers live.

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: Georgia Tech Delivers $4 Billion in Economic Impact to the State of Georgia

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2021

Roughly 275. That’s how many jobs the company Stord has brought to the state of Georgia since it opened its doors in 2016. The startup was one of the first to go through Georgia Tech’s CREATE-X incubator, offering cloud-based software that has since revolutionized the supply chain sector. And as the company continues to grow, it has no plans to leave Atlanta.

From Peach Tree Times

Georgia received $6.6 billion in school stimulus funds during pandemic

By Metric Media News Service | 3 years ago

The total amount of federal public education stimulus funds that Georgia received from Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic is $6.6 billion, according to a tally from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).

Sept. 29, 2021 sees Congressional Record publish “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” in the House of Representatives section

By ATL Standard | Sep 29, 2021

“ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” was published on pages H5553-H5554 of the Congressional Record on Sept. 29, 2021.

FULTON COUNTY - GA: Fulton Countys CONNECTED Youth Leadership Program in Partnership with 21st Century Leaders

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2021

The Fulton County’s Department of Community Development’s Youth and Community Services Division (YCS) is partnering with 21st Century Leaders, Georgia’s premier youth leadership and non-profit organization, to connect, transform and inspire high school students from diverse backgrounds in Fulton County to become the next generation of leaders.

EMORY: Still time to register: Virtual, in-person options for Winship Win the Fight 5K

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2021

You can walk or run; compete in person or log your miles virtually. But one thing is certain – if you participate in this year’s Winship Win the Fight 5K Walk/Run you’ll be helping to fight cancer.

COUNTY OF FULTON: Say Yes! COVID Test Program Offers Free, Rapid, Self-Administered Tests to Fulton Residents in target ZIP Codes to Reduce COVID-19 Spread

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2021

The Fulton County Board of Health is inviting residents in target zip codes to join the Say Yes! COVID Test At-Home Testing Challenge, which provides households with access to free, rapid COVID-19 test kits that they can self-administer.

CITY OF ATLANTA: Legislation Introduced to Move Infrastructure, Public Safety Updates, Atlanta Children’s Eternal Flame Memorial, and Commission on Fathers and Boys Forward

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2021

Two pieces of legislation were introduced today to address infrastructure needs. The 2022 infrastructure package will total $700M over the next five years. These investments are funded by existing tax revenues and do not require any increases in taxes.

Sept. 28, 2021 sees Congressional Record publish “PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” in the House of Representatives section

By ATL Standard | Sep 28, 2021

The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” on Sept. 28, 2021.

Sept. 28, 2021 sees Congressional Record publish “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” in the House of Representatives section

By ATL Standard | Sep 28, 2021

“ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” was published in the House of Representatives section on page on Sept. 28, 2021.

Sept. 27, 2021: Congressional Record publishes “PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” in the House of Representatives section

By ATL Standard | Sep 27, 2021

The Congressional Record published “PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” in the House of Representatives section on Sept. 27, 2021.

Sept. 27, 2021: Congressional Record publishes “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” in the House of Representatives section

By ATL Standard | Sep 27, 2021

“ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” was published on pages H5463-H5464 of the Congressional Record on Sept. 27, 2021.

No new teachers in Atlanta sign pledge in week ending Sept. 25 to teach Critical Race Theory

By ATL Standard | Sep 26, 2021

There were no new teachers in Atlanta who signed the pledge in week ending Sept. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

ATL Standard area weekly mass times

By ATL Standard | Sep 25, 2021

The following parishes in the ATL Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.