Pro-Palestine protests at Emory University is one of several demonstrations on college campuses across the country, with student groups organizing encampments, protests, and demonstrations at their schools in an attempt to force the universities and colleges to divulge and divest from any connections that benefit Israel.
Mayor Andre Dickens of Atlanta has secured a $2 million allocation for the 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program. The initiative, sponsored by Councilmember Andrea L. Boone, aims to provide paid positions for Atlanta youth across various industries and roles within the city.In a statement, Mayor Dickens highlighted the importance of the program, stating, "The Summer Youth Employment Program helps our young people come into their own by creating paid opportunities that provide work experience and life skills that can help prepare them for the future." He also expressed...
Mayor Andre Dickens of Atlanta has taken a significant step towards advancing his Clean Energy Plan agenda by authorizing the establishment of the Atlanta Community Energy Trust Fund with a $500,000 investment. This move, supported by Councilmembers Liliana Bakhtiari and Alex Wan, aims to reduce energy burdens on households within the city."Close to 50,000 households are energy burdened within our city, and we are constantly searching for ways to help," stated Mayor Dickens, emphasizing the importance of addressing energy challenges faced by many residents. The fund...
There was one company in a city associated with Fulton County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in April, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
There were three companies in cities associated with Fulton County that received three FDA inspections in April, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
The average coaching salary at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Fulton County, was $793,603, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Mayor Andre Dickens announced a series of leadership changes within his Administration aimed at accelerating the execution of his visionary plans for the city of Atlanta. Among the appointments is LaChandra Butler Burks as the Interim Chief Operating Officer, effective May 25, 2024. Burks, who has served as Deputy Chief Operating Officer and former Interim Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation, will take over from Lisa Y. Benjamin.In response to the changes, Mayor Dickens emphasized his commitment to immediate action, stating, "My vision for an Atlanta...
There were two companies in a city associated with DeKalb County that received two FDA inspections in April, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
There was one company in a city associated with DeKalb County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in April, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
New data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shows that 1,796 illegal aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela entered the country through the Atlanta, Georgia airport between January 2023 and August 2023 through the CHNV program.
Atlanta City Government Proposes Historic $2.75 Billion BudgetATLANTA—The City of Atlanta is proud to announce its proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025, set at a remarkable $2.75 billion. The budget allocates $853.8 million for the General Fund, $1.5 billion for Enterprise Funds, and $352.5 million for Other Funds, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to fiscal planning. This budget reflects a strategic approach to financial management, aimed at addressing the evolving economic landscape while prioritizing critical investments for the city's growth and development....