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Atlanta's Construction Boom Highlights Urgent Need For Better Porta Potty Access On Job Sites
(MENAFN- Market Press Release) June 23, 2025 7:39 am - Atlanta's growing skyline brings sanitation challenges as porta potty shortages impact construction site safety and workflow. ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 23, 2025: As Atlanta experiences one of...

Mining threat near Okefenokee ends
ATLANTA — The Alabama company that planned to mine titanium dioxide next to the Okefenokee Swamp has agreed to sell its property to an environmental fund, ending — for now — a threat to more than 350,000 acres of designated national wilderness...

Georgia summer agriculture brings guests to Southern Belle Farms
Southern Belle Farms’ lush green rows of produce brought customers picking fresh blueberries, blackberries, peaches and flowers on Saturday, June 14 in McDonough, Georgia. As strawberry season comes to a wrap, blueberries and blackberries now make...

Westlake Industrial Park anticipating more industrial development
City utility JEA is reviewing the service availability for a 603,200-square-foot warehouse. More industrial development is possible in Westlake Industrial Park as city utility JEA reviews a service availability request for a proposed...

How Academics Are Pushing Back On The For-Profit Academic Publishing Industry
According to the independent news organization the Conversation, five publishing houses control about half the global academic publishing industry’s market share. Relx, the parent company of the “biggest player in this business,” Elsevier, reaped...

Scions E275: Georgia Tech Athletics Financial Update
With the conclusion of the 2024-25 NCAA athletic season, we transition into a hallmark of Scions of the Southland, our (currently) biannual episode on Georgia Tech’s finances where we evaluate the debt problem, where influxes of money are coming...

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry in Savannah Standard publication area during 2024?
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-servicesUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship...

"She actually looks jealous": WNBA fans in splits as Paige Bueckers reacts to girlfriend Azzi Fudd rocking Georgia Amoore's jersey
One day after making the headlines for confirming their romance, Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers hit the spotlight again on Sunday for a hilarious reason. Fudd was courtside for her girlfriend's game against the Mystics CareFirst Arena in Washington....
Atlanta Smoke win title
By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net After getting over the jetlag in their opening loss by one run, the Atlanta Smoke bounced back and pulled off two consecutive abbreviated blowout victories over the Orlando Monarchs....

H-1B approvals for employers classified under Information industry across West Atlanta News publication area in 2024
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/ Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS |...

Georgia Public Service Commission considers Georgia Power’s energy plan as data centers and AI boom
ATLANTA — A plan before Georgia’s Public Service Commission could shape the future of the state’s energy grid system. The commission held its third public hearing on Georgia Power’s integrated resource plan on Monday, Channel 2’s Michael Doudna...

Georgia Ranks Worst for Bacterial Contamination in Retail Meat
Most Americans take for granted that the food they purchase at the grocery store is safe to eat. But ensuring the safety of the food supply requires a coordinated effort involving scientific monitoring, regulatory oversight, and public health...

Construction starts for project to connect Tower Grove to Cortex
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Construction started on Monday for phase 1 of the Tower Grove Connector. The Tower Grove Connector is an infrastructure project that will connect Tower Grove Park, along Tower Grove Avenue, to the Cortex. The...

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry file 70 H-1B petitions in Louisiana throughout 2024
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/ Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS |...

Georgia Southern hosts one of the most prestigious summer camps
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - For the next couple of weeks, Georgia Southern’s campus will be home to high schoolers from across Georgia for one the most prestigious summer camps. Some of the brightest high school students from across the state of...

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry in Macon Times publication area during 2024?
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (left) and Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadershipUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and...

Georgia Power's tips and resources for keeping summer energy bills in check
ATLANTA — Summer heat is set to arrive in force, and Georgia Power is offering some advice about how to stay cool while keeping energy costs in check. The energy provider put out a release this week saying its "committed to helping customers stay...

H-1B approvals for employers classified under Transportation and Warehousing industry across Wichita Standard publication area in 2024
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/ Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS |...

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Manufacturing industry in Athens Reporter publication area during 2024?
Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2bJennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and...

Atlanta Opens Cooling Center As Heat Wave Hits City
Atlanta residents can find relief from scorching temperatures at a new cooling center opening today at Selena S. Butler Park. 🕐 When It’s Open: The cooling center will operate Monday, June 23 from 1 to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, June 24 from 11 a.m. to 6...