The Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation announced over the weekend that all outdoor public pools will be closed until further notice. The vague reason given is “operational assessment,” but the move comes just days after a 17-year old boy was shot and killed at Anderson Pool in West Atlanta. The department did not mention the shooting in any of the statements regarding these closings, but sources say many pools have gotten “out of control” in recent months. Pool closings in the heat of summer leave the citizens of Atlanta SINKING…
State to receive over $4B in education funding
The latest appropriation of federal stimulus funds for education will be used in Georgia public schools to address lost learning opportunities, remove barriers to learning, and personalize supports for students, schools, and educators, according to a plan...Statewide initiative positions Georgia as a leader in electric mobility industry
In recent months, Georgia has continued to attract a number of international investments in the electric mobility industry. In addition to the nearly $2.6 billion SK Innovation electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facilities in Jackson County, the state...Congressman Austin Scott works to ‘level the playing field’ for Georgia producers
Congressman Austin Scott (R-GA-08) wants to level the playing field for Georgia producers who struggle to compete against below-market foreign imports. On Wednesday, Scott teamed with Congressman Paul Ruiz (D-CA-36) in introducing the bipartisan American...USG’s critical role in Georgia’s economic recovery
To read all of InsiderAdvantage Georgia’s daily news, SUBSCRIBE HERE. *Subscription includes a complimentary subscription to JAMES Magazine. The University System of Georgia (USG) served as a source of stability for the state’s economy in FY 2020, and played a...
