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Lawrence Carter pens foreword for Bankole Thompson book on America at 250
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Morehouse Chapel founding dean Dr. Lawrence Edward Carter Sr. wrote the foreword to Bankole Thompson’s upcoming book on Frederick Douglass, democracy and the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Ayla Oasis and Georgia join KBLT 2026 as gold sponsors
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KBLT Congress will bring Ayla Oasis in Jordan and Georgia Convention and Exhibition Bureau on board as gold sponsors for its fifth edition in Riyadh on Sept. 6-7, 2026. The move underscores growing interest in the Saudi travel market, where…
Ayla Oasis and Georgia become Gold Sponsors for KBLT 2026
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Ayla Oasis in Jordan and Georgia’s Convention and Exhibition Bureau have signed on as Gold Sponsors for the Kingdom Business & Luxury Travel Congress in Riyadh on Sept. 6-7. The move underscores rising competition for Saudi outbound travelers as…
Georgia forum will feature personal stories on political and policy changes
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Third Act Georgia and Indivisible Cobb will host a public forum in Marietta on Aug. 27 where veterans, immigrants, civil servants and others will share how recent government actions have altered their lives.
MarketBeat survey ranks America’s best local BBQ supply stores
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MarketBeat surveyed 3,009 consumers to identify the top independent BBQ stores in the U.S. The results highlight strong support for local retailers even as Americans say barbecue season has become more commercialized.
Agency8 launches lead generation system for roofing contractors
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Agency8 has launched a done-for-you lead generation system for U.S. roofing contractors that pairs Meta ads with automated SMS qualification.
Northside Plastic Surgery lands two spots on Atlanta Magazine’s 2026 Top Doctors list
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Northside Plastic Surgery’s Mike Majmundar, MD, and Shreyas Makwana, MD, were both named to Atlanta Magazine’s 2026 Top Doctors list.
Kids In America to play The Boatyard in Cornelius on Dec. 11, 2026
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Kids In America is set for a Dec. 11, 2026 show at The Boatyard in Cornelius, North Carolina.
Great American Green backs North Georgia plant market at Crane Creek Vineyards
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Great American Green and The Greenhouse Social are bringing the Root & Vine Market to Crane Creek Vineyards in Young Harris, Georgia, on Sunday, Aug. 23. The free event pairs local vendors and wine with synthetic turf and an outdoor setup meant to…
Adega Gaucha lands on Inc. 5000 as it eyes Georgia debut
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Adega Gaucha was ranked No. 1,891 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 and No. 79 in Food & Beverage, marking a fast rise for the Orlando-founded steakhouse.
Georgia Tech, ETS crown solar racing champions at Brainerd
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Georgia Tech and École de Technologie Supérieure won the top classes at the 2026 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix, which ended July 23 at Brainerd International Raceway in Minnesota.
Lawn Slayers leaders set for Blue Collar America TV episode
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Micheal Joe and Kevie Wilson, the team behind Georgia-based Lawn Slayers, will appear on Blue Collar America TV to discuss landscaping, tree services, business growth and the blue-collar trades.
ZenSpace installs smart meeting pods at Georgia World Congress Center
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ZenSpace Event Solutions has permanently installed soundproof meeting pods at Georgia World Congress Center during VenueConnect 2026. The move gives attendees private workspace inside the venue and turns unused lobby and concourse space into a new…
Appalachian State, KU Leuven win 2026 American Solar Challenge
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KU Leuven and Appalachian State University won the 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge after student-built solar cars completed a 1,547-mile cross-country route ending Saturday in Amarillo, Texas.
Direct Relocation Services tops 2,000 reviews and joins ATA MSC
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Direct Relocation Services, a Fort Lauderdale licensed interstate carrier, says it has crossed 2,000 verified reviews across nine platforms and joined the American Trucking Associations’ Moving and Storage Conference.
Adega Gaucha serves churrasco at Brazilian business gathering in Orlando
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Adega Gaucha catered a Central Florida Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce and Consulate General of Brazil in Miami event in Orlando on Sept. 8, using churrasco and introductions to support the state’s growing Brazilian business network….
Georgia tort reforms change 2026 injury claims
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Georgia’s 2025 tort overhaul is already changing how 2026 personal injury cases are argued, valued and financed.
America's Thrift opens 36th store in Gainesville
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America’s Thrift will open a new store in Gainesville, Georgia, on June 30 at 8 a.m., expanding its footprint to 36 locations and 7 in Georgia.
Great American Green to install new playground turf at Cobb County Safety Village
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Great American Green will add synthetic turf to a new playground extension at Cobb County Safety Village in Marietta, Georgia, ahead of a July 29 unveiling.
American Blonde releases new video for Mississippi Moonshine
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American Blonde premiered the music video for “Mississippi Moonshine” this morning on American Country Network, pairing the single’s bluesy Delta storyline with shifts from greyscale to saturated color.
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