Spelman College did not give a reason for Gayle’s leave, but said in a statement it is โeffective immediately.” ATLANTA โ Spelman College President Dr. Helene D. Gayle is taking a personal leave of absence, the nation’s top-rated historically Black college announced Friday. Spelman College did not give a reason for Gayle’s leave, but said in a statement it is โeffective immediately.” Rosalind โRozโ Brewer, the former chair of the school’s board of trustees and a limited partner with the Atlanta Falcons, has assumed day-to-day duties as interim president. “We can assure you that Spelman will continue to operate seamlessly…
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) โ Georgia coach Kirby Smart was initially careful with his words when asked about Texas fans littering the north end of the field with water bottles and other trash after an interception for the top-ranked Longhorns was briefly wiped out by a pass-interference penalty before officials changed their call. โI wonโt comment because I want to respect the wishes of the SEC office,โ Smart first said when asked about the disruption during the fifth-ranked Bulldogsโ 30-15 victory Saturday night. โBut I will say now we have a precedent that if you throw a bunch of stuff on…
NEW YORK (WPIX/NEXSTAR) โ Nearly 200 schools across the country received shipments of ready-to-eat meat products that have been recalled over possible listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. BrucePac, a producer of pre-cooked proteins, has recalled more than 11.7 million pounds of meat and poultry items that were produced from May 31, 2024, to October 8, 2024. An extensive list provided by the USDA outlines hundreds of affected food products, from frozen dinners to pre-made salads and sandwich wraps. Some of these items have brand names like Dole, Taylor Farms, Great Value and Michelinaโs and were…
Gainesville City Schools recently opened Horizon Academy, an $11 million nontraditional high school designed to help students graduate on time and those who struggle in a typical classroom setting. Source link
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Liberty County selling midgrade gas at the lowest price of $2.82 per gallon in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com. The average reported cost of midgrade gas in cities within Liberty County was $3.10 per gallon. Of the 51 reported gas stations in cities within Liberty County, eight offer midgrade gas. The average reported price of midgrade gas in Georgia was $3.07, compared…
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -The presidential candidates are making stops across the country to win over votes in these final few weeks before Election Day. With 18 days left, the candidates are going all in on winning over those undecided voters in swing states who could decide the election. Vice President Kamala Harris spent the day stumping in Wisconsin Thursday. โThis is going to be a tight race until the very end,โ said Harris. Wisconsin is one of the โBlue Wall states,โ along with Michigan and Pennsylvania that Harris is zeroing in on in these final days.ย She told voters a lot…
Another example of racial profiling has surfaced, leaving many of us once again asking: when will this stop? A Florida teen, who was simply out for a walk in his own neighborhood, was targeted by a group of non-Black men who followed him, harassed him, and questioned his right to be there.ย Source: EyeEm Mobile GmbH / Getty What should have been a peaceful stroll to make a phone call turned into a 10-minute nightmare of relentless suspicion and intimidation. Sound familiar? #RestInPeaceTrayvonMartin and the list of all other names whom police harass.ย Thankfully, the victim is still alive.ย A…
In an era where environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discourse, businesses are increasingly being called upon to promote sustainability.ย As critical stakeholders within the socioeconomic fabric, businesses possess the resources, influence, and innovation potential to catalyze significant environmental changes.ย By integrating sustainable practices into their operations, companies help protect the planet, potentially enhance their brand reputation, and achieve long-term financial success. Incorporating Renewable Energy and Efficiency The shift toward renewable energy sources is pivotal to sustainable business operations. Companies can significantly reduce their carbon footprints by investing in solar, wind, or hydroelectric power.ย Related post: Amazing Benefits…
News that the FBI received a cluster of 2023 tips about a student accused of killing four people in his Winder, Ga., high school Wednesday sparked a cascade of questions about whether the attack could have been avoided and how it could inform future school-violence prevention efforts.Law enforcement authorities said the subject of those tips, now a 14-year-old student, shot and killed two classmates and two teachers at Apalachee High School. Investigators were searching for a motive Thursday and probing how the suspect, who is now in police custody, attained a weapon used in the killings, which authorities described as…
STATESBORO โ Georgia Southern defeated James Madison University 28-14 Saturday evening to mark its third straight win to move to 5-2 on the season and 3-0 in Sun Belt conference-play. The Eagles started quarterback J.C. French today after he took a hard hit that sidelined him for the majority of the second half in last weekโs emotional comeback win against Marshall. Georgia Southern came out strong on offense against JMU and jumped out to a 21-0 lead after in the first half. From there, the defense held strong, only allowing seven points leading the team to the 28-14 victory. French…