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Westwin Elements, a company seeking to build a nickel refinery in Richmond Hill.

Community backlash grows as NDAs cloud Westwin Elements refinery talks

Community backlash grows as NDAs cloud Westwin Elements refinery talks Some Richmond Hill and Bryan County officials may be limited in what they can publicly say about a proposed nickel refinery after entering non-disclosure agreements with Westwin Elements. The disclosure has intensified anger and distrust among residents already opposed to the project. WTOC Investigates obtained records through an Open Records Request to the City of Richmond Hill seeking copies of […]

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Athens, Georgia, University of Georgia school campus, North Campus Quad, historic marker. Courtesy of UGA.

Education

UGA launches $800K pilot to expand student access to AI tools

UGA launches $800K pilot to expand student access to AI tools The University of Georgia is investing $800,000 in a pilot program designed to give students access to artificial intelligence tools as part of an effort to prepare them for an evolving job market. UGA President Jere W. Morehead announced the initiative during his annual State of the University Address. The program will provide thousands of students with licenses for AI platforms, […]

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Children playing with the new interactive measurement exhibit at the Tellus Museum.

Education

Tellus Science Museum opens hands-on exhibit focused on measurement

Tellus Science Museum opens hands-on exhibit focused on measurement Measuring may feel like math in the classroom, but at the Tellus Science Museum, it looks more like play. A new hands-on exhibit teaches children how to measure using their own hands, feet and movement, turning a basic math skill into an interactive experience. Kids can discover how tall they are in their own feet or measure objects without relying on […]

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Community

Metro Atlanta students compete in eighth annual Black History Bowl

Metro Atlanta students compete in eighth annual Black History Bowl Students from across metro Atlanta take center stage this week, competing in the eighth annual Black History Bowl, an academic competition that puts their knowledge of Black history and culture to the test. While Black history is part of standard classroom instruction, organizers say the bowl gives students a chance to engage with the material in a more public way. […]

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Health

Advocates urge state leaders address PFAS risks to Georgia water supplies

Advocates urge state leaders address PFAS risks to Georgia water supplies Advocacy groups across Georgia are raising concerns about PFAS — commonly known as “forever chemicals” — as evidence continues to show their presence in drinking water supplies, particularly in parts of northwest Georgia near industrial operations. PFAS are a large group of manmade chemicals that have been used for decades in manufacturing and consumer products. Once released, they can […]

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Business

Home Depot to lay off nearly 800 employees at Atlanta support center

Home Depot to lay off nearly 800 employees at Atlanta support center Home Depot says it will lay off roughly 800 employees who work at its Atlanta store support center as part of a broader effort to streamline corporate operations. The Atlanta-based retailer confirmed the layoffs this week, saying the move is intended to simplify its internal structure and better support stores and customers. As part of the change, Home […]

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A FBI agent open the door of a U.S. Department of Transportation truck.

Featured

FBI searches Fulton County elections hub for records tied to 2020 election

FBI searches Fulton County elections hub for records tied to 2020 election Federal agents executed a court-authorized search Tuesday at the Fulton County Elections Hub & Operations Center. The elections hub opened in 2023 and serves as a central storage site for voting equipment, records,and county office spaces. The Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed agents were carrying out a lawful enforcement action at the facility on Campbellton Fairburn Road in […]

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A UPS truck passing through the neighborhood.

Business

UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs amid cost-cutting push involving Amazon

UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs amid cost-cutting push involving Amazon United Parcel Service says it plans to reduce its workforce by as many as 30,000 jobs this year as part of a broader effort to cut costs and streamline operations. During a company earnings call Tuesday, UPS Chief Financial Officer Brian Dykes said the reductions will focus on operational roles and are expected to be carried out […]

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Featured

Metro Atlanta warming centers open as freezing temperatures grip region

Metro Atlanta warming centers open as freezing temperatures grip region As temperatures fall below freezing across metro Atlanta, warming centers are opening to provide overnight shelter for people facing dangerous winter conditions. One such center, operated by Tucker First United Methodist Church, began welcoming guests over the weekend ahead of the winter storm. By Monday evening, the facility had already reached capacity as more people sought relief from the cold. […]

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