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Mercer alumna hopes to empower others as House representative

Mary Ann Santos enrolled at Mercer University in 2015 as a single parent who wanted to give her two children a better life. Now with two degrees under her belt and a third in progress, she will soon take office as the new representative for Georgia House …

Mercer University mourns the loss of Life Trustee Jimmy Carter

Macon DA’s crime prevention program boasts most graduates yet. How it helps

This story was originally published Dec. 20. Dozens of students graduated Thursday under Macon District Attorney Anita R. Howard’s initiative to reduce violence among the youth, which highlighted giving those students a second chance. The Restoring …

Governor DeSantis Makes 63 Judicial Nominating Commission Appointments

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made 63 Judicial Nominating Commission appointments recently. Republican Governor Ron DeSantis announced the following appointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions: Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission  …

Watch Night: A New Year tradition of freedom continues in Middle Georgia churches

Middle Georgia churches are celebrating the New Year with Watch Night services, an African American tradition that marked the end of slavery. According to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Watch Night started on the night of Dec. …

The Courier Herald — Dec. 31, 2024-Jan. 2, 2025

Caleb Slinkard is the Executive Editor of the Georgia Trust for Local News. Slinkard began his career in Georgia as the senior editor for both the Macon (Ga.) Telegraph and Columbus (Ga.) Ledger-Enquirer. He previously led newsrooms for the El Dorado (Ark …

Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores December 23-27

This week's Restaurant Report Card provides food service inspection scores across Middle Georgia, as released by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The scores cover inspections conducted between Monday, December 23 and Friday, December 27, 2024. …

Jimmy Carter and the strength of fields

I’m thinking about the late poet James Dickey tonight as I reflect upon Jimmy Carter’s impact on my life. Dickey became famous for his terrifying 1970 novel Deliverance, about four suburban weekend warriors from Atlanta (Dickey’s hometown and mine) who …

How Jimmy Carter got his hometown a medical clinic in less than two months

PLAINS, Ga. (WALB) - One thing is for certain, former President Carter was a man who got things done when he wanted to get things done. Growing up in rural Georgia, the former president was very interested in making healthcare more accessible for his …

Jimmy Carter Wrote 32 Bestsellers: Looking Back at the Late President's Books

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died on Dec. 29 at age 100. Following his four-year presidency, Carter fostered a thriving career as an author. The former president wrote 32 books in total, all of which were bestsellers. The subjects …

Jimmy Carter, a lifelong Baptist, left a legacy of faithfulness, compassion and justice

Baptist leaders are remembering President Jimmy Carter as a Christian example of faithfulness, compassion and justice — and as a staunch advocate of a traditional view of religious liberty. Carter, the nation’s 39th president, died Dec. 29 at age 100. …

Tributes pour in as leaders reflect on President Jimmy Carter's life, presidency and service

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock and Mercer University were some of the first to offer condolences. MACON, Ga. — Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died Sunday at his home in Plains. At 100, he was the …

‘A true statesman and mentor’: Tributes pour in for former President Jimmy Carter

Support local news in ATL President Jimmy Carter. (Courtesy The Carter Center) Local and state leaders, as well as organizations, are remembering former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100. The Carter Center in Atlanta is encouraging those …

President Jimmy Carter leaves a lasting legacy on rural healthcare

President Carter was a life trustee at Mercer and his calm, gentle nature took a backseat to persistence. PLAINS, Ga. — Plains, Georgia, is a small town with a population of just over 700. They are a snapshot of rural America. Finding doctors is a big …

Faith of Jimmy Carter: A born-again Christian, progressive evangelical

Jimmy Carter referenced Jesus in an interview with Playboy magazine and it cost the Democratic presidential nominee more than he could fathom in the moment. “I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times,” Carter said, a quote that Playboy published weeks …

Jimmy Carter dies at 100: What he helped build in Tennessee, from homes to auto industry

Former President Jimmy Carter was a builder. He built houses of faith, halls of industry and actual homes. They all made an impact in Tennessee. Carter had decadeslong connections to the Volunteer State. He made Habitat for Humanity trips with the Carter …

'I’m running for president': How the Allman Brothers, Capricorn Records helped Carter to the White House

“He was a very sincere person. You could feel it when you talked to him — when you shook his hand. You could feel it,” Alan Walden said. MACON, Ga. — Even though he rose to the highest office in the nation, Jimmy Carter was known as a man who never forgot …

Lawmakers hopeful Ocmulgee Mounds will become Georgia's first national park in 2025

In the new year, federal lawmakers will have to climb mounds of paperwork again, to re-file a bill to make the Ocmulgee Historical Mounds into a national park. MACON, Ga. — In the new year, federal lawmakers will have to climb mounds of paperwork again, to …

Freshmen Tennis Players Ready for Spring Schedule

The Arkansas men’s tennis team has four freshmen on its 10-person roster, and all four are planning to excel and make an impact right away. Josh Howard-Tripp, Alex Reco, Josh Bortnick and Jose Alonso are the new freshmen for the Hogs. Each player is from a …

Ellen Glickman to Address Dangers of Social Media at National Academy of Kinesiology

Presenting Insights on the Mental and Physical Health Risks of Social Media at the National Academy of Kinesiology Higher Education Conference in San Juan, PR KENT, OH, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As we step into the new …

Teacher Next Door Announces Grant Amounts for 2025

Providing Unmatched Support for Educators and Public Servants to Achieve Homeownership in 2025 TAMPA BAY, FL, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Teacher Next Door, the nation’s largest home buying program, has announced its …

Choose to Feel Good : Pablo Tricci’s New Book Unlocks 20 Keys to Living a Fulfilling Life

"Don't Settle" by Pablo Tricci is a call to escape life on autopilot and embrace practical strategies for achieving joy, purpose, and self-fulfillment. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Too often, …

TANYA FASNACHT JOLLIFFE SELECTED AS TOP NUTRITIONIST OF THE YEAR

Tanya Fasnacht Jolliffe honored member of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will be honored at their annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tanya Fasnacht …

DR. MARK STENGLER SELECTED AS TOP HOLISTIC DOCTOR OF THE YEAR BY IAOTP

Dr. Mark Stengler honored member of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will be honored at their annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Mark Stengler, Best …

“The Others” New Novel Released

ANNAPOLIS, MD, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author T. C. Weber announced January 2, 2025 the release of his new novel, "The Others." Like his other works, it is available from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and …

Lamia Merzouki appointed as the new Chair and Hubertus Väth as Vice Chair of the WAIFC's Board of Directors

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, January 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the AGM held in Tokyo on 18 October 2024, Lamia Merzouki, Deputy General Manager at Casablanca Finance City is appointed as the new Chair of the WAIFC's Board of Directors, …

Overcoming Challenges in Cross-Border Recruitment - Insights for Global Employers

Cross-border recruitment unlocks global talent but demands tackling compliance, cultural, and logistical challenges to build resilient international teams. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, January 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid the dynamic shifts …

Bringing the magic of playing music to the virtual world

The Joint Active Music Sessions (JAMS) platform has the potential to develop a social network where musicians can learn, connect, and perform. BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM, January 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Researchers are …

Doratoon Launches New AI PPT Generation Feature to Simplify Content Creation

Doratoon introduces AI-powered PPT generation, enabling users to create high-quality presentations with various templates for business, education, and more. SINGAPORE, January 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Doratoon is excited to announce the …

Chicago Author releases a new book, Finds Responses for Changing Needs of Contemporary Readers with The Book of Ironies

The Book of Ironies, a collection of microfictions released this month by Chicago-based author Martha Cecilia Rivera, answers the needs of the modern reader. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Book of Ironies, …

Award-Winning Author Commissioner George Mentz Releases 20 New Audiobooks on Amazon and Audible

Award-Winning Author Commissioner George Mentz Releases 20 New Audiobooks on Amazon and Audible in the Areas of International Law Business and Success COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-Winning …

Indianapolis Attorney Sarah Brinkley Explores the Benefits and Challenges of Using TikTok in Legal Practice

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the evolving landscape of professional services, social media platforms like TikTok are becoming increasingly significant. Indianapolis attorney Sarah Brinkley has embraced …

Gosships LLC Selects SolarisTech LLC to Deliver Premier Technical Advisory Services

Expanding expertise, Gosships LLC selects SolarisTech LLC to enhance training, support IMO guidelines, and drive sustainability in maritime industries. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gosships LLC, a leading media …

e29 iGNITE Initiative Fuels Innovation with UF Solar Gators

Empowering Innovation and Collaboration "e29 iGNITE" TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ELEMENT 29 is proud to partner with the University of Florida’s College of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) …

California Nonprofit Bridges the Gap Between Homeowners and Contractors to Strengthen Communities

A Nonprofit Mission: HICP prioritizes people over profits, empowering homeowners and contractors to create stronger, safer, and more connected neighborhoods. CA, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Home Improvement Consumer …

IGH3P® Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification, Setting Global Standards in NLP, Hypnotherapy, and Coaching

IGH3P® earns ISO 9001:2015 certification, solidifying its position as the global leader in NLP, hypnotherapy, coaching, and professional excellence. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Guild of …

Major League Baseball’s “Lenny” Randle, the Most Interesting Man in Baseball Passes

As Baseball Ambassador, Education and Community Advocate, He Impacted Lives LOS ANGELES, SD, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With heavy hearts the Randle family announces the passing of its beloved husband, father, brother, …

Start the New Year with AI4CES’s AI Publishing Formula

The Essential Tool for Entrepreneurs to Finally Write and Publish Their Book LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As we step into a new year, AI4CES is excited to launch the AI Publishing Formula, an innovative …

Celebrating 50 Years of Jay Nolan Community Services: A Legacy of Innovation in Individualized Support Services

Jay Nolan Community Services proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of dedicated service to neurodiverse individuals across California. MISSION HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jay Nolan …