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Top-paid GA college employees. Salaries for presidents, professors

Top-paid GA college employees. Salaries for presidents, professors

Classes are in session, and teaching at Georgia's colleges and universities is a big job. Does it pay big bucks? See the 10 highest paid employees.
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Georgia State University Unveils New Research Tower to Boost Discovery and Economic Impact

Georgia State University Unveils New Research Tower to Boost Discovery and Economic Impact

Georgia State University (GSU) is set to formally debut its new nine-story Research Tower located at 153 Decatur St. SE in downtown Atlanta. The facility, which opened for the fall semester, is designed to support advanced research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative teaching. It includes classrooms, a large lecture space, and teaching labs on its lower floors, with middle floors dedicated to research space for faculty, including those from the Institute for Biomedical Sciences. Upper floors are being prepared for future expansions. University president M. Brian Blake stated that the Research Tower is a 'launchpad for discovery,' emphasizing its role in strengthening the path forward for students, research, and the state. This development is part of GSU's ongoing efforts to enhance its urban campus and follows over $2 billion in research investments by the university in the past decade.
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Representative Buddy Carter Supports Emergency Alert Modernization and Fentanyl Detection Research

Representative Buddy Carter Supports Emergency Alert Modernization and Fentanyl Detection Research

Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, a Republican from Georgia's 1st congressional district, has actively supported two key legislative initiatives. He voiced his support for the Mystic Alerts Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at updating and improving America's emergency alert systems. This legislation seeks to enhance the effectiveness and reach of alerts during critical situations, ensuring that the public receives timely and accurate information. Additionally, Representative Carter backed a congressionally directed spending award designated for Augusta University. This funding is specifically allocated for research focused on developing rapid fentanyl detection methods. Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, poses a significant public health challenge, and rapid detection is crucial for intervention and prevention efforts. These actions highlight Carter's engagement in both public safety infrastructure and critical health research.
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Columbus, Georgia Parks and Trails Receive 30 New Automated External Defibrillators

Columbus, Georgia Parks and Trails Receive 30 New Automated External Defibrillators

The city of Columbus, Georgia, has significantly enhanced public safety by installing 30 new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) across its parks and trails. This initiative aims to provide immediate life-saving equipment in public recreational areas, increasing the chances of survival for individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. The deployment of these devices is a proactive measure to ensure that critical medical intervention is readily available in locations frequently used by the community for exercise and leisure. This move is part of a broader effort to improve health infrastructure and emergency preparedness within the city's public spaces. The addition of these AEDs is expected to benefit residents and visitors alike, offering a crucial resource during medical emergencies in outdoor settings.
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Where is Augusta's best BBQ restaurant? What Southern Living had to say

Where is Augusta's best BBQ restaurant? What Southern Living had to say

Augusta is full of quality barbecue restaurants, but two new ones in the area were above the rest in a recent Southern Living article.
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Doctors Hospital grant boosts Golden Harvest food program

Doctors Hospital grant boosts Golden Harvest food program

Doctors Hospital of Augusta awarded a $25,000 grant to Golden Harvest Food Bank to expand its rural food access program.
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New efforts make breastfeeding easier in Savannah

New efforts make breastfeeding easier in Savannah

Healthy Savannah is boosting breastfeeding support with library book donations and public awareness campaigns.
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Georgia measles outbreak grows to 10 cases linked to daycare

Georgia measles outbreak grows to 10 cases linked to daycare

Georgia health officials report 10 measles cases linked to an Atlanta daycare outbreak as total cases rise to 16.
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These 2 Georgia colleges are among the biggest party schools in the US

These 2 Georgia colleges are among the biggest party schools in the US

On a list of the U.S. colleges with the biggest party scenes, two Georgia schools hold their own with colleges in Florida, Texas and California.
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LongHorn responds to viral roach video at one of its restaurants

LongHorn responds to viral roach video at one of its restaurants

The video went viral after being recorded and posted online by a now former employee.
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Burlington bringing new Augusta store to Colony Plaza | VIDEO

Burlington bringing new Augusta store to Colony Plaza | VIDEO

Burlington is expanding its Georgia footprint with a new Augusta location at Colony Plaza. The retailer plans to open the store this fall.
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Richmond County graduates selected for Earl Woods Scholars

Richmond County graduates selected for Earl Woods Scholars

Two Richmond County graduates join the Earl Woods Scholar Program to receive mentorship and college funding.