Black farmers who didn’t make the cut last year could have another opportunity to vie for medical-marijuana licenses, under a bill approved by lawmakers in the final days of the 2023 legislative session. The bill, which awaits a decision by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is part of years-long efforts aimed at giving Black farmers an entry…
The Greensboro Town Council held its monthly meeting on Monday, May 8 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers in Gardner Hall. The Council had new members to welcome: Councilwoman Jacquelyn Barber won the seat formerly held by Elizabeth Henderson, Councilwoman Brenda Martinez ran uncontested for the seat formerly held by Juan Guerrero. Council Member…
The Watermelon radish is a member of the mustard family, which includes arugula, broccoli and turnips. The watermelon radish has an edible round white root with a green stem and leaves. The watermelon radish’s inside flesh is rimmed in white with a dark pink circular pattern, resembling a watermelon. The inside of the Watermelon radish…
Kisha Yogesh Patel is among the more than 7,000 candidates for graduation in the University of Georgia’s Class of 2023 who will be celebrated during commencement exercises this week.Patel, of Havana, Fla, is a candidate for a BSHP Health Promotion. “We are delighted to celebrate the incredible achievements of our University of Georgia students in…
A large crowd gathered in downtown Chattahoochee to enjoy music, food, and shopping from 6 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28. The event was part of Chattahoochee Main Street’s monthly Final Friday Downtown Concert Series, and featured live music from Johnny Calloway and the Stimulus Package Band. A wide selection of vendors participated…
During the municipal elections held on Tuesday, April 25, In Greensboro, Jacquelyn Ruth Barber defeated incumbent Elizabeth Fletcher Henderson. Barber, who had 86 percent of the votes, defeated Henderson by a landslide, securing 46 of the 55 total votes that were cast. “I would like to take this time to thank everyone who voted for…
In one year alone, seniors lost over $3 billion to scammers, and it’s gotten worse every year. The 60-69 age group was bad enough, but the dollar losses rose even more after age 70, and much more after age 80. Why are we targeted? The thieves believe two things about us: We’re all rich and…
The Gadsden Arts Center & Museum will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2023 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 2023, and end on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023. Find…
In a recent Christianity Today interview with Chris Davis, a pastor in Virginia, Davis told the story of a much-anticipated two-month sabbatical. He had been a pastor for 10 years and had been going through health problems and family struggles. “Our daily goal was simply to make it to that day when the sabbatical would…
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, RB TAX INVESTMENT, the holder of the following certificate has filed said certificate for a tax deed to be issued thereon. The certificate number and year of issuance, the description of the property, and the names in which it was assessed are as follows:…
