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The rise and rise of Georgian bank shares
To borrow a concept from Warren Buffet, “Mr. Market” has decided that demand for the shares of Georgia’s leading banks—TBC Bank Group (TBC) and Lion Finance Group (LFG, Bank of Georgia Group’s new name)—merits sharp rises and these have been...
Kyiv Under Fire: Russian Missiles Kill Civilians in Shocking Attack That Has the World on Edge
In a devastating moment that shocked an already war-weary nation, Russian missiles struck the heart of Kyiv, killing several innocent people and leaving the city covered in smoke, fear, and heartbreak. Residents were jolted awake by violent...
Heat Advisory & Severe Weather Alert: What to Expect Across East Alabama and West Georgia
The following is from the National Weather Service and Carroll County EMA: A Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 PM this evening for all of East Alabama and West Georgia, with dangerously high temperatures and humidity expected to create...

Atlanta hospital ensures Catholic identity through new sponsorship agreement
CNA Staff, Jun 24, 2025 / 16:17 pm The Archdiocese of Atlanta and Emory Healthcare have announced a new sponsorship agreement that will preserve the Catholic identity and mission of Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital. Atlanta’s first hospital, founded...

Thea Tsulukiani: Mamuka Khazaradze was an appendage of the “National Movement,” like an appendix in medical terms
We questioned numerous citizens [businessmen] who directly stated that Mamuka Khazaradze was an appendage of the “National Movement,” like an appendix in medical terms, stated Thea Tsulukiani, Chair of the Parliament’s Investigative Commission,...

‘There was a pool of blood in the cell’ — Ivanishvili’s ex-aide Bachiashvili says he was brutally beaten in prison
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...

Upcoming health fair in Crisp County
Published 4:15 pm Tuesday, June 24, 2025 The Crisp County Community is excited to get the word out about an upcoming opportunity to help folks in need. The Cordele First Church Outreach Mission Team is coordinating a Community Health Fair with...
ABAC School of Nursing offers health screenings at community resource fair
Published 4:32 pm Monday, June 23, 2025 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences is teaming up with the Latino Community Fund Georgia to offer a Community Resource Fair and Health Screening on July 10. TIFTON —...

Ukrainians deported from Russia held ‘in basement’ on Georgian border
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...

Wilson retires after two decades of championing mental health awareness in Colquitt County
Published 12:10 pm Tuesday, June 24, 2025 By Adelia Ladson and Kevin Hall Jim Matney, far right, CEO of Colquitt Regional Health System, speaks with Lynn Wilson, second from right, during a reception Monday. Wilson said she's stepping back from...

The Rise and Rise of Georgian Bank Shares
By Sally White for Investor.ge To borrow a concept from Warren Buffet, “Mr. Market” has decided that demand for the shares of Georgia’s leading banks—TBC Bank Group (TBC) and Lion Finance Group (LFG, Bank of Georgia Group’s new name)—merits sharp...

Lisi Lakers by Apart Group — Hillside Harmony with Urban Access in Western Tbilisi
As Tbilisi undergoes a transformation into a more modern, accessible, and investor-friendly city, a new residential project is redefining the intersection of lifestyle, architecture, and location. Lisi Lakers, a residential complex developed by...

From Fast Growth to Future-Proofing—What’s Next for Georgia’s IT Sector?
In recent years, Georgia’s IT services sector has grown from a small, promising industry into a major driver of the country’s economy. Backed by low taxes and a skilled workforce, the sector expanded rapidly between 2017 and 2023. But new data...

Car plows into anti-government protesters in Tbilisi
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East-West University Signs Groundbreaking Partnership with Arizona State University to Become a Regional Hub in the Caucasus for Innovative, Interdisciplinary, and International Education in Georgia
East-West University is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Arizona State University (ASU)—ranked the most innovative university in the United States for ten consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report (2016-2025). Through this...

Jim Beam column:Independent thinkers are rare
Jim Beam column:Independent thinkers are rare Published 6:21 am Wednesday, July 16, 2025 U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, is leaving Congress like others who are frustrated about the failure of members of Congress to compromise for...

Comprehensive Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia Using Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Review Based on Pathophysiological Perspectives
Introduction Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are a prevalent syndrome characterized by gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms of indeterminate etiology, often manifesting as alterations in bowel sensitivity, peristalsis, or both.1 Functional...

SGMC Health announces new leadership for stroke program
Published 5:49 pm Friday, June 20, 2025 SGMC Health Stroke Program Co-Directors Cole Seaton, DO, emergency medicine, and Roohi Farooq, MD, neurology. (Submitted photo) VALDOSTA — SGMC Health has named Cole Seaton, DO, emergency medicine, and Roohi...

Ukrainians forcibly deported by Russia held in basement without food, water, media reports
Over 45 Ukrainians forcibly deported by Russia from Ukraine's occupied territories are being held in a basement at Russia's border with Georgia without food, water, and basic healthcare, independent media outlet Astra reported on June 21. "We are...

Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Georgia holds third Jalsa Salana
Haroon Ahmad Ata, Missionary, Georgia Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Georgia held its third Jalsa Salana on 30-31 May 2025 in the city of Tbilisi. Attendees travelled from far and wide to be part of this blessed gathering. We were honoured to receive a...