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St. Mary’s Health Care System names new President and CEO
ATHENS, GA – St. Mary’s Health Care System and Trinity Health have named Stonish Pierce, FACHE, as President and CEO of Trinity Health Georgia Region, which includes St. Mary’s Heath Care System and Mercy Care in Atlanta, effective April 24. Pierce comes to Trinity Health Georgia from Holy Cross Health in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where he has served as the chief operating officer since January 2021. “Stonish brings more than 24 years of progressive experience in healthcare to his new role,” said Dessa
Athens-Clarke County Library presents Tree Planting Program
Want to plant a tree, but you aren’t sure where to start? Come learn all about tree planting from Athens area Master Gardener Liz Conroy at Athens-Clarke County Library on Saturday, March 25, at 11:00 am. Conroy will cover “right tree, right place,” best practices when planting trees, and mis-takes she has made. She will also share basic tips on simple pruning and tree care. Conroy has been a Master Gardener since 2010. She and her husband moved to Georgia from Maryland in 1986. She has written for many
Elwood & Goetz Named One of America’s Best Places to Work for Financial Advisors by InvestmentNews
Athens-based fee-only financial planning firm makes national best places to work ranking for second consecutive year ATHENS, Georgia (March 8, 2023) — Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group, an independent fee-only financial planning firm based in Athens, Georgia, has been named one of the country’s Best Places to Work for Financial Advisors by InvestmentNews.Elwood & Goetz was ranked among the top 75 wealth management firms in the U.S. based on employer and employee surveys focused on workplace culture,
Spring 2023 Casa De Amistad Update
CASA DE AMISTAD SPRING 2023 UpdateESL Classes: Our ESL classes at Clarke Central High School & in the community have kicked off strong. Our GED classes in Spanish are also in full swing. We have many that are returning students from last semester and many new faces as well. Now that the weather is starting to get warmer, we will be expecting even more students to join us! We have had over 100 students register for our classes since Fall 2022.Volunteers: We have an amazing group of volunteers that has been
Creature Comforts Brewing Company Releases First-Ever Impact Report in Celebration of B Corp Month
In celebration of B Corporation Month in March, Creature Comforts Brewing Company is excited to announce the brewery’s first-ever impact report, highlighting the brewery’s progress in its first full year as a Certified B Corporation. Underscoring Creature Comforts’ mission of being a force for good in the world, the comprehensive report showcases the impact made in its community in the areas of social initiatives, environmental sustainability, worker empowerment, diversity, equity and inclusion, and
Athens Tech Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
The Athens Tech Foundation has approved three new members — William C. Bushnell, Patricia Dixen and Dwain Evans — to serve on the board of directors for a three-year term that began in January 2023. The board, comprised of community and business leaders in the College’s 11-county service region, oversees the fundraising and private student support for Athens Technical College. The Foundation provided over $103,000 in student support in 2022 including scholarships, emergency grants, and GED test
Reboot Jackson Hosts The H.E.R.O.E.S Initiative Gala
In today’s world, fentanyl is killing more people 18-45 than any other disease. In Georgia, on average, 4 people are dying due to opioid overdoses every day. Reboot Jackson's goal is to provide enough Narcan, statewide, so no responder agency is ever caught short to prevent an opioid overdose death. August 31, 2023 Gas South Convention Center, Magnolia Room 6 pm VIP Reception 6:30 pm Welcome Reception 7:00 pm Dinner 8:00 pm Presentation Our host organization is REBOOT Jackson, a Recovery
Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride rolls again March 25
Community Safety Listening Session at Athens-Clarke County Library, March 8 with Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez
ATHENS, Ga. — The Athens-Clarke County Library announces a Community Safety Listening Session on Wednesday, March 8, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez will host the listening session in the library’s Appleton Auditorium to discuss and address community and individual safety concerns facing Athens. All community members are invited to attend and encouraged to participate. Community input and experiences are essential components of creating change within the
New Members added to Arena Project User Group
(Athens, Ga) – Athens-Clarke County Manager Blaine Williams has appointed two new members to the SPLOST Project User Group for The Classic Center Arena, which is set to open in early 2024. The Project User Group provides input and guidance to the arena’s planning and design team professionals.Katherine Stein, Director of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and Melvin Robinson, Director of Business Development East at AECOM, have filled the two positions for the User Group. The group meets monthly to
