Mental Health on the Campaign Trail

AUGUSTA, GA (Anibal Ibarra) - Former First Lady Jocelyn Carter spoke at the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History Thursday to near 50 people, during a campaign stop to ask voters to considere her grandson, Jason Carter, to be the next Governor. She spoke about mental health, education, jobs and other issues that put Georgia among the top 20 states in the Union when Democrats were in power more than a decade ago. 

Nueva matrícula consular mexicana

ATLANTA, GA (PR) - El pasado 23 de octubre del presente, se realizó la primera expedición de las nuevas matrículas consulares de alta seguridad por parte del Departamento de Documentación a Mexicanos. La nueva matrícula consular contiene ahora un chip electrónico, hologramas y diferentes gráficos que la hacen más segura y disminuye su falsificación.

Conservadores apelan al voto hispano

AUGUSTA, GA (Anibal Ibarra) - Laura y Gustavo Martinez subrayaron que no hay país más rico en historia y transcendencia mundial que los Estados Unidos, que se construyó no ha base de excusas sino por la voluntad heróica de su gente. El matrimonio oriundo de Venezuela, recientemente nacionalizados estadounidenses en setiembre, fue parte central del movimiento lanzado por Morris Communications, empresa propietaria del conservador diario Augusta Chronicle.

Candy Free Halloween Party

AUGUSTA, GA (PR) - The Non-Food Halloween Festival invites children with dietary restrictions to a free Halloween party with trick-or-treating for small toys and prizes instead of candy.

Medical Cannabis Study November 12

AUGUSTA, GA (Anibal Ibarra) 11/12/2014 UPDATE - The General Assembly could have the votes in 2015 to pass legislation allowing cannabis oil treatment to patients with serious medical conditions. The Joint Study Committee met at Georgia Regents University (GRU) to hear experts and make their case during the next legislature session. Around $8 millions might cost to study 50 patients for a year. GRU would like to use Epidiolex in their investigations.

The Future of US Democracy

ATLANTA, GA (PR) - On Thursday, October 23, 6pm, Georgians from across the political spectrum will have an opportunity to share their views on money in politics, elections, and the future of our democracy with one of the nation’s top elections officials.  Ann Ravel, Vice Chair of the Federal Election Commission, will participate in a public forum hosted by the Emory University School of Law at the Tull Auditorium, 1301 Clifton Road NE, in Atlanta.

Is "Dr. Villain" Fading From Augusta?

AUGUSTA, GA (PR) – The University of Nevada at Las Vegas named Azziz as one of three finalists in their search for the next University of Nevada at Las Vegas president. He will be visiting the UNLV campus during the week of November 10 to participate in a number of campus and community forums and meetings with the search committee. UPDATE: Dr. Azziz was not selected.

Bus Route to Connect Fort Gordon and Mall

UPDATE (Anibal Ibarra) : A short drive from the Augusta Mall to Fort Gordon seems like a gigantic move to keep expanding public transportation. The new rout #10 was launched November 3, 2014. In May 2015 will be reviewed the service in order to make the necessary adjustments, according to city officials.  

¿Violadores de escolares protegidos?

AUGUSTA, GA (Anibal Ibarra) - Cuando un chico estadounidense es violado sexualmente en la escuela la pregunta de un extranjero es: ¿Qué garantías tienen mis niños en la escuela de no ser víctimas? En un foro comunitario organizado por I Breathe I Rise, se hizo un llamado a los maestros honrados y valientes y a los padres a denunciar sospechas de acoso sexual. Los escolares en el condado de Richmond deben ser protegidos, coincidieron, aunque hasta ahora pareciera que los violadores gozan de impunidad.

Bloodless Medicine Techniques at Seminar

AUGUSTA, GA (PR) – A major principle in Patient- and Family-Centered Care at Georgia Regents Medical Center is that patients have direct input into how their health care is delivered. For instance if a patient doesn’t want a blood transfusion, the hospital can accommodate this request through the Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Program.

Leonidas Polk: Confederate Fighting Bishop

AUGUSTA, GA - Lieutenant-General Leonidas Polk, of the Army of Tennessee, was killed by a cannon-shot in 1864, while engaged with his associates in command in making observations at the immediate front. Polk changed his mind about continuing as an Army officer and chose the priesthood instead. He also was a plantation owner in Louisiana with 200 slaves, according to scholars.

Saturday Voting in South Cobb

By Rich Pellegrino - I am pleased to share that Saturday voting has been secured in South Cobb on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the South Cobb Community Center, 620 Lions Club Drive in Mableton. South Cobb now joins East and West Cobb in this unique Saturday voting option. 

Vote Early and #PostThePeach

Bring an interpreter to the poll if needed

ATLANTA, GA (PR) - Voters across Georgia are challenged to vote early and show off their "I'm A Georgia Voter" stickers as part of the #PostThePeach Challenge, kicking off during a press conference on Friday, October 10, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta. 

15th Annual Stand Down for the Homeless

Annual event provides on-site assistance, services and resources to those in need

AUGUSTA, GA (PR) - For the 15th year, The Augusta – Richmond County Continuum of Care for the Homeless, a group of local housing and social service providers, in partnership with the local V.A., will present its Annual Homeless Stand Down the Salvation Army Center of Hope, located at 1384 Greene Street.

Attendee registration opens on Friday, October 17th at 8:00 A.M. and continues throughout the event lasting until 2:00 P.M.

Free Book Program

AUGUSTA, GA (Anibal Ibarra) - The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in cooperation with Mayor Deke Copenhaver’s Office kicked off the Augusta Book Program as part of this year’s 25th Annual Greek Festival.  Through this new program, thousands of brand new text books from mainline publishers will be distributed during festival hours free of charge to any private or charter schools, homeschool and after school programs, libraries, or to any needy groups or families that may utilize them to enhance and promote higher standards of education among the youth throughout CSRA.

Augusta Commission Did It Again

AUGUSTA, GA (Anibal Ibarra) - During the same session was approved the tax excise subsidy on energy for industries while the Augusta Richmond County Commission denied a break to a non-profit organization, Augusta Care Pregnancy Center, for the use of the TEE Center. Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle insisted that non-profits -including churches- must start paying taxes or fees for city services. On the other hand, a city employee complained for unsafe work environment while law enforcement officers were praised by the Commission for outstanding job in reducing crime in the county. 

Suspended For Seeking Safety

AUGUSTA, GA (Anibal Ibarra) - Stanley Brown, Director of the Bernie Ward Community Center from 1941 Lumpkin Road, protested before the Richmond County Commission for being suspended after requesting for security. He told the city legislative body that he and his family was threaten by someone at the work place. Parks and Recreation management stated that safety of city employees is a priority.

Deshacerse de la novela

By Peter Schurmann, New America Media

BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA - Cuando Ana Aceves tenía 12 años, estaba sentada en el porche de sus padres en la ciudad de Merced del Valle Central en California, levantó la vista hacia el cielo nocturno y tuvo un "viaje astral". Ella se vio a sí misma en el porche, y luego la ciudad y el estado, el planeta, y finalmente las estrellas.

Fue entonces que la energética estudiante de 23 años de edad, en su último año en UC Berkeley dice que supo exactamente lo que quería hacer. "Corrí dentro de la casa y le dije a mi mamá que quería ser una astróloga", explicó con una risa. "Creo que quieres decir una astrónoma", la corrigió su madre.

El virus Ebola y Obamacare

AUGUSTA, GA (Anibal Ibarra) - Expertos epidemiólogos de Georgia Regents University (GRU) presentaron al virus Ebola durante un panel y si bien dijeron que se trata de algo serio no debe alarmar a la población local. Aseguraron que la prevención es el mejor arma, pero en ningún momento trataron la problemática sanitaria desde la perspectiva de la comunidad indocumentada y el Affordable Care Act.

Whistleblower to Speak in Augusta

AUGUSTA, GA (PR) - Cynthia Cooper, the whistleblower who helped uncover the $4 billion fraud at Worldcom, will speak at Georgia Regents University on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 6 p.m. in the Jaguar Student Activities Center Ballroom on the Summerville Campus.

The free event is part of GRU’s Russell A. Blanchard Distinguished Lecturer in Ethics program and made possible by a donation from Georgia Bank & Trust in honor of Dr. Russell A. Blanchard.

Herbicide Treatment at Savannah River

AUGUSTA, GA (PR) - The Augusta Port Authority has arranged to lower the Savannah River's pool level in Augusta October 7-9 to accommodate annual herbicide treatments to control hydrilla and other invasive weeds.

Ebola Discussion in Augusta

AUGUSTA, GA (PR) – Death Stalks Africa was discussed by a panel discussion on Ebola hosted by Georgia Regents University’s Center for Public Service and Political Science Club.

Saludable proceso de Obamacare

REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. (María Mejía) - La salud es cosa seria, y si no lo creen le pueden preguntar a la señora Teresa Barrita, cuyo marido, Rufino, de 62 años, estuvo a punto de quedarse ciego de manera permanente e incluso de morir, debido a una serie de complicaciones de salud que comenzaron con la diabetes.

Delinquent International Taxpayers

Report: IRS Must Enhance its International Collection Efforts

WASHINGTON (PR) – As international tax noncompliance remains a significant area of concern for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), its collection efforts need to be enhanced to ensure that delinquent international taxpayers become compliant with their U.S. tax obligations, according to a report released publicly today by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA).