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CareSource Announces Bobby Cagle as New Executive Director of Georgia Child Welfare

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

CareSource , a nonprofit mission-driven Medicaid plan serving more than 450,000 Georgians, recently announced Bobby Cagle, a nationally recognized expert in child welfare, as the organization’s new Executive Director of Child Welfare in Georgia.

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CareSource , a nonprofit mission-driven Medicaid plan serving more than 450,000 Georgians, recently announced Bobby Cagle, a nationally recognized expert in child welfare, as the organization’s new Executive Director of Child Welfare in Georgia.
Cagle, along with CareSource’s Child Welfare Advisory Board, will continue to establish and expand CareSource initiatives in the child welfare and juvenile justice space and develop programming to prevent at-risk children and families from encountering those systems.
“We are honored to officially welcome Bobby to the Georgia team as our Executive Director of Child Welfare,” said Jason Bearden, CareSource Georgia President.
“I am honored to join CareSource to help improve the lives and well-being of Georgia children through a compassionate and understanding approach.”
Cagle will lead a team of seasoned professionals on CareSource Georgia’s Child Welfare Advisory Board, which includes:
Cagle and the CareSource Child Welfare Advisory Board will work to establish needed programs and identify partners to improve health outcomes for members.

Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick Named to City & State's 'The 2023 Power of Diversity: Latino 100' List

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

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NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick, of counsel in Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Appeals & Legal Issues Group has added inclusion on City & State's "The 2023 Power of Diversity: Latino 100" list to her many achievements. The list recognizes "the most influential Latinos who are serving in public office, running businesses, leading nonprofits, and advocating for policy changes in New York," according to the publication.

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Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick, of counsel in Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Appeals & Legal Issues Group has added inclusion on City & State's "The 2023 Power of Diversity: Latino 100" list to her many achievements.
NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick , of counsel in Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Appeals & Legal Issues Group has added inclusion on City & State's " The 2023 Power of Diversity: Latino 100 " list to her many achievements.
Of Puerto Rican descent, Ciparick was born in New York City, grew up in Washington Heights, graduated from Hunter College, and received her J.D.
At Greenberg Traurig, Ciparick advises clients on appellate matters and litigation strategy and mentors the firm's junior lawyers.

San Jose City Workers Ratify Historic Contracts

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Friday, August 25, 2023

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, two unions representing roughly 4,500 San Jose city employees, IFPTE Local 21 and MEF-AFSCME Local 101, finished in-person voting to determine whether or not to ratify the historic Tentative Agreements (TA) reached with the City Administration last week. Votes were counted this morning, August 25, and a resounding 91% in IFPTE Local 21 and MEF-AFSCME Local 101 voted 'Yes' to ratify our Tentative Agreements.

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Thousands of San Jose city workers voted this week on whether or not to ratify, i.e.
approve, the Tentative Agreements reached with the City of San Jose
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, two unions representing roughly 4,500 San Jose city employees, IFPTE Local 21 and MEF-AFSCME Local 101, finished in-person voting to determine whether or not to ratify the historic Tentative Agreements (TA) reached with the City Administration last week.
"I voted 'Yes' to ratify our TA because I care deeply about my San Jose community.
On Tuesday, August 15, the San Jose City Council voted in closed session to approve historic investments in staffing.

Strike Authorization Voting Began by Thousands of City of San Jose Workers Today

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, unions representing 4,500 San Jose city employees began conducting in-person voting to authorize a strike for up to three days. Voting yes will allow the leadership of IFPTE Local 21 and MEF-AFSCME Local 101 to call a citywide strike should City Administrators fail to address the recruitment and retention crisis impacting city libraries, the airport, affordable housing, emergency response times, and more.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, unions representing 4,500 San Jose city employees began conducting in-person voting to authorize a strike for up to three days.
"I'm voting 'Yes' to strike because I care deeply about my San Jose community.
Voting is taking place today for IFPTE Local 21 and MEF-AFSCME Local 101 members at the San Jose Regional Wastewater Facility, Animal Care Shelter, Central Service Yard, City Hall, Libraries, Airport, and other locations.
Contracts representing 4,500 city workers expired on June 30 after both unions' bargaining teams spent months negotiating with the City.

San Jose City Workers Announce Strike Vote August 1st to 4th

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

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SAN JOSE, Calif., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, July 27, unions representing over 4,500 San Jose city employees announced they will begin conducting in-person voting on August 1st to authorize a strike.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, July 27, unions representing over 4,500 San Jose city employees announced they will begin conducting in-person voting on August 1st to authorize a strike.
The elected bargaining teams of IFPTE Local 21 and MEF-AFSCME Local 101 are unanimously recommending that members vote yes to authorize a strike.
"I'm voting 'YES' to strike because I care deeply about my San Jose community.
Contracts representing over 4,500 city workers expired on June 30 after both unions' bargaining teams spent months negotiating with the City.

Amerigroup Georgia Relaunches Health Clinic at Fulton County Juvenile Courthouse to Improve Access to Care for Local Families

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Amerigroup Georgia and community partners celebrated the reopening of the Fulton County Juvenile Court Clinic in Atlanta. From L to R -- Bhavini Solanki, Director, Georgia Families 360°, JoShonda Guerrier, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Fulton County Juvenile Court, and Siyama Drake, Director GBD Special Programs Services, Georgia Families 360° (Photo: Business Wire)

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The clinic offers wellness visits, dental exams, and behavioral health services for children entering foster care.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230614980447/en/
Amerigroup Georgia and community partners celebrated the reopening of the Fulton County Juvenile Court Clinic in Atlanta.
From L to R -- Bhavini Solanki, Director, Georgia Families 360°, JoShonda Guerrier, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Fulton County Juvenile Court, and Siyama Drake, Director GBD Special Programs Services, Georgia Families 360° (Photo: Business Wire)
The Fulton County Juvenile Justice Center handles the placement and legal matters for a significant number of Georgia Families 360° participants each year.
Unfortunately, many of these children and families face barriers in accessing essential medical, trauma, and dental care.

Amerigroup Georgia Helps Micah’s Promise Expand Services for Victims of Sex Trafficking

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230427006008/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230427006008/en/
Micah's Promise, a Columbus, Ga. non-profit organization providing education about youth sex trafficking and support for victims, received a $500,000 grant from Amerigroup Georgia to help complete the second phase of the organization's mission, creating a transitional housing facility for young women.
Pictured (L to R): Maria Henriquez, Marketing Director, Amerigroup Georgia; Rep. Richard Smith; Bobbi Starr, Micah's Promise executive director; Bhavini Solanki, Foster Care Program Director, Amerigroup Georgia.
“Amerigroup is proud to join Micah’s Promise in this critical work to serve at-risk youth who have suffered from unspeakable crimes,” said Amerigroup Georgia President Mel Lindsey.
“There is no cause more worthy of our attention than supporting children who are victims of human trafficking,” said Georgia Rep. Richard Smith.

GOLDBERGS HOSTS HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE FOR FOSTER CHILDREN

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

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MARIETTA, Ga., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Goldbergs Fine Foods, Atlanta's original New York-style deli and award winning restaurant concept, is kicking off the season of giving with a Holiday Toy Drive to benefit Foster Care Support Foundation. Starting Monday, November 14, 2022, all Goldbergs locations, except the airport, will be accepting donations of toys, games, art supplies, and more for local children in the foster care program. Everyone who donates will receive a free bagel and cream cheese from Goldbergs. Restrictions apply.

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Suggested donations for the Goldbergs Holiday Toy Drive include toys for all ages, art supplies for teens, and games for children ages six and older.
Donations for the Holiday Toy Drive may be dropped off at any participating Goldbergs starting November 14, 2022, and through December 12, 2022.
We serve basic-care (costs reimbursed $0 to base per-diem) foster children residing in Georgia's foster homes, administered by the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) and children housed by private agencies.
Their subsidiaries include Goldbergs Concessions, Goldbergs Fine Foods, Braves All Star Grill, Mainline Foods, Mainline Aviation, Goldway Construction, and Goldbergs Commissary.

RYU Apparel, Inc. ($RYPPF) Appoints Internationally Renown Daphna Edwards Ziman to Board of Directors

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Ms. Ziman is the President and Co-Chairman of Cinemoi, a network devoted to film, fashion, and lifestyle.

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Ms. Ziman is the President and Co-Chairman of Cinemoi, a network devoted to film, fashion, and lifestyle.
Ms. Ziman also was President of the U.S. Film Distribution Company of British & Continental and was an in-house producer at CBS.
RYU CEO Cesare Fazari said we are excited to welcome Daphna to the Board of Directors for the Company.
This addition to the Board along with forthcoming additions, bring invaluable experience to the RYU leadership within this space.

Georgia Power requests funding to support essential, critical investments in electric grid reliability, cleaner and more economical energy resources and better customer experience

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Friday, June 24, 2022

ATLANTA, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power today filed a request with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) that would enable the company to continue making investments in strengthening and further securing the electric grid, transforming its power generation to include cleaner and more economical energy resources and continue improving the customer experience.

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Enhancing operations and improving customer experience through investments in technology that will help enable Georgia Power to continue delivering exceptional service to customers while meeting their evolving energy needs.
Georgia Power is continuously investing in the power grid to make it smarter and more reliable, and today's filing looks to continue those efforts.
To support the transition, Georgia Power will continue serving customers with a diverse, balanced generation fleet of reliable, resilient and economical resources, which includes adding cost-effective renewable resources.
* REC Disclaimer: Georgia Power purchases only the null energy output from some renewable generating facilities that have contracted to sell that energy to Georgia Power.