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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Atlanta Civic Circle Release 2024 Voter Guide

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Atlanta Civic Circle have released Georgia Decides, a comprehensive digital voter guide designed to empower citizens statewide ahead of the 2024 elections. Through the Georgia Decides guide, the AJC and Atlanta Civic Circle aim to provide voters with crucial insights into candidates' stances on pertinent issues and their electoral histories.

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  • The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Atlanta Civic Circle have released Georgia Decides, a comprehensive digital voter guide designed to empower citizens statewide ahead of the 2024 elections.
  • ATLANTA, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Atlanta Civic Circle have released Georgia Decides , a comprehensive digital voter guide designed to empower citizens statewide ahead of the 2024 elections.
  • Through the Georgia Decides guide, the AJC and Atlanta Civic Circle aim to provide voters with crucial insights into candidates' stances on pertinent issues and their electoral histories.
  • We're proud to work with the Atlanta Civic Circle and other partners on the 2024 Georgia Decides Voter Guide.

K&M TIRE WORKERS SECURE FIRST TEAMSTERS CONTRACT

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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DEKALB, Ill., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Teamsters Local 330 have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with K&M Tire. The contract covers 43 drivers and warehouse workers at the Dekalb facility.

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    DEKALB, Ill., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Teamsters Local 330 have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with K&M Tire.
  • The contract covers 43 drivers and warehouse workers at the Dekalb facility.
  • "K&M Tire Teamsters have prevailed after an aggressive anti-union campaign from their employer, and now, they have their first union contract that will provide fairness, dignity, and respect," said Dominic Romanazzi, President of Local 330 in Elgin.
  • "We could not be more thrilled to have helped these dedicated employees secure a strong first contract that rewards them for their hard work."

Local HVAC business owner Martin Hoover elected chairman of the board of Air Conditioning Contractors of America

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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DECATUR, Ga., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ACCA is a national trade association that furthers the interests of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) contracting businesses and the broader HVACR industry. The association depends on the dedicated efforts of hundreds of its volunteers who devote thousands of hours to committee service, providing leadership and guidance on everything from standards development to membership programs.

Key Points: 
  • Martin Hoover, co-owner of Decatur-based Empire Heating and Air Conditioning Inc., was recently elected chairman of the board of Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) at their annual conference in March.
  • "I am honored and excited to serve as Chairman this year and hope to continue the momentum of recent past chairs.
  • As a part of ACCA, I stand with thousands of fellow contractors with a common voice, all under one banner."
  • "I am honored and excited to serve as Chairman this year and hope to continue the momentum of recent past chairs," Hoover said.

Hunt Capital Partners Transfers Ownership of 151-Unit Senior Property to Housing Authority of DeKalb County Affiliate

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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On behalf of its investors, Hunt Capital Partners (“HCP”) has announced the ownership transfer of its Limited Partner interests in Ashford Parkside Senior Residences (Ashford Parkside) to a non-profit affiliate of the Housing Authority of DeKalb County.

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  • On behalf of its investors, Hunt Capital Partners (“HCP”) has announced the ownership transfer of its Limited Partner interests in Ashford Parkside Senior Residences (Ashford Parkside) to a non-profit affiliate of the Housing Authority of DeKalb County.
  • The strategic decision provides the Housing Authority of DeKalb County greater capital flexibility surrounding all aspects of property operations and repair projects as it shapes its long-term housing plan.
  • “We are pleased to transfer ownership of Ashford Parkside to an affiliate of the Housing Authority of DeKalb County,” said Hunt Capital Partners President Jeff Weiss.
  • The transfer of ownership of Ashford Parkside is a testament to Hunt Capital Partners and the Housing Authority of DeKalb County’s commitment to provide quality housing choices to meet the needs of Atlanta’s senior community.

Pacific Oaks College & Children's School Announces Appointment of Three New Members to its Board of Trustees

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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PASADENA, Calif., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Oaks College , a nonprofit higher education institution committed to early childhood education and teacher preparation, recently announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees.

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  • PASADENA, Calif., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Oaks College , a nonprofit higher education institution committed to early childhood education and teacher preparation, recently announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees.
  • "We are delighted to welcome our three newest members to Pacific Oaks' Board of Trustees," said Leanne Wruck, Ph.D., Pacific Oaks interim president.
  • A second-generation trustee, Williams previously attended Pacific Oaks Children's School and is dedicated to continuing the institution's mission of excellence in education.
  • Pacific Oaks College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, is credited with pioneering anti-bias curricula and launching one of the nation's first Head Start training programs.

CALIFORNIA, NEW JERSEY AND ILLINOIS STILL FACING HIGHER RISK OF HOUSING MARKET DECLINE

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property, and real estate data, today released a Special Housing Risk Report spotlighting county-level housing markets around the United States that are more or less vulnerable to declines, based on home affordability, underwater mortgages and other measures in the fourth quarter of 2023. The report shows that California, New Jersey and Illinois continue to have the highest concentrations of the most-at-risk markets in the country, with some of the biggest clusters in the New York City and Chicago areas, along with inland California. Less-vulnerable markets are spread mainly throughout the South and Midwest.

Key Points: 
  • "As always, this is not a warning sign for homeowners to run out and sell, or rush to buy, in any specific market.
  • The housing market remains strong throughout most of the country despite some recent small downturns.
  • Rather, this report again spotlights areas that appear more or less exposed to a market fall, should that start to happen, based on key measures."
  • Counties with the lowest composite rank were considered most vulnerable to housing market problems.

Newest Cohort for Raise Your Hand Texas’ Trustee Advocates Program Announced

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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“The Trustee Advocates Program helps connect local leaders with the tools and know-how they need to advocate for public school students and teachers.

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  • “The Trustee Advocates Program helps connect local leaders with the tools and know-how they need to advocate for public school students and teachers.
  • The program aims to lift up the voices and expertise of local leaders at the Texas Capitol,” said Missy Bender, trustee-in-residence and regional advocacy director for Raise Your Hand Texas.
  • As a Texas Education Agency-registered provider of continuing education, Raise Your Hand Texas will award continuing education credit to participants for the hours spent in training.
  • Raise Your Hand Texas supports public policy solutions that invest in our students, encourage innovation and autonomy, and improve college and workforce readiness.

Visiting Nurse Health System Celebrates 75 Years of Providing Healthcare and Aging at Home in Georgia

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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ATLANTA, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Visting Nurse Health System, Georgia's first and largest nonprofit provider of healthcare and aging at home, is celebrating 75 years of service. Since 1948, Visiting Nurse has provided care for nearly two million patients and caregivers in Georgia, working to improve the lives of those we serve and positively impacted the well-being of our patients, families, and community.

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  • "We believe everyone should have fair and equal access to healthcare at home, regardless of their zip code or financial circumstances."
  • Dorothy M. Davis, President and CEO of Visiting Nurse Health System.
  • To commemorate 75 years of serving, Visiting Nurse Health System is hosting a 75th Anniversary Breakfast on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at The Fox Theater in Atlanta.
  • "I am a Healthcare Champion and active supporter of Visiting Nurse Health System because I believe in its mission of providing healthcare and aging at home for everyone.

Bell Law Firm Files Lawsuit Against Krevolin & Horst, LLC

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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Bell Law Firm today confirms the filing of a lawsuit on behalf of Lloyd Bell against Krevolin & Horst, LLC and two of that firm’s partners, Halsey G. Knapp, Jr. and Jessica G. Cino, alleging abusive litigation and defamation.

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  • Bell Law Firm today confirms the filing of a lawsuit on behalf of Lloyd Bell against Krevolin & Horst, LLC and two of that firm’s partners, Halsey G. Knapp, Jr. and Jessica G. Cino, alleging abusive litigation and defamation.
  • Bell’s lawsuit against Krevolin Horst alleges that during a legal campaign against Bell, Krevolin Horst became increasingly vitriolic and reckless, defaming Bell both in and out of court.
  • Inadvertently indicated they had not researched and were unaware of the law governing their lawsuit against Bell.
  • Before filing the lawsuit against Krevolin Horst, Bell offered to waive all claims against Krevolin Horst and forego monetary recovery if Krevolin Horst issued a public retraction of their claim that Bell had acted in bad faith in his dealings with Schlachter.

JUNIOR'S RESTAURANT SPONSORING BROOKLYN DA'S PRE-HOLIDAY GUN BUYBACK ON DEC. 16

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a concerted effort to make this holiday season safer, Junior's Restaurant and Bakery and its third-generation owner, Alan Rosen, are partnering with the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office for a Pre-Holiday Gun Buyback initiative. The event, scheduled for Saturday, December 16, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Brooklyn, NY, aims to enhance public safety during the holidays—one voluntarily surrendered firearm at a time.

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  • A press conference was held today (December 13) at the iconic Junior's Restaurant location in Brooklyn, NY to announce the buyback.
  • Speakers included Mr. Rosen; Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez; Carlos Velasquez, the Executive Director of the Police Athletic League; and Dr. James A. Thornton, Pastor at Salem Missionary Baptist Church.
  • My Office will continue to use every tool to reduce gun violence and build on the significant reductions in shootings that we've seen across Brooklyn this year."
  • In this season of Christmas, it is essential that we endeavor in a tangible and effective manner to reduce gun violence.