NEWTON COUNTY

BISSELL Pet Foundation Saves More Than 70 Dogs From a “Rescuer” in Central Mississippi

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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“Our nation's animal shelters face mounting pressure to increase live release rates amidst a surge in pet intake and slowed adoptions.

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  • “Our nation's animal shelters face mounting pressure to increase live release rates amidst a surge in pet intake and slowed adoptions.
  • Unfortunately, a growing number of 'rescues' are being created to meet the demand to support at-risk pets," said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation.
  • BISSELL Pet Foundation provided critical funding for this emergency operation, coordinated on-scene volunteer support from the BISSELL Pet Foundation Shelter Partner Network, and will manage placement alongside Animal Rescue Corps with trusted shelter and rescue partners.
  • The foundation is supported by generous donors and BISSELL Homecare, Inc, where every purchase saves pets.

GREEN POWER EMC AND SILICON RANCH ANNOUNCE 252-MEGAWATT SOLAR PORTFOLIO IN GEORGIA

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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Nearby, Silicon Ranch and Green Power EMC commissioned Snipesville I (86 MWAC) in December 2020.

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  • Nearby, Silicon Ranch and Green Power EMC commissioned Snipesville I (86 MWAC) in December 2020.
  • Governor Brian P. Kemp joined officials from Silicon Ranch, Green Power EMC, Walton EMC, and Lee County for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the project site in October 2021.
  • "Over the past eight years, Silicon Ranch has been proud to work shoulder to shoulder with Green Power EMC and the Georgia cooperatives to deploy more than one gigawatt of solar power and invest more than $1 billion across the state of Georgia," said Silicon Ranch Co-Founder and CEO Reagan Farr.
  • The 252 MWAC portfolio further expands the industry-leading partnership between Silicon Ranch and Green Power EMC.

ECI Group Acquires Conyers, GA Site for Development of 300-Unit Apartment Community

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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ECI expects to deliver first units in July 2023 with completion in January 2024.

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  • ECI expects to deliver first units in July 2023 with completion in January 2024.
  • "Corwyn at Conyers will be the first new apartments in the Conyers market in 20 years," said James Baugnon, President and CIO at ECI.
  • For more than 50 years, ECI Group has been one of the most highly regarded, privately owned real estate organizations in the United States.
  • The firm is fully integrated, with development, construction, and management groups that have garnered national recognition for innovation and performance in the multifamily industry.

Silicon Ranch and Walton EMC Complete Construction of Three New Solar Farms for Meta's Data Center in Georgia

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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Silicon Ranch funded the construction and will own, operate, and maintain the arrays, a disciplined approach the company takes with every project it develops.

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  • Silicon Ranch funded the construction and will own, operate, and maintain the arrays, a disciplined approach the company takes with every project it develops.
  • The solar facilities are part of an ongoing collaboration between Walton EMC and Silicon Ranch to supply 100 percent renewable energy for Meta's data center in Newton County, Georgia.
  • With the first six solar projects now in commercial operation, Silicon Ranch has begun construction of the partners' seventh project together, the DeSoto I Solar Farm, a 125 MWAC facility located in Lee County.
  • Silicon Ranch pioneered utility-scale solar in Georgia and remains a market leader, with nearly 2 Gigawatts across the state.

Magellan Advisors Secures Another $15 Million in Broadband Grants for its Municipal Clients

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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The grant is expected to create 67 jobs and generate more than $35 million in private investment.

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  • The grant is expected to create 67 jobs and generate more than $35 million in private investment.
  • Magellan will provide engineering services for the project, and Traylor & Associates, which Magellan supported in the grant writing, will manage the funding.
  • Magellan Advisors provides planning, engineering, funding and management of the fastest, most technologically advanced fiber and broadband networks.
  • Through Magellan, more than $1 billion in new broadband investments has connected more than 1 million homes with gigabit broadband and connected more than 1,000 schools, hospitals, libraries and governments.

Roofers in Covington GA Offer a Variety of Home Improvement Services During Covid-19 Pandemic

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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b'COVINGTON, Ga., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Commonly known for providing quality roofers to Covington, GA, Georgia Unlimited Roofing and Building is extending its service offerings to a variety of services to meet the current market demands.

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  • b'COVINGTON, Ga., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Commonly known for providing quality roofers to Covington, GA, Georgia Unlimited Roofing and Building is extending its service offerings to a variety of services to meet the current market demands.
  • Additionally it provides multiple roofing services including installation, replacement, maintenance, and repair.\nThe company is currently offering free roof inspections and can provide roofing insurance claims.
  • We offer a wide variety of manufacturers, colors and styles to choose from, and look forward to earning your trust.
  • "\nAs one of the leading roof repair and roof inspection companies in Covington, GA, Georgia Unlimited Roofing & Building is based out of Newton County and serves all of Metro Atlanta.

Georgia United Credit Union Foundation Announces 2021 School Crashers Recipients

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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b'DULUTH, Ga., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Georgia United Credit Union Foundation in partnership with Georgia United Credit Union is excited to announce eight grant recipients of the 2021 Georgia United Foundation School Crashers program.

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  • b'DULUTH, Ga., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Georgia United Credit Union Foundation in partnership with Georgia United Credit Union is excited to announce eight grant recipients of the 2021 Georgia United Foundation School Crashers program.
  • Nominations were received from 36 school systems and after a rigorous judging process, eight schools have been slated to receive school improvements over the summer.\n"We are looking forward to serving our communities and strengthening our school systems through the eighth annual School Crashers program," shared Debbie Smith, president and CEO of Georgia United Credit Union.
  • The Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is the philanthropic arm of Georgia United Credit Union.
  • Visit gucu.org to learn more.\nDebra Burch, Georgia United Credit Union Foundation, 770.476.6409, [email protected]\n'

Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. Selected by Silicon Ranch to Construct 100 MW Solar Project in Georgia

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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More than 300,000 First Solar Series 6 modules will be installed across the 850-acre site in rural southwest Georgia.

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  • More than 300,000 First Solar Series 6 modules will be installed across the 850-acre site in rural southwest Georgia.
  • In total, Walton EMC and Silicon Ranch have executed six contracts totaling 435 MWAC of new renewable energy generation to support Facebooks operations in Georgia.
  • In 2020, Silicon Ranch and IEA teamed up to construct another of these solar projects, the 25 MWAC Appling Solar Farm in the southeastern part of the state of Georgia.
  • IEA is very pleased to again partner with Silicon Ranch to bring additional renewable energy sources to Georgia, said Joe Broom, IEAs Senior Vice President of Solar Construction Operations.