GRA unveils initiative to fight sickle cell disease
Gov. Brian Kemp makes announcement; Eminent Scholar chair named for Rep. Calvin Smyre
May 13, 2021 11:00 ET | Source: Georgia Research Alliance Georgia Research Alliance Atlanta UNITED STATES
Atlanta, GA, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Seeking to capitalize on Georgia’s strengths in university research and healthcare, the Georgia Research Alliance today introduced a five-year initiative to advance exploration into sickle cell disease (SCD), including new treatments and therapies.
The announcement, made by Gov. Brian Kemp at a gathering in Columbus, Ga., included news that a GRA Eminent Scholar chair would be created at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) – and named for state Rep. Calvin Smyre of Columbus, currently the longest-serving member of the Georgia General Assembly.
Peach County hosts Special Olympics for the first time in years
Peach County High School students, Kay Center members and Fort Valley State University students gathered together to compete and help with several games. Author: Katelyn Sabater (13WMAZ) Updated: 7:54 PM EDT May 7, 2021
FORT VALLEY, Ga. For the first time in years, the Peach County School System hosted their own Special Olympics.
16- year-old Terrance Richard took the big leap for the standing long jump. He said he didn’t need any real practice.
“I just do it. I know I’m gonna get first place,” said Richard.
His mother, Diana Richard, said his disability has never held him back before.
WFSU s Screening and Discussion: Invisible History: Middle Florida s Hidden Roots
Invisible History: Middle Florida s Hidden Roots
This virtual Zoom event will take place Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. ET.REGISTER HERE The Invisible History documentary project will shed light on the little-known history of plantations and the enslaved in North Florida. By creating a visually compelling story that explores the history of a people who contributed so much to what Leon County is today, it aims to advance a sense of place and identity for hundreds of thousands of African Americans. The program depicts the invisible history of slavery in Leon County and attempts to trace its economic, social and political effects on our community today. [More]
- Community Partnerships
April’s Robins Proud focused on three of the eight lines of effort: workplace environment, digital tools/training and community partnerships.
According to Little, 3,500 base employees continue to telework to date. However, at the onset of the pandemic, more than 10,000 people worked from home.
“The virus forced us to transform and adapt to new technologies. This required educating our workforce on new and existing capabilities that could be used during telework,” said Tekquell Watson, 78th Communications Directorate Special Missions division chief. “Our Knowledge Management office formulated an education campaign to maximize exposure of available digital technologies. Throughout the current digital transformation, we have been able to expand knowledge and educate use of technologies to include: SharePoint, Microsoft Teams/CVR and Robotic Process Automation.”