Audi e-tron battery recall sparks Georgia lawsuit
Audi e-tron lawsuit says recall failed and all battery modules should be replaced. January 12, 2025 — An Audi e-tron battery recall has sparked a class-action lawsuit in Georgia alleging the vehicles pose a risk of battery failure and fire. Class actions include: “All persons in Georgia who own, own, lease and/or lease a Class vehicle as of January 3, 2024 (the “Class”). The Audi class action lawsuit covers these e-tron vehicles. 2019-2022 Audi e-tron Quattro 2020-2022 Audi e-tron Sportback Quattro 2022-2024 Audi RS e-tron GT 2022-2024 Audi e-tron GT Georgia plaintiff Dwight Kelly purchased a 2019 Audi e-tron quattro in August 2020, and although he did not claim he had any problems with the battery, he claimed his Audi e-tron now Value has dropped, reportedly more than a typical Audi e-tron. Gasoline-powered vehicles. According to a class-action lawsuit, the Audi e-tron battery recall is not enough to prevent battery problems and fires. The Audi e-tron battery recalls ( here…
Cybertruck catches fire at Tesla dealership in Georgia
The fire broke out while the Cybertruck was parked in a dealership parking lot, and authorities are investigating the cause. go through Brad Anderson January 7, 2025 14:29 In the early morning of December 31, a fire broke out at a Tesla dealership in Georgia. No injuries were reported after a Tesla Cybertruck caught fire and was damaged. This marks the second Cybertruck to be destroyed within a week following an unrelated incident. Just hours before a Tesla Cybertruck carrying an explosive device detonated in Las Vegas, another Tesla Cybertruck carrying an explosive device was severely damaged elsewhere in the United States. The difference is that the Cybertruck caught fire inside a Tesla dealership in Decatur, Georgia. Details about the incident are limited and have not received much coverage, as the incident was overshadowed by the aforementioned, more dramatic and shocking explosion of a Cybertruck outside the Trump Hotel of light. However, video shows the rear of the Georgia truck…
Toyota RAV4 battery drain class action lawsuit continues
A judge dismissed just one claim against Toyota in a lawsuit over depleted batteries and control modules. December 18, 2024 — A Toyota RAV4 battery drain class action lawsuit will continue in court and reduce just one claim against the automaker. According to the class action lawsuit, 2020 Toyota RAV4s purchased or leased in Georgia are equipped with electronic control modules that cause the vehicle to drain its battery when turned off. The lawsuit alleges that the control module was supposed to prevent parasitic battery drain, but the defect caused the opposite to occur. RAV4 battery class action lawsuit includes: "Anyone who purchases or leases a 2020 Toyota Rav4 in Georgia in various configurations and trim levels, including LE, XLE, XLE Premium, Adventure, TRD Off-Road, Limited, LE Hybrid, XLE Hybrid, XSE Hybrid, and Limited Hybrid." Georgia plaintiff Nick McClure claims electrical problems can also cause problems with the headlights, taillights, alternators and power steering systems. The plaintiff claimed that he…
Georgia ports receive $120 million in federal grant
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has received more than $120 million in federal grants to enhance operational sustainability and infrastructure at its Savannah and Brunswick facilities. The grants fund projects designed to enhance energy resiliency, reduce emissions and expand rail capacity, making Georgia Ports a leader in sustainable port operations. Also Read: Georgia ports celebrate truckers, highlight industry efficiency and investments Savannah Terminal Power Restoration and Electrification The U.S. Maritime Administration has allocated $49.8 million to fund the construction of a terminal power distribution network at the Garden City Terminal in the Port of Savannah. The project, which includes GPA-owned generators and substations, is designed to ensure uninterrupted power supply, especially during natural disasters for temperature-controlled goods such as food and medicines. GPA President and CEO Griff Lynch emphasized that reliable power is critical to the Authority’s continued transition from diesel to electric yard equipment. GPA will donate $88.2 million to the project, matching the federal grant. Shore power and…
Rivian’s Georgia plant thanks to $6.6 billion lifeline
DOE loan could allow company to begin producing R2 and R3 in Peach State as early as 2028 November 26, 2024 19:20 Rivian's Georgia plant could begin production in 2028 after receiving a $6.57 billion loan. The loan supports a 9 million square foot electric vehicle factory that will produce 400,000 vehicles per year. With Trump back in the White House, there has been speculation that he may try to terminate the loan. The Department of Energy's Office of Loan Programs has conditionally committed a loan of up to $657 million (£5.24/€6.27) to Rivian. The funds will be used to develop and build an electric vehicle factory in North Stanton Springs, Georgia. The government said that if finalized, the loan would support the construction of a 9 million square foot (836,127 square meter) factory capable of producing 400,000 vehicles per year. It will produce the R2 and R3, which the Department of Energy optimistically calls "mass-market" electric vehicles. That's a…
Newly renovated: your ultimate holiday cabin
Listen to audio Take your attendees to a beautiful cabin and enjoy unforgettable rewards So, you are planning an incentive. Luckily, these newly renovated hotels offer beautiful cottage settings filled with fun recreational activities, decadent dining, and gorgeous party spaces to give your event a once-in-a-lifetime feel. Read more: Corporate Retreat 101: 8 Ingredients for Great Business Throw a gorgeous party in Georgia barnsley resort, guest room Adairsville, Georgia Barnsley Resort A gem of Southern hospitality, recently renovated in its 25th centuryth Anniversaries only magnify its significance. The multi-faceted renovation includes redesigned interiors, renovated guest rooms and suites, a beer garden, the debut of pickleball courts, improvements to the Beretta Shooting Range and more. The 39 individual cottages include 84 rooms and suites. Their fresh style maintains the character of the cottage, with warm plaids and stripes on the headboard and bed skirt, while soft neutrals and textured walls add a classy feel. Feature wall coverings and floor-to-ceiling drapes feature…
$1.7 Billion Ford Truck Roof Collapse Verdict: Ford Unveils New Model
The Georgia Court of Appeals granted Ford permission to proceed with a new truck roof crush trial, Hill v. Ford. November 5, 2024 — Ford truck roof crush lawsuit (hill v. ford) led a Georgia jury in awarding $1.7 billion to a family whose husband and wife were killed in a rollover accident. But now the entire case is set to be heard again, with the Georgia Court of Appeals agreeing to give Ford a new trial. Ford appealed the baffling $1.7 billion verdict, saying the trial court made several errors that Ford said put it at an unfair legal disadvantage. The appeals court also argued several issues, Includes the meaning of "wearing a seat belt." The Ford roof collapse lawsuit blames Ford for the 2014 deaths of Melvin Hill, 74, and his wife Voncile Hill, 62. In the fatal accident, a tire on the 2002 Ford F-250 truck blew out, causing the truck's roof to hit the ground three…
ATL Airport Zone: Your premier conference center
For more information, please visit atldistrict.com/meetingplanner. Located between downtown Atlanta and the world's most efficient airport, ATL Airport Area Offers unique advantages to meeting planners. With upscale hotels, affordable rates, and the unparalleled convenience of a convention center campus directly connected to major airports, it's no ordinary association destination. Deliver better value to every attendee Hotels in the area are affordable, allowing planners to save up to 30% on facility fees compared to downtown Atlanta. Attendees can easily access Gateway Center Campus pass ATL light rail from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Or take advantage of the free shuttle service to area hotels Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) to the region and beyond. Attendees will also enjoy exclusive offers on local dining, events and attractions. Convenient accommodation for large groups Gateway Center Campus has six hotels within walking distance Georgia International Convention Center (GICC)the second largest conference venue in Georgia. With over 950 guest rooms and nearby dining options, the…
New Construction and Renovation: Small Groups, Big Impact
Listen to audio These hotels are ideal for hosting small meetings with fruitful results. If you're planning a small gathering, these newly renovated hotels are ideal for conducting business. Between meetings, your attendees will enjoy the perfect rest and relaxation in your refreshed guest rooms and plenty of activities to do outdoors, whether relaxing poolside in St. Pete, exploring Broadway in Nashville, or touring Georgia's growing Fastest area to Savannah. Poolside Business Moxy Hotel Saint Peter Moxy Hotel Saint Peter The hotel opens on Central Street in St. Petersburg, bringing 163 rooms to one of Florida's most vibrant streets. The first lifestyle hotel in the city center features the EDGE district's first rooftop pool deck and poolside bar, and its vibrant lobby features another large bar facing the street, as well as Rose's Coffee Bar, which serves pastries, smoothies and more. This fall, the hotel will also open a rooftop dining and nightlife experience at a new location of Florida's…
Rivian seeks new loan to kick-start $5 billion Georgia project
The brand's CEO said the Georgia factory is "an extremely important part of our strategy" go through Brad Anderson October 8, 2024 13:11 The automaker said it could be ready to start producing electric vehicles in Georgia in the fourth quarter of 2028. Rivian has previously received $1.5 billion in state and local incentives for the plant. Rivian said it would save more than $2.25 billion by initially producing R2 at its Illinois plant. Rivian is making progress toward restarting its long-planned manufacturing facility in Georgia and is applying for a federal loan to help facilitate further work at the plant. The electric carmaker originally planned to use the $5 billion Georgia plant to build its R2 series of models. However, it has since been decided that the R2 will initially be produced at the plant in Normal, Illinois in the first half of 2026, before moving to the Georgia plant. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said bringing R2 to market…
Hurricane Helen: What conference professors need to know
Listen to audio Hurricane Helene's Impact on the Southeastern United States and Resources for Planners. Hurricane Helen made landfall in the Big Bend, Florida, area late Thursday night as a Category 4 hurricane. It continues to move north and is expected to stall and continue to weaken over the Tennessee Valley through the weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Hurricane Helene became a tropical storm in the western Caribbean on Tuesday before making landfall in Florida, causing flooding in the Cayman Islands and heavy rainfall in western Cuba and the northeastern Yucatan Peninsula. As of Friday morning, more than 4 million homes and businesses were without power in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. A large swath of the Southeast, including Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, is experiencing widespread power outages and flooding. On Friday morning, President Biden approved emergency declaration requests from the governors of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina, which will receive a variety…
Georgia Ports celebrates truckers, highlights industry
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) is honoring truckers during National Trucker Appreciation Week to recognize the vital role they play in the global supply chain. “Our partners in the trucking industry are the critical link between our global vessel services and our domestic supply chain,” said Griff Lynch, GPA President and CEO. To celebrate the day, GPA employees will be handing out safety gloves, water bottles and chicken sandwiches at the truck gates at the Garden City Terminal at the Port of Savannah. Lynch stressed the importance of keeping trucks running smoothly, noting that the efficiency of the Port of Savannah allows drivers to complete up to eight truck turns per day, compared to just two per day at Southern California terminals. Savannah is able to handle 80% of truck traded import and export container movements in both directions, significantly reducing truck trips, minimizing diesel emissions, and increasing driver profitability. In July and August, truck turn times were as low…
Georgia World Convention Center, Atlanta, USA
Exhibition room: 285 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW Atlanta, Georgia 30313-1591 United States View mapSite area: 360,000 square meters Country region: North America United States Georgia World Convention Center, Atlanta, USA(Georgia World Congress Center) is a conference center located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. At approximately 3.9 million square feet (360,000 square meters) and hosting over one million visitors annually, it is the third-largest convention center in the United States. Opened in 1976, the GWCC was the first state-owned convention center in the United States.The center is managed on behalf of the state by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, which was authorized by the Georgia General Assembly in 1971 to develop the Atlanta International Trade and Exposition Center. The Authority later developed the Georgia Dome, Centennial Olympic Park, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, replacing the Georgia Dome. In 2017, the Georgia Dome closed on March 5 and was demolished due to an implosion on November 20, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium officially opened…
Georgia International Convention Center
Exhibition room: 2000 Convention Center Concourse College Park, Georgia 30337 United States View mapSite area: 140,000 square meters Country region: North America United States The Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) is located in the heart of downtown Atlanta.140000Square meters for the Gold Exhibition Hall: It is divided into12exhibition rooms and2A large banquet hall. The world-renowned Atlanta Convention Center. The exhibit hall has106Conference rooms and exhibition halls are shared12exhibition rooms and2A grand banquet hall. Complemented by the Georgia Dome and Centennial Olympic Park, these three facilities constitute one of the finest convention, sports and entertainment buildings in the world.of the peach tree,Fisherman Street1688Northwest,Atlanta,Georgia30309United States to Georgia International Convention Center,2000Conference Center Square,Atlanta,Georgia30337USA. Exhibition Calendar all December 2024 January 2025 February 2025 March 2025 April 2025 May 2025 June 2025 July 2025 August 2025 SO next year
Case Study: Loews Atlanta Hotel Overcoming Challenges
Listen to Audio When crises strike host cities and hotels for meeting professionals, it’s reassuring to know that despite the uncertainty of the unexpected, the hotel where your event is held is well prepared to meet the challenge. That's what happened at the Loews Atlanta Hotel, where a water main break occurred in downtown Atlanta a few days before the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) conference, and then affected another water main in downtown Atlanta a few days before the conference. Responding to emergencies The break caused water outages and boil advisories at venues, hotels and businesses throughout the city. Fortunately, Loews Atlanta’s water supply was never shut off or reduced because it is miles away from the main break. But even before the warning was issued, the Loews Atlanta team began working. Executive Chef Olivier instructed his team to fill large sterilized cooking containers with clean water and keep them in the kitchen refrigerator; the team boiled the water continuously…
Tbilisi International Exhibition and Congress Center, Georgia
Exhibition room: 2000 Convention Center Concourse, Atlanta, GA 30337 View mapSite area: 36,000 square meters Country region: Asia Georgia Tbilisi Exhibition Center in Georgia is the only conference center in Georgia and the main conference center in the Caucasus region. With a total construction area of 36,000 square meters, the company organizes exhibitions and various conferences, congresses, activities, etc.The history of the conference center begins with1958Year,The exhibition center is a permanent exhibition venue for the industrial and agricultural achievements of the Soviet Republic. Exhibition Calendar all October 2024 November 2024 December 2024 January 2025 February 2025 March 2025 April 2025 May 2025 June 2025 SO next year
Travel Tips: Planning a trip to Georgia? You might find it good
Georgia. The country, not the United States. Yes, the country that lives in the shadow of Vlad the Great. I recently visited there on vacation and was so moved by the chaotic order and weird Georgian car culture that I decided to write about it. During my ten days living in this Caucasian country, I crisscrossed the roads from east to west, from the Russian border in the north to near the Turkish border in the west. I drove on major highways, arterial roads, mountainous areas, city roads, and so on. Some places have very good roads, while others, I felt right at home - because their maintenance looks like it has been outsourced to the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. Georgia is uniquely situated, bordering Russia, Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. This places it right at the crossroads connecting all of these countries. International highways are bustling with trucks, transporting Russian oil and Turkish machinery. If you have a truck fetish, this…
Ford appeals $1.7 billion roof collapse verdict
In Hill v. Ford , a Georgia jury accused Ford of causing the roof to be crushed in a 2002 Ford F-250 rollover. July 6, 2024 — A Georgia appeals court will decide whether Ford Motor Co. should be forced to pay $1.7 billion in damages after a Georgia couple was killed in a fiery rollover accident. A variety of organizations have filed amicus briefs in support of Ford, including the Georgia and U.S. chambers of commerce, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, the Georgia Litigation Reform Organization and the American Tort Reform Association. A Georgia jury awarded Ford $1.7 billion in damages, finding it responsible for the deaths of Melvin Hill, 74, and his 62-year-old wife, Voncile Hill. The fatal crash in 2014 was caused by a tire blowout after a Pep Boys service center installed the wrong tire on a 2002 Ford F-250 truck. The couple's son blamed the Ford truck's roof for his parents' deaths, saying the roofs…
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