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Seniors Learn to Use Tablets in Georgia — TechSoup Local Impact Map Profile

Tech Soup

The Blue Hair Technology Group in Johns Creek, Georgia (northeast of Atlanta), is educating senior citizens to use new technologies like tablet computers and Facebook so they can keep in touch. Blue Hair Technology Group is featured on TechSoup’s new Local Impact Map. Get Your Story Up On the Local Impact Map.

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Facebook ads made News Feeds in Georgia more partisan and less informative

The Verge

When Facebook lifted its ban on political ads in Georgia, local News Feeds became dramatically more partisan and less informative, according to research published on Tuesday by The Markup. However, the platform partially lifted the ban on December 16th, allowing ads specific to the Georgia runoff on January 5th.

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Remote-controlled delivery carts are now working for the local Los Angeles grocer

TechCrunch

The local grocer now has access too. The company recently partnered with online grocery platform Self Point to provide neighborhood stores and specialty brand shops with electric carts that — with help from remote teleoperators — deliver goods to local consumers. The scooters are outfitted with Tortoise’s tech.

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9 Lessons Learned from Hosting Virtual Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In addition to offering chat, make a local phone number available to your viewers during the program. For example, 21st Century Leaders on Twitter : REMINDER: Our Georgia Youth Leadership Awards Auction is open on Wed., Having fast and real responses add to the value of being at the event live. 5) Offer a phone line during your event.

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The fight to make Netflix and Hulu pay cable fees

The Verge

Three municipalities in Georgia are suing Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming video providers for as much as 5 percent of their gross revenue in the district — joining a nationwide group of towns and counties that want these services regulated more like cable TV. Georgia isn’t the only place where local towns are pushing for streaming fees.

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How To Help After Hurricane Helene

Bloomerang

Entire communities have been destroyed, and millions are without power across Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia, and more than 100 lives have been lost in the wake of this dangerous Category 4 hurricane. If you’re interested in donating to support relief efforts, you can make a gift here.

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Brand Refresh, TV Relief Event For United Way Worldwide

The NonProfit Times

Williams explained that a Nashville performer who wanted to help raise money contacted local United Way officials who notified UWW. As it passed over Florida and Georgia, Helene weakened to a tropical storm over the Carolinas. Williams contacted UWW board of trustees member Melissa C.