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Yahoo
10 hours ago
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Atrium on Eighty taking donations for families of two children who passed
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Vigils are being held for two children who died last week in tragic incidents. Landyn Ahmir Wilkerson, 4, passed away on May 29 from what Statesboro investigators are calling a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to the Statesboro PD, the evidence suggests that Wilkerson got access to an unsecured firearm and discharged it. Emily Grace Mayo, 9, was killed on May 27 in a tragic murder suicide. According to GBI, James Lee Mayo, 37, shot and killed his daughter in the parking lot of the Brooklet City Park before turning the gun on himself. Community members wishing to show support for the families of Emily Grace Mayo and Landyn Ahmir Wilkerson are invited to bring food and paper goods to the Atrium on Eighty, located at 22700 US-80, Statesboro, where they will be hosting the families following each service. Dates and times below. A GoFundMe has also been started to help Landyn's family during this difficult time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
GBI Launches Green Globes® Data Center Campus Certification Alongside Compass Datacenters for Sustainable Digital Infrastructure
PORTLAND, Ore., June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Green Building Initiative (GBI) announces the release of the Green Globes Data Center Campus Certification, tailored to the unique operational and infrastructure demands of data center campuses. The innovative offering provides data center owners and operators with a streamlined, efficient, and cost-effective way to assess and certify the sustainability of multiple buildings on a site. GBI partnered with Compass Datacenters to develop the program and maximize its industry impact. 'Digital infrastructure is the backbone of today's society, and it's critical that we design, construct, and operate these spaces with sustainability at the forefront,' said Vicki Worden, CEO of GBI. 'The Green Globes Data Center Campus Certification empowers operators to optimize environmental performance across entire campuses while meeting evolving stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements.' As demand for energy-intensive digital infrastructure continues to grow, the new Green Globes Data Center Campus Certification supports mission critical facilities working to reduce environmental impact and achieve long-term resilience. The certification recognizes the interconnected nature of data center campus operations and makes it possible to evaluate redundant infrastructure and systems to holistically improve efficiency and named one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas by the Financial Times, Compass Datacenters is delivering data centers for the world's largest hyperscalers and cloud providers. The company leverages its modular designs and manufacturing-style approach to construction, allowing for tremendous speed to market. As a developer of data center campuses worldwide, Compass was the ideal partner for creation of the Green Globes Data Center Campus Certification. Compass' campuses in Dallas, Phoenix, Chicago, and Mississippi will be the first to pursue the new campus certification. 'By standardizing our campuses, we reduce digital, procedural and physical waste to scale faster. GBI is wisely adopting that mindset with the campus-wide certification, making it possible to streamline documentation and certification across data halls and buildings into a single, unified process,' said Amy Marks, SVP Innovation for Compass Datacenters. 'Our co-development of this process with GBI underscores our belief that doing the right thing is good business—and it advances continuous improvement across materials, energy and water use, and community engagement.' GBI Green Globes is a nationally recognized, flexible, and transparent multi-attribute certification that assesses energy and water efficiency, site impact, emissions reduction, material selection, and resilience at any stage of the building lifecycle. The Green Globes process includes a third-party, on-site assessment by a dedicated Green Globes Assessor (GGA) and may qualify projects for financial incentives and compliance with local sustainability mandates. Green Globes Data Center Campus Certification Features and Benefits: Holistic Campus Assessment: Evaluates performance across three or more buildings sharing common design and infrastructure Streamlined Certification Process: Replication of documentation and questionnaires across buildings Dedicated Assessment Support: Consistent assignment of a Green Globes Assessor across projects when possible Pricing Efficiencies: Discounts on registration, specification review (optional), assessment, and travel Recognition & Promotion: Certified campus plaques, custom GBI-issued press releases, and social media promotion Actionable Insights: Personalized improvement recommendations from the assigned Green Globes Assessor Eligibility for campus certification requires GBI organizational membership at the Stewardship Level or above and completion of a kickoff consultation with GBI. The program is now available for new construction campuses that include three or more new construction buildings (up to 18 months of occupancy or less than 12 months of consecutive utility data) and will soon be released for existing buildings. GBI invites industry leaders, developers, and data infrastructure stakeholders to explore this innovative pathway to sustainability and operational excellence. For more information on the Green Globes Data Center Campus Certification, visit GBI's Green Globes for Data Centers webpage. About GBI GBI is an international nonprofit organization and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer dedicated to improving the built environment's impact on climate and society. Founded in 2004, the organization is the global provider of the Green Globes®, Journey to Net Zero™ and federal Guiding Principles Compliance building assessment and certification programs. GBI also issues professional credentials, including Green Globes Emerging Professional (GGEP), Green Globes Professional (GGP), and Guiding Principles Compliance Professional (GPCP). Discover opportunities to get involved with GBI by contacting info@ or visiting About Compass Datacenters Compass Datacenters, one of Inc. Magazine's 5000 fastest growing companies, designs and constructs data centers for the world's largest hyperscalers and cloud providers. Through prefabrication and applying modern manufacturing principles to construction, Compass is uniquely able to deliver customizable, scalable, sustainable, and low-cost data centers in an expedited time frame. These large-scale, long-lived campuses create economies of scale for customers and local communities. Compass is backed by Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and Brookfield Infrastructure. For more information, visit MEDIA CONTACT Megan Baker, GBI Vice President of Engagement, (971) 256-7174, megan@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
International Business Times
15 hours ago
- International Business Times
Georgia Mayor, Wife Arrested on Child Molestation, Cruelty Charges
The Decatur County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) announced on Sunday evening the arrest of 38-year-old Joseph Kelly, and his 44-year-old wife Natalie Kelly. Joseph Kelly is the current mayor of Climax, Georgia. He has been charged with two counts of child molestation. His wife, Natalie, is charged with two counts of cruelty to children in the second degree, as reported by The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). According to the Sheriff's Office release, DCSO had been called Saturday to assist the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. GBI was investigating allegations that Joseph Kelly had sexual contact with multiple minors. Both Joseph and Natalie Kelly were arrested later that same day by GBI agents and Decatur County Sheriff's Office investigators. They were booked into the Decatur County Jail. GBI said Joseph Kelly is also employed by the Decatur County School District. According to this Facebook post, Joseph Kelly was a teacher at Bainbridge High School and was also awarded with the "Teacher of the Year" honor. DCSO says at this time, there is no indication that the alleged acts are related to Kelly's employment as Mayor. Once GBI's investigation is complete, it will be turned over to the South Georgia Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office for prosecution.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Fulton County officer shoots, kills person breaking into patrol car, police say
A Fulton County Police officer shot and killed an individual who was breaking into their patrol car and then charged at the officer with a metal pipe in hand, according to investigators. What we know The incident happened on Sunday at about 8:10 a.m. along McDaniel Street SW in Atlanta. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, someone came onto the property of an apartment complex and damaged a marked police vehicle by knocking out a window. A bystander saw what had happened and alerted a uniformed officer who was nearby. As the officer, who Fulton County Police have identified as Corporal Damion Allen, began investigating the damage, he encountered the individual, who was armed with a length of flat metal. The GBI says that person then advanced towards the officer and refused multiple commands to drop the object. The officer fired his weapon, hitting the individual, who died at the scene. The officer was not injured. What's next The body was taken to the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy. What we don't know Police have not released the identity of the deceased. The Source Information came from a news release by Fulton County Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man shot in Snellville park less than 24 hours where multiple teens were injured
Snellville police are investigating a shooting in the same park where multiple teens were hurt the night before. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Snellville officers were called to Briscoe Park regarding a shooting. When police arrived, they found a man who had sustained a gunshot wound. According to investigators, it appears this was a domestic-related shooting involving the victim and another man. The victim, whose age and identity were not released, was taken to the hospital for medical treatment. SPD said the suspect has been identified but drove away from the scene. The investigation is ongoing. TRENDING STORIES: Man found dead, burned on Stone Mountain determined to die from suicide 10-year-old son of GA deputy hospitalized after bike accident VIP pool party promoted by alleged squatters doesn't happen at DeKalb home Saturday night around 9 p.m., Snellville police were called to a shooting at the same park. When they arrived, police said multiple teens had sustained gunshot wounds. The victims are between 14 and 17 years old. Four teens were taken to hospitals for medical treatment. Their identities were not released. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation processed the scene. Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to call SPD at 770-985-3555. Police said there is no ongoing threat to the surrounding area. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
