Georgia
Climate change wreaks havoc with Georgia’s emerging wine market
Sandwiched between the European and Asian continents, Georgia boasts historic and booming viticulture.
Alongside the coast, the nation has a cool temperate local weather. Nonetheless, the central and western plains, benefiting from decrease rainfall and better temperatures, are house to a number of micro subtropical zones.
Up till lately, these microclimates have helped the nation’s age-old wine business thrive. The nation’s wine export market confronted close to collapse after the Georgian-Russian conflict in 2008 which was adopted by heavy sanctions from Moscow.
Right now, due to low manufacturing prices and a heavier give attention to European and American markets, enterprise is booming.
That mentioned, local weather change has devastated a lot of this yr’s crop and the continuing conflict in Ukraine might have an effect on this yr’s gross sales, as Russia stays the largest importer of Georgian wine.
Regardless of challenges introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic, Tbilisi exported greater than 100 million bottles of wine in 2021, and, greater than half of those have been bought on Russian markets.
“Since 2013-14, the quantity of Georgian wine exports has grown,” says Levan Mekhuzla, Chairman of the Nationwide Wine Company. “Nonetheless, lately there have been some challenges, which have been primarily brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“2021 was essentially the most profitable yr because the nation gained independence. Nonetheless, this yr we nonetheless face issues due to the conflict in Ukraine,” he concludes.
International warming impacting the vineyards
Along with Russia’s invasion and the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of this yr’s harvest has been laid to waste attributable to hovering summer time temperatures and extended drought.
“We are actually within the micro-zone of Tsinandali, but when we transfer to different areas, the issue is identical,” says Giorgi Ghvardzelashvili, who has labored in viticulture for a few years. “Everybody I do know and seek the advice of says the identical. All of the winemakers are going through the identical drawback: their vineyards are additionally drying up.”
“Now, it’s unattainable to go on with out particular irrigation programs because the local weather has modified a lot”, he warns.
The NGO Shaping the Future by Altering Right now (CENN) says international warming can be affecting Georgia’s sub-tropical zones the place many of the nation’s business wine manufacturing takes place.
With at the least 430 indigenous grape varieties, drier wines are extra widespread on the US market. Nonetheless, 70 per cent of the wines produced on Georgian soil are semi-sweet varieties.
“Because of sure circumstances, the soil may be degraded, and local weather change can provoke this course of. The elevated variety of scorching days and droughts can result in the destruction of vegetation,” says Jimsher Koshadze, CENN Coordinator in agriculture and growth.
Whereas the complete results of worldwide warming on the nation’s vineyards stay to be seen, ecologists say that if nothing adjustments, the way forward for this rising wine market will dangle within the steadiness.
Georgia
Georgia Football Injury Report Per Kirby Smart Ahead of Georgia Tech
Head coach Kirby Smart updated the injury report ahead of the Georgia Tech game.
The Georgia Bulldogs earned another win this past weekend as they took care of business against UMass. Not only that, but Georgia also clinched a spot in the SEC Championship game after Alabama lost to Oklahoma. They will face the winner of the Texas vs Texas A&M game which takes place this week.
Before they focus on that though, Georgia has to go up against their in-state rival Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets gave the Dawgs a bit of a challenge last year, but Georgia gets them in Sanford Stadium for their final home game of the regular season. This year’s game will be played on Friday after Thanksgiving as opposed to Saturday when the game is traditionally played.
Head coach Kirby Smart met with the media on Monday to preview Georgia Tech and as always, he provided an update to the injury report. One notable player who suffered an injury against UMass was defensive lineman Christen Miller as he went down with a shoulder injury and did not return during the game. Here is what Smart had to say about his injured players:
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Georgia
This magical Georgia town is picked as a top Thanksgiving destination in the USA
Thanksgiving dinner costs are on dropping for second year in a row
For the second year in a row, the cost of buying Thanksgiving dinner has decreased, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Helen, a town in Georgia, has been voted as the top Thanksgiving road trip destination for families in Georgia. Helen has also earned a spot in the top 5 destinations in the country.
This was revealed by a recent survey conducted by Gunther Motor Company. The survey, which polled 3,000 families, aimed to uncover the most sought-after Thanksgiving destinations for a 2024 road trip.
The survey found that families are looking for a quick and memorable road trip that blends the holiday’s festive spirit with a rare moment to relax and recharge.
“The drive to Helen offers plenty of pull-offs and overlooks, especially at spots like Unicoi State Park, where families can stop for hiking or a picnic beside tranquil lakes,” the study wrote. “Helen itself is known for its Bavarian architecture, but nearby towns like Sautee-Nacoochee and Clarkesville provide additional scenic beauty and history.”
What are the top five Thanksgiving destinations in the U.S.?
- Hāna, Maui, Hawaii
- Ducktown, Tennessee
- Helen, Georgia
- Estes Park, Colorado
- Summerhaven, Arizona
What are the other Thanksgiving destinations in Georgia?
- Ranked No. 52: Tallapoosa
- Ranked No. 55: Clayton
Georgia
Georgia Labor Commissioner, and My Friend, Bruce Thompson has Passed Away
Multiple sources are telling us this evening that Georgia Labor Commissioner, Bruce Thompson, has lost his battle with cancer.
I first met Bruce Thompson when he decided to seek the 14th Georgia State Senate District to succeed Barry Loudermilk, which would make him my State Senator. He was straight to the point. No pretense. He knew a lot about what he knew, and wasn’t afraid to say he didn’t know about what he didn’t. I instantly liked him.
Originally from Montana, Bruce wasn’t shy about sharing how Christ had changed his life. He knew that his relationship with The Lord meant that he wasn’t perfect, just forgiven. And he regularly expressed his gratitude for the Grace of his Lord and Savior.
He was a devoted husband and loving father. He leaves behind his wife, Becky, and two adult children, Faith and Max. To meet his children is to understand the man, and he was very proud of them both.
In business, Bruce was a serial entrepreneur. He ran businesses that developed software, installed pool covers, and sold insurance among others. It would not be fair to say that he had the Midas touch because all Midas had to do was touch something to make it turn into gold. No, Bruce was successful because he worked hard to make everything he did a success. In fact, this is a favorite photo I have of him when someone was a no-call-no-showed on one of his work sites. He threw on some old clothes in the Georgia heat and went to work.
A couple of years ago Bruce took a bold step and announce that he was going to challenge a Republican incumbent in Georgia’s Department of Labor. Elected Republicans simply do not challenge other elected incumbents. But it was clear that change was needed at that department as COVID had exposed how bad things could get when an important agency isn’t run well. He came into that office with a sense of urgency those who knew him had come to recognize as a key trait of his personality and work ethic.
Earlier this year Bruce announced that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. And he decided to fight with all of the same spirit and determination that had come to define so much about him. And he did it with an up-beat and positive spirit. Not too long ago I texted him to see how he was doing. He responded, “Just rocking and rolling, brother!!! Jesus is in control, and I have a darn good feeling He isn’t done with me yet!”
As I look at the legacy Bruce leaves behind, those whose lives he made better through service to them, his wife, his kids, I think Jesus is going to continue to be working through Bruce Thompson for quite a while yet. No. Jesus isn’t done with you, Bruce. Not by a long shot. Not even now. Because of what He has done through you.
Farewell, my friend. I am better for having known you.
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