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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for 2025-07-23 ( 21 items )  
419th FW Airmen attend exercise Sentry North 2025 (10)
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, July 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 419th FW Airmen attend exercise Sentry North 2025 * * Published July 21, 2025 * By By Staff Sgt. Branden Rae * 419th Fighter Wing VOLK FILED AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Wisc. -- The 419th Fighter Wing attended the Sentry North 2025 exercise with six F-35A Lightning II at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin, June 8-13, 2025. Sentry North is a two-week joint-training exercise more PR

Coca Cola Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results and Updates Full Year Guidance (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * Coca Cola Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results and Updates Full Year Guidance Global Unit Case Volume Declined 1% Net Revenues Grew 1%; Organic Revenues (Non-GAAP) Grew 15% Operating Income Grew 63%; Comparable Currency Neutral Operating Income (Non-GAAP) Grew 15% Operating Margin was 34.1% versus 21.3% in the Prior Year; Comparable Operating Margin (Non-GAAP) was 34.7% versus 32.8% in the Prior Year EPS Gre more PR

Columbus State, Dimon Magnet Academy Launch Innovative Professional Development Lab School to Serve the Chattahoochee Valley (10)
COLUMBUS, Georgia, July 23 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: * * * Columbus State, Dimon Magnet Academy launch innovative professional development lab school to serve the Chattahoochee Valley A groundbreaking partnership between Columbus State University and the Muscogee County School District is setting a new standard for education and community collaboration with the launch of CSU's Professional Development Lab School at Dimon Elementary Magnet Academy this fall. To c more PR

Congressman Allen Announces August Community Office Hours (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Allen Announces August Community Office Hours * Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced members of his staff will host Community Office Hours across Georgia's 12th District during the month of August. During these events, members of Congressman Allen's staff will be available to assist constituents with a variety of federal issues, including help navigating various federal  more PR

Discovery Courses Provide Hands-on Experiences for Kennesaw State Honors Students (10)
KENNESAW, Georgia, July 23 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Discovery courses provide hands-on experiences for Kennesaw State Honors students Kennesaw State University Honors student Jessica Torres wants to pursue a career in biology, and she is feeling inspired after having an up-close experience this summer with one of the ocean's most fascinating creatures. For an Honors Discovery course led by Kennesaw State's Terri Collins and Leigh Funk, Torres spe more PR

Emory Saint Joseph's and Archdiocese of Atlanta Announce Agreement to Preserve Hospital's Catholic Identity (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 -- Emory University issued the following news release: * * * Emory Saint Joseph's and Archdiocese of Atlanta announce agreement to preserve hospital's Catholic identity ATLANTA, GA - Emory Healthcare and the Archdiocese of Atlanta are honored to announce the preservation of the Catholic identity and mission of Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital through a historic sponsorship agreement. The agreement ensures that Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital will continue to operate as a  more PR

Emory School of Nursing Named National League of Nursing Center of Excellence (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 -- Emory University issued the following news release: * * * Emory School of Nursing named National League of Nursing Center of Excellence By Melanie Kieve The National League for Nursing (NLN) has designated the Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing as a 2025 Center of Excellence in Nursing Education. This honor places Emory among a select group of 21 nursing programs nationwide honored for excellence across four key areas: promoting the pedagog more PR

Emory University: Study Finds Health Care Costs Go Up With Increased Acquisition of Private Physician Practices (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 (TNSjou) -- Emory University issued the following news release: * * * New study finds health care costs go up with increased acquisition of private physician practices New research published today by the National Bureau of Economic Research finds (https://www.nber.org/papers/w34039) that the widespread, rapid acquisition of private physician practices by hospitals is pushing up health care prices across the United States. The share of private physician practices ac more PR

Georgia State University: Study Highlights Potentially Dangerous E-Cigarette Modifications by Youth, Adults (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Study Highlights Potentially Dangerous E-Cigarette Modifications by Youth, Adults First national study of e-cigarette modifications underscores potential health risks * A new study led by Georgia State University researchers has found that more than 84% of youth and young adults who use e-cigarettes have modified their device, often in potentially dangerous ways. A team of researchers led by Luc more PR

Georgia: Authorities Seize Bank Accounts of Gazeti Batumelebi and Netgazeti Ahead of Mzia Amaghlobeli Verdict (10)
VIENNA, Austria, July 22 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news on July 21, 2025: * * * Georgia: Authorities seize bank accounts of Gazeti Batumelebi and Netgazeti ahead of Mzia Amaghlobeli verdict Seizure order is a new front in campaign of pressure on media outlets and their co-founder * Georgian authorities' decision to seize the bank accounts of independent media Gazeti Batumelebi and Netgazeti ahead of the verdict in the criminal trial of their co-founder Mzia A more PR

HBO Max Continues Global Expansion, Now Streaming in Over 90 Markets (10)
NEW YORK, July 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Max Continues Global Expansion, Now Streaming in Over 90 Markets * HBO Max, the premier global streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery, is now live in 12 new countries. They are Albania, Armenia, Cyprus, Estonia, Georgia, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, and Tajikistan. Fans in these countries will be able to watch more PR

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Georgia (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The International Monetary Fund posted the following news: * * * IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Georgia * July 22, 2025 * Georgia has shown remarkable resilience amid heightened domestic and geopolitical uncertainty, with strong growth, near target inflation, and moderate debt levels. * Growth is expected to ease towards potential as domestic demand slows, while inflation and public debt would remain stable with continued prudent  more PR

In the News: Sasha Thaler and Chris Deubert Publish Article with Massachusetts Lawyer Weekly (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * In the News: Sasha Thaler and Chris Deubert Publish Article with Massachusetts Lawyer Weekly * Constangy attorneys Sasha Thaler and Chris Deubert recently authored an article for Massachusetts Lawyer Weekly discussing three recent decisions by Massachusetts courts that expand protections for workers. The first case involved how the Massachusetts  more PR

Jimbo Fisher Joins ACC Network as College Football Studio Analyst; New-Look ACC Huddle to Travel to the Marquee Saturday ACC Game Throughout the Fall (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Jimbo Fisher Joins ACC Network as College Football Studio Analyst; New-Look ACC Huddle to Travel to the Marquee Saturday ACC Game Throughout the Fall * * Florida State National Championship-winning head coach Fisher joins ACC Huddle * First three ACC Huddle stops set for Clemson, Duke and Georgia Tech * New ACC Network Football Podcast hosted by EJ Manuel and Ro more PR

McBath, McCaul Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Judges Facing Threats of Harm (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath, McCaul Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Judges Facing Threats of Harm * Washington, DC-- Today, Representatives Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) and Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) introduced the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act. The bill would establish a State Judicial Threat Intelligence and Resource Center to provide technical assistance, training, and monitoring of threats for more PR

Now Hiring: Vice President of Development (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Now Hiring: Vice President of Development * We are currently seeking a Vice President of Development who will be responsible for annual revenue, leading all fundraising and donor engagement strategies to significantly grow GPPF's philanthropic support. This is a senior leadership role focused on expanding and cultivating a robust network of individual donors, foundations, and corporat more PR

Rep. Clyde Secures Lake Lanier Wins in FY26 Appropriations Process (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Clyde Secures Lake Lanier Wins in FY26 Appropriations Process * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Last week, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) secured wins to help protect both Lake Lanier's name and recreation sites through the ongoing Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) appropriations process. On July 17th, the House Appropriations Committee approved the FY26 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill by a vote more PR

Sage Foundation Celebrates 10 Years of Impact: $5 Million Raised and 1.3 Million Hours Volunteered (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Sage Foundation Celebrates 10 Years of Impact: $5 Million Raised and 1.3 Million Hours Volunteered * ATLANTA, July 22, 2025 -- Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), celebrates a decade of impact through Sage Foundation. Over the past 10 years, Sage Found more PR

SEC Charges Georgia-Based First Liberty Building & Loan, Its Owner for Operating $140 Million Offering Fraud (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:25-cv-03826; N.D. Ga. filed July 10, 2025): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Edwin Brant Frost IV and First Liberty Building & Loan, LLC, Civil Action No. 1:25-cv-03826 (N.D. Ga. filed July 10, 2025) On July 10, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges seeking an asset freeze and other emergency relief against Georgia-based First Liberty Building & Loan, LL more PR

Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Strengthen Background Checks & Protect Georgia Children (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Strengthen Background Checks & Protect Georgia Children * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to strengthen background checks for caregivers of children. Sen. Ossoff is working to pass the bipartisan Comprehensive Health and Integrity in Licensing and Documentation (CHILD) Act, legislation he co-sponsored to strengthen backg more PR

U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases Volume 3 of Chemical Incident Reports; Incidents Resulted in 1.8 Billion Dollars in Property Damage (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases Volume 3 of Chemical Incident Reports; Incidents Resulted in 1.8 Billion Dollars in Property Damage Reports Cover 30 Serious Chemical Incidents in 15 States including Maine, Oklahoma & West Virginia * July 22, 2025 - Today, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced that it has released Volume 3 of its Incident Reports. Volume 3 cov more PR