ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 12 -- The Asian American Hotel Owners Association issued the following news release: * * * AAHOA Stands with National Coalition Urging Congress to Pass the Bipartisan American Franchise Act AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), representing nearly 20,000 hotel owners and supporting 60% of all U.S. hotels, has joined more than 100 business, advocacy, and diversity organizations in signing a coalition letter led by the International Franchise Association (IFA)  more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Dec. 11 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * AU's Future Georgia Educators Day motivates next generation of teachers * When Florence Watanyar, an 11th-grade student at Evans High School, was asked who inspired her to pursue a career in teaching, she had an immediate answer: Her Spanish teacher, Gesella Lopez. "I'm interested in being a teacher, thanks to Ms. Lopez. Big shoutout to Ms. Lopez," Watanyar said, cheering. "She is the kind of teacher w more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN BISHOP HELPS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO LOWER PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS, PROTECT HEALTHCARE ACCESS * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) called on the U.S. House of Representatives to take up the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to rein in the abusive practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middlemen of drug pricing. The bipartisan legislat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman David Scott Introduces Bill to Restore $30 Million in Local Tax Revenue to Clayton County and the Clayton County Public Schools * Read Bill Text WASHINGTON D.C. \- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13 ), introduced the Airport Revenue Clarity Act, a bill that will return $30 million in tax revenue to Clayton County and the Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS). The measure addresses rul more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 12 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Delta celebrates 80 years in Miami with event honoring legacy, global partnerships and future growth Celebration underscores Delta's leadership in Miami, expanded global connectivity through partner airlines, and commitment to delivering a premium travel experience for customers. * Delta Air Lines marked a major milestone on Dec. 10 with a celebration in Miami honoring 80 years of service in South more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 12 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Divan, Raychowdhury Named National Academy of Inventors Fellows The National Academy of Inventors is honoring two Georgia Tech faculty members for their contributions to technology and society: Deepakraj "Deepak" Divan and Arijit Raychowdhury. Both are in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Raychowdhury is a semiconductor pioneer whose patented circuit and system-on-chip designs more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * House of Representatives Passes Rep. Collins' Permitting Reform Package * Washington, D.C. - Today, the United States House of Representatives passed Rep. Collins' (R-GA) H.R. 3898, the PERMIT Act, to cut red tape, streamline review processes, and make permitting under the Clean Water Act (CWA) more efficient and transparent. This bill will have an immediate impact on energy producers, the agricul more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has allowed an update to a key trade investigation, opting not to review a decision that grants a motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation filed by Syensqo SA, Brussels, Belgium, Solvay Specialty Polymers USA LLC, Alpharetta, Georgia, and Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy SPA, Bollate, Italy. This probe concerns the alleged unlawful importation and sale of certain polyvinylidene fluoride resins in the U.S. The inve more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSrpt) -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following news: * * * New McCain Institute Report: "Fortifying Democracy in Eastern Europe" The McCain Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) today released a report titled, "Fortifying Democracy in Eastern Europe," following a workshop in Chisinau, Moldova hosted by the McCain Institute, German Marshall Fund, and the Platform for Security and Defense Initiatives (PISA) in November 2025. The workshop pre more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * Millions still struggling across South and Southeast Asia after massive flooding, landslides * December 10, 2025 - More than a week after severe storms swept across South and Southeast Asia, communities across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand are confronting the aftermath of catastrophic rains and the long road to recovery ahead.  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 12 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news: * * * On the ground and in the air, we Keep Climbing: Delta's year of sustainability progress Delta made meaningful progress toward its decarbonization goals in 2025, including investing in next-generation aircraft, improving operational efficiency and scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). * Delta's sustainability strategy is built on three pillars: "What We Fly, How We Fly, and The Fuel We Use." As the global airlin more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 11 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Poll Shows Georgia Parents Still Strongly Support Childhood Vaccines Despite Shifts in Federal Recommendations * Georgia parents strongly support the newborn hepatitis B vaccine and routine childhood vaccines and requirements, according to a recent poll conducted by the Emory Center for Child Health Policy. The poll also revealed concerns around vaccine cost and insurance co more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Austin Scott on Final House Passage of FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement regarding S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 312-112 with his support, sending it to the floor more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Sage recognized as a Leader in IDC MarketScape for AI-Enabled PSA ERP Applications * ATLANTA (Dec. 11, 2025) - Sage (FTSE: SGE), the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled PSA (Professional Services Aut more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * SIERRA CLUB REACTS: Georgia's Utility Regulator Rushes Deal for Georgia Power Before Public Hearing * ATLANTA \- An hour before hearing testimony from the public and advocacy groups, the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) posted a settlement agreement approving Georgia Power's plan to build the most expensive gas plants in the country, leaving Georgians to foot the bill. The settlem more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Calls Affordability Crisis a "Spiritual Crisis" in Landmark Speech * In a speech at the Center for American Progress, Senator Reverend Warnock offered a unique spiritual perspective on the affordability crisis The Senator argued that cost-of-living increases over the past few decades have led to a deeper spiritual crisis in our country Warnock urged stronger executive action to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Finds FEMA Withholding $600 Million in Disaster Relief from Georgians * Following the Senator's September report finding the Trump Administration was shortchanging Georgians half a billion dollars in disaster relief aid, the Senator has now found the number INCREASED to $600 million Senator Reverend Warnock : "After over a year of delays, the Trump admin has STILL not released $600 m more PR