MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 19 -- The Asian Development Bank issued the following news release: * * * ADB Invests In Georgia's First Sustainability-Linked Lari Bonds To Support Tegeta's Sustainable Transport The Asian Development Bank (ADB) invested 41 million Georgian lari (GEL) (about $15.2 million) as an anchor investor in Tegeta Holding's (Tegeta) sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs)--the first SLBs issued in GEL. This investment marks a significant step for sustainable transport and green mo more PR

ALBANY, Georgia, Dec. 18 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University Honors Faculty Excellence in Research, Service, and Grantsmanship Albany State University's Office of Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP) hosted its annual Principal Investigator (PI) Appreciation Day. This signature event celebrates the dedication, achievements, and impact of ASU's faculty and staff who work tirelessly to secure external funding for research, scholarship, and program more PR

ALBANY, Georgia, Dec. 18 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University Students Earn Honors at Southeast Model African Union Conference Albany State University (ASU) students participated in the 2025 Southeast Model African Union (SEMAU) Conference, held November 19-22 at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. SEMAU is a highly regarded experiential learning simulation that brings together students from across the region to debate, negotiate, and  more PR

ALBANY, Georgia, Dec. 18 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * ASU Student, Camryn Slappey, Conducts Research at Brown University An Albany State University (ASU) Honors student was selected to participate in the Brown University 2025 Summer Research Early Identification Program (SR-EIP). Camryn Slappey, a junior biology major from Albany, Georgia conducted summer research with professors at Brown University. The program is a fully paid summer internship that provides un more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * BISHOP, BIPARTISAN SPECIALTY CROP CAUCUS URGES EQUITABLE RELIEF FOR SPECIALTY CROP PRODUCERS * WASHINGTON - Specialty Crop Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21), Rep. David Rouzer (NC-07), and Rep. David Valadao (CA-22), joined by 103 Members of Congress, sent a bipartisan letter to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees urging immediate and equitable rel more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN CLOSES OUT 2025 AS A GLOBAL MULTIPLATFORM LEADER IN NEWS ACROSS TV, STREAMING AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS * December 18th, 2025 #1 US DIGITAL NEWS BRAND FOR 10 YEARS RUNNING; 122 MILLION MONTHLY GLOBAL UNIQUE VISITORS IN 2025 #1 NEWS BRAND IN MOBILE IN U.S.; PRIMARY PLACE AMERICANS GET THEIR NEWS TOP 5 MOST-WATCHED NETWORK IN ALL OF CABLE FOR SIX CONSECUTIVE YEARS NEW YORK, NY(December 17, 2025) CNN  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Renews "Have I Got News For You" for a Fourth Season Premiering Saturday, January 24 at 9PM ET/PT SERIES PRODUCED BY HAT TRICK PRODUCTIONS FOR CNN ORIGINALS  * NEW YORK - (December 18, 2025) - CNN announced today that Have I Got News For You has been renewed for a fourth season. The American version of the long-running UK comedy series is hosted by Roy Wood Jr. along with team captains Amber Ruffin a more PR

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Dec. 19 (TNSjou) -- Columbus State University issued the following news: * * * Research: Schwimmer's decades-long quest leads to first scholarly accurate replica of 'dinosaur-killer' croc Dr. David Schwimmer, a world-renowned expert on the giant North American crocodilian genus Deinosuchus and a Columbus State University geology professor, has contributed his research to the creation of the first-ever scholarly accurate, mounted skeleton replica of the species Deinosuchus s more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman David Scott Leads Bipartisan Effort to Advance Landmark Housing Package Out of the Financial Services Committee * Read Bill Text The Housing for the 21 st Century Act cleared a key hurdle by passing near-unanimously out of committee with a 50-1 vote. It now heads to the full House Floor for consideration. WASHINGTON D.C. \- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13 ) joined House Financia more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 17 -- Emory University posted the following news release: * * * Emory Healthcare expands GYN/OB services with new clinic at Emory Hillandale Hospital * STONECREST, GA - Emory Healthcare has opened a new Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic at Emory Hillandale Hospital in Stonecrest. Located in suite 245 of Emory Hillandale Hospital's professional office building, the new clinic is part of a strategic effort to expand access to general gynecology and obstetrics (GYN/OB) car more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 18 -- PEN International issued the following news: * * * Georgia: Ruling by the European Court of Human Rights on journalistic protections in the context of protest sets important precedent PEN International, PEN Georgia and English PEN welcome the European Court of Human Rights' (ECtHR) judgment in the case of Tsaava and Others v. Georgia handed down on 11 December 2025. The judgment reaffirmed the existence of a positive obligation on Contracting States to have effecti more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath Releases Year in Review, Delivered $40 Million to Georgia Families * Atlanta, GA Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) today released her 2025 end of year review, announcing that her office returned nearly $40 million in federal funds, benefits, and grants for Georgia's families, held 144 eventsincluding interactive Town Hall events with more than 33,800 attendeesassisted with nearly 1,400 federal more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath, Frankel Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Antisemitism on College Campuses * Atlanta, GA Today, Representatives Lucy McBath (D-GA-6), Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Don Bacon (R-NE-2), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6), and Haley Stevens (D-MI-11) introduced the Protecting Students on Campus Act, bipartisan legislation to confront rising antisemitism and other forms of discrimination at colleges and  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 18 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer Law advocacy teams close out successful competition season * The Mercer University School of Law advocacy teams delivered a remarkable fall 2025 competition season marked by national championships, consistent top-tier performances, and widespread individual and team success. Competing in 14 national competitions and earning awards in 13, Mercer Law advocates demonstrated exceptional preparation, resilience more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Dec. 18 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Notre Dame Law School's Religious Liberty Clinic Secures Return of Volunteer Stephen Jarrard to County Jail's Ministry Program After Years of Religious Discrimination * Following a nearly decade-long expulsion based on his religious beliefs, Stephen Jarrard will soon resume his volunteer ministry at Polk County Jail in Georgia. Since 2016, Jarrard has been barred from the ministry program more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Signs FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act Into Law * Tonight, President Donald J. Trump signed H. Amdt. to S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, into law. The NDAA authorizes annual funding levels for the U.S. Armed Forces and sets expenditures for the Department of Defense (DoD). Congressman Rick W. Allen supported this legislation on th more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member McBath Statement on Reclassification Executive Order * Atlanta, GA After President Trump signed an executive order starting the drug reclassification process for marijuana, Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, issued the following statement: "Today, President Trump signed an executive order to reschedule marijuana, enabling  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Clyde Applauds Trump Administration's Illegal Immigration Crackdown in Northeast Georgia * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) lauded the actions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for arresting criminal illegal aliens in Georgia's Ninth Congressional District. DHS recently launched its Worst of the Worst databa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Loudermilk Advances Three Key Pieces of Legislation * Washington, D.C. (December 17, 2025) | - Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement after the House Committee on Financial Services passed three of his bills, The New BANK Act (H.R. 6551), the American FIRST Act (H.R. 6550), and the Respect State Housing Laws Act (H.R. 1078). "Continuing my longstanding commitment to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Loudermilk on Passage of Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act * Washington, D.C. (December 17, 2025) | - Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement following passage in the U.S. House of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (H.R. 6703) "Today, House Republicans passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Act to reduce costs for Americans, el more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Loudermilk to Close Congressional Offices on Friday In Observance of Former Staffer's Funeral Service * Washington, D.C. (December 17, 2025) | - Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement regarding office closure on Friday, December 19, 2025, to honor a former member of his staff, Mrs. Claire Bartlett, who passed away on Sunday, December 13. "My family and staff were ext more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Helps Pass Annual Defense Authorization Bill with Key Georgia Wins * Washington, D.C. This week, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff voted to pass this year's National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the U.S. Senate yesterday and now heads to the President's desk to become law. This year's NDAA includes a pay raise for junior-enlisted personnel and several key authorizations for projects acr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Chairman McCormick Opens Investigations and Oversight Hearing on Research Security * Washington, D.C. - Today, at the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee's hearing, Research Security: Examining the Implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act and NSPM-33 (link is external), Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Rich McCormick d elivered opening remarks stressing more PR

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Dec. 19 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * Trio of Hancock County school administrators total nine GCSU degrees By Ian Wesselhoff Though Hancock Central High School in Sparta, Georgia, is home to the Bulldogs, school leadership there boasts a lot of Bobcats. The principal, Dr. Daymond Ray Jr., and assistant principal, Monica Poole, are both Georgia College & State University alumni. Just a short walk over to Hancock Central Middle School, there is a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Responds to President Trump's Truth Social Attack on his Faith * WATCH: Senator Reverend Warnock responds to the President's Truth Social post attacking the Senator's faith Senator Warnock is the Senior Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, the spiritual home of Dr. King, and returns to his pulpit most Sundays Senator Reverend Warnock : "Mr. President, my faith is not a weapon, it's a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Wyden Blast Trump Admin for Making it Harder for Taxpayers to Get Full Refund * Today, Senator s Reverend Warnock and Finance Ranking Member Wyden led an effort urging the Trump administration to stop hiring freezes, reduction-in-force efforts, and other operational strains at the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) TAS helps taxpayers resolve their issues at the Internal Revenue Servic more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 18 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * What Will A Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Look Like? * For over a decade, the push for educational freedom was spearheaded at the state level by advocates and policy makers. The landscape of the school choice movement will change significantly in January 2027, when the first federal tax credit scholarship goes into effect. That tax credit was a provision within the FY2025 reconciliat more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 19 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy's Internet Governance Project issued the following commentary: * * * WSIS+20: The UN Swallows the IGF By Milton Mueller IGP attended the UN General Assembly meeting in New York December 15 - 17, where a much anticipated "overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society" took place. The "high-level meeting" produced an outcome document that updates the WS more PR