ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 4 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * 5 Mercer students selected for inaugural Presidential Fellowship * Five students have been chosen for Mercer University's inaugural Presidential Fellowship, a highly selective leadership opportunity for exceptional students. Fellows will work alongside President Dr. Penny L. Elkins, gaining firsthand exposure to institutional leadership, strategy and service. The students were selected from nearly 100 applicants more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 3 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Assisted Living Workers, Residents Exposed to Chemicals with Respiratory Effects * Residents and workers in assisted living facilities are exposed to higher-than-average amounts of quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), according to a new study published in Environmental Science & Technology. "QACs are used widely in disinfecting products," says Amina Salamova, PhD, the stud more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today jo more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 4 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition to Urge EPA to Change Formaldehyde Rule to Help Iowa Farmers * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general to ask the Trump administration to fix President Biden's unworkable formaldehyde rule. Formaldehyde ensures families have access to safe food and that farmers can protect lives more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets released the following written testimony by author and investigative researcher Stuart Wexler from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Declassified MLK Records: What They Reveal and Why They Matter." MLK stands for Martin Luther King Jr. * * * Greetings Chairwoman Luna and fellow members of the Task Force on The Release of Federal Secrets. Thank you for inviting me to more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Bishop Votes To Reopen Government & Focus Congress on ICE, Public Safety * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted to support a combined funding bill which will provide full-year funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 to the U.S. Departments of Labor, Education, and other departments and agencies that support affordable housing and health care and advance medical  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Brown, Leadbeter, Warner Proposal Wages War Against Child Predators * Would allow chemical castration to serve as option of consequence HARRISBURG - To protect children in the Commonwealth from becoming victims of heinous sexual crimes, Reps. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence), Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) announced their intentions to introduce legislation that would more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 5 -- The Carter Center issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * The Carter Center Announces Opening of Applications for the 30th Cohort of the Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism The Carter Center has opened its 30th application cycle for the Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. The Center is accepting proposals from applicants for the 2026-27 fellowship cohort from now through April 3, 2026. "For 30 years, the  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Films, Imagine Documentaries, and Storyville Films Announce Betsy West & Julie Cohen's "Amelia" * February 4th, 2026 NEW FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY ON LEGENDARY AVIATRIX AMELIA EARHART IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ICON INTERNATIONAL AND SANDBOX FILMS LOS ANGELES - (February 4, 2026) - CNN Films and Imagine Documentaries, the production team behind the Emmy(r) Award winning JULIA, have reunited with Storyvill more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN to bring comprehensive live coverage of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics * February 4th, 2026 London, February 4 th, 2026. CNN will be bringing live, in-depth and multiplatform coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics, hosted by the Italian cities Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. As Milan's iconic San Siro Stadium gears up for the Opening Ceremony on February 6 th, and through to the Closing Ceremony  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Have I Got News For You Announces This Week's Guests * February 4th, 2026 NEW EPISODE PREMIERES SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 AT 9PM ET ON CNN NEW YORK - (February 4, 2026) - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff and comedian Hasan Minhaj will join as guests on this week's episode of CNN's Have I Got News For You, the American version of the long-running UK comedy series. Produced by Hat Trick Productions for CNN Origi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 4 -- Emory University posted the following news release: * * * Emory Healthcare cardiothoracic surgeon creates total artificial heart for young patient born with rare condition 19-year-old Andrew Miles was born with aortic stenosis. A rare heart condition that causes the aortic valve to narrow, restricting blood flow to the heart and ultimately causing it to fail. A week after his high school graduation, Miles was urgently transferred to a hospital in Atlanta from Savan more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 4 -- Emory University posted the following news release: * * * Emory Healthcare increases its minimum wage to $19 an hour for employees, setting the standard as a market leader in Georgia At Emory Healthcare, employees encourage and inspire their colleagues while delivering exceptional care and support to patients and their families. They are the valued heartbeat of the organization, and their hard work is appreciated and recognized. Effective Feb.1, Emory Healthcare  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 260 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Feb. 4-10 * * ESPN networks to feature 17 ranked teams * Thursday Primetime Presented by Indeed features an ESPN doubleheader, showcasing four ranked programs: No. 17 Duke-No. 6 Louisville (7 p.m.), No. 5 LSU-No. 4 Texas (9 p.m.) * Sunday Slate: No. 19 Tennessee Lady Vols and No. 3 South  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * 55 People Arrested in Glynn County Operation FBI Atlanta special agents, working with law enforcement partners from across Georgia and in other states, captured 55 of 56 people indicted in a large drug trafficking case based in Glynn County and St. Simons Island. All suspects are charged with variations of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Some also face firearms charges. More than 150 special  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp: 200 New Jobs Headed to Emanuel County Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Dongwon Autopart Technology plans to invest $30 million in a new production facility in Emanuel County. The automotive project is anticipated to create 200 new jobs over the next several years. "Georgia's thriving automotive industry is creating new opportunities for Georgians statewide more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 5 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Lt. Governor Burt Jones Prioritizes Accountability and Transparency Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement supporting the ongoing work of the Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations. Lt. Governor Jones highlighted the Committee's issuance of subpoenas to Nathan Wade and Jeff DiSantis to further investigate the misuse of taxpayer dollars by the Fulton Count more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 4 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Gun Violence Now Georgia Parents' Top Concern for Children, Emory Poll Finds * Gun violence has emerged as the leading concern among Georgia parents, according to the latest statewide poll from the Emory Center for Child Health Policy. Overall, 33% of Georgia parents rank gun violence among their top three concerns for their child, up from 27% from last year. Gun violence e more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-409) on the Association Health Plans Act (H.R. 2528). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 2528, the Association Health Plans Act, is to improve access to affordable health coverage options for workers employed by small businesses and self-employed individuals. Committee Action 109TH CONGRESS First Session- more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-422) on the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 30, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose To amend the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to provide a commonsense standard for determining whether a joint employment relationship exists in order to provide clarity and consistency in this area of more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-408) on the Self-Insurance Protection Act (H.R. 2571). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 2571, the Self-Insurance Protection Act, amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)/1/ to clarify that federal regulators cannot redefine stop-loss insurance as traditional health insurance, thereby preserving  more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-407) on the Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act (H.R. 4638). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Dec. 12, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 4638, the Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act of 2025 or the BOWOW Act of 2025, introduced by Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA), would create a ground of inadmissibility and a ground of deportability for a more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath, Democratic Caucuses Demand Noem's Firing Outside ICE HQ in Washington * Washington, D.C. - Today, the Chairs of the Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), and the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) led over 50 Members of the House Democrati more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 4 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * McEachern Art Center presents 'Guilty Pleasures' * Macon, GA -McEachern Art Center (MAC) presents "Guilty Pleasures" by artist Brittany Coburn, an exhibition that explores the vices, comforts and coping mechanisms people carry as they navigate the complexities of everyday life. The exhibition will open on Feb. 6 and run through March 22. Functioning as both a new body of work and a retrospective of Coburn's ongo more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Feb. 4 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * MTSU professor, former Olympian 'leaps' into World Olympians Association By Stephanie Wagner Middle Tennessee State University's Andrew Owusu, public health professor, assistant track and field coach and three-time Olympian, added another accolade to his name in time for the Winter Games this month: election to the executive board of the World Olympians Association. "I am thrilled and honor more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 5 -- The Nevada Department of Business and Industry issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Nevada Consumer Affairs urges homeowners that signed an agreement or had dealings with MV Realty to come forward Department of Business and Industry Director Dr. Kristopher Sanchez, in conjunction with Nevada Consumer Affairs ("NCA"), today announced an active investigation into MV Realty PBC, LLC, MV Realty of Nevada, LLC, and certain affiliated entities (col more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Facilitates Sale of 4365 River Green Parkway in Duluth, Georgia Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $5.7 million sale of 4365 River Green Parkway, a 45,896-square-foot flex office property in Duluth, Georgia. Senior Managing Director Casey Keitchen and Associate Director Collin BeVier represented the seller, Asbury Automotive Group, in the transaction. The property was acquired by Unicorn Graphics,  more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Recognizing employee excellence that carries 'the legacy of military medicine' * Rear Adm. Matthew Case, Defense Health Agency acting deputy director, and Sgt. Maj. Manuel Cruz, DHA senior enlisted leader for the assistant director for health care administration, hosted an employee recognition ceremony at Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, Jan. 20. "Today's awardees have done a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Rep. Clyde Honors 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winners * GAINESVILLE, GA - Last week, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) hosted a reception at his Gainesville District Office to honor the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Georgia's Ninth District. The competition featured six talented student submissions from across the District, each creating original software applicati more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Loudermilk Statement on Future Plans * Washington, D.C. (February 4, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement: "Serving the people of Northwest Georgia in the U.S. House of Representatives is a tremendous honor; and throughout my six terms, I have focused on upholding the Constitution and representing the values of the Eleventh Congressional District and the grea more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 4 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Researchers discover how to dampen electronic noise in materials with potential for quantum technologies * Key takeaways * The noise that disrupts communication devices and sensors results from electrons being scattered by defects and temperature-driven vibrations in the materials they travel through. * A UCLA-led research team demonstrated that minuscule wires made from two unconve more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:26-cv-00561-MHC; N.D. Ga. filed Jan. 30, 2026) involving Ejiro Ode Okuma: * * * On January 30, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a settled action as to Georgia resident Ejiro Ode Okuma for allegedly breaching his fiduciary duties to an elderly investment advisory client and misappropriating more than $9.8 million of the client's assets. Okuma agreed to pay more than $13  more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Feb. 4 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * STRIVE Program celebrates first cohort of military entrepreneurs * KENNESAW, Ga. | Feb 4, 2026 When Megan Andrews signed up for Kennesaw State University's STRIVE entrepreneurship program, she had a business idea but needed help bringing it to life. Eight weeks later, the KSU alum and military spouse walked across the graduation stage with a clearer path forward for PinConnect, her startup des more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney Ganjei announces record-breaking year for border security, cartel dismantling, and espionage disruption * HOUSTON - The Southern District of Texas marked major milestones in the pursuit of justice and fulfilled its duties with substantial results in safeguarding the district with important actions in the recent year, announced U.S. Attorney Nicho more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 5 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA named 2026 top producer of Fulbright students This is the fourth consecutive year the university has received this designation By Stephanie Schupska Eleven University of Georgia students received Fulbright offers for the 2025-2026 academic year, placing UGA among the top producing institutions for Fulbright U.S. students for the fourth year in a row. Of the 11 UGA students and recent alumni who were o more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Funny teachers can make classes more enjoyable -- if their jokes land Adding a little humor may help students stay engaged and understand concepts By Sydney Barrilleaux Instructors cracking a joke here and there could make students feel better about the class as a whole, according to new research the University of Georgia. Unlike lectures with packed auditoriums, smaller lab courses can make it e more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Statement on 200,000 Georgians Dropping ACA Health Care Coverage * According to the AJC, over 200,000 Georgia Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace policyholders have dropped their coverage-a shocking 14% drop The coverage loss is due to the Washington GOP's passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which allowed 1.2 million Georgians' health care premiums to double Washington, D.C more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Warren Blast OMB Director Vought Over Proposed Rule to End Discrimination Protections * In a letter to OMB Acting Director Russell Vought, Senators Reverend Warnock and Banking Ranking Member Warren urged Vought to rescind a proposed rule that would end discrimination protections at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau around lending The Equal Credit Opportunity Act's disparate i more PR