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News Tipoffs - Georgia Editors Newsletter for 2026-02-13 ( 57 items )  
'Dreams Don't Have Deadlines': Ryan Cameron Visits UWG to Celebrate Black History in Business (10)
CARROLLTON, Georgia, Feb. 13 -- The University of West Georgia issued the following news: * * * 'Dreams Don't Have Deadlines': Ryan Cameron Visits UWG to Celebrate Black History in Business By Miranda Daniel The University of West Georgia's Richards College of Business commemorated a century of Black History Month celebrations this week by hosting their annual Black History in Business Luncheon with keynote speaker Ryan Cameron. Christian Scott, a sophomore double-majoring in management and more PR

ACLU-Georgia: Nonpartisan Group Urges Court to Protect Georgians' Private Voter Data Seized in FBI Raid (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 13 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia issued the following news release: * * * Nonpartisan Group Urges Court to Protect Georgians' Private Voter Data Seized in FBI Raid Georgia First, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to protecting voter privacy, safeguarding the integrity of election records, and defending the public's right of access to judicial proceedings, filed an amicus brief supporting Fulton County's emergency petition seeking the return of sens more PR

AFP-GA Statement on State Legislature's Tax Reform Efforts (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-GA Statement on State Legislature's Tax Reform Efforts * Feb 12, 2026 by AFP Atlanta, GA - Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) State Director Tony West released the following statement on the tax reform efforts currently under consideration by the Georgia legislature: "Many Georgia families feel like they're being left behind, and the Georgia legislature ha more PR

Atlanta United Harkens Back to the "Spirit of '96" for Community Kit (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 13 -- American Family Insurance issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Atlanta United harkens back to the "Spirit of '96" for Community Kit The 5-Stripes honor Atlanta's historic perch atop the 1996 global sports stage as a reminder that "Big Moments are Born Here" ahead of hosting eight matches for 2026 FIFA World Cup. American Family Insurance is the kit sponsor. * Atlanta United on Feb. 10 unveiled the "Spirit of '96" as its Community Kit for t more PR

Attacks on Credit Cards Will Hurt Georgia Consumers and the State Economy (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 12 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Attacks on Credit Cards Will Hurt Georgia Consumers and the State Economy * Recently, President Donald Trump cheered many self-styled consumer advocates by saying that credit card interest rates should be capped at 10%, and later gave his backing to a proposal aimed at curtailing the power of Visa and Mastercard. Both proposals would in fact harm the very consumers they are intended to  more PR

Attorney General Alan Wilson joins bipartisan letter urging Congressional support for the Kids Online Safety Act (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 12 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins bipartisan letter urging Congressional support for the Kids Online Safety Act * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm by passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, wa more PR

BofA Community Development Banking Delivers $7.4 Billion in Financing, Creating 11,000+ Affordable Housing Units in 2025 (10)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 12 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * BofA Community Development Banking Delivers $7.4 Billion in Financing, Creating 11,000+ Affordable Housing Units in 2025 * Stable housing is closely tied to long-term physical, mental and financial wellness for residents and the broader community. In 2025, BofA financed 39 developments, representing 3,700 housing units, with a health care  more PR

CARE Named as Host of the Frontline Health Workers Coalition (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 12 -- CARE International issued the following news release: * * * CARE named as host of the Frontline Health Workers Coalition Atlanta, Georgia, February 12, 2026 -- The Frontline Health Workers Coalition, a global alliance dedicated to strengthening and supporting the health workforce around the world, has a new home. Effective January 1, 2026, CARE, a global leader in the fight to end poverty, has assumed the role of host organization for the Coalition. The Frontl more PR

Carter bill securing U.S. undersea cables passes House (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter bill securing U.S. undersea cables passes House * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today celebrated the House of Representatives passing their Undersea Cable Protection Act, a bill strengthening national security and global connectivity by safeguarding the United States' submarine cable infrastructure. The bill, which now heads to t more PR

Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing on Examination of Prescription Drug Supply Chain (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following opening statement on Feb. 11, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of the Prescription Drug Supply Chain": * * * "First, I want to recognize the bipartisan bill that we were able to pass last week that included many important health care provisions and lowered health care costs for all Americans. "Toda more PR

Chairman Scott Charts Path Forward on Digital Assets and Capital Formation at Hearing With SEC Chair (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Chairman Scott Charts Path Forward on Digital Assets and Capital Formation at Hearing with SEC Chair Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today highlighted the Committee's work to restore regulatory clarity, strengthen U.S. capital markets, and expand capital formation during an oversight hearing more PR

Congressman Allen Announces 2026 Summer Internship Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Allen Announces 2026 Summer Internship Program * Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) announced his office is seeking applicants for the paid 2026 Summer Internship Program, to be offered in his Washington, D.C. office. This program is open to college students and young professionals interested in learning about the legislative process and assisting with the responsibilities of a  more PR

CORE Communicators North Faces License Revocation Over Unpaid FCC Fees (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission has issued an "order to pay or to show cause" to CORE Communicators North LLC (Docket No. DA 26-140). This action initiates a proceeding to revoke the license for WIPK(FM) in Calhoun, Georgia, due to failure to pay delinquent regulatory fees and associated interest, administrative costs, and penalties. According to Commission records, the licensee owes debt for fiscal years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, and 202 more PR

CORE Communicators South Faces License Revocation Over Unpaid FCC Fees (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission has issued an "order to pay or to show cause" to CORE Communicators South LLC (Docket No. DA 26-141). This action initiates a proceeding to revoke the license for WMRG(FM) in Morgan, Georgia, due to failure to pay regulatory fees. According to Commission records, the licensee owes debt for fiscal years 2015, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024. The total amount due is $6,538.67. This sum includes unpaid fees, late payment penalties, interest,  more PR

CRC News: Congress Looks at Left-Wing Street Chaos (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Capital Research Center posted the following news: * * * CRC News: Congress looks at left-wing street chaos CRC and InfluenceWatch help Congress and the media "follow the money" behind left-wing protests, teacher union mischief and more. Fox News Channel--House committee investigates left-wing organizations 'sowing chaos' across US: The House Ways and Means Committee is holding a Tuesday hearing to expose left-wing nonprofit groups BreakThrough and Tricontinental,  more PR

Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48302) on Jan. 22, 2026, entitled "Critical Minerals on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Role and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Critical Mineral Research and Evaluation Activities on the Outer Continental Shelf In addition to administering the marine mineral leasing program for the OCS, BOEM has the responsibility to evalu more PR

DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Crunching Big Data Into 3D Images Accelerates Discovery (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Crunching Big Data Into 3D Images Accelerates Discovery Advanced Light Source scientists and users can now harness a superfacility pipeline to process 3D data in minutes. Key Takeaways * Large, complex datasets collected at the Advanced Light Source can now be processed a hundred times faster than before, at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NER more PR

Durbin Sounds The Alarm On President Trump's Threats To Election Integrity (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Sounds The Alarm On President Trump's Threats To Election Integrity * February 11, 2026 Durbin: The President's aims are clear. He wants to make the case for the 'Big Lie' that the 2020 election was stolen from him so he can assuage his fragile ego and justify directly interfering in the 2026 and 2028 elections. WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Wh more PR

Durbin Sounds The Alarm On President Trump's Threats To Election Integrity (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Durbin Sounds The Alarm On President Trump's Threats To Election Integrity In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sounded the alarm on the Trump Administration's threats to election integrity. Durbin began his remarks by commenting on the more PR

Emory University Hospital Midtown designated a Level III Neonatal Center, the first in metro Atlanta (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 11 -- Emory University posted the following news release: * * * Emory University Hospital Midtown designated a Level III Neonatal Center, the first in metro Atlanta Families in Atlanta have access to advanced care for their tiniest patients. Emory University Hospital Midtown received a Level III Neonatal Center designation by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). The recognition highlights the hospital's ability to provide exceptional care for high-risk newborn more PR

EPA Selects Urban League of Atlanta to Receive Brownfields Job Training Grant to Boost the Local Economy, Clean Up Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Selects Urban League of Atlanta to Receive Brownfields Job Training Grant to Boost the Local Economy, Clean Up Communities Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the selection of Urban League of Atlanta to receive a $500,000 Brownfields Job Training Grant. This funding will help Urban League of Atlanta recruit, train and place workers for community revitalization an more PR

Federal Reserve Reviews Change in Control for Dawson Bancshares (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has received a notification regarding a change in bank control involving Dawson Bancshares Inc., Georgia. The filing was made under the Change in Bank Control Act and Regulation Y to acquire voting shares of the bank holding company. The proposed acquisition involves the following individuals and entities: * Adelaide S. Satterfield, Albany, Georgia * Harry Phillips Smith 2020 Trust, Albany, Georgia * John L. Leach, III, co-trustee, Al more PR

Ga. A.G. Carr Provides Update in Fulton County Domestic Terrorism Case (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 13 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Carr Provides Update in Fulton County Domestic Terrorism Case Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that the Georgia Court of Appeals has agreed to take his case involving the continued prosecution of 61 individuals on charges of Domestic Terrorism and organized criminal activity tied to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. "When it comes to fighting  more PR

Ga. Lt. Gov. Jones Celebrates Senate Passage of the Largest Income Tax Cut in State History (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 13 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Lt. Governor Burt Jones Celebrates Senate Passage of the Largest Income Tax Cut in State History Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones celebrated the Georgia Senate passage of two income tax proposals, unanimously backed by the Senate Republican Caucus, to maximize relief for hardworking Georgians. Each piece of legislation would independently be the largest financial return to Geor more PR

Georgia Tech Ranks Among the Top 20 Universities Worldwide for U.S. Utility Patents (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 13 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Georgia Tech Ranks Among the Top 20 Universities Worldwide for U.S. Utility Patents The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has ranked Georgia Tech among the top 20 universities worldwide for U.S. utility patents granted in 2025. * The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has ranked Georgia Tech among the top 20 universities worldwide for U.S. utility patents granted in 2025. The Institute clim more PR

Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Safety Enhancement Project Along Onondaga Lake Parkway in Onondaga County (10)
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Safety Enhancement Project Along Onondaga Lake Parkway in Onondaga County * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of safety enhancements along Onondaga Lake Parkway in the Village of Liverpool and Town of Salina, Onondaga County. The enhancements are designed to prevent over-height vehicles from striking the low-clearance railroad bridge  more PR

Greenberg Traurig Announces Elevations of New Shareholders, Of Counsels, and Local Partners (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Announces Elevations of New Shareholders, Of Counsels, and Local Partners * NEW YORK - Feb. 12, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP today announced the elevation of 91 lawyers to shareholder, of counsel, and local partner. The 57 new shareholders span 23 offices and 13 primary practice areas. The 34 lawyers elevated to of counsel and local  more PR

HACU announces Ascend PreK-12 Leadership Program's inaugural cohort (10)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 12 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU announces Ascend PreK-12 Leadership Program's inaugural cohort * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the Ascend PreK-12 Leadership Program's inaugural cohort. Forty-four educators were selected for the cohort based on demonstrated leadership excellence, professional impact, and commitment to advancing equitabl more PR

HYDE-SMITH OPPOSES BILL TO CODIFY OFFSHORE ENERGY MORATORIUM (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH OPPOSES BILL TO CODIFY OFFSHORE ENERGY MORATORIUM * Miss. Senator Says Permanent Offshore Energy Restrictions Would Limit Work to Unleash American Energy VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Explains Opposition to Pending Outer Continental Shelf Legislation. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today registered her opposition to legislation to codify an existing mor more PR

ICYMI: One Month into Georgia's Legislative Session, Reproductive Freedom for All Mobilizes Against New Abortion Restrictions (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: One Month into Georgia's Legislative Session, Reproductive Freedom for All Mobilizes Against New Abortion Restrictions * GA 158th Legislative Session: One month into Georgia's legislative session, anti-abortion lawmakers are once again trying to strip Georgians of their reproductive freedom-and Reproductive Freedom for All Georgia more PR

Larson Opposes Republican Bill to Nationalize Elections and Make it More Difficult for 21 Million Americans to Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Opposes Republican Bill to Nationalize Elections and Make it More Difficult for 21 Million Americans to Vote * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) opposed the so-called "SAVE America Act," a Republican bill that advances President Trump's call to "nationalize elections" and would make it harder for 21 million Americans to vote (link is external), including married wome more PR

MCG's Addiction Medicine Fellowship enters a new phase of growth (10)
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Feb. 12 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * MCG's Addiction Medicine Fellowship enters a new phase of growth * Treating individuals with substance use disorders requires more than addressing the physical effects of addiction. It demands a holistic, person-centered approach that recognizes the psychiatric, social and environmental factors that shape each individual's recovery journey. For physicians, that means developing the skill to treat not jus more PR

NFWF Announces $3 Million in Grants Through the Southeast Aquatics Fund (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * NFWF Announces $3 Million in Grants through the Southeast Aquatics Fund Eight projects will benefit freshwater species by improving water quality * The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $3 million in grants to restore aquatic habitats to benefit native freshwater species in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee. The grants will  more PR

NGO Committee revokes status for accredited groups through arbitrary, gravely concerning process (10)
GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Service for Human Rights posted the following news: * * * NGO Committee revokes status for accredited groups through arbitrary, gravely concerning process * The latest session of the UN Committee on Non-Governmental Organisations raises serious concerns over State retaliation against civil society groups. Asubsidiary body of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Committee has an important gatekeeping role in d more PR

NOAA Takes Steps to Improve Red Snapper Management in the South Atlantic (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NOAA Takes Steps to Improve Red Snapper Management in the South Atlantic * Yesterday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a public comment period on applications for Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Improving access to and the management of the South Atlantic red sna more PR

Nonpartisan Group Urges Court to Protect Georgians' Private Voter Data Seized in FBI Raid (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Nonpartisan Group Urges Court to Protect Georgians' Private Voter Data Seized in FBI Raid * ATLANTA -Georgia First, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to protecting voter privacy, safeguarding the integrity of election records, and def more PR

Online nursing school challenges state barriers to clinical training (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Online nursing school challenges state barriers to clinical training * Washington, DC; February 12, 2026: Two nursing students and their college filed federal lawsuits today challenging Georgia and Montana policies that prevent qualified online nursing students from obtaining required in-person clinical placements-effectively shutting them out of the profession. Pl more PR

Pharmacy professor awarded grant to advance therapy for drug-resistant hypertension (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 12 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Pharmacy professor awarded grant to advance therapy for drug-resistant hypertension * ATLANTA, Ga. -A Mercer University College of Pharmacy professor was awarded a $77,000 grant to advance a therapy that could redefine how physicians treat drug-resistant hypertension, which research increasingly links to cognitive dysfunction, neuroinflammation and accelerated vascular aging. Dr. Raquibul Hasan, associate profe more PR

Ranking Member McBath Announces Gun Safety Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member McBath Announces Gun Safety Legislation * Washington, DC - Today, Ranking Member Lucy McBath (GA-06) is announcing the re-introduction of the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2026 (FERPO). As the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, McBath has continued to lead common-sense gun safety legislation and encourage bipartisan support for the issue. "Too o more PR

Rep. Mike Collins Celebrates the House Passage of the SAVE America Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Collins Celebrates the House Passage of the SAVE America Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Collins (GA-10) released the following statement celebrating the United States House of Representatives for passing the SAVE America Act (link is external). "There is no reason why the greatest country on Earth should not have the most secure elections on Earth. I am proud to ha more PR

Researchers Evaluate the Effects of Combined Sprinkler and Cool Cell Cooling on Broiler Performance and Water Use (10)
TUCKER, Georgia, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Evaluate the Effects of Combined Sprinkler and Cool Cell Cooling on Broiler Performance and Water Use Project #740: Effects of Combined Sprinkler and Cool Cell systems on Cooling Water Usage, Water and Feed Consumption Rates, Bird Performance and In-house Environment of Commercial Broiler Barns (Jonathan W. Moon, Department of Poultry Science, Mississippi State Un more PR

Samford Students Earn Multiple Awards at Southeast Journalism Conference (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Feb. 11 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Samford Students Earn Multiple Awards at Southeast Journalism Conference * Samford University student media once again earned regional recognition at the Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC), with students bringing home multiple honors from the conference's annual "Best of the South" Awards this February. Samford students accepted five awards during the competition. The top individual finish for S more PR

Samsung Onyx Ushers in the Future of Moviegoing at Trilith Cinemas (10)
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 13 -- Samsung, a manufacturer of mobile devices and wearable tech to intelligent home appliances, issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Samsung Onyx Ushers in the Future of Moviegoing at Trilith Cinemas Georgia Theatre Company's newly opened Trilith Cinemas is the first U.S. theater to premiere the latest generation of Samsung Onyx cinema LED screens * Samsung Electronics America today announced a partnership with the Georgia Theatre Company and its chan more PR

Scalise: House Republicans Vote to Protect the Sanctity of Your Vote (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House Republicans Vote to Protect the Sanctity of Your Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), Congressman Chip Roy (R-Texas), and election integrity advocates in a pre more PR

Scholar of African American religious history Judith Weisenfeld to deliver annual Harry Vaughan Smith Lecture (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 12 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Scholar of African American religious history Judith Weisenfeld to deliver annual Harry Vaughan Smith Lecture * MACON, Ga. - Mercer University will welcome scholar of African American Religious History Judith Weisenfeld to deliver the 33rd annual Harry Vaughan Smith Distinguished Visiting Professor of Religion Lectures Feb. 24-25 in the School of Medicine Auditorium on the Macon campus. Her lecture series, title more PR

Sen. Ossoff Upgrading Wastewater Infrastructure in Barnesville (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Upgrading Wastewater Infrastructure in Barnesville * Barnesville, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering resources to upgrade water infrastructure in Barnesville. Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats in Congress together to deliver Federal funding for the City of Barnesville's multi-phase sewer improvement project. The Federal funding will help the City of Barnesville work t more PR

Sen. Ossoff, Rep. Kiggans Uncover Children with Special Needs Locked Up Instead of Getting Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff, Rep. Kiggans Uncover Children with Special Needs Locked Up Instead of Getting Care * Washington, D.C. -As part of his continued work to keep kids safe, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff's bipartisan investigation has found that kids with special needs in dozens of facilities nationwide are getting locked up instead of getting mental health care. Today, Sen. Ossoff and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R more PR

Sen. Peters Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Target Invasive Fly Hurting Michigan Fruit Growers (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Target Invasive Fly Hurting Michigan Fruit Growers Peters' SWAT Act Would Fund Mitigation and Research on Spotted Wing Drosophila Which Continue to Threaten Michigan Cherry, Blueberry, and Other Fruit Crops * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to combat the spread of spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive fly hurting fruit gr more PR

Senate Majority PAC: Buddy Carter and Mike Collins Side With President Trump With Their Vote to Keep Prices Sky High (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Buddy Carter and Mike Collins Side with President Trump with Their Vote to Keep Prices Sky High Today, Republican Reps. Mike Collins and Buddy Carter - both running for Senate in more PR

Senator Banks Speaks on Senate Floor About Deadly Jay County Car Crash, Dangers of Illegal Immigrants Driving on Indiana Roads (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Banks Speaks on Senate Floor About Deadly Jay County Car Crash, Dangers of Illegal Immigrants Driving on Indiana Roads Tonight, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor about the four Indiana men who were killed in a fatal car crash caused by a Kyrgyzstani national who crossed the southern border illegally in December 2023. He also spoke about other Hoosiers killed and injured by ille more PR

Senators Marshall & Gillibrand Reintroduce 21st Century WIC Act to Modernize Access, Protect Program Integrity (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall & Gillibrand Reintroduce 21st Century WIC Act to Modernize Access, Protect Program Integrity * Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) introduced the 21 st Century WIC Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at modernizing the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) while strengthe more PR

UGA Marine Researcher Samantha Joye Named to National Academy of Engineering (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 13 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA marine researcher Samantha Joye named to National Academy of Engineering Election to the NAE is among the highest professional distinctions By Kay Torrance Internationally recognized University of Georgia marine scientist Samantha Joye has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest professional distinctions for engineers and scientists. The NAE announced on Feb. 10 the ele more PR

Van Hollen Joins Blunt Rochester, Senate Democrats in Calling on Secretary Noem to Reverse Termination of TPS for Haiti (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Blunt Rochester, Senate Democrats in Calling on Secretary Noem to Reverse Termination of TPS for Haiti * U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and over 40 members of the Senate Democratic Caucus in demanding that Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem reverse her directive to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti.  more PR

VSU's Doctor of Education Programs Recognized by Princeton Review (10)
VALDOSTA, Georgia, Feb. 13 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * VSU's Doctor of Education Programs Recognized by Princeton Review Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator Valdosta State University has earned a spot on The Princeton Review's list of the Best Online Doctor of Education Programs for 2026. This annual recognition reflects the university's sustained commitment to academic excellence, flexibility, and student support in advanced online  more PR

Warnock Urges Working People to Organize, Unify to Heal Nation's Spiritual Crisis During UAW Keynote (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Urges Working People to Organize, Unify to Heal Nation's Spiritual Crisis During UAW Keynote * Today, Senator Reverend Warnock delivered the keynote address at the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Community Action Program (CAP) Conference In his remarks to a crowd of nearly 1,000 current and former union members, Senator Warnock outline more PR

With AI's assistance, researchers maximize Clark tool to reveal how our planet is changing (10)
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Feb. 12 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * With AI's assistance, researchers maximize Clark tool to reveal how our planet is changing * Working with Professor Pontius, Ph.D. student Antonio Fonseca aims to help scientists understand the 'big picture' in decades of land-cover data Growing up, attending college, and working in Belem, Brazil, Antonio Victor Galvao da Fonseca observed firsthand how humans have changed the Amazon's landscape -clearin more PR

Wright State president, Horizon League leaders welcome new commissioner (10)
KENT, Ohio, Feb. 12 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State president, Horizon League leaders welcome new commissioner * The Horizon League Board of Directors announced the selection of Jill Bodensteiner as Commissioner, effective April 15, 2026. Bodensteiner is currently the vice president and director of athletics at Saint Joseph's University. During her tenure at SJU, Bodensteiner helped to shape intercollegiate athletics policy at the highest levels,  more PR