ALBANY, Georgia, Aug. 17 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * Albany State University Generates $328 Million Economic Impact, Highest Percentage Increase in University System of Georgia * Media Contact: Dr. Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu ALBANY, Ga., August 17, 2026 -Albany State University (ASU) generated an estimated $327,974,095 million in economic impact during Fiscal Year 2025, representing a 16.2% increase over the previous year and the highest percentage increase among institutions in the University System more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 21, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer: On behalf of America's Credit Unions and the Credit  more PR

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Aug. 17 -- Columbus State University posted the following news: * * * Brown '92 makes father-son history with induction into U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame * Blair Brown, a 1992 graduate of Columbus State University, was recently inducted into the U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame as part of its 2026 class, which includes 11 others. He is the son of retired Maj. Roger Brown, a 2004 inductee, marking only the second father-son pair in the hall's history. Brown's honorary induction recognizes his over a decade of service, leade more PR

MACON, Georgia, Aug. 17 -- Central Georgia Technical College posted the following news: * * * CGTC Announces Upcoming Macon Campus Renovation Project and Safety Reminders * Macon, Ga. -Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) is preparing for a major renovation project at the Macon Campus that will include improvements to Buildings C, D, E, F, G, and portions of Building B. After months of planning and collaboration, construction activities went underway this month, marking the start of a significant project designed to enhance campus facil more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN TO AIR LIVE COVERAGE OF THE TUPAC MURDER TRIAL * August 17th, 2026 The Tupac Murder Trial begins Monday, August 17 at 12pET, streaming on the CNN App for subscribers and simulcast on HLN New York, New York - (August 17, 2026) - After nearly 30 years, one of the most infamous unsolved murder cases in the United States will once again be in the spotlight. CNN will provide streaming subscribers with comprehensive, multi-platform coverage of the highly more PR

BRUNSWICK, Georgia, Aug. 17 -- The College of Coastal Georgia posted the following news: * * * College Welcomes New Faculty and Launches New Academic Concentrations * The College of Coastal Georgia is excited to welcome the 2026-2027 academic year with significant investments in academic excellence, student success, and workforce readiness. This fall, the College has added 24 new faculty members, including 14 full-time faculty members and 10 part-time faculty members, while also introducing three new academic concentrations. These addition more PR

DECATUR, Georgia, Aug. 18 -- The Columbia Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Columbia Theological Seminary President Victor Aloyo, Jr. to Retire Columbia Theological Seminary announced today that President Victor Aloyo, Jr. will retire effective December 31, 2026, concluding his tenure of dedicated leadership and service to the Seminary community. In his fifth year as president, Dr. Aloyo has served as Columbia's first President of color in its 198-year history and the first Latine President among the Presbyterian Church ( more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Winship study finds B cells can help train cancer-fighting T cells Researchers at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University have discovered that B cells -- immune cells best known for producing antibodies -- can help train cancer-fighting T cells while those cells are being prepared for treatment. The finding could lead to a practical new way to produce stronger T cell therapies, particularly for solid tumors, which ha more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Colorado Employers Face Increased Exposure to Gender Discrimination Claims: Your 6-Step Action Plan A new Colorado Court of Appeals decision makes it harder for employers to fight gender-based retaliation claims. The court found that an employee who claimed she was retaliated against for complaining about her wages maintained a valid claim even though she did not allege that the pay dispute involved sex or gender discrimination. You more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Carr Announces Seizure and Return of Cryptocurrency to Elderly Fraud Victims in Oconee County OCONEE COUNTY, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit has seized and returned cryptocurrency to elderly fraud victims in Oconee County. "Our White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit is on the forefront of this fight - disrupting crypto scams, tracing transactions and recove more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp: Cirkla to Bring 140 New Jobs to Hall County Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Cirkla will invest more than $5 million to establish a new food packaging manufacturing facility in Gainesville, Georgia. The project is expected to create approximately 140 new jobs in Hall County over the next three years. "Cirkla's choice to build their packaging solutions facility in the heart of one of Georgia's strongest  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Kemp: DeltaX to Establish North American HQ in Walton County Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that DeltaX, a global provider of advanced battery energy storage solutions (BESS), will create approximately 250 new jobs and invest $141 million to establish its North American manufacturing headquarters in Walton County. "The decision by DeltaX to locate its headquarters here and further grow Georgia's energy sector is another testamen more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State Names Director of Athletic Bands, Associate Director of Bands The Georgia State University School of Music has named T. Devin Reid (M.Mu. '15) as director of athletic bands and associate director of bands, effective fall 2026. Reid has held both positions on an interim basis since June 2025, and the appointment makes his leadership permanent. In these roles, Reid leads the Panther Band, conducts the Wind Orchestra and the Panther Basketball  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State University's Economic Impact Jumps to $3.48 Billion Georgia State University delivered a whopping $3.48 billion in economic impact to metro Atlanta and beyond in fiscal year 2025, an 8.1 percent increase over 2024, according to a new study released by the University System of Georgia (USG) Aug. 13. Over the same time period, Georgia State employed 20,619 faculty and staff, representing another $1.5 billion in economic impact, which in turn g more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Lori Cohen Named to Benchmark Litigation's 2026 'Top 10 Women in Litigation' List * ATLANTA - Aug. 17, 2026 - Lori G. Cohen, vice chair of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and co-chair of the firm's Global Litigation Practice and Trial Practice, was named to Benchmark Litigation's 2026 "Top 10 Women in Litigation" list, part of the publication's "Top 250 Women in Litigation" guide. This is Coh more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- Hachette Book Group issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Hachette Book Group Hosts Panel at National Association for Black Journalists' 2026 National Convention Featuring Legacy Lit Authors Roland Martin, Tiffany Cross, and Errin Haines Vice President and Publisher of Legacy Lit Krishan Trotman moderated the panel. - Hachette Book Group (HBG) proudly hosted a panel at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention and Career Fair in Atlanta, Georgia, held Aug. 12 through Aug. 16, more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Warnock Leads Bipartisan Effort to Increase Federal Grant Access for HBCUs * Ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year, Senators Reverend Warnock (D-GA) and Katie Britt (R-AL) introduced the bipartisan HBCU Research Capacity Act, legislation that would streamline federal funding opportunities for HBCUs Senator Warnock has secured more than $265 million for Georgia's 10 HBCUs, part of $17 billion in federal investments delivered to HBCUs ac more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 17 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * Launch of chemistry program in Imperial Valley comes with new labs, faculty, and career pathways * Growing up in the eastern Coachella Valley, where agriculture shapes much of the community, Jose Uribe was always curious about how the world worked. That curiosity would guide him toward a career in chemistry and eventually becoming one of the first faculty hired to help form the new chemistry undergraduate program at SDSU more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 17 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer announces lineup for 2026 Ford Football Concert Series * Nashville songwriter Conner Smith will be joined by fellow rising country music superstar Micah Fletcher on Aug. 29 to kick off Mercer University's Ford Football Concert Series. The Ford Football Concert Series, which will celebrate its eighth season in the fall, gives Mercer football faithful the opportunity to enjoy live music from a variety of national recording artists and local talent at Toby  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 17 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer On Mission program fills gap in medical care in Honduran community * Mercerians provided medical care to hundreds of orphans and community members with limited access in Guaimaca, Honduras, this summer. The new Mercer On Mission program was piloted in 2025 and created in collaboration with Lance Slade, M.D., pediatrician at Primary Pediatrics in Macon. Slade and his family have worked with and supported Orphanage Emmanuel and the Guaimaca community for m more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU Alumni Association names 2026-27 alumni awards, citation recipients * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University's alumni continue to embody their vibrant True Blue spirit long after departing their campus home. The university's Alumni Association celebrates these successes annually with the Alumni Association Awards, naming this year's recipients for demonstrating excellence and ability in the areas of education, commun more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 18 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * NC State to Spearhead 10-Year, $480 Million Effort to Bolster Defense Textile Manufacturing North Carolina State University has been chosen to lead a 10-year Department of War initiative aimed at modernizing textile manufacturing in the United States to support the defense industry. The FutureTEX award - which includes $36 million in its first year and has a ceiling of $480 million over a decade - brings together industry, government, more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ogletree Deakins Deepens San Antonio Bench with Return of Mark McNitzky as Shareholder * SAN ANTONIO - August 17, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Mark McNitzky to the firm's San Antonio office as a shareholder. McNitzky returns to Ogletree Deakins from Langley & Banack, Inc., where he was a shareholder leading the firm's Labor an more PR

SEGUIN, Texas, Aug. 18 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * Rising Star: TLU's Dr. William O'Brochta Recognized by Seguin Chamber On August 13, the Seguin Chamber of Commerce celebrated the six outstanding individuals who have been named Guadalupe County's Rising Stars for 2026. Among the six is TLU's own Dr. William O'Brochta, assistant professor of political science. O'Brochta is the Hugo and Georgia Gibson Endowed Assistant Professor and chair of political science at TLU. He is also director of Professional Devel more PR

DOUGLAS, Georgia, Aug. 17 -- South Georgia State College posted the following news: * * * SGSC Announces Summer 2026 Academic Recognition Lists * A total of 385 South Georgia State College students have earned a spot on the Summer 2026 Academic Recognition Lists, according to an announcement today by Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs, Sara Selby. 20 students earned a spot on the President's List, 20 on the Dean's List, and 345 on the Academic Honors List. Students enrolled in 12 or more semester hours of study with a grade poin more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 17 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * Spelman Students Named 2026 Virgil Abloh "Post-Modern" Scholars * Three Spelman College students have been named Class of 2026 Virgil Abloh 'Post-Modern' Scholarship recipients as part of the Fashion Scholarship Fund, the foremost fashion-oriented education and workforce development nonprofit in the U.S. Taylor Branch, C'2027, and repeat FSF scholarship winner; Kennedy Hoyt, C'2027, and repeat FSF scholarship winner; and Caira Coleman, C'2026, were selected from  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 17 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * The Class of 2030 Enters Spelman's Legacy of Excellence * This week, Spelman College welcomed over 650 first-year students and their loved ones to campus during New Student Orientation 2026. Each year, NSO facilitates the smooth transition of new students to the Spelman community by introducing them to the College's educational mission, history and unique opportunities. From August 12-18, students engaged in annual orientation activities, including "When and Wher more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Shelli Willis Named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers in 2026 Troutman Pepper Locke partner Shelli Willis has been named to Lawdragon's 2026 500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers list, recognizing the world's leading real estate attorneys. Honorees are selected through Lawdragon's journalistic research, nominations, and vetting with peers, clients, and other professionals. Willis advises leading financial instituti more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following testimony by Hillary Caron, policy counsel at the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Your Data, Their Profit: The Consumer Cost of AI Surveillance Pricing": * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Durbin, and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) is the lar more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 18 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * Energy and Chemicals Leader Luis Sierra Joins EPIC Advisory Group Sierra joins the group drawn from EPIC's extensive network of experts who provide strategic counsel to EPIC leadership. - The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) is proud to announce that UChicago Booth alumnus and global leader in the energy and chemicals space Luis Sierra (MBA'90) has joined the EPIC Advisory Group. The Advisory Group, wh more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * It's not just flowers that help the pollinators. Grass can too. Centipedegrass may provide an overlooked food source for bees By Savannah Peat Bees may be relying on your lawn for their next meal, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The researchers found that centipedegrass, a common turfgrass found in the Southeast, actually functions as a food source for bees. Although bees typically pollinate more with flowers in the sp more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 18 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * USC Pullias Center for Higher Education Announces New Leadership Scholars Zoe Corwin and Royel M. Johnson to serve as Co-directors of the nation's premier higher education research center. - The USC Pullias Center for Higher Education is pleased to announce new leadership for the Center. USC Research Professor Dr. Zoe Corwin and Associate Professor Dr. Royel M. Johnson have been named as Co-directors,  more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, Aug. 17 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Powers Record $723M Economic Impact Across Region * The University of West Georgia continues to be a driving force in Georgia's economy, contributing more than $723 million to the local, regional and state economy in fiscal year 2025, according to a recent study released by the University System of Georgia. This marks a new record for UWG and represents a 10.5% increase over the previous year's $654 million economic impact. The study measu more PR