WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- AARP issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * New AARP Michigan Poll: Older Voters Critical Demographic in Narrow Senate, Governor Races Voters over 50, who make up roughly half of Michigan's swing voters, have rising prices top of mind in the leadup to November's election - Today, AARP released new polling highlighting the decisive role that voters 50 and older will play in Michigan's tight gubernatorial and Senate races this fall - as well as the top issues that will be driving their vote. Older  more PR

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * The Hurricane Vs. The Hunter * KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. - Powerful. Ferocious. Intense. These words are commonly used to describe a major hurricane bound to make landfall on U.S. soil. The amount of catastrophic destruction these monstrous storms can cause makes it an important mission to keep the American people informed, prepared, and involved. To embark on and succeed in this specialized mission, agencies such as the National Oceani more PR

ALBANY, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * Albany State Honors Student Nia Blunt Selected for Prestigious MIT Summer Research Program * Media Contact: Dr. Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu ALBANY, Ga., August 20, 2026 -Albany State University (ASU) senior Nia Blunt, a Forensic Science major and Velma Fudge Grant Honors Program scholar, was selected for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Summer Research Program (MSRP), one of the nation's premier undergraduate research opportunities. T more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Alston & Bird Earns Broad Recognition in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 For the fifteenth consecutive year, Alston & Bird has been recognized as a global leader in patent law by Intellectual Asset Management in its annual IAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals. In addition to Alston & Bird's 22 individually ranked lawyers, the firm earned four practice rankings across the United States. Ranked practices: * Georgia: Firms (Prosecuti more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Alston & Bird Named a 2026 'Top Workplace' by Axios Alston & Bird has again been recognized by Axios as one of Atlanta's top five employers. The firm earned the No. 2 spot among 79 large companies with 500 or more employees in Atlanta. This is the fifteenth year the firm has been recognized and the thirteenth year it has appeared among the survey's top five. The survey was conducted by Axios in partnership with Energage, an employment researc more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Expands NCAA Presence through New Partnerships with Florida State University and Texas State University Ahead of 2026 Season Growth Across NCAA Athletics Highlights Aramark's Integrated Approach to Game-Day Hospitality, Culinary Innovation, and Student-Athlete Nutrition - As the 2026 NCAA season opens, Aramark has widened its collegiate footprint through new pa more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly A federal court this week approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwide who were affected by Google's actions. more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Arkansas's Costly Medicaid Lesson Provides Warning for Oklahoma * When the federal Affordable Care Act, better known as "Obamacare," passed, it offered a much higher federal-state match if states expanded Medicaid welfare programs to include able-bodied, working-age adults. Arkansas, led at the time by a Democrat governor working with a Republican-controlled legislature, came up with a supposedly "conservative" alternative. Rather th more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Augusta University marks 11th year of enrollment growth * This fall, Augusta University welcomes more than 12,600 undergraduate, graduate, professional and post-professional students for the 2026-2027 academic year, marking the largest enrollment in university history. This marks an 11th consecutive year of enrollment growth, with enrollment increasing nearly 3% over fall 2025. "Students have a choice, and for 11 consecutive years, more of them have c more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news: * * * Clark Atlanta University Faculty Join NABJ Conversation on AI and Journalism As AI reshapes journalism, Clark Atlanta University is preparing future journalists to navigate an evolving media landscape while upholding accuracy, accountability, and trust. - As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how news is researched, produced, distributed, and consumed, Clark Atlanta University is preparing the next generation of journalists to navigate an evolv more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN BRINGS FARM AID LIVE TO AUDIENCES NATIONWIDE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AT 7PM ET * August 20th, 2026 FEATURING LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM FARM AID BOARD MEMBERS: WILLIE NELSON, NEIL YOUNG, JOHN MELLENCAMP, DAVE MATTHEWS, MARGO PRICE AND NATHANEL RATELIFF NEW YORK -(August 20, 2026) -Following last year's live presentation, CNN will once again partner with Farm Aid to bring the annual music festival to audiences across its platforms. Farm Aid 2026: Musi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Krishna Andavolu Named Explainers Correspondent * August 20th, 2026 NEW YORK, NY-(August 20, 2026)-CNN has named Emmy award-winning journalist Krishna Andavolu Explainers Correspondent, the network announced today. In this expanded role, Andavolu will continue to host CNN Explains, a streaming series for CNN subscribers, that helps audiences understand the forces shaping their lives. Since joining CNN in 2025, Andavolu has served as Senior Produce more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Republican Corruption Creates Major Midterm Liabilities for GOP Senate Candidates With less than three months until the midterm elections, new reporting highlights how Democratic candidates are taking on corruption, which is "shaping up to be a major campaign battlefront." Across the country, voters are expressing anger and concern about "the elite and the wealthy... and those close to power getting ahead or benefit more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * DNC Sues Trump Administration for Records on Ballot Seizures The Trump administration has refused to comply with the DNC's FOIA requests regarding ballot seizures during the upcoming election - Today, the DNC sued the Trump administration over its failure to respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests seeking records about any plans to seize ballots in the midterm elections. The DNC requested these records to defend  more PR

CONWAY, Arkansas, Aug. 20 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news: * * * Eight cadets graduate from U.S. Air Force flight training program at UCA Aviation Academy * UCA program achieves only 100% completion rate for cadets nationwide (from left): Gennaro Scarfogliero of Valdosta, Georgia; George Moore of Raven, Virginia; Cecil Johnson of Simi Valley, California; Caden Heyen of Edmond, Oklahoma; Wesley Grigartis of Lawndale, North Carolina; Nathan Alden of London, England; Maverick Adams of Simi Valley, California; A more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following information collection: * * * The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following information collection: * * * The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other Federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on a pro more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act, 15 U.S.C. 16(b)-(h), that a proposed Final Judgment, Stipulation, and Competitive Impact Statement have been filed with the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee in United States of America, et al. v. CRH PLC, et al., Civil Action No. 2:26-cv-03012. On August 7, 2026, the United States filed a Compl more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * FBI and NCAA Team Up Against Exploitation Targeting Student-Athletes: 5 Steps for Your School With NIL and marketing deals becoming more common for student-athletes, the FBI and NCAA want schools to educate student-athletes on how to protect themselves from financial or sexual exploitation. In an August 10 joint public statement, both institutions warned about cyber-enabled schemes targeting student-athletes, particularly those whos more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Massachusetts Employers Have New Notice Obligations for ICE I-9 Inspections: 5 Steps to Take Now Massachusetts employers must now notify employees within 48 hours after receiving an ICE Notice of Inspection concerning I-9 forms or other employment records. Governor Healey signed the PROTECT Act on August 5, and it took effect immediately. We'll tell you what you need to know about the new requirement, plus five steps to consider tak more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Spoiler Alert: How To Manage NDA Breaches In The Entertainment Industry Nothing is more frustrating than when a member of a project leaks key details about an upcoming film, game release, album, talent decision, or other major production. And if those moves violate a non-disclosure agreement, they create an actionable situation for your legal team. What should you do when talent or employees violate an NDA and how can you mitigat more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary by editorial associate Ryan Devine: * * * I Bought Beans at the Government Store Atlanta bet on a private grocer; New York is betting on the government. - Downtown Atlanta has an unpleasant grayness to it, as if its architects forgot their charm at home when it was built. I glanced up at the towering corporate buildings that block out any sun that could have reached me, cut through Georgia State University's greenless college campus, and my  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Indicts Eight Following Multi-County Human Trafficking and Gang Investigation Defendants charged in Richmond, McDuffie and Bibb counties - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Human Trafficking and Gang Prosecution Units have secured three separate indictments charging eight individuals in Richmond, McDuffie and Bibb counties. The defendants include Jimmy Lavont Mance, Larry James Mance, Shawanna Brown Manc more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- The Georgia Department of Labor issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Georgia Sets New Records for Labor Force and Employment in July The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Georgia reached new all-time highs in both its labor force (5,480,790) and employment (5,301,774) in July, and that the state's unemployment rate declined to 3.3%. Georgia's unemployment rate remains 0.8 percentage points below the national rate. One year ago, the state's unemployment rate was 3.3%. "Georgians are wo more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern University continues to address critical health care needs with new Physician Assistant Program Georgia Southern's Waters College of Health Professions (WCHP) received approval from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) to move forward with a new Master of Medical Science (MMSc) in Physician Assistant Studies degree program. The new program, approved by the USG's governing and managing authority on Au more PR

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * Integrating the Fight: Dave Blaser Secures AFRC 2026 General Jumper Award * NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION, N.Y. -In modern military operations, victories are secured not just on the physical battlefield, but within the critical networks and communication pathways that connect decision-makers to tactical forces. It takes a rare combination of technical mastery, operational agility, and leadership to seamlessly integrate these capabilities  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Integrity on Acquisition of Visionary * Kirkland & Ellis advised Integrity, LLC, a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, on the acquisition of Visionary, an Atlanta, Georgia-based financial services organization specializing in life insurance and annuities for individuals and families, and led by Akki Roopani. The acqu more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * KSU, Technovative AI sign pilot agreement with Moultrie Police Department for AI-powered behavioral health detection tool * KENNESAW, Ga. | Aug 20, 2026 Technovative AI, Inc. and Kennesaw State University today announced a pilot agreement with the Moultrie Police Department to deploy CaseFinder, an AI-powered behavioral health detection platform that analyzes police incident reports and 911 call transcripts to identify individuals in behavioral more PR

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * Leading Under Pressure: Air Force Reservist Coaches Team USA's Olympic Epee Team * MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wa. - The high-pitched ringing of steel filled the room along with the rhythmic squeaking of rubber-soled shoes moving down the fencing strip, as the U.S. Olympic fencing team engaged in a linear tug-of-war of physical pressure and psychological baiting. In the background, their coach, Lt. Col. Weston "Seth" Kelsey, United States Air Fo more PR

MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * Maryville College welcomes 10 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year * As Maryville College welcomes students back to campus for the 2026-27 academic year, 10 new faculty members will join the ranks of those delivering the College's prestigious liberal arts education across a variety of disciplines. Five visiting lecturers, three lecturers and three assistant professors bring the total faculty count to 79, according to the Division of Academic Af more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Meet the Incoming Class of Fall 2026 * With classes starting on Monday, Aug. 24, the campus is buzzing with the sights and sounds of over 1,000 new undergraduate students pushing carts and unpacking cars as they file into their new home away from home: Millersville University. To get to know the new kids on campus, take a look at some of the data on the incoming class for Fall 2026. #UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS Of the 8,840 applications received at  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer one of Princeton Review's 'Best Colleges' for 24th consecutive year * MACON/ATLANTA -Mercer University is once again one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduates according to The Princeton Review(r). For the 24th year, Mercer is featured in the education services' annual Best Colleges guide. In the guide's 2027 detailed lists, Mercer was included on the lists for: * Best Value Colleges based on a combination of institutional and student surv more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Michigan vegetable crop report - August 19, 2026 * Weather For the past week, temperatures ranged from 1-2 degrees below normal in the north to 3-5 degrees above normal in the south. Precipitation totals through Tuesday, Aug. 18, ranged from nothing in the north to an inch in parts of the state. This total does not include rain that fell overnight Tuesday/Wednesday. The southwest corner of the state exp more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners invests $2 million to support affordable housing in Jacksonville * New investment strengthens community development and expands access to capital JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 20, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has invested $2 million in the Jacksonville Growth and more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news on Aug. 19, 2026: * * * Poll Finds Trump's Anti-Vax Executive Order Not Just Deadly To Kids, But to GOP's Political Ambitions Today, Protect Our Care and 314 Action hosted a poll briefing with Dr. Paul Offit, Dr. Jasmine Clark, and Dr. Beth Fuller revealing voters' strong aversion to Donald Trump's executive order that demands the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine be broken up into separate shots for children over several costly doctor visits, while opening the door for more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Record Breaking: LGBTQ+ Adults Now 12% of Population; Greater than 10% in 40 of 50 States * HRC Foundation analysis of U.S. Census Bureau Data finds a record-high 25.6 million people now identify as LGBTQ+ Heading into the midterms, the LGBTQ+ community makes up a powerful voting bloc that is younger and more influential than ever before WASHINGTON -The Human Rights Campaign Foundation today released updated population estimate more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Search committee named for UGA provost Group of faculty, staff, students and alumni will conduct a national search for candidates - University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead has appointed a search committee to conduct a national search for candidates to serve as the institution's next senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. The committee is composed of faculty, staff, administrators, students and alumni, and will be co-chaired by  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * Spelman Museum Celebrates 30 Years of Black Women's Art with "Between Here & Infinity: Celebrating 30 Years of the Spelman College Art Collection" * ATLANTA (August 20, 2026) \- The Spelman College Museum of Fine Art presents Between Here & Infinity: Celebrating 30 Years of the Spelman College Art Collection, an expansive exhibition featuring nearly seventy works by Black women artists who shape our permanent collection and define our mission. Beginning September  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 19 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * The Pulitzer Prizes, in partnership with the American Library Association, present new traveling exhibition, Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire, to be displayed at 20 public libraries nationwide * Exhibition Celebrates Pulitzer Prize-Winning Works in All Categories Through Displays, Interactive Stations and Live Events Exhibition Debuts in October 2026 in Chicago and Dallas CH more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Secondary Cylindrical Batteries, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain secondary cylindrical batteries, components thereof, and products containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the USITC's notice of investigation. The investigation is b more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Motion Picture Association posted the following news: * * * Variety: Hollywood's Push for Federal Film Tax Credit Could Help Boost Production in All States * In the David Mamet satire "State and Main," a film crew creates havoc when it descends on a small town in Vermont. In real life, Hollywood almost never comes to Vermont, one of 11 states without a production tax incentive. In fact, "State and Main" was filmed in Massachusetts. Vermont has no film office either. Instead, it more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Pushes Federal Reserve Chair to Include Labor in New Federal Reserve AI Task Force * Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock is calling on Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh to include worker perspectives as the Fed assesses the implications of new technologies for the American workforce All three individuals tapped to advise the Fed on artificial intelligence have financial ties to the industry Senator Warnock has long championed protec more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Secures More than $7 Million in Federal Funding to Support Georgia During Hurricane Season * This follows Senator Warnock's most recent announcement, securing nearly $90 million in outstanding Helene payments to Georgia communities Last year, Senator Warnock released a report finding that the Trump administration was shortchanging Georgia communities more than half a billion dollars in disaster relief aid Senator Reverend Warnock: " more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * W&L Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches Twenty-eight new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year. By Brian Laubscher Washington and Lee University has welcomed 28 fixed-term faculty members, fellows and coaches to new positions across the College, the Williams School and the Law School this fall. These new additions are: * Emma Aldrich '22, Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * What Do SNAP Changes Mean for Schools and Kids? * Within the next few weeks, all of America's K-12 children will be back in school. For many, this also brings the return-and relief-of access to regular meals. The nation's food-insecure households are on the rise and are projected to continue upwards as aspects of the One Big Beautiful Bill (H.R.1) go into effect. Since the bill was signed into law last summer, more than 4 more PR