ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * 'Georgia Rising' draws near-capacity crowd at Macon Film Festival, will air on GPB * MACON, Ga. -The challenges facing rural healthcare and the people dedicated to addressing them were spotlighted Aug. 19 during a community screening of "Georgia Rising: A Rural Health Story" at the Macon Film Festival. "Georgia Rising" explores the complex struggles of rural healthcare across the state and shares the stories of those who have dedicated their life's work to cari more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following news: * * * Norquist and Kudlow: Help the Middle Class by Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains ATR President Grover Norquist appeared on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to discuss ending the inflation tax on capital gains. Transcript: Norquist: "The government creates inflation, the government shouldn't profit by the inflation they create by raising taxes on people who own crypto, or the more than fifty percent of people who have houses, the more than sixty percent of  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * Beyond the Gates and Back Again: Lyrric Jackson, C'2013, Returns to Lead Spelman Dance Theater * There is a particular kind of full-circle moment that happens at Spelman. A student arrives, discovers her voice, builds alongside her sisters, takes what she learned beyond the gates and, sometimes, finds her way back. For Lyrric Jackson, C'2013, coming back is not simply about returning to the place that helped shape her. It is about making sure what Spelman gave he more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 22 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Harpur College welcomes Simons Empire Faculty Fellows in mathematics and physics The four assistant professors' research is at the intersection of quantum materials and artificial intelligence By Jennifer Micale This semester, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences welcomes a quartet of mathematicians and physicists, who will help establish Binghamton University as a major research center at the intersection of quantum science and artificial intelligence.  more PR

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * Biology undergrad researches cancer drug at Notre Dame through National Science Foundation REU * By Ian Wesselhoff F or over two months this summer, junior biology major Rebecca DeRoth worked full-time hours in the lab at the University of Notre Dame researching the effectiveness of a cancer drug. DeRoth was accepted into two U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) programs, and chose the offer from Notre Dame t more PR

FRESNO, California, Aug. 22 -- California State University Fresno campus issued the following news release: * * * Fall literary readings feature two book launches, plus tribute to famed alumni poet The fall 2026 Fresno Poets' Association reading series will include book launches for a U.S. poet laureate and a Philip Levine Prize winner, readings by three Fresno State alumni with new books, and a special tribute to one of the university's most notable alumni authors, the late poet Larry Levis. The long-running series is hosted by faculty aut more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In 36 States And D.C. From July 2025 To July 2026; 28 States Add Jobs From June To July As Association Warns More Jobs Are At Risk * Fri, 08/21/2026 - 12:34 Texas and Louisiana Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and Alaska Lag; Illinois and Mississippi Top Monthly Gainers, While Texas and West Virginia Have the Largest Monthly J more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Litigation DCCC v. FEC (Case No. 24-2935) On August 14, the Commission filed a Reply in Support of Supplemental Brief, the NRSC filed a Response to DCCC's Supplemental Memorandum, and DCCC filed a Response to Defendant FEC's and Intervenor-Defendant NRSC's Supplemental Memoranda in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. * * * more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 22 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Georgia Tech's Shield Research Environment Earns Top Rating in Federal Cybersecurity Assessment A third-party assessment validated the Institute's ability to support Department of Defense-related projects and protect sensitive information. - Georgia Tech's secure research enclave, Shield, has achieved Level 2 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) following a Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO) assessment. This posi more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * Is your well water safe? UGA expert shares testing and maintenance tips * #Takeaways * Test your well water every year. Many contaminants cannot be detected by taste, smell or appearance. * Routine maintenance helps protect your water supply. Inspect your well regularly and pay extra attention after flooding or other major weather events. * Your county Extension agent can help. Agents can guide you more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State student explores the mental effects of workplace automation * KENNESAW, Ga. | Aug 21, 2026 According to the World Economic Forum, 86 percent of employers expect artificial intelligence and related technologies to transform their businesses by 2030. As new technologies become a larger part of the modern workplace, Kennesaw State University student Blessing Onyekachi is researching how working alongside them affects employees' ment more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Launch '26 celebrates new school year, sustained momentum * KENNESAW, Ga. | Aug 20, 2026 Momentum provided the theme as Kennesaw State University's faculty and staff gathered at VyStar Arena on Aug. 20 to celebrate the opening of the 2026-27 academic year with Launch '26. Speakers and guests enjoyed a look into KSU's future, illustrated by visions of continued growth, academic excellence, ascendant and relevant research, and continued student  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer named 2026-27 College of Distinction * #Six Programs Recognized MACON, Ga. -Mercer University has been named a College of Distinction for the 2026-27 academic year, a prestigious designation awarded to schools whose commitment to engaged, experiential education sets them apart. Mercer was recognized as a private university on both the state and national levels and in the categories: * Business -Affirms a dynamic and ethics-driven business education  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * More Than 330 Ogletree Deakins Attorneys Named 2027 Best Lawyers(r) * ATLANTA - August 20, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that more than 330 Ogletree Deakins attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America(r). Twenty-five of the firm's attorneys are included for the first  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 22 -- The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges issued the following news: * * * State Board of Community Colleges Launches Propel NC, Spotlights Student-Built Affordable Housing The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges marked the first budget cycle under the Propel NC funding model, set a start date for incoming interim President Dr. Monty Sullivan, and spotlighted a student-built affordable housing project at Pitt Community College when it met last week. First Budget Under Propel NC  more PR

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Columbus State University posted the following news: * * * NYT best-selling author Ben Nemtin to speak at Columbus State on Sept. 1 * Ben Nemtin, a New York Times bestselling author, cofounder of The Buried Life bucket list movement and an internationally renowned motivational speaker, will deliver a talk at Columbus State University on Tuesday, Sept. 1, as the university's 2026 Hunter Lecturer. The free program, open to everyone, starts at 6:30 p.m. in the University Hall Auditorium on Columbus State's Main C more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 [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 among Best Places to Work in the Triangle six years in a row * RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 21, 2026 - For the sixth year in a row, Pinnacle Financial Partners has been named a Best Place to Work in the Triangle region of North Carolina. The Triangle Business Journal announced the ranking at a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following commentary by Sophie Laing, a fellow and legal aid attorney working on issues of consumer debt: * * * Worst of Both Worlds: State Student Loans Are Not the Friendly and Safe Alternative States Claim They Are The student loan landscape is changing: with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), there are new federal lending limits that will significantly impact current and future student loan borrowers. At the same time, state disinvestme more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Strengthen Lung Cancer Prevention * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to strengthen lung cancer prevention for Georgia families. Sen. Ossoff is cosponsoring the bipartisan Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act to support lung cancer prevention research in Georgia and across the country. The bill, first introduced by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and more PR

DOUGLAS, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- South Georgia State College posted the following news: * * * South Georgia State College Reports Strong Fall Enrollment Growth * Enrollment at South Georgia State College (SGSC) is on the rise for Fall 2026, reflecting continued efforts to expand educational opportunities, strengthen local recruitment and create a college experience throughout the communities it serves. In the first week of the semester, SGSC's total fall enrollment stands at 2,086 students, compared to 1,927 students at the same point last yea more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * Spelman College Opens Academic Year With Faculty Honors at Opening Convocation * Spelman College held its annual Opening Convocation ceremony on August 20, 2026, welcoming students, faculty and staff to Sisters Chapel for a celebration of academic achievement and faculty excellence. The ceremony formally launched the 2026 - 2027 academic year. It featured an address from Spelman's 12th President, Ayanna Howard, Ph.D., and recognized faculty members who reached si more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Study Finds Most States Tie Support Plans for Substance-Exposed Infants to Child Protective Services * A new study from the Rollins School of Public Health and University of Kansas Medical Center reviews more than a decade of state policy to create the first taxonomy of how states carry out federally required Plans of Safe Care. In 2016, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act was expanded by the federal gov more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * The Finish Line Is a World Where No One Dies of Breast Cancer Susan G. Komen(R) Nationwide Fall Event Season Unites Communities to Fund Research, Improve Access to High-Quality Care and Save Lives; Andy Grammer to Headline Second Annual Party in Pink Gala on October 14th - Susan G. Komen(R), the world's l more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Launches New Initiatives to Supercharge Space Port Construction, Develop New Space Launch Routes * Call to action will advance America's space dominance in the race against China WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching two new initiatives to ensure continued American dominance in the global commercial s more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * U.S. Appeals Court vacates DOT order to unwind Delta/Aeromexico joint venture * The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals issued its ruling this week in Delta and Aeromexico' s case against the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the carriers' joint venture. Following a lengthy review of the legality of DOT's order to terminate the approval of the Delta/Aeromexico joint venture, the Court issued its ruling which vacates the DOT's order to ter more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Rick Allen for Georgia's Twelfth Congressional District * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Rick Allen for Georgia's Twelfth Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American businesses and workers. "The U.S. Cha more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 22 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Board of Regents approves healthcare plans and premiums for 2027 Open Enrollment for 2027 benefits will be Oct. 26-Nov. 6, 2026 - The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has approved 2027 healthcare plans and premiums for active employees and pre-65 retirees, along with the 2027 Health Reimbursement Account contribution for Medicare-enrolled retirees. For 2027, there will be no changes to deductibles, co-pays, coinsurance or out-of-pocket maxi more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 22 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Customer service specialist keeps things running with patience, adaptability Kimbree Wallace connects with people through parking - As a mother of four, Kimbree Wallace has learned that patience and adaptability are essential to keeping a busy household running. She brings this same approach to her role as a customer service specialist for UGA Transportation and Parking Services. The University of Georgia is a family affair for Wallace. Her mother atten more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Ware Center Announces New Season * The Ware Center for the Arts, Millersville University's performing arts center in downtown Lancaster, announces its 2026-2027 Visual & Performing Arts Season, featuring more than 50 opportunities to experience the arts. This year's lineup brings nationally recognized performers and local artists together with family programs, documentary films, gallery exhibitions, hands-on workshops, and free community events.  more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Washington and Lee Welcomes New Tenure Stream Faculty Twelve faculty members will join new positions during the 2026-27 academic year. By Brian Laubscher Washington and Lee University has welcomed 12 tenure stream faculty members to new positions in the College, the Williams School and the Law School, where they will teach classes this fall. The faculty members assuming new positions at W&L are: * Laura Pavon Aramburu, Assistant Professor of Sp more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * $2 Million Donation Expands First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Initiative to Indiana University and Purdue University First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future initiative will expand its national network through a $2 million donation from IndyCar and Fox Corporation to fund scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University. First Lady Melania Trump drew attention to America's next generation during today's Rose Garden ceremony: more PR