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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for 2026-09-04 ( 68 items )  
'The Color Purple' opens Black Rep's 50th season (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 2 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * 'The Color Purple' opens Black Rep's 50th season * It's Sunday morning in rural Georgia. Sisters Celie and Nettie sing of playing along the riverbank. But arriving at church, Celie drags her feet. As the congregation gossips, the pregnant teenager gives birth to a son. So begins "The Color Purple." Based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, the Tony Award-winning musical follows Celie's life, loves, hardships, resilience and ultim more PR

2026 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry Emphasizes Proactive Approach to Workplace Safety (10)
TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 3 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * 2026 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry Emphasizes Proactive Approach to Workplace Safety * Poultry industry safety professionals gathered at the 2026 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry to explore strategies for to continue to promote safe workplaces through prevention, early intervention and greater employee engagement. Across the various discussions, one message rem more PR

3 things to know about Mercer vs. Presbyterian football game day: Sept. 5, 2026 (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 3 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * 3 things to know about Mercer vs. Presbyterian football game day: Sept. 5, 2026 * Mercer University returns to Five Star Stadium for the second week in a row as the No. 15-ranked Bears take on the Presbyterian Blue Hose at 6 p.m. Sept. 5. Here are three things to know before you go. #Mercer leads series wins against Presbyterian Mercer has captured 11 of the previous 17 meetings with Presbyterian in a series that goes back to 1927. The squads have locked horns more PR

A $60K Grant with a $1.3M Return: UWG's Jonassen Helps Reduce Financial Burden for Nursing Students (10)
CARROLLTON, Georgia, Sept. 3 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * A $60K Grant with a $1.3M Return: UWG's Jonassen Helps Reduce Financial Burden for Nursing Students * For hundreds of University of West Georgia nursing students, the cost of course materials once felt like a burden. Dr. Susie Jonassen changed that. Through two University System of Georgia Affordable Learning Grants (ALG), Jonassen led a sweeping redesign of eight courses at the Tanner Health School of Nursing (THSON), replacing expensive textbo more PR

ACLU of Georgia Challenges State's Unconstitutional Press Restrictions During Executions (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 4 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * ACLU of Georgia Challenges State's Unconstitutional Press Restrictions During Executions We filed a lawsuit on behalf of Appen Media Group challenging the restrictions that Georgia places on media witnesses during executions. - On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the ACLU of Georgia and the Law Offices of Gerry Weber filed a lawsuit on behalf of Appen Media Group, a media company that publishes seven weekly new more PR

Albany State Honors Student Jya Bacon Expands Path to Medicine Through Competitive Research and Medical Programs (10)
ALBANY, Georgia, Sept. 3 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * Albany State Honors Student Jya Bacon Expands Path to Medicine Through Competitive Research and Medical Programs * Media Contact: Dr. Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu ALBANY, Ga., September 3, 2026 -Albany State University (ASU) honors student, Jya Bacon, is gaining valuable experience across medicine, biomedical research, leadership, and community service as she prepares for a future in healthcare. A junior nursing major from Fort Pierce, Florida, Bacon more PR

Albany State University Opens Ticket Sales for 2027 Blue & Gold Scholarship Gala (10)
ALBANY, Georgia, Sept. 2 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * Albany State University Opens Ticket Sales for 2027 Blue & Gold Scholarship Gala * Media Contact: Dr. Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu ALBANY, Ga., September 2, 2026 -Albany State University (ASU) has opened ticket sales for its 2027 ASU Foundation Blue & Gold Scholarship Gala, an annual celebration supporting student achievement and scholarships. The event will take place Saturday, April 3, 2027, at the Albany State University West Campus Arena. This  more PR

Alumni Association to Honor Langford, Poston and Tiner as Distinguished Alumni (10)
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Sept. 3 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Alumni Association to Honor Langford, Poston and Tiner as Distinguished Alumni * JONESBORO - The Arkansas State University Alumni Association will recognize three outstanding graduates as Distinguished Alumni during the Homecoming celebration. The distinction, considered the association's highest honor, has been awarded for more than 40 years to alumni who demonstrate excellence in their careers, service to their communities and devotion to A-State.  more PR

American Urogynecologic Society Urges CMS to Address Payment Cuts and Policy Inequities in 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 9466 Georgia Ave, PMB 2064 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone: 301-273-0670 info@augs.org www.augs.org August 28, 2026 VIA Electronic Submission to www.regulations.gov The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment  more ST

Berry College Launches 5-Year Strategic Plan (10)
MOUNT BERRY, Georgia, Sept. 3 -- Berry College posted the following news: * * * Berry College Launches 5-Year Strategic Plan * As Berry heads into its 125th year, the college is strengthening the work and mission unveiling a new five-year strategic plan that emphasizes affordability, leadership, graduate preparedness, research and land stewardship. "As we enter this next chapter from a position of strength, we are committed to pursuing work that is both difficult and excellent," said Berry President Sandeep Mazumder. "Over the past year,  more PR

CNN to Deliver Comprehensive, Multiplatform Coverage Marking 25 Years Since the September 11th Terrorist Attacks (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN to Deliver Comprehensive, Multiplatform Coverage Marking 25 Years Since the September 11th Terrorist Attacks * September 3rd, 2026 CNN Films "9/11" to broadcast on Sunday, September 6 and "Top of the World" to premiere Monday, September 7 CNN's 9/11: 25 Years Later coverage begins live at 7amET on Friday, September 11 Coverage available on CNN, CNN International, CNN en Espanol, CNN.com, and streaming for subscribers (New York, NY) -September 3, 2 more PR

CNN'S Global and U.S. Breaking News Coverage Drove Strong Multiplatform Performance in August (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN'S Global and U.S. Breaking News Coverage Drove Strong Multiplatform Performance in August * September 2nd, 2026 DOUBLE-DIGIT YEAR-OVER-YEAR GROWTH ACROSS DAYPARTS AND DEMOS DIGITAL GROWTH CONTINUES WITH SUBSCRIBER GAINS AND INCREASES IN INTENTIONAL AND LIVE VIDEO ENGAGEMENT NEW YORK, NY - (September 2, 2026) - As the summer closed amidst a torrent of breaking news, CNN delivered a strong multiplatform performance in August, reaching audiences acro more PR

Coalition: College press freedom at stake in Alabama case (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news: * * * Coalition: College press freedom at stake in Alabama case * MEDIA: media@splc.org A Student Press Law Center-led coalition today warned the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals that student press freedom is at stake in its review of the University of Alabama's decision to close two student magazines. The coalition, representing the nation's student media community, filed an amicus brief in Pointer v. Phelps urging the 11th Circuit  more PR

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Reintroduces the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Reintroduces the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led 12 members of the House in introducing the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, which will reestablish the National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force. According to the National Women's Law Center, women stand to lose $542,800 over the course of a 40-year career. For Black women, Latinas, Indigenous women, and Nati more PR

Cotality : Institutional Investors Pullback Ahead of New Housing Restrictions (10)
IRVINE, California, Sept. 4 (TNSxrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Institutional investors pullback ahead of new housing restrictions Cotality, a leading global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its latest update on investor activity in the U.S. housing market. Investors accounted for 27% of all U.S. single-family home purchases from March to June 2026, down slightly from 28% at the close of the first quarter. This modest declin more PR

Courier Issues Commentary: Poll - Epstein Cover-up Front of Mind for Voters Going Into Midterms (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- Courier, an independent advocacy news and media network, issued the following commentary on Sept. 3, 2026, by national correspondent Camaron Stevenson: * * * Poll: Epstein Cover-up front of mind for voters going into Midterms With just two months until the midterm elections, voters across party lines are looking for candidates who are willing to take on corruption, hold powerful abusers accountable, and demand the full release of the Epstein Files. A new nationwide poll conducted by public opinion research firm more PR

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers Hazard: The black eyes can detach from the recalled teether if frozen, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a choking hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: September 03, 2026 Units: About 22,660 (In addition, about 3,177 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Skip Hop Inc. toll-free at 800-692-4674 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.skiphop more PR

Delta to match $1,000 in federal Trump Account seed money (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta to match $1,000 in federal Trump Account seed money * Delta will match the $1,000 federal contribution to Trump Accounts for eligible children of employees. "Delta people have made it clear they want to take advantage of every opportunity to build a solid financial foundation for themselves and their families," said E.V.P. and Chief People Officer Allison Ausband. "This match is the latest in our ongoing commitment to invest in our pe more PR

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Inside Elections Shift Alaska, Ohio, and Kansas Senate Races Towards Democrats (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Inside Elections Shift Alaska, Ohio, and Kansas Senate Races Towards Democrats Momentum is continuing to build for Senate Democrats as race raters at Inside Elections shift three Senate races - in Alaska, Ohio, and Kansas - towards Democrats. Republicans are "decidedly on defense" with just two months to go until Election Day. The latest move comes just weeks after Inside Elections shifted the Georgia, Iowa, North Car more PR

DOE Idaho National Laboratory: Smart Farm Operating System Goes From Lab to Tractor (10)
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Smart farm operating system goes from lab to tractor It is July, and Montana farmers are testing software from the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) on a tractor's autosteer operating system. The software uses field data to tell a tractor where to travel for the most efficient drive path. Then, the tractor pulls a 90-foot-long agricultural sprayer that covers large swaths of a field with liquids such  more PR

DSU hosts 18th Annual Summer Research Symposium (10)
DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 2 -- Delaware State University posted the following news: * * * DSU hosts 18th Annual Summer Research Symposium * In June and July, while classrooms at Delaware State University were largely empty, laboratories and research spaces were abuzz with activity. While graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and faculty typically spend their summers conducting research, this summer, as in years past, they were joined by nearly 150 student researchers, including undergraduate, high school and even middle school students. more PR

Emory University Announces Recipients of the 2026 Max Cooper Prize in Immunology (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 4 -- Emory University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Emory University announces recipients of the 2026 Max Cooper Prize in Immunology After reviewing notable and highly regarded nominees from across the world, a prize jury has selected three immunologists as the 2026 recipients of Emory University's Max Cooper Prize in Immunology. The honor recognizes the awardees for their transformative and revolutionary achievements in the field and the $100,000 award will be shared equally between the three re more PR

Estrus Synchronization Programs for Natural Service (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 2 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * Estrus Synchronization Programs for Natural Service * Decorative Charting the Milky Way Georgia dairy industry looks to UGA for growth, innovation and sustainability Written by Anna Bentley Photos by Caroline Newbern Overhead view of several cows in a barn In 2023 alone, Georgia's dairy industry contributed nearly $4 billion to the state economy, fueled by 85,000 dairy cows spread across the state' more PR

Federal Report: Fewer People Being Admitted to Substance Abuse Treatment for Cannabis Than in Years Past (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Federal Report: Fewer People Being Admitted to Substance Abuse Treatment for Cannabis Than in Years Past * Rockville, MD: The percentage of people admitted to substance abuse programs for their use of cannabis has declined steadily in recent years, according to data provided by the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. According to a recently published federal report, t more PR

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Last Call! 13 Bills California Employers Should Watch as Governor Newsom's Final Term Comes to an End (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 2 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Last Call! 13 Bills California Employers Should Watch as Governor Newsom's Final Term Comes to an End The California legislature just adjourned and sent a flurry of workplace-related bills related to Governor Newsom to either sign or veto by September 30 - his last go-around before his final term concludes in January. Unless otherwise noted, any measures signed into law will take effect on January 1, 2027. What key bills should empl more PR

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Villanova QB Eligibility Fight Puts Conference Rules in Spotlight - 4 Things Conference Leaders Should Know (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 4 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Villanova QB Eligibility Fight Puts Conference Rules in Spotlight: 4 Things Conference Leaders Should Know An ongoing eligibility dispute involving Villanova's quarterback reveals the latest twist in the ongoing saga involving student-athlete eligibility: athletic conferences themselves being pulled directly into fray. As courts continue to chip away at NCAA eligibility restrictions, how much room do individual conferences have to e more PR

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: White House Proposal Targets Tax-Exempt Status for Private Colleges and Schools Over DEI Concerns - 5 Steps for Educational Institutions (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 4 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * White House Proposal Targets Tax-Exempt Status for Private Colleges and Schools Over DEI Concerns: 5 Steps for Educational Institutions A new White House proposal could jeopardize the federal tax-exempt status of thousands of private colleges, universities, and other educational institutions, including K-12 schools, if you maintain programs or practices the government considers racially discriminatory. The Trump administration's pro more PR

From the President: A Month of Milestones (10)
AMERICUS, Georgia, Sept. 2 -- Georgia Southwestern State University posted the following news: * * * From the President: A Month of Milestones * When I arrived at Georgia Southwestern in early July, I knew I was joining a special place with tremendous momentum. What I could not have fully anticipated was just how quickly I would see that momentum come to life. August has been an extraordinary month at GSW filled with new beginnings, deep traditions, major milestones and a strong sense of pride in what this University means to Southwest Geo more PR

Frost Introduces No Homeless Detention Centers Act to Ban Forced Labor and Cruel Homeless Encampments (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Frost Introduces No Homeless Detention Centers Act to Ban Forced Labor and Cruel Homeless Encampments Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) joined Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02), Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03), along with Eric Tars of the National Homeless Law Center, Setareh Gandehari, Advocacy Director, Detention Watch Network, a more PR

Ga. Gov. Kemp Announces Another Record-Breaking Year for Economic Development Investments (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp Announces Another Record-Breaking Year for Economic Development Investments Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced a new record in Fiscal Year 2026 with roughly $35.2 billion in project investments. From July 1, 2025, to June 30 of this year, the Global Commerce team supported 436 expansions by Georgia businesses and new company locations a more PR

Georgia Institute of Technology: Center Seeks to Unlock the Science of Turbulence for Energy, Flight, and Discovery (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 1 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * New Center Seeks to Unlock the Science of Turbulence for Energy, Flight, and Discovery To advance understanding of turbulence, the National Science Foundation is establishing a new, $30 million Science and Technology Center (STC) at Michigan State University. Georgia Tech is among eight universities supporting the center. - Most people know turbulence as the force that can make airplane flights bumpy. Scientists recognize it as one of the mos more PR

Gibson Dunn Advised Oaktree Power Opportunities on Vivax-Metrotech Partnership (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advised Oaktree Power Opportunities on Vivax-Metrotech Partnership * Gibson Dunn advised Oaktree Power Opportunities on its partnership with Vivax-Metrotech Corporation, a leading manufacturer of precision locating and inspection devices for utility infrastructure. The firm's corporate team was led in London by partners Will Summers and Jakob Egle and included London associates Charlotte Deans, Va more PR

GSW ranked third best rural college in nation (10)
AMERICUS, Georgia, Sept. 3 -- Georgia Southwestern State University posted the following news: * * * GSW ranked third best rural college in nation * AMERICUS, Ga. (Sept. 3, 2026) -Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) was named the third best college for rural America in a national ranking by Washington Monthly, recognizing GSW for its affordability, social mobility and impact on Georgia's workforce. The ranking began with more than 1,000 rural colleges across the country, focusing on four-year nonprofit colleges and universities tha more PR

ICYMI: Warnock Calls for Data Center Moratorium After Visiting OpenAI Site, Meeting with Effingham County Neighbors (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Warnock Calls for Data Center Moratorium After Visiting OpenAI Site, Meeting with Effingham County Neighbors * Last week, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock called for a statewide moratorium on all data center construction that can only be lifted for specific projects that adopt comprehensive safeguards around utility costs, transparency, and pollution Senator Warnock met with residents in Effingham County to discuss the impact of OpenA more PR

International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute: First Canadian Beluga Dies After "Rescue" Move (10)
BERKELEY, California, Sept. 4 -- The International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute issued the following news: * * * First Canadian Beluga Dies After "Rescue" Move By Mark J. Palmer BREAKING NEWS: After we posted this blog yesterday, we learned today that two more captive beluga whales have died at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. So far, the aquarium has not released information on the cause of death. Of the total loss of 3 belugas in the past week, two were recently "rescued" from Marineland, Canada: Pikachu and Rain, while one b more PR

Kilpatrick's Chicago Office Starts Exciting New Chapter with Move to State-of-the-Art Space (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kilpatrick's Chicago Office Starts Exciting New Chapter with Move to State-of-the-Art Space * CHICAGO (September 2) - Kilpatrick announced today that the firm has completed its move to its new office space in Chicago at the 320 South Canal Building. "Moving to this state-of-the-art space is an exciting chapter in the evolution of Kilpatrick's Chicago office and commitment to Chicago," said Roger Wylie more PR

McBath, Lee Introduce Bill To Protect Vulnerable Communities From Violence and Exploitation During Disasters (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath, Lee Introduce Bill To Protect Vulnerable Communities From Violence and Exploitation During Disasters * Washington, DC - Today, Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06) and Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15) introduced the FEMA for Safe Recovery Act, legislation that strengthens federal disaster response by ensuring it is equipped to protect women, girls, and other vulnerable communities when disaster strikes. "I'm proud to lead this effort to stren more PR

Midterm forecast strongly favors Democrats to win House majority (10)
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Midterm forecast strongly favors Democrats to win House majority * Democrats have an 8 in 10 chance of securing a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives this fall, according to Cornell political scientists whose model has correctly predicted winners of the previous 14 congressional elections. Released Sept. 3 at the American Political Science Association (APSA) annual meeting in Boston, the researchers' midterm forecast - based on data collected at leas more PR

Molly Turner Featured in Engineering Georgia's 35 Under 35 Women to Know (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 2 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Benesch, a consulting engineering company, posted the following news: * * * Molly Turner Featured in Engineering Georgia's 35 Under 35 Women to Know * ATLANTA, GA-For the fourth year in a row, Benesch Project Manager Molly Turner, PE, has been featured in Engineering Georgia's 35 Under 35 Women to Know list. The list recognizes the next generation of leaders within the engineering profession for their dedication and innovation. Molly is a project manager and roadway engineer with nine more PR

New Analysis From the SPLC Examines Consequences of Cuts to Food Assistance Programs on the Deep South (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * New Analysis From the SPLC Examines Consequences of Cuts to Food Assistance Programs on the Deep South * MONTGOMERY, Ala.-Just over a year since the dubiously named "One Big Beautiful Bill" (H.R. 1) was signed into law, communities across the country are more clearly seeing the ramifications of the massive cuts that are decimating basic needs programs designed to help families keep food on their tables. Coinciding with Hung more PR

NSSF Celebrates Outstanding Support for National Shooting Sports Month (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * NSSF Celebrates Outstanding Support for National Shooting Sports Month * WASHINGTON, D.C. -NSSF(r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, celebrates widespread support and participation in the 10th annual National Shooting Sports Month(r), which ran throughout the month of August. To commemorate America's 250th anniversary, this year's National Shooting Sports Month celebration carried the tagline "Let Freedom more PR

Ogletree Deakins Bolsters Cybersecurity Practice with Addition of Logan Booth as Chicago Shareholder (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ogletree Deakins Bolsters Cybersecurity Practice with Addition of Logan Booth as Chicago Shareholder * CHICAGO - September 3, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Logan Booth to the firm's Chicago office as a shareholder. Booth joins the firm from Fisher Phillips. Booth's arrival further expands the firm's cybersecurity and data priv more PR

Ogletree Deakins Strengthens Latin America Presence with New Monterrey Office and Leading Labor Team (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ogletree Deakins Strengthens Latin America Presence with New Monterrey Office and Leading Labor Team * MONTERREY, Mexico - September 2, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce the opening of its Monterrey, Mexico, office, establishing a presence in one of Latin America's most important business and industrial centers. The office is Ogle more PR

PBS CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 2026 WITH STORIES OF COMMUNITY AND CULTURE (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 2026 WITH STORIES OF COMMUNITY AND CULTURE * PBS Highlights Six Primetime Premieres - Including AUSTIN CITY LIMITS and the 39th HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARDS, New Episodes from PBS KIDS Series ALMA'S WAY and ROSIE'S RULES, and Returning Favorites and Streaming Only Titles Throughout the Month ARLINGTON, VA; September 3, 2026 -This Hispanic Heritage Month, PBS invites viewers to explore the vibrant and inspiri more PR

Rep. Burlison: Hearing Wrap Up - Banning Natural Gas Increases Energy Costs for All (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Banning Natural Gas Increases Energy Costs for All The Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs today held a hearing titled "No Flame, More Pain: How State and Local Bans on Natural Gas Increase Costs." During the hearing, members underscored the advantages the  more PR

Rep. Clyde Files Amicus Brief in Defense of Americans' Second Amendment Freedoms (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Clyde Files Amicus Brief in Defense of Americans' Second Amendment Freedoms * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09), in partnership with the American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ), filed a Supreme Court amicus brief in the case Viramontes v. Cook County (consolidated with Grant v. Higgins), a major Second Amendment case addressing the constitutionality of semi-automatic rifles. More than 60 House Republicans joined Rep. C more PR

Rep. Jordan: House Republicans Seek Information on Federal Judge Eleanor Ross's Judicial Misconduct (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Seek Information on Federal Judge Eleanor Ross's Judicial Misconduct Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA), and Rep. Clay Fuller (R-GA) sent a letter to Chief Judge William Pryor, Jr., chair of the Judicial Council of the Eleventh Circuit, seeking inform more PR

Report From Sen. Ossoff: Insurance Companies Denying Necessary Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSCrpt) -- GEORGIANS' HEALTH AT RISK: INSURANCE COMPANIES DENYING NECESSARY HEALTH CARE - A report from Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia - August 2026 (10 pages) * * * Executive Summary U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is continuing his investigation into the impact of rising health care costs, rising insurance premiums, prior authorization issues, and Medicaid cuts on Georgia patients, families, and health care providers. On July 6, 2026, Senator Ossoff released the first of a series of staff reports with stories of Georgians becomin more ST

Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Chris Mann With New Ad (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Chris Mann With New Ad * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group Safer Kansas Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Kansas. "The choice for Kansas is clear: Kris Kobach has spent four years making Kansas safer, while Chris Mann is relying on the same tired pro-cr more PR

Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Nicole Cannizzaro With New Ad, Throwing Support Behind Adriana Guzman Fralick (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Nicole Cannizzaro With New Ad, Throwing Support Behind Adriana Guzman Fralick * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group, Safer Nevada Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Nevada. "As a mother, small business owner, and former prosecutor, Adriana Guzman Fralick i more PR

Republican Attorneys General Association Highlights Mayes Middleton With New Ad (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Highlights Mayes Middleton With New Ad * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group, Safer Texas Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Texas. "This is one of the most consequential Attorney General contests in the country," said RAGA Executive Director Adam Piper. "As a hu more PR

Research-ready: Double major studies particle physics through National Science Foundation program (10)
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Sept. 3 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * Research-ready: Double major studies particle physics through National Science Foundation program * By Gil Pound G eorgia College & State University physics and mathematics double major Jude Doredant was research-ready when he arrived at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility for a Research Experiences for Undergraduates program this summer. The National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program gives unde more PR

Sen. Ossoff Backing Bipartisan Bill to Expand Technical Skills Training Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Backing Bipartisan Bill to Expand Technical Skills Training Programs * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is backing a bipartisan bill to expand housing construction training programs in Georgia. Sen. Ossoff is cosponsoring the bipartisan Creating Opportunities for New Skills Training at Rural or Underserved Colleges and Trade Schools (CONSTRUCTS) Act of 2025 to help address the affordable housing crisis by helping train more stud more PR

Six Ogletree Deakins Attorneys in Toronto, Calgary, and Montreal Earn 2027 Best Lawyers in Canada(tm) Recognition (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Six Ogletree Deakins Attorneys in Toronto, Calgary, and Montreal Earn 2027 Best Lawyers in Canada(tm) Recognition * TORONTO - September 3, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that six lawyers in its Toronto, Calgary, and Montreal, Canada offices have been named in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada(tm) and Best Lawyers: more PR

SPJ joins coalition urging 11th Circuit to protect student press freedom (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 2 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ joins coalition urging 11th Circuit to protect student press freedom * Media Contact: SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists has joined a coalition of student media and press organizations in urging the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse a lower-court ruling that could threaten student press freedom at public colleges and universities in Alabama, Georgia an more PR

State Dept. Fact Sheet: Trump Administration Launches Foundry School to Build the Workforce Behind America's Manufacturing Comeback (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Launches Foundry School to Build the Workforce Behind America's Manufacturing Comeback Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary Marco Rubio announced today the launch of Foundry School, a training program for entrepreneurs, engineers, technicians, and industrial leaders to rebuild American manufacturing. Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg hosted the event at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, joine more PR

Student explores link between social media use and mental health in youth (10)
KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 3 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Student explores link between social media use and mental health in youth * KENNESAW, Ga. | Sep 3, 2026 The American Psychological Association estimates that teens are spending an average of five hours a day on social media. At Kennesaw State University, one student is examining whether this prolonged use can also impact their mental health. Through KSU's First-Year Scholars Program, Chance Lundy, a Keeping Sights Upward Journey Honors College more PR

The Lyceum Scholars Program welcomes newest class (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * The Lyceum Scholars Program welcomes newest class * The Lyceum Scholars Program recently welcomed 19 new students to the Class of 2030. These incoming first-year students were chosen from a competitive pool of nearly 1,100 applicants to study the foundations of a free society and the importance of moral character. This year's class and their hometowns include: * Zack Alban, Davidsonville, Marland; * Jack Alexander, Raleigh, North Carolina; * Je more PR

Troutman Pepper Locke Expands Northeast Presence in The Bond Buyer Mid-Year 2026 Report, Ranking Among Region's Top Bond Counsel (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 4 (TNSxrep) -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Expands Northeast Presence in The Bond Buyer Mid-Year 2026 Report, Ranking Among Region's Top Bond Counsel BOSTON - Troutman Pepper Locke's Public Finance Practice Group continues to deliver on important bond counsel matters across the Northeast, earning new recognition in two markets and ranking No. 6 in the region in The Bond Buyer's mid-year 2026 report. Nationally, the firm recorded the second-highest deal count as b more PR

Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $481 Million Ahead of Labor Day Weekend to Improve Airport Infrastructure Across U.S. (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $481 Million Ahead of Labor Day Weekend to Improve Airport Infrastructure Across U.S. * FAA is delivering 191 grants to improve airport infrastructure in 36 states and two territories WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $481 million to improve infrastructure and enhance safety at airports  more PR

Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $481 Million Ahead of Labor Day Weekend to Improve Airport Infrastructure Across U.S. (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $481 Million Ahead of Labor Day Weekend to Improve Airport Infrastructure Across U.S. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $481 million to improve infrastructure and enhance safety at airports across America ahead of a busy Labor Day travel weekend. The FAA  more PR

Two students from Clemson chemistry research group earn national mass spectrometry honors (10)
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Two students from Clemson chemistry research group earn national mass spectrometry honors * When Sabrina Fernandez first joined Chris Chouinard's research group, she was interested in becoming a forensic scientist. Heidi Sabatini arrived at Clemson University with an interest in environmental analysis shaped by her growing up on the coast. Both found opportunities to pursue their interests in Chouinard's chemistry laboratory. And both have earned natio more PR

U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Rich McCormick for Georgia's Seventh District (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Rich McCormick for Georgia's Seventh District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Rich McCormick for Georgia's Seventh 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. "Congressman Rich McCormick has co more PR

University of Toccoa Falls Enrollment Reaches Record High (10)
TOCCOA FALLS, Georgia, Sept. 2 -- The University of Toccoa Falls posted the following news: * * * University of Toccoa Falls Enrollment Reaches Record High * Toccoa Falls, Ga. (September 2, 2026) - The University of Toccoa Falls is projecting a record total enrollment of more than 4,100 students for Fall 2026, marking the highest headcount in the university's history. Following Fall Session B in October, all four of the university's primary student populations, traditional on-campus, online undergraduate, online graduate, and dual enrollme more PR

USPOULTRY Opens Preproposal Submissions for 2027 Spring Research Competition; Deadline Nov. 2 (10)
TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 2 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * USPOULTRY Opens Preproposal Submissions for 2027 Spring Research Competition; Deadline Nov. 2 * The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting research preproposals for the 2027 Spring Research Competition. Colleges, universities and research institutions are invited to submit preproposals by Nov. 2. USPOULTRY research funding supports projects that address  more PR

VENU's Regent Bank Amphitheater Joins Forces With Northeastern State University to Further Arts and Education in Oklahoma (10)
TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Sept. 4 -- Northeastern State University issued the following news: * * * VENU's Regent Bank Amphitheater Joins Forces with Northeastern State University to Further Arts and Education in Oklahoma A Multi-Year Collaboration Delivering Academic Programming, Student Opportunity, and Career Pathways Across all NSU's campuses and Northeast Oklahoma - Tulsa, OK- Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE AMERICAN: VENU), an owner, operator, and developer of premium live entertainment destinations, and Northeast more PR

Winter Protection of Ornamental Plants (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 2 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * Winter Protection of Ornamental Plants * #Takeaways * Pasture mealybug has arrived in Georgia, with the first confirmed detection reported in the southwest corner of the state. * Scouting and biosecurity are the best defenses for now as researchers work to identify effective management options. * UGA Extension needs Georgians to report suspected infestations to help researchers track the pest and  more PR

Your journey starts here: Delta is now hiring flight attendants (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Your journey starts here: Delta is now hiring flight attendants * Editor's note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive during this posting period, you may experience slower response times or delays in the application portal. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure a smooth experience for every candidate. Delta is now accepting flight attendant applications for its upcoming 2027 hiring classes, wi more PR