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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for 2026-09-11 ( 66 items )  
2026 Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar to Address Operational, Workforce and Emerging Industry Challenges (10)
TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 10 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar to Address Operational, Workforce and Emerging Industry Challenges * Poultry rendering professionals will explore the latest operational, regulatory and workforce issues affecting the industry at U.S. Poultry & Egg Association's (USPOULTRY) upcoming Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar, sponsored by USPOULTRY and the Poultry Protein & Fat Council (PPFC). The program, to be more PR

6th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Set for Oct. 8 (10)
BRUNSWICK, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- The College of Coastal Georgia posted the following news: * * * 6th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Set for Oct. 8 * The College of Coastal Georgia will host the 6th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes(r) event on Thursday, October 8th, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and community members to take a stand against domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence. Organized by the Office of Residence Life and Housing, Walk A Mile in Her Shoes(r) is a fun and engaging community event that invites men to walk more PR

A Deep and Meaningful Life: Endowed Chair Honors Bob Stone, Advances Academics at UWG (10)
CARROLLTON, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * A Deep and Meaningful Life: Endowed Chair Honors Bob Stone, Advances Academics at UWG * The Stone family has been a steadfast collaborator not only with the University of West Georgia but the entire region for over half a century. Their company, Systems & Methods, Inc. (SMI), has recently deepened its commitment to higher education and family businesses by establishing the Robert Stone Endowed Chair of Family Business through a $1 million invest more PR

AARP Texas Poll: Highly Motivated Older Voters Could Shape Close Senate, Governor Races (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- AARP issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * New AARP Texas Poll: Highly Motivated Older Voters Could Shape Close Senate, Governor Races Bipartisan polling finds Abbott and Talarico holding leads, with 50+ swing voters poised to play a crucial role in November's elections. - WASHINGTON - Today, AARP released new polling highlighting the outsized role Texas's highly motivated older voters are poised to play in the state's closely watched gubernatorial and Senate races in November -- and the issues  more PR

AG Labrador Demands Feds Strengthen Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls (10)
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 10 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Demands Feds Strengthen Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls * BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rules require voice service providers to ensure that  more PR

AG Nessel Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls (PDF). KYUP rules require voice servic more PR

Athletes take centre stage at The Day Before in Budapest (10)
ANTOINE-IER, Monaco, Sept. 10 [Category: Sports] -- The World Athletics, formerly the International Association of Athletics Federations, posted the following news release: * * * Athletes take centre stage at The Day Before in Budapest * Athletes brought personality, anticipation and a glimpse of what is to come at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship Budapest 26 as The Day Before - a new-look pre-event media programme - took place at the Gyula Zsivotzky National Athletics Centre on Thursday (10). Replacing the traditional athlete pre more PR

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S more PR

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN 'KNOW YOUR UPSTREAM PROVIDER RULES' TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN 'KNOW YOUR UPSTREAM PROVIDER RULES' TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. K more PR

Attorney General Rayfield Pushes FCC to Stop Phone Companies from Looking the Other Way on Robocalls (10)
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Pushes FCC to Stop Phone Companies from Looking the Other Way on Robocalls * Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to close loopholes that let scammers flood the U.S. phone network with illegal robocalls. The coalition wants the FCC to require phone companies to do a better job vetting who they do business with, so scammers can't sneak calls through while provider more PR

Binghamton University: Oil-bubble Research Could Lead to Technological Breakthroughs for the Environment, Medicine, and More (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 10 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Oil-bubble research could lead to technological breakthroughs for the environment, medicine, and more Binghamton University assistant professor collaborates with Georgia Tech for $590,000 National Science Foundation grant By Chris Kocher September 10, 2026 Because many natural and industrial processes rely on the transport of bubbles and droplets through fluids, the behavior of ordinary air bubbles and water droplets has been well documented. What's  more PR

Breast, Cervical and Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Significantly Lower for Millions of U.S. Adults With Disabilities, Research Shows (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * Breast, Cervical and Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Significantly Lower for Millions of U.S. Adults With Disabilities, Research Shows * ATLANTA, September 10, 2026 -Missing out on routine screening tests for cancer can mean critical delays in diagnosis and treatment. A new study by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows that millions of adults in the United States with disabilities, eligible for breast, c more PR

Career coaching, internship fuel pre-graduation corporate job offer (10)
COLUMBUS, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Columbus State University posted the following news: * * * Career coaching, internship fuel pre-graduation corporate job offer * Most college seniors spend their final months frantically polishing resumes and scouring job boards. Columbus State University senior Joseph Belle is spending his senior year stress-free. Thanks to a successful summer internship at HD Supply, the environmental science major already has an employment offer in hand and a full-time corporate job waiting for him after graduation. Belle more PR

Civil Rights Groups Urge Supreme Court to Block USPS Rule Threatening Mail-in Ballots Weeks Before Midterm Elections (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Common Cause - New York posted the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Groups Urge Supreme Court to Block USPS Rule Threatening Mail-in Ballots Weeks Before Midterm Elections Filing this Supreme Court brief shows Common Cause's total commitment to protecting vote-by-mail for every single voter, building on our separate federal lawsuit, NAACP v. Trump. WASHINGTON - Asian Law Caucus, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta, Missouri Voter Protection Coalition, S more PR

CNO, MCPON Visit Sailors in Mayport, Kings Bay (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * CNO, MCPON Visit Sailors in Mayport, Kings Bay * MAYPORT, Fla. - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman visited Sailors and commands in Mayport, Florida, and Kings Bay, Georgia, Sept. 9, reinforcing the Navy's focus on warfighting readiness, Sailors and the forces charged with defending the nation at sea. Caudle and Perryman began the day at the headquarters of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S.  more PR

Constangy Promotes Addia Rodriguez to Senior Counsel (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Promotes Addia Rodriguez to Senior Counsel * Constangy is pleased to announce that Addia Rodriguez has been promoted to senior counsel. Based in Philadelphia, Addia is a member of the firm's Cyber Team and helps businesses respond to data security incidents and navigate the incident response process. As a member of Constangy's rapid response team, Addia assists clients responding to ma more PR

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving 2025, 2026 Triumph TF450 Models Closed Course Competition Motorcycles (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: 2025 and 2026 Triumph TF450 models Closed Course Competition Motorcycles Hazard: The engine rocker arm on the recalled motorcycles can seize or stick and the exhaust valves can remain open or break, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a crash hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: September 10, 2026 Units: About 1,560 (In addition, about 171 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Triumph Motorcycles toll-free a more PR

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles Hazard: The rolling ball on the recalled candy bottles can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: September 10, 2026 Units: About 2.3 million Consumer Contact: The Ricky Joy Company toll-free at 404-975-0352 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://rickyjoy.com/pages/recall or http more PR

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: One Year Later, Senate Republicans Plagued by Epstein Ties, Votes to Conceal Files (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * One Year Later, Senate Republicans Plagued by Epstein Ties, Votes to Conceal Files Across the map, Republican Senate candidates' ties to Epstein and his associates remain a "major issue in the midterm elections" one year after they voted to conceal the Epstein files - protecting billionaire megadonors underwriting their campaigns and Donald Trump over victims of the heinous crimes. As voters continue to "question what else Republica more PR

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Quick Clip - Senator Mark Kelly Touts Democrats' "Real Opportunities" to Flip Senate in November (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * QUICK CLIP: Senator Mark Kelly Touts Democrats' "Real Opportunities" to Flip Senate in November As Democrats continue to build "momentum" heading into the midterms, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Vice Chair Mark Kelly highlighted Senate Democrats' "real opportunities" to win a Senate majority thanks to strong candidates and a relentless focus on the issues that matter. See for yourself: MS NOW: Cook Political Report Rate more PR

DOE Savannah River Site: CSRA College Night Draws Over 6,000 Attendees (10)
AIKEN, South Carolina, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River Site issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * CSRA College Night draws over 6,000 attendees; $15K in scholarships awarded: Attendees gain scholarships, admissions connections and confidence in pursuing higher education More than 6,000 students and parents filled the Augusta Convention Center on Sept. 3 for the Savannah River Site's (SRS) annual CSRA College Night, where hope, opportunity and life-changing conversations filled every aisle. Hoste more PR

Exploring Italy, advancing Georgia (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * Exploring Italy, advancing Georgia * #Takeaways * Study abroad programs at CAES will expand in 2027 with four new faculty-led programs. The early deadline to apply is Oct. 1. * Students can study tropical agriculture, green industry practices, and agricultural and food systems abroad through immersive programs in Europe, Central America, and Asia. * Destinations include Costa Rica, Australia, India  more PR

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Deloitte Settles DEI-Related Claims for $21.5M - How to Protect Your Business From Similar Risks (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Deloitte Settles DEI-Related Claims for $21.5M: How to Protect Your Business From Similar Risks Deloitte is the latest major federal contractor to enter a multi-million-dollar settlement with the Department of Justice over allegedly unlawful DEI practices. The False Claims Act allegations stem from Deloitte's efforts to elevate minority groups in hiring, leadership, and educational programs. The $21.5 million settlement, announced more PR

Four NAIFA Legends to Be Honored as Hall of Fame Inductees (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: Insurance] -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors posted the following news release: * * * Four NAIFA Legends to Be Honored as Hall of Fame Inductees * The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) is pleased to announce four new inductees into the NAIFA Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame to recognizes and celebrates NAIFA members whose extraordinary service and contributions represent the legacy of the most accomplished, impactful, and inspirational mem more PR

Ga. Dept. of Audits & Accounts: 'Georgia State Employees Post-Employment Health Benefit Fund' (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Georgia State Employees Post-Employment Health Benefit Fund." Here are excerpts: * * * Independent Auditor's Report Members of the Board of Community Health and Dr. Dean Burke, Commissioner, Department of Community Health Opinion We have audited the schedule of employer contributions subsequent to the measurement date of June 30, 2025 (the Schedule) of the Department of Community Health's Georgia State Employees Post-employm more PR

Ga. Dept. of Audits & Accounts: 'Middle Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency FYE 2025 Audit Report' (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Middle Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency FYE 2025 Audit Report." Here are excerpts: * * * Independent Auditor's Report The Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Governor of Georgia Members of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia Members of the State Board of Education and Dr. Juli Alligood, Executive Director and Members of the Middle Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency Board of Control Opinion We have audited more PR

Ga. Dept. of Audits & Accounts: 'Stewart County Board of Education FY25' (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Stewart County Board of Education FY25." Here are excerpts: * * * Independent Auditor's Report The Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Governor of Georgia Members of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia Members of the State Board of Education and Dr. Shonda Green, Superintendent and Members of the Stewart County Board of Education Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements Opinions We have audited the accompanying finan more PR

Georgia Court of Appeals holds oral arguments at Mercer School of Law (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Georgia Court of Appeals holds oral arguments at Mercer School of Law * Mercer University School of Law hosted the Third Division of the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia in the Bell Jones Courtroom on Sept. 9 as the court continues its mission of community outreach with offsite oral arguments. Presiding Judge Stephen Louis A. Dillard was joined by fellow panel members Vice Chief Judge Elizabeth Gobeil and Judge Trea Pipkin. The panel heard three oral  more PR

Georgia State University Celebrates Opening of New Research Tower (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State University Celebrates Opening of New Research Tower September 10, 2026 ATLANTA -- On Sept. 22, Georgia State University will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new 155,000-square-foot Research Tower. Located off Decatur Street and adjacent to the Petit Science Center and Research Science Center, the nine-story facility is designed to support cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative t more PR

Georgia State University: Fifth Annual Digestive Diseases Research Day Draws Scientists, Students From Atlanta Area (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Fifth Annual Digestive Diseases Research Day Draws Scientists, Students From Atlanta Area September 10, 2026 ATLANTA -- The fifth annual Digestive Diseases Research Day, organized by faculty in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University, was held Sept. 4, providing an opportunity for students and researchers across metro Atlanta to partner and share their research findings. The one-day symposium, fully sponsored by the Shanthi V. more PR

Georgia State University: MRI Agent Detects Lung Cancer, Hidden Metastases Earlier Than Current Scans (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * New MRI Agent Detects Lung Cancer, Hidden Metastases Earlier Than Current Scans September 9, 2026 ATLANTA -- A multi-institutional research team led by Georgia State University Regents' Professor Emerita of Biochemistry and Biophysical Chemistry Jenny J. Yang has developed a new class of protein-based MRI contrast agent that detects invasive lung cancer and metastatic disease at earlier stages than conventional imaging approaches. Results of th more PR

Georgia State University: When AI Designs the Product, Consumers Have Doubts (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * When AI Designs the Product, Consumers Have Doubts September 10, 2026 ATLANTA -- A new study out of Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business and the University of South Florida delivers a pointed warning to companies betting on AI to power their product design: The technology may make products genuinely more efficient, but it doesn't necessarily make consumers believe they're more sustainable. In fact, it can do the opposite. "We more PR

Gov. Kemp: Georgia Awarded $500 Million in Water Infrastructure Grants (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp: Georgia Awarded $500 Million in Water Infrastructure Grants ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the state $499,385,000 to help communities impacted by Hurricane Helene strengthen the resilience of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and respond to water-related emergencies. This funding is a result of the 2025 American Relief Ac more PR

Government Watchdog Finds Defense Department is Robbing Workers of Fair Wages and Benefits in Report Requested by McBath, Ranking Member Scott (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Government Watchdog Finds Defense Department is Robbing Workers of Fair Wages and Benefits in Report Requested by McBath, Ranking Member Scott * Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report on the Department of Defense's (DOD) use of Intergovernmental Support Agreements (IGSAs) to obtain services from state and local governments and the impact on the workers employed under these contracts.  Requested by House Committee  more PR

HUD Announces Sponsors and Exhibitors for 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * HUD Announces Sponsors and Exhibitors for 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase Showcase Returns to National Mall September 22-24 to Celebrate American Ingenuity WASHINGTON - HUD today announced the sponsors and exhibitors for its sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, taking place on the National Mall from September 22-24. This year's theme, "Made in America," highlights American ingenuity and innovative app more PR

ICYMI: Congressmembers Nikema Williams Announces $700,000 in Federal Support for Community Schoolyards (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congressmembers Nikema Williams Announces $700,000 in Federal Support for Community Schoolyards Sep 10, 2026 ATLANTA, G.A. -- Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) announced that Atlanta Public Schools has received $700,000 in congressionally directed spending to support future community schoolyard projects in Atlanta. Congresswoman Williams joined Atlanta Public Schools and Trust for Public Land leaders to celebrate the new federal inv more PR

Kennesaw State student publishes study on alcohol's impact on Ugandan women (10)
KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State student publishes study on alcohol's impact on Ugandan women Few undergraduates can add "lead author in a peer-reviewed journal" to their list of accomplishments. Kennesaw State University student and Harry S. Truman Scholarship finalist Allisa George is one of them. George, an Honors student double majoring in public health and biology, is the first author of a National Institutes of Health-funded study examining alcohol and men more PR

Managing Mastitis in Dairy Heifers to Improve Overall Herd Health (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * Managing Mastitis in Dairy Heifers to Improve Overall Herd Health * 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 ac more PR

McGuireWoods Expands Tax-Exempt Organizations Team With Atlanta Partner Michael Kuczynski (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Expands Tax-Exempt Organizations Team With Atlanta Partner Michael Kuczynski Accomplished Nonprofit Adviser Bolsters Nationally Recognized Practice - McGuireWoods enhanced its nationally ranked tax advisory capabilities for nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations with the arrival of partner Michael Kuczynski, who brings extensive experience advising clients on complex corporate governance, transactional and tax matters. Kuczynski  more PR

MGA To Celebrate Aviation Program Expansions At Eastman Campus Open House (10)
MACON, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Middle Georgia State University posted the following news: * * * MGA To Celebrate Aviation Program Expansions At Eastman Campus Open House * Eastman, GA Middle Georgia State University (MGA) will showcase new aviation training resources, equipment, and program enhancements during a public open house on September 17 at the Eastman Campus. The MGA Aviation Legislative Appreciation & Open House will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 17, at the University's Eastman Campus, home of the state's flagship aviation  more PR

Miss and Mister SC State ready to lead, serve university (10)
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 10 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * Miss and Mister SC State ready to lead, serve university * Jakari Jones, John W. Seay-Oliver have passion to uphold university traditions, empower students ORANGEBURG, S.C. -The Miss and Mister South Carolina State University for the 2026-27 academic year are ready to lead by example through a shared commitment to service, scholarship and success. Jakari Jones, a senior history and political science/pre-law major from Columbia, South  more PR

New study classifies atherosclerosis as an autoimmune disease (10)
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * New study classifies atherosclerosis as an autoimmune disease * Atherosclerosis should be classified as an autoimmune disease. That is the conclusion of a new international study featuring Klaus Ley, MD, founding co-director of the Immunology Center of Georgia, part of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Georgia Research Alliance Bradley Turner Eminent Scholar Chair in Immunology and professor of physiology. In autoimmune diseases, t more PR

New Study Links Higher State Medicaid Eligibility Limits to Steadier Child Health Insurance Coverage Ahead of Federal Cuts (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * New Study Links Higher State Medicaid Eligibility Limits to Steadier Child Health Insurance Coverage Ahead of Federal Cuts * Children have the highest poverty rate of any age group in the United States, and poverty in childhood is linked to worse physical and mental health that can carry into adulthood. A new study from the Rollins School of Public Health finds that children in low-income families are more likely to have c more PR

Newmark Arranges $20.75 Million Sale of Century Springs in Sandy Springs, Georgia (10)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $20.75 Million Sale of Century Springs in Sandy Springs, Georgia Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $20.75 million sale of Century Springs Office Park, a 192,247-square-foot, two-building infill office property in the Central Perimeter submarket in the heart of Sandy Springs, Georgia. "Century Springs demonstrates the durability of the n more PR

Nokia selected by Planters Broadband Cooperative to build AI-ready fiber network for underserved communities in southeast Georgia (10)
ESPOO, Finland, Sept. 10 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Nokia Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Nokia selected by Planters Broadband Cooperative to build AI-ready fiber network for underserved communities in southeast Georgia * Summary bullets * The deal, partially funded through the U.S. BEAD program, will bring fast, secure, and reliable connectivity to underserved communities in southeast Georgia. * Nokia's Lightspan MF-2 platform, optical network terminals, BABA-compliant PON optics, and Altiplano Access Controlle more PR

Rep. McCormick and Chairman Babin Seek Information on Federal Biotechnology Research and Security (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McCormick and Chairman Babin Seek Information on Federal Biotechnology Research and Security * House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Rich McCormick sent letters to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya, and National Science Foundation (NSF) Acting Director Brian Stone requesting more PR

Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to Energy Secretary Wright (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to Energy Secretary Chris Wright: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 Chris Wright Secretary U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Ave. S.W. Washington, D.C. 20585 Dear Secretary Wright, The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology writes to determine  more PR

Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to NIH Director Bhattacharya (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 Jay Bhattacharya Director National Institutes of Health 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 20892 Dear Director Bhattacharya, The House Committee on Science, Space, and more PR

Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to NSF Acting Director Stone (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to National Science Foundation Acting Director Brian Stone: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 Mr. Brian Stone Chief of Staff, Performing the duties of the NSF Director National Science Foundation 401 Dulany Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Dear Acting Director Stone, Th more PR

Researchers in various studies looking for participants (10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 9 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. #Speech motor control study for stuttering research Researchers at Purdue are currently recruiting adults who stutter for paid studies on speech movements. Participants will be asked to speak into a microphone and/or wear an electrode cap or motion tracking sensors. Studies will take place in a quiet lab set more PR

Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Lower Fertilizer Costs for Georgia Farmers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Lower Fertilizer Costs for Georgia Farmers * Washington, D.C. -As the war in Iran continues, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working with Republicans and Democrats to lower fertilizer costs for Georgia farmers. Sen. Ossoff recently cosponsored the Homegrown Fertilizer Act to help lower fertilizer costs for Georgia farmers by incentivizing more domestic fertilizer production. The bipartisan bill, first introduced  more PR

Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Delivering Nearly $500 Million to Improve Water Infrastructure Damaged by Hurricane Helene (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Delivering Nearly $500 Million to Improve Water Infrastructure Damaged by Hurricane Helene * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced they are delivering nearly $500 million in Federal funding to upgrade water infrastructure impacted by Hurricane Helene. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock are delivering nearly $500 million to upgrade water infrastructure damaged during Hurricane H more PR

SIU Strengthens Student Success Collaboration With Georgia State (10)
CARBONDALE, Illinois, Sept. 11 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU strengthens student success collaboration with Georgia State CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southern Illinois University Carbondale leaders met Sept. 1 with Timothy M. Renick, founding executive director of the National Institute for Student Success (NISS) at Georgia State University in Atlanta, to discuss SIU's progress in student retention. The meeting continued a relationship that began with an SIU leadership visit in June 2023. Since then, S more PR

Taft Welcomes 28 Incoming Fall Associates (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Welcomes 28 Incoming Fall Associates * Taft is pleased to welcome 28 new associates to the firm. The lawyers will be located in the Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Denver, Colorado; Detroit, Michigan; Indianapolis, Indiana; Minneapolis, Minnesota; West Palm Beach, Florida; and Washington, D.C. offices of Taft. The new associates (admissions pending) will join the following Taft offices an more PR

Tulane Law Welcomes New Forrester Fellows (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 10 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news: * * * Tulane Law Welcomes New Forrester Fellows * Tulane Law School is welcoming two new Forrester Fellows whose scholarship spans tax policy, poverty, feminist legal theory and international law. Marilyn Hajj and Ashita Alag join Tulane as the law school's newest Forrester Fellows, becoming part of a program that for more than two decades has helped prepare emerging legal scholars for careers in academia. "We are delighted to welcome these schola more PR

Tyson Steel selects Pickens County for first South Carolina operation (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Tyson Steel selects Pickens County for first South Carolina operation * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Tyson Steel Building Products (Tyson Steel), a producer of pre-engineered metal buildings, today announced it selects Pickens County for its first South Carolina operation. The company's $15.15 million investment will create approximately 20 new jobs. Founded in 1976 by James L. Tyson, Tyson Steel is a family-owned company that designs and insta more PR

U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams Announces $700,000 in Federal Support for Atlanta Public Schools' Community Schoolyards (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Atlanta Public Schools issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams Announces $700,000 in Federal Support for Atlanta Public Schools' Community Schoolyards Funding will help expand outdoor learning and play spaces at APS campuses - ATLANTA (9/9/26) - At an event today at Crawford W. Long Middle School, U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams, D-GA, announced that Atlanta Public Schools has received $700,000 in congressionally directed spending to support future community schoolyard pro more PR

UGA Students Take the Wheel in Designing BMW Mean Machine (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA students take the wheel in designing BMW Mean Machine Design students created this season's Mean Machine, blending Bulldog spirit with BMW innovation Sep 10, 2026 -- By Halleigh Manibusan "What's that coming down the track?" The Mean Machine in red and black. This one, however, is driven by the creativity of students at the University of Georgia. Since 2021, the BMW Mean Machine, a custom-wrapped BMW that embodies the iconic energy of Bulldog Nati more PR

University College London: UK Pupils' Performance Bucks International Decline (10)
LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- The University College London posted the following news: * * * UK pupils' performance bucks international decline 8 September 2026 UK pupils are bucking the international trend of declining educational attainment, maintaining standards in reading and maths while improving in science, finds a study co-led by a UCL researcher. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)'s 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) rankings assessed the skills and knowledge in science, mathemat more PR

University of Georgia: Interviewing With AI? Try Not to Let the Robot Affect Your Behavior (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Interviewing with AI? Try not to let the robot affect your behavior AI makes finding a new hire faster, but it can't tell when candidates exaggerate, new study finds Sep 10, 2026 - By J. Merritt Melancon A firm handshake used to be all a job candidate needed to make a good first impression, but today a growing number of firms are relying on artificial intelligence to screen applicants. Using AI to conduct first-round interviews saves time and money. Bu more PR

University of Sydney Leads Australia in ARC Future Fellowships (10)
SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 10 -- The University of Sydney issued the following news: * * * University of Sydney leads Australia in ARC Future Fellowships Climate resilience, AI, health and quantum technologies: 39 Sydney researchers awarded prestigious Future Fellowships - The University of Sydney has achieved its strongest-ever outcome in the latest Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships round, securing support for 39 impact-focused projects spanning science, engineering, health, humanities, social sciences, architecture and l more PR

USPOULTRY Seeks BRI Preproposals to Address Reduced Fertility in Broiler Breeders (10)
TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 10 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * USPOULTRY Seeks BRI Preproposals to Address Reduced Fertility in Broiler Breeders * The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the USPOULTRY Foundation are seeking research preproposals to address reduced fertility in broiler breeder flocks, a challenge that can impact hatchability, chick production and overall production efficiency. Fertility can decline due to a combination of factors, incl more PR

Va. A.G. Jones Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jay Jones and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. more PR

VSU Professor Shares Economic Outlook at Georgia Peanut Industry Meeting (10)
VALDOSTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * VSU Professor Shares Economic Outlook at Georgia Peanut Industry Meeting Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator VALDOSTA -- Dr. Ellis Heath, professor of economics and head of the Department of Economics and Finance at Valdosta State University, recently presented a macroeconomic outlook to peanut industry leaders during the 2026 Pre-Harvest Meeting of the American Peanut Shellers Association and National Peanut Buying Points Asso more PR

What These Emmy-Nominated Shows Reveal About Hollywood's Impact on Local Economies (10)
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 10 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * What These Emmy-Nominated Shows Reveal About Hollywood's Impact on Local Economies * When a film or television production arrives in a community, elected officials often promise jobs, tourism and new investment. States compete for that business by offering tax breaks, financial incentives, public land and other forms of support. But who actually benefits when Hollywood comes to town? Curtis Marez, a professor at the University  more PR

Wofford College: Madigan Opens Academic Year as 2026 Opening Convocation Speaker (10)
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 11 -- Wofford College issued the following news: * * * Welcoming what's ahead Madigan opens academic year as 2026 Opening Convocation speaker 2026-09-10 Nathan Madigan '08, president of Autumn Glen Management Group, was Wofford College's Opening Convocation speaker, and Dr. Jay Dowd gave his first Opening Convocation welcome as the 12th president of Wofford College on Thursday, Sept 10, in Leonard Auditorium. Classes began on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Opening Convocation serves as the official start of the ac more PR