MOUNT BERRY, Georgia, Sept. 21 -- Berry College posted the following news: * * * A Fall of Fascinating Readings - Acclaimed authors to read works at Berry College, Open to the Public * Multiple award-winning authors will visit Berry College this fall and read from their upcoming books and renowned works. All events are open to the public and located at the Berry College Chapel. On Sept. 17 at 7:30 pm, Trista Edwards will read from her recently published poetry collection, "Death Roll." Edwards holds a doctorate in creative writing from the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * ACS CAN Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign to Make Cancer a National Priority in 2026 Midterm Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - With more than 2 million Americans expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today announced the launch of a digital and print advertising campaign across 17 states as part of ACS CAN's Cancer Votes program to ensure cancer more PR

DECATUR, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- Agnes Scott College posted the following news release: * * * Agnes Scott is America's Most Innovative College -- Nine Years Running * US News ranks Agnes Scott No. 1 in innovation; in the nation's top 5 for social mobility and first year experiences; top 10 for undergraduate teaching and study abroad [Decatur, GA] -Agnes Scott College leads the nation in innovation, according to US News & World Report. For the ninth consecutive year, the publication has recognized the college's singular approach to undergradua more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 21 (TNSida) -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Joins 20-State Coalition Alerting National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by China Supply Chain * Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a 20-state letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio alerting the administration to a grave national security risk to the pharmaceutical supply chain that is actively being exploited by Chinese-sourced businesses. The Alabama- more PR

MOUNT BERRY, Georgia, Sept. 21 -- Berry College posted the following news: * * * Berry College PA Director Named Georgia Faculty of the Year * The Director of Berry College's Physician Associate (PA) Program has been named Faculty Member of the Year by the Georgia Academy of Physician Associates. Director Victoria Galloway, M.S.P.A., D.M.Sc., has been a practicing PA since 2004 and has served in the rural communities of southwest Virginia, northeast Tennessee and West Virginia, and is currently practicing in local communities of Georgia. S more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 22 -- CAE, a manufacturer of simulation technologies, modelling technologies and training services to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, defense customers, mining companies and healthcare specialists, issued the following news release: * * * CAE USA awarded $300 million recompete contract to continue U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew training Tampa, Florida, September 21, 2026 CAE USA announced today that it has been awarded a $300 million competitive recompete contract by the United States Air Force (USAF) to c more PR

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Sept. 21 -- Columbus State University posted the following news: * * * Changes coming to graduation ceremonies this December * Columbus State University has restructured the schedule for its primary graduation events, starting this December. These adjustments are designed to improve the graduation experience for students, their families and the campus community. A key feature of the new schedule is incorporating the Graduate Hooding Ceremony, previously a standalone event on Thursday evenings, into the main graduation da more PR

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 21 -- Converse University posted the following news: * * * Converse University Hosts 5th Annual Data Science and Cybersecurity Week * Converse University will hold its fifth annual Data Science and Cybersecurity Week from September 25 through October 2, 2026, with a focus on Data Insights in Public Health. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the United States and several other countries. "What began as a targeted event for specialized majors has grown into a campus-wide platform highlighting how  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 21 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta and Airbus showcase opportunities across aviation & aerospace * In celebration of Girls in Aviation Day, 160 young women from eight Atlanta-area schools and organizations flew from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, Ala. for the 11th annual WING Flight. This year, students journeyed to Mobile for a rare view into how an airline secures one of its most important assets more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-210): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-209): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Co more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 22 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * September 21, 2026 FFRF disburses $18,450 to 2026 college student essay contest winners The Freedom From Religion Foundation is proudly awarding $18,450 to the 12 winners and eight honorable mentions in the 2026 Kenneth L. Proulx Memorial Essay Contest for Ongoing College Students. Currently enrolled college students (up to age 24) wrote on the topic of "Why President Trump is wrong that 'you just can't have a great country if you  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Florida's Minimum Wage is Rising Sept 30: Is Your Business Ready to Comply? Sep 21, 2026 Florida's Minimum Wage is Rising Sept 30: Is Your Business Ready to Comply? Florida employers need to prepare for a minimum wage hike to $15 an hour on September 30. And if you have tipped employees, you'll need to pay them at least $11.98. This is the last of the annual increases voters approved in 2020. We'll tell you what's changing and the steps you shoul more PR

FORT VALLEY, Georgia, Sept. 21 -- Fort Valley State University posted the following news: * * * Fort Valley State University Vice President of Advancement and Executive Director of the FVSU Foundation Karen Wright Joins AGB National Council of Foundation Leaders * Fort Valley State University will be represented on the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) National Council of Foundation Leaders through the appointment of Vice President of University Advancement and Executive Director of the FVSU Foundation Karen more PR

FORT VALLEY, Georgia, Sept. 21 -- Fort Valley State University posted the following news: * * * FVSU Graduate Student Connects Plant Conservation, Biotechnology and Medicinal Plant Research * Skyler Armstead, a graduate scholar in Fort Valley State University's Master of Biotechnology program, expanded her research and professional network this summer through participation in two national plant science conferences, where she was recognized as a travel scholar and presented research from her master's thesis. She is conducting her MS thesis r more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * September 21, 2026 Carr: Three Convicted of Gang and Drug Charges in Fulton County Following Operation Heatwave ATLANTA, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Chiquille Bell, Marcus Thornton and Contrellis Brooks have pleaded guilty to charges related to criminal street gang activity and the illegal distribution of drugs, including Oxycodone, Amphetamines, Marijuana, Psilocybin Mushrooms, and Xanax. These conv more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * September 21, 2026 Gov. Kemp Announces Superior Court Appointment ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment of Marilyn P. Bennett to the Superior Court of the Waycross Judicial Circuit, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Dwayne H. Gillis. Marilyn P. Bennett currently serves as District Attorney for the Waycross Judicial Circuit. She is the first woman to hold the position in the circuit. more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Sept. 21 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students' Business Venture Among Top 12 Finalists in National AI Competition * High Point University(r) sophomores Brianna Stinespring and Evan Taylor co-founded Parkevo, which uses AI vision to give drivers real-time information on parking availability. Their parking evolution business was selected among the 12 finalists in the AI Venture Velocity Challenge, a new national business competition with a $100,000 grand prize to be awarded more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Sept. 21 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * IMMCG researchers uncover new immune mechanism in atherosclerosis * A team of researchers with the Immunology Center of Georgia, which is part of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, has identified a specific set of immune targets that may help explain how the immune system contributes to atherosclerosis, a chronic artery disease responsible for most heart attacks and strokes. The study, "Increased Autoreactive CD8+ T Cells to Apolipo more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 21 -- The International Air Transport Association issued the following news release: * * * ICAO Council President to Open IATA Wings of Change Europe Event Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Toshiyuki Onuma, President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), will open the Wings of Change Europe (WOCE) on 15 October in Brussels, Belgium, the heart of European policymaking. Onuma headlines a strong list of confirmed speakers for Europe's premier  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news: * * * IRS wraps up successful Nationwide Tax Forums with nearly 13,000 attendees Sept. 21, 2026 WASHINGTON -- The Internal Revenue Service last week wrapped up the fifth and final 2026 Tax Forum in San Diego with nearly 13,000 attending the five forums where tax professionals participated in workshops and seminars and received one-on-one assistance with taxpayer cases. "The tax forums provide a great opportunity for the IRS to he more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 21 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * Joint civil society letter to PACE members on Georgia * Dear Member of the Parliamentary Assembly, We, the undersigned international civil society organisations, are writing following your support for the Council of Europe's PACE Resolution 2664 (2026) on The functioning of democratic institutions in Georgia, to urge concrete follow-up to one of its key recommendations. In Resolution 2664, the Assembly reiterates its invitation to all Counc more PR

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 21 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * LSUS announces Summer 2026 graduates * LSUS is proud to announce its 1,616 graduates and six certificate recipients from the 2026 summer semester. The names are listed alphabetically and by degree earned. Abbreviations indicate undergraduate honors - CL = cum laude; MC = magna cum laude; SC = summa cum laude. BACHELOR'S DEGREES Bachelor of Fine Arts KATELYN H DAVIS MC Bachelor of Science Cesar Anguiano Ortiz MC  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Army Cpl. Luther H. Story * Army Cpl. Luther H. Story, an infantryman, posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Korean War. Story was born July 20, 1932, in Buena Vista, Georgia. His parents were Mark and Florence, both sharecroppers in Plains, Georgia, on land owned by James Earl Carter Sr., the father of future President Jimmy Carter. The family later moved to Americus, Georgia, where Story attend more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 21 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer professor, students hold inaugural camp for teens in foster care * A Mercer University professor is drawing on her research and experience to develop an initiative aimed at supporting teens in foster care. Bear Bridge, founded by Amber Ingram, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology, promotes connection, stability and access to resources as these children transition to adulthood. Mercer hosted Bear Bridge's inaugural weekend summer camp for 13 foster c more PR

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * Evolution of Wild Turkey Research in the Southeast September 21, 2026 The Southeast is often regarded as the cradle of turkey hunting. It is the region that gave birth to the culture we have today. But in the early-to-mid 20th century, during a time when populations were imperiled and just seeing a bird was something to behold, researchers and biologists were creating a conservation story just as compelling through wild turkey more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Awards $2.1 Million to Advance Next Generation of Coral Reef Restoration * WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 21, 2026) - As coral reefs face mounting pressure from marine heatwaves, pollution and other threats, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $2.1 million in grants to support efforts to improve the health and resilience of coral reefs in Florida, Hawai'i, American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The p more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 22 (TNSida) -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond alerts National Security Council to exploitation of FDA approved drugs by Chinese businesses September 21, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 21, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond is alerting Secretary of State Marco Rubio to a national security risk to the pharmaceutical supply chain that is being exploited by Chinese businesses. Drummond and 19 other state attorneys general sent a letter last week to S more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 21 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Recent NIH grants aim to improve parasite research, acquire crucial instruments * KENNESAW, Ga. | Sep 21, 2026 Kennesaw State University researcher Soon Goo Lee recently secured two National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants to advance parasite research and expand the university's biomedical research capabilities through new instrumentation. The assistant professor of molecular biology earned an R16 grant from the NIH's National Institute of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSida) -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Hernandez, and Wilson Call on Secretary Robert F. Kennedy to Expand Access to Colonoscopy Screenings to Fight Colon Cancer Sep 21, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), Rep. Pablo Hernandez (PR), and Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) sent a congressional oversight letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, urging the Department of Health and Human Se more PR

TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 21 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * Research Advances Could Improve rHVT Vaccine Production, Efficiency and Dose Uniformity * A recent study funded by USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation has identified a promising approach to improve the production and delivery of recombinant herpesvirus of turkey (rHVT) vaccines, which are widely used to protect poultry against important diseases. The research is part of the Association's comprehen more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 21 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Rollins Researcher Named President-Elect of American Psychological Association * Candice Hargons, PhD, associate professor at Emory's Rollins School of Public Health, was chosen as president-elect of the American Psychological Association (APA). This is the largest professional and scientific organization of psychologists in the United States with more than 190,000 members. Hargons will begin her role in 2027 and will serv more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 21 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * SDSU Wins Eighth Straight Over Youngstown State * In a battle of top 10 programs, South Dakota State used a bruising run game to get the better of Youngstown State, 27-20. Jackrabbits' running back Josiah Johnson ran for a career-high 238 yards and two touchdowns, the last of which came in the third quarter to give SDSU a 24-10 lead, allowing the Jackrabbits to cruise to victory. The win moved South Dakota State up to No. 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Working to Improve Public Transportation Across Georgia * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working with Republicans and Democrats to improve public transportation across Georgia. Sen. Ossoff is cosponsoring the bipartisan Streamline Transit Projects Act, legislation to help reduce transit project delays by streamlining the environmental review process for projects that would have little to no environmental impact. The bill  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * September 21, 2026 Residents, conservation groups sue Effingham County Development Authority over secretive approval of OpenAI data center ATLANTA - On behalf of One Hundred Miles and Effingham County residents, the Southern Environmental Law Center filed suit today in state superior court against the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority, alleging officials violated Georgia's Open Meetings Act and Open Records A more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 22 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Speaker Encourages Students at UW College of Education Dean's Fall Welcome September 21, 2026 More than 240 students, faculty, staff, friends and supporters of the University of Wyoming's College of Education attended the Dean's Fall Welcome -- an opportunity to connect as a college community at the beginning of the academic year -- and heard from Dean Jenna Shim and student-selected keynote speaker Courntney Cook Bales, an educator, content creator and more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 19 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * State of Texas, three South Florida high schools produce most NFL players on Kickoff Weekend rosters Sep 19, 2026 The state of Texas, with 192 players, produced the most players of any state on NFL Kickoff Weekend Rosters, followed by Florida (185), California (159) and Georgia (148). There were 22 players from Bradenton (Fla.) high schools on Kickoff Weekend rosters, the most of any city. Rounding out the top five cities with the most NFL players on Kic more PR

PARIS, France, Sept. 21 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * The Propaganda Monitor: RSF exposes China's global campaign to distort journalism worldwide * Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has released a new report detailing the Chinese regime's efforts to impose its propaganda across the information space worldwide. Since 2013, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has sought to promote a "new world media order" in which facts are suppressed in favour of propaganda and anyone reporting truths that displease his more PR

MACON, Georgia, Sept. 21 -- Middle Georgia State University posted the following news: * * * Three Family Members, One MGA Connection * Macon, GA Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is a family affair for Kelly Jones and her niece and nephew, Xen Reese and Kaia Reese. Kelly, 47, is pursuing a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and expects to graduate in fall 2027. Xen, 22, is majoring in Applied Art and Design and plans to graduate in spring 2028. Kaia, 18, is majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies and expects to graduate in spri more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Sept. 21 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news: * * * TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows * In just two years, the Nationwide Fishing Trap, Removal, Assessment and Prevention (TRAP) Program has recovered more than 14,000 derelict fishing traps weighing almost 600,000 pounds, supported more than 135 jobs and documented nearly 36,000 animals caught in "ghost traps" in 15 U.S. states and Freely Associated States. Through more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 21 -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Two Winship clinical trials explore new ways to treat multiple myeloma Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is leading the way on two new studies aimed at offering people with multiple myeloma new treatment options and advancing the scientific understanding of the disease. Winship has enrolled the first consented patient in Trilogy-2, a Phase 1b study evaluating JNJ-79635322, also called JNJ-5322, in combination with othe more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 21 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB among nation's top AI-ready universities, according to new ranking * Siwei Lyu and students sit around a table working on laptops. Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Director Siwei Lyu works with students in Lockwood Library. Photo: Douglas Levere/University at Buffalo Independent assessment notes university's AI agree programs, supercomputing resources By Tom Dinki BUFFALO, N.Y. - The more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * New study identifies genes that help flatworms regenerate their brains Sep 21, 2026 By Leigh Hataway Findings could help scientists design better therapies for humans with TBI, brain diseases The human brain is terrible at healing itself from injury or disease. But some animals can harness their own cellular abilities to not only repair injuries but also to regrow their brains entirely. Researchers from the University of Georgia have pinpoint more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Sept. 21 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * September 21, 2026 Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator VSU Welcomes Chemistry Pioneer Dr. Dorothy J. Phillips to Campus Oct. 8 VALDOSTA -- Dr. Dorothy J. Phillips, immediate past president of the American Chemical Society, will share an inspiring story of perseverance, leadership, and scientific impact at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in Hugh C. Bailey Science Center Room 1011 at Valdosta State University. Phillips is a distin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Scott Unveil Bipartisan Effort to Reverse Fort Gordon's Hospital Closure * Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Tim Scott introduced an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act bill to reverse the closure of inpatient services at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center According to reporting by WRDW, the Defense Health Agency confirmed its intent to transition Eisenhower Army Medical Center on Fort Gordon in Augusta to more PR