ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * 40 years after the Air Carrier Access Act: Delta's ongoing commitment to accessible travel * On Friday, October 2, the aviation industry marks an important milestone: the 40th anniversary of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), landmark legislation that helped transform air travel for millions of people with disabilities. The impact of this legislation can be seen every day across airports, on aircraft and in the experiences of customers. At D more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 2 -- Newman University posted the following news: * * * Admissions Director Georgia Drewes '10, '12 named Queen Bee for Catholic Charities fundraiser * Newman's Director of Admissions Georgia Drewes '10, '12 was recently nominated as a Queen Bee for Catholic Charities, and she said she is "buzzing with anticipation." The Queen Bee campaign is a six-week, peer-to-peer fundraiser that began Oct. 1 and ends Nov. 10. Now in its 10th year, the initiative has raised more than $776,000 cumulatively to support Harbor House Do more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 3 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * October 1, 2026 Alston & Bird Advises Ready Capital on $225 Million Senior Secured Notes Offering Alston & Bird represented Ready Capital Corporation and one of its subsidiaries, ReadyCap Holdings II LLC, in the private placement of $225 million in aggregate principal amount of 10% senior secured notes due 2031. The Alston & Bird team advising Ready Capital included partners Michael Kessler, Paul Hespel, Rebecca Valentino, and David Rutherford more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines Alexandria, Va. (October 1, 2026) -- As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Oklahoma is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia, Indiana, Arkans more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request to help protect Supreme Court justices. Threats against the justices have escalated in volume, risk, and credibility to a lev more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 2 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Auburn Alumni Engineering Council honors 7 with college's highest awards * Six outstanding engineering alumni and one longtime faculty member of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering were honored by the Auburn Alumni Engineering Council during a ceremony Friday, Sept. 25, for their distinguished professional careers and service to the college. These alumni include four who were recognized as Distinguished Auburn Engineers, two as an Outstan more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary: * * * The U.S. Bets Big on Eurasia The US has strategic and economic reasons to be a key player in Eurasia, and the Trump administration is laying the groundwork to make it happen. By Nino Lezhava October 2, 2026 It seemed likely when Donald Trump took office that the South Caucasus and Central Asia would not receive much attention. US administrations have long had an on-off interest, and there was little obvious sign of change. How wrong that  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard orders six additional C-130J surveillance aircraft * WASHINGTON - On Sept. 24, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard leveraged existing U.S. Air Force contracts to order six baseline C-130J long-range surveillance aircraft from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, Georgia. This acquisition expands the Coast Guard's C-130J program to 25 total aircraft. The Coast Guard expects to receive the first C-130J from Lockheed Mart more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSida) -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswomen Nikema Williams & Ashley Hinson Call for Technology Improvements to be Utilized to Advance Maternal Health Oct 01, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) and Congresswoman Ashely Hinson (IA-02) led a bipartisan congressional letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet C. Oz, MD and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Director Abe Sutton to address mater more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues' Mystic Alerts Act Heads to President's Desk * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statements after their Mystic Alerts Act, which will allow wireless emergency alerts (WEAs) to be delivered via satellite communications technologies when other pathways fail during emergencies, including disasters like the Fourth of July floods in Central Texas la more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: HotHands(R) Rechargeable Hand Warmers Hazard: The lithium-ion battery and electrical components in the recalled hand warmers can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: October 01, 2026 Units: About 77,000 (In addition, about 72 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Kobayashi at 866-534-9986 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at K more PR

DALTON, Georgia, Oct. 3 -- Dalton State College issued the following news: * * * Dalton State College receives $553,000 federal award to strengthen Northwest Georgia's teacher pipeline October 02, 2026 Dalton State College has been awarded $553,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) to support the Roadrunner Para to Teacher Pathway Program, an initiative designed to strengthen the teacher pipeline across Northwest Georgia by helping local paraprofessionals become licensed educators. Sponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff and Sen. Raphael Warn more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 2, 2026 IN THE STATES: After Driving Up Costs, Republicans Are on Defense and Begging for Votes Democrats are putting Republicans on defense over their failed record, forcing Trump and Vance to scramble to red states to shore up support from voters who are feeling the squeeze from the administration's cost-spiking policies - Against the backdrop of disastrous approval ratings and a fracturing base, Donald Trump and JD Vance are embarki more PR

BRUNSWICK, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- The College of Coastal Georgia posted the following news: * * * Excelling Beyond the Game * The student-athletes of the College of Coastal Georgia truly are phenomenal. Long after practice ends and the cheers fade away, many are still hard at work, trading uniforms for textbooks and game plans for study sessions. Their efforts have earned them academic honors and recognition, showcasing the determination and time management required to succeed at the highest levels, both in athletics and in the classroom. Our s more PR

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * Executive in Residence: Alumna CFO uses 'language of business' to lead growth * By Gil Pound P arrish Construction Group Partner and CFO Sara Murph ('11) calls accounting the language of business. If that's the case, the 2025 Georgia Trend 40 Under 40 honoree is more than fluent, with a bachelor's degree in accounting and a CPA license prior to her earning an MBA from Georgia College & State University. Murph is putting that knowledge to good use with Par more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recalls to Include Additional Lots of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ, Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries 10 OZ and One Lot of Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 OZ Because of Potential Contamination with E. coli O145 Summary Company Announcement Date: October 02, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 02, 2026 Product Type: Food more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following information collection: * * * The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites comment on a propos more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (Act) (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and Sec. 225.41 of the Board's Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire shares of a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the applications are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)) more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Certain Federal Environmental Responsibilities to the State of Georgia, Including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Authority for Certain Categorical Exclusions (CEs) This notice announces that FHWA and the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Department of Transportation, propose a MOU providing participation of t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Application From the State of Georgia to the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program and Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Assigning Environmental Responsibilities to the State This notice announces that FHWA received and reviewed an application from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) requesting participation in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery P more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 2 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * For This USC Engineering Junior, Every Bottleneck Is an Opportunity * Mila Mattson grew increasingly nervous as a cashier scanned the furniture and other dorm supplies she was buying at a local store earlier this month. The total kept climbing. Then she checked her phone. An email informed the 20-year-old USC Viterbi junior in the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering that she h more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 3 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news: * * * Georgia Secretary of State Hosted "Savvy Senior" Program at Sun City Peachtree, Griffin, Covering Financial Wellness and Fraud Prevention October 2nd, 2026 Atlanta - Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger hosted "Senior Savvy: Empower Your Financial Wellness Journey" program on September 23 at Sun City Peachtree Community in Griffin. The Secretary of State's Office was proud to partner with Sun City Peachtree and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) for this  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 3 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Georgia Tech and Amazon Launch Joint Science Hub The collaboration will support research in robotics, industrial and systems engineering, and aerospace technology while fostering innovation in foundational and emerging technologies. Oct 02, 2026 Amazon and the Georgia Institute of Technology announced today the launch of the Georgia Tech-Amazon Science Hub, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing cutting-edge research through academic-in more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Passage of Permitting Reform * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 21 fellow Republican governors urged Congress to pass permitting reform to cut red tape, lower energy costs, and strengthen our nation's infrastructure. You can find a copy of the statement here. "Republican governors are working every day to cut red tape, increase investment, and make our states the best places in the world more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Seminole State College of Florida District Board of Trustees * TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Daniel O'Keefe and John Good to the Seminole State College of Florida District Board of Trustees. John Good Good is the Chief Financial Officer and Principal of Good Capital Group. He was appointed to the Florida Transportation Commission and is the Pres more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State researcher earns prestigious NSF CAREER Award * KENNESAW, Ga. | Oct 2, 2026 Kennesaw State University Associate Professor of Software Engineering Nasrin Dehbozorgi has received a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award, one of NSF's most prestigious honors for early-career faculty. The award will support her work advancing STEM education through a novel agentic artificial intelligence (A more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45154) on Sept. 15, 2026, entitled "Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1935-2024 (74th-118th Congresses):" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Characteristics of Lame Duck Sessions, 1935-1998 Lame duck sessions were used sporadically by Congress from 1935, when the Twentieth Amendment became effective, to 1998, when just the House met following the election. During this period, there were 12 lame duck sessions; see Table 1. Lame duck sessions  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Norfolk Southern posted the following news release: * * * Norfolk Southern to announce third quarter 2026 earnings results on October 22, 2026 * ATLANTA, October 2, 2026 -Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) will announce its third quarter 2026 financial results during a live conference call and internet webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Quarterly earnings results will be released in advance of the call, and a press release will be posted on the Investors pa more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Perry College Hosts National Healthcare Leadership Expert to Discuss Building a Sustainable Healthcare Workforce * The University of West Georgia's Dr. James 'Earl' Perry College of Mathematics, Computing and Sciences recently welcomed Dr. Michelle Preston, associate dean of the College of Health, Arts and Sciences at Oregon Institute of Technology, as a guest speaker for a special presentation titled "Building a Healthcare Workforce Ecosystem."  more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State students prepare for competitive global workforce at Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute * Josiah Rayford, Alia Goode, Shelton Manning Jr. and Josiah Stroman networked with industry leaders and peers from across the nation. ORANGEBURG, S.C. -Four South Carolina State University students had the opportunity to connect with career opportunities and build leadership skills through their participation in the Thurgood more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * RIBBON CUTTING: Southwest Georgia Children's Alliance Gets New Building Thanks to Warnock Effort * Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock secured funding in Fiscal Year 2024 for Southwest Georgia Children's Alliance to acquire a new building and expand services The new building will open in November 2026 The federal resources will support Southwest Georgia Children's Alliance in its mission to address domestic violence, child abuse and neglect,  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC Denounces Georgia Election Board Director for Attempting To Interfere Ahead of Midterm Elections * ATLANTA -Yesterday, Georgia Election Board Executive Director James Mills sent a letter to Trump administration officials asking for additional restrictive measures to be added to in-person voting ahead of the midterm elections, continuing the false narrative that the state's voting system is not safe. There is no eviden more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release: * * * SREB Presents 2026 Jack Hill Champion of Education Award to Alabama Representative Terri Collins * SREB News Release ATLANTA - The Southern Regional Education Board presented the 2026 Jack Hill Champion of Education Award to Terri Collins, member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 8th District, at this year's SREB Legislative Advisory Council meeting. L-R: Mark Dixon, President, A+ Education Partn more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Student researches potential link between inmates' literacy, crime severity * Mercer University student Addie White had a question. Is there a connection between the severity of a crime someone commits and that person's reading level? She went to the jail to find out. Her work, under the guidance of Assistant Professor Paul Atandoh, Ph.D., has led to presentations locally and nationally, as well as a job at the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. "I always had an more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Synovus and Pinnacle Financial Partners donate $250,000 to support new MUSC comprehensive cancer hospital * CHARLESTON, SC., Oct. 2, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus earlier this year, has donated $250,000 to support a new comprehensive cancer hospital to be built b more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 3 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Thomas A. Fanning Named Chancellor of the University System of Georgia Atlanta -- October 1, 2026 The Board of Regents today named longtime business leader and Georgia Tech alumnus Thomas A. Fanning as the 15th chancellor of the University System of Georgia (USG). Fanning, who was named the sole finalist for the position last month, succeeds Chancellor Sonny Perdue. Perdue is retiring Dec. 31 after more than four decades in public service, a career that more PR

TOCCOA FALLS, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- The University of Toccoa Falls posted the following news: * * * Toccoa Falls Golf Makes History as Both Teams Claim NCCAA South Region Championships * Toccoa Falls, Ga. (October 2, 2026) - The University of Toccoa Falls is celebrating a historic achievement for Screaming Eagles Golf as both the men's and women's golf teams have been crowned NCCAA South Region Champions, marking an unforgettable week for UTF Athletics. With both programs capturing their respective regional championships, Toccoa Falls has ear more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * Voting Rights Groups Win Order Against DOJ Over Voter Privacy * The lawsuit challenged the DOJ's demand for sensitive voter records in Georgia ATLANTA -The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) National Voting Rights Project, and the ACLU of Georgia effectively blocked the Department of Justice (DOJ) from obtaining Georgia voters' personal data. In December 2025, the three voting righ more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Ossoff Secure More Than $11 Million in Federal Funding for Roadway Improvements in Savannah * Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff secured more than $11.3 million in federal funding to improve Savannah's roadways and reduce traffic congestion The funding will improve DeRenne Avenue, the primary corridor for Hunter Army Airfield, Memorial Health University Medical Center, Candler Hospital, and freight moving to and from th more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Where Wonder Meets Wellness: How One UWG Alumna is Changing the Way Children Learn About Healthcare * October is Children's Health Month, a time dedicated to promoting healthy habits and supporting the well-being of young people. To mark the occasion, UWG News sat down with alumna Emari Etta-Tawo who, as Nurse Dolly, uses innovative ways to help kids learn about wellness and their bodies. In a room full of stuffed animals, toy stethoscopes and wi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 3 -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Winship investigators showcase advances at International Myeloma Society meeting October 2, 2026 Clinicians and researchers from Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University played key roles at the International Myeloma Society's 23rd Annual Meeting, held Sept. 23-26 in Glasgow, Scotland. Twenty-two Winship faculty members, advanced practice providers and trainees delivered plenary and abstract presentations, presented posters, ch more PR

YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Young Harris College posted the following news: * * * Young Harris College offers new master's program * By Steve Esser YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. -Young Harris College is offering a new master's program - Master of Science in Leadership & Supervision - designed to provide an accelerated graduate program for emerging and working professionals looking to transition into leadership. The first cohort of students hit the classroom this August for the three-semester-long online program. Students study a range of leaders more PR

YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Young Harris College posted the following news: * * * Young Harris College sees largest enrollment class in years * By Steve Esser YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. -The incoming class of new students at Young Harris College is one of the largest the college has seen in years, with increases across the board including first-year students, dual enrollment, and graduate students. "This year was a good year for us in the Enchanted Valley. It was the largest incoming class at YHC in four years," said YHC President John Wells. more PR