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3 things to know about Mercer vs. Western Carolina football game day: Oct. 10, 2026 (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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3 things to know about Mercer vs. Western Carolina football game day: Oct. 10, 2026
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Mercer enters the week playing its best football of the season after back-to-back road wins over Abilene Christian and VMI. The Bears will next take on the Western Carolina Catamounts at 3 p.m. Oct. 10 at Five Star Stadium in Macon. Here are three things to know before you go.
The Bears lead the series with the Catamounts
No. 18 Mercer leads the all-time series with Western Ca more PR
Albany State University Announces Homecoming Changes Due to Inclement Weather (10)
ALBANY, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- Albany State University posted the following news:
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Albany State University Announces Homecoming Changes Due to Inclement Weather
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Albany State University has announced changes to its 2026 Homecoming activities due to impending inclement weather associated with the impact of Hurricane Isaias.
The following changes are in effect for Saturday, October 10:
Homecoming Football Game -- Remains Scheduled
The Albany State University Homecoming Football Game against Lane College remains scheduled for Saturday, Oc more PR
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: How the Working Families Tax Cut is Helping Local Restaurants and Coffee Shops (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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How the Working Families Tax Cut is Helping Local Restaurants and Coffee Shops
Evan Honore and John Kartch
10/07/2026
Restaurants and coffee shops across America are benefiting from the Working Families Tax Cut enacted by House and Senate Republicans and President Trump.
In their own words, Americans note the tax cut provided them with across-the-board protection from tax rate increases, immediate and permanent expensing of new equipment, No Tax on Tips more PR
Aspen Institute Report Identifies Fun as Top Sports Priority for Kids in Portland, Oregon, but Income Dictates Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Aspen Institute posted the following news release:
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Aspen Institute Report Identifies Fun as Top Sports Priority for Kids in Portland, Oregon, but Income Dictates Access
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"State of Play Portland" highlights household income as the largest predictor of sports participation and shares ways to help more children play locally.
Portland, Ore., October 7, 2026 -- Portland children play sports to have fun and build friendships, yet the region's fragmented youth sports sy more PR
ATC Foundation welcomes new board members (10)
GRANITEVILLE, South Carolina, Oct. 8 -- Aiken Technical College issued the following news:
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ATC Foundation welcomes new board members
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The Aiken Technical College Foundation has welcomed three new members to its board of trustees.
Sarah McCall is a senior project and construction leader with over 30 years of experience guiding complex, highly regulated projects. She currently serves as the area project manager and functional program manager for project management at Savannah River Mission Completion. Her expertise includes workforce more PR
Attorney General Ford Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 6 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Attorney General Ford, along with the attorneys general of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs
Oct. 6, 2026
Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aar more PR
Attorney General James Secures Over $1 Million from Ascend Laboratories and Mayne Pharma for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures Over $1 Million from Ascend Laboratories and Mayne Pharma for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
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AG James Urges New Yorkers to Check Eligibility and Claim Compensation
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $1 million from Ascend Laboratories (Ascend) and Mayne Pharma (Mayne) for their role in a long-running, more PR
AU designated APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity Institution (10)
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- Augusta University posted the following news release:
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AU designated APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity Institution
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Augusta University has earned national recognition for work that has been taking shape across the university and the region for years: connecting education, research, innovation and workforce development to the needs of the community.
After more than three years of collaboration with campus and community partners, AU has been designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) instit more PR
Campbell Law Students Participate in Ms. JD Leadership Academy (10)
BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Oct. 9 -- Campbell University issued the following news:
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Campbell Law students participate in Ms. JD Leadership Academy
October 8, 2026
RALEIGH - Four students represented Campbell Law School at the Ms. JD Leadership Academy Intensive on Oct. 3 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ms. JD is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the success of women in law school and the legal profession. The Ms. JD Leadership Academy Intensive is a yearly, one-day conference for women currently enrolled in an accredited law school. Law s more PR
CCU Teaching Associate Paul Feirstein Named Sun Belt Faculty Member of the Year (10)
CONWAY, South Carolina, Oct. 8 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news:
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CCU Teaching Associate Paul Feirstein Named Sun Belt Faculty Member of the Year
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Paul Feirstein, Teaching Associate in the Wall College of Business at Coastal Carolina University, has been named the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Faculty Member of the Year.
The annual award recognizes a faculty member from one Sun Belt institution who has a passion for teaching, engaging and inspiring students, while also separating themselves from their peers outside more PR
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Can You Trust CDC's Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Estimates? Epidemiologist Says No (10)
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Suzanne Burdick, senior reporter for The Defender:
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Can You Trust CDC's Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Estimates? Epidemiologist Says No
Every year, the CDC estimates how effective last year's flu vaccine was at preventing flu-related symptoms and hospitalizations. But Dr. Eyal Shahar, a professor emeritus of epidemiology more PR
Columbus State renews its status as a military-friendly university for students, spouses (10)
COLUMBUS, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- Columbus State University posted the following news:
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Columbus State renews its status as a military-friendly university for students, spouses
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Columbus State University continues its decade-plus run on Military Friendly(r)'s list of schools nationwide that support military students and spouses.
In the 2026-27 "Small Public School" category, Columbus State retains its Gold Level designation as a Military-Friendly School--one of just two Georgia institutions on the list. It also renews its Military-Friendl more PR
Democracy Forward Obtains Groundbreaking Records Detailing ICE's Attempts to Silence Voters (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release:
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Democracy Forward Obtains Groundbreaking Records Detailing ICE's Attempts to Silence Voters
Government's Response to FOIA Request Also Outlines Role Played by Heather Honey, 2020 Election Denier
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Washington, D.C. -- Following a request filed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Democracy Forward has obtained r more PR
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: "Fires Everywhere" - Republicans Scramble as "Volatile Senate Landscape" Puts "Surprising Battlegrounds" and "Republican Strongholds" In Play (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Oct 8, 2026
"FIRES EVERYWHERE" - Republicans Scramble as "Volatile Senate Landscape" Puts "Surprising Battlegrounds" and "Republican Strongholds" In Play
Across the Senate map, Republicans desperate to defend their slim Senate majority are being forced to "make concessions to the punishing political environment" - "shifting money away from races they no longer believe to be winnable" as "an increasingly volatile Senate landscape" open more PR
Dockless bikes - how to regulate (10)
LONDON, England, Oct. 7 -- The London Assembly issued the following news release:
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Dockless bikes - how to regulate
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Several issues have been raised consistently relating to the use of dockless bikes in London, including discarded bikes blocking pavements, poorly parked bikes creating accessibility concerns for older and disabled people, injuries caused by careless riding and collisions, and lack of insurance for people hurt in collisions with people riding dockless hire bikes.1 In particular, disabled people's organisations have rais more PR
Dr. Bryna Bobick Named Tennessee Art Education Association's Art Educator of the Year (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 9 -- The University of Memphis posted the following news:
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Dr. Bryna Bobick Named Tennessee Art Education Association's (TAEA) Art Educator of the Year
October 1, 2026
Dr. Bryna Bobick, professor of Art Education in the University of Memphis College of Communication and Fine Arts, was named the 2027 Tennessee Art Education Association's (TAEA) Art Educator of the Year.
Bobick is one of only 11 honorees recognized among educators in Tennessee at the annual TAEA Annual Awards which award educators who "exemplify more PR
Durbin, Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand Full Production Of Committee Records Following Jack Smith Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin, Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand Full Production Of Committee Records Following Jack Smith Hearing
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Documents used by Schmitt and Hawley have yet to be shared with Democratic Committee Members or their staff, violating the standing rules of the Senate
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led the Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats in a letter to Senate Jud more PR
Durbin, Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand Full Production Of Committee Records Following Jack Smith Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Durbin, Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand Full Production Of Committee Records Following Jack Smith Hearing
Documents used by Schmitt and Hawley have yet to be shared with Democratic Committee Members or their staff, violating the standing rules of the Senate
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led the more PR
Ed Grimsley, M.D., named 2026 Sandra Dunagan Deal Rural Service Fellow (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Ed Grimsley, M.D., named 2026 Sandra Dunagan Deal Rural Service Fellow
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MACON, Ga. -- Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) has named Edwin Grimsley, M.D., MACP, the 2026 Sandra Dunagan Deal Rural Service Fellow. The award, presented on Sept. 30 during the Nathan Deal Scholars Luncheon, recognizes Dr. Grimsley's extraordinary contributions to mentoring and inspiring future physicians to serve rural underserved communities in Georgia. The award was presente more PR
Emory Professor Tayari Jones Wins Kirkus Prize for Novel 'Kin' (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- Emory University College of Arts and Sciences issued the following news:
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Emory professor Tayari Jones wins Kirkus Prize for novel 'Kin'
October 8, 2026
"Kin," the latest novel by Emory professor Tayari Jones, has won the 2026 Kirkus Prize for Fiction. The awards, given annually by Kirkus Reviews, were announced Oct. 7 during a ceremony in New York City.
Set in rural Louisiana and Atlanta during the mid-20th century, "Kin" explores the relationship between Annie and Niecy, two motherless friends whose life more PR
Emory, Georgia Tech Invest Over $1B in AI to Drive State's Jobs, Economic Growth (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- Emory University posted the following news release:
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Emory and Georgia Tech invest over $1B in AI to drive state's jobs, economic growth
October 8, 2026
Together, Emory University and Georgia Tech are investing more than $1 billion in artificial intelligence (AI), building one of the nation's most robust AI ecosystems in the city of Atlanta.
The combined commitment -- approximately $600 million from Emory and more than $575 million from Georgia Tech -- strengthens Atlanta's competitiveness for new business more PR
Empowering Tomorrow's Problem-Solvers: FVSU Hosts 2026 REP4 Southeast Design Thinking Summer Summit (10)
FORT VALLEY, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- Fort Valley State University posted the following news:
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Empowering Tomorrow's Problem-Solvers: FVSU Hosts 2026 REP4 Southeast Design Thinking Summer Summit
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Fort Valley, Ga. - Fort Valley State University (FVSU) recently concluded the 2026 REP4 (Rapid Education Prototyping) Southeast Design Thinking Summer Summit on Saturday, June 27, marking the end of a dynamic and transformative week. Over several days, participants were immersed in a range of engaging learning experiences that not only honed their more PR
EPA Approves Removal of Burdensome Permitting Requirements Following Georgia's Air Quality Attainment Status (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Approves Removal of Burdensome Permitting Requirements Following Georgia's Air Quality Attainment Status
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Contact: EPA Region 4 Press Office - (404) 562-8400, region4press@epa.gov
ATLANTA (October 8, 2026) -- Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved revisions to Georgia's State Implementation Plan (SIP), removing unnecessary permitting requirements. Following the entire State of Georgia coming into attainment for Nation more PR
Federal Register: EPA Approves Georgia Plan Removing Nonattainment Permitting Rules for Industrial Sources (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Air Plan Approval; GA; Removal of Nonattainment Area New Source Review
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Georgia through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) on June 27, 2024. The revision removes permitting requirements related to nonattainment, including nonattainment new source review (NNSR), from Georg more PR
Federal Register: EPA Finalizes Rule Approving Kentucky Second 10-Year Ozone Maintenance Plan for Louisville Area (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Air Plan Approval; Kentucky; Louisville Area Limited Maintenance Plan for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Kentucky through the Energy and Environment Cabinet on behalf of the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District via a letter dated June 3, 2024. The SIP revision consists of more PR
Fermilab to Lead Two New Genesis Mission Awards to Accelerate Development of Microelectronics and Quantum (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Fermilab to lead two new Genesis Mission awards to accelerate development of microelectronics and quantum
October 8, 2026
Two new awards will expand Fermilab's critical role in the Genesis Mission by developing custom microelectronics and advancing quantum information science.
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Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory received two new awards as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, a national more PR
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Florida's New Limits on Local Wage Rules Take Effect - Key Points for Employers (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight:
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Florida's New Limits on Local Wage Rules Take Effect: Key Points for Employers
Oct 8, 2026
Florida employers that do business with local governments should be aware of a big change impacting contract provisions. As of September 30, county and city governments can no longer use their contracting power to require companies to pay higher wages or better benefits to their employees, and they can no longer give preferential treatment to companies that pa more PR
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Sonderling Confirmed as Labor Secretary - FP's 4 Predictions for DOL Under His Leadership (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight:
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Sonderling Confirmed as Labor Secretary: FP's 4 Predictions for DOL Under His Leadership
Oct 8, 2026
Keith Sonderling is now officially the US Secretary of Labor, and employers, naturally, might have questions for what that means for the workplace. The Senate confirmed him on September 30, cementing the role he has been serving in for the past several months. What does this mean for the Department of Labor? Fisher Phillips' Government Relations Prac more PR
For This Navy Doctor, Studying Death Is Part of Serving the Living (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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For This Navy Doctor, Studying Death Is Part of Serving the Living
By Sharon Holland
October 01, 2026
Understanding why people die is giving one USU graduate a new way to serve military members and their families.
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For most physicians, medicine is about understanding illness, treating injury and helping patients recover. For Navy Lt. Cmdr. (Dr.) Emerson D. Maniwang, a 2019 graduate of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences more PR
FVSU Campus Access and Visitor Protocols (10)
FORT VALLEY, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- Fort Valley State University posted the following news:
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FVSU Campus Access and Visitor Protocols
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Fort Valley State University (FVSU) is implementing updated campus access and visitor protocols effective October 8, 2026. These measures are intended to strengthen campus safety, establish clear expectations, and support a welcoming environment focused on learning, work, and student success.
Students, faculty, staff, and visitors are asked to review the following requirements and plan accordingly.
Scree more PR
FVSU Inclement Weather Update 10.7.26 (10)
FORT VALLEY, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- Fort Valley State University posted the following news:
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FVSU Inclement Weather Update 10.7.26
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Out of an abundance of caution and after monitoring the effects of Tropical Storm Isaias, Fort Valley State University has made the following schedule changes:
FVSU vs. Clark Atlanta Football Game
The Fort Valley State vs. Clark Atlanta football game originally scheduled for Saturday, October 10 at 1 p.m. has been rescheduled for Thursday, November 12 at 6 p.m. at Wildcat Stadium.
Season ticket holders can more PR
Ga. Secretary of State Raffensperger Launches GABBY Chatbot to Make Agency Information Faster and Easier to Access (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news:
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Secretary Raffensperger Launches GABBY Chatbot to Make Agency Information Faster and Easier to Access
October 8th, 2026
Atlanta - Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger introduced a new, intuitive chatbot that gives Georgians fast, convenient access to information on the Secretary of State's website.
GABBY, short for Georgia's Automated Bot, Built for You, lets Georgians easily access information on the Secretary of State's website. The new feature w more PR
Georgia State University Student Project Receives Global Sustainability Award (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Georgia State University Student Project Receives Global Sustainability Award
ATLANTA -- Georgia State University's immediate past Student Government Association president, James Wilson (B.S. '25), was recently recognized as the College Student Winner by the Global Sustainability Awards' North American chapter for his leadership in creating and launching Wear It Forward, a program that helps Georgia State students participate in commencement while reducing more PR
Georgia State University: Chronic Intestinal Inflammation Can Affect Heart Through Changes in Gut Microbiota and Immune Cells, Study Finds (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Chronic Intestinal Inflammation Can Affect Heart Through Changes in Gut Microbiota and Immune Cells, Study Finds
October 8, 2026
ATLANTA -- Chronic intestinal inflammation drives cardiac dysfunction through a gut microbiota-dependent mediated pathway, suggesting a potential therapeutic target for reducing cardiovascular risk in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study led by researchers in the Institute for Biomedical more PR
Information Regarding Campus Shooting Incident on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (10)
FORT VALLEY, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- Fort Valley State University posted the following news:
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Information Regarding Campus Shooting Incident on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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Fort Valley State University is aware of a shooting that occurred Wednesday, October 7 at approximately 11:30 pm near Wildcat Commons Clubhouse. We are deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and visitors.
The victim has been identified as a non-FVSU student. The suspect has not been identified at this time. Based on the informat more PR
Kennesaw State researchers receive NSF grant to advance soft robotics education (10)
KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Kennesaw State researchers receive NSF grant to advance soft robotics education
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Soft robots that can bend, flex, and safely interact with people are becoming more common in research and industry. However, many engineering students still have little exposure to the technology. Kennesaw State University researchers are working to change that with the support of a recent National Science Foundation (NSF) grant.
The $399,953 award is the first NSF more PR
Larsen: New B.C. Oil Pipeline is "Not Ready for Prime Time" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Larsen: New B.C. Oil Pipeline is "Not Ready for Prime Time"
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Last Friday, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) commented on the news that Canada is fast-tracking a new oil pipeline project that would increase oil tanker traffic in Larsen's district:
"This project is not ready for prime time, and speeding up the review process will only make that worse," said Rep. Larsen in the Washington State Standard. "Canada's plan to fast track this new o more PR
MTSU Theatre connections take center stage at Nashville Repertory Theatre (10)
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 8 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU Theatre connections take center stage at Nashville Repertory Theatre
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- A current Middle Tennessee State University student, faculty member and two alumni are bringing their shared MTSU Theatre experience to the professional stage this month at Nashville Repertory Theatre.
MTSU Theatre directing faculty member Lauren Shouse is directing Nashville Rep's production of "John Proctor Is the Villain," running through more PR
No Labels Issues Commentary: Could Democrats Win a Majority of Governorships in 2026? (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following news:
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October 7, 2026
Could Democrats Win a Majority of Governorships in 2026?
Peyton Lofton
Democrats have a strong chance to take control of a majority of governorships for the first time in years. And the map looks very different from the usual red-state, blue-state divide.
Top Three Takeaways
* Democrats have a strong chance of winning a majority of governorships this year.
* The map is unusually sc more PR
Protect Our Care: Hospital Crisis Watch - 'It's Life and Death' - Republican Health Care Cuts Leave Families With Nowhere to Turn (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Protect Our Care posted the following news:
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Hospital Crisis Watch: "It's Life and Death" - Republican Health Care Cuts Leave Families With Nowhere to Turn
October 7, 2026
Headlines Show How GOP Cuts Are Fueling Layoffs and Cuts, While Maternity Wards Continue to Shutter Nationwide
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As GOP health care cuts continue to sink in, hospitals and health care facilities across the county are being pushed to the financial brink. This all comes after Trump and Republicans slashed over $1 trillion from Medicaid and the A more PR
Rep. Torres Introduces the Improving Access to WIC Act to Ease Access to Nutrition Support for Moms and Children (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Torres Introduces the Improving Access to WIC Act to Ease Access to Nutrition Support for Moms and Children
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With More Than 4 in 10 WIC-eligible families Not Enrolled, Legislation Closes Gap by Helping States Strengthen Partnerships with Healthcare Providers, Lower Barriers to Participation, and Boost Outreach Efforts
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) introduced the Improving Access to WIC Act, legislation to more PR
Report shows how we must protect people living with heart disease in heatwaves (10)
SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France, Oct. 8 [Category: Medical] -- The European Society of Cardiology posted the following news release:
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Report shows how we must protect people living with heart disease in heatwaves
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Key takeaways:
* Older adults with heart disease face up to seven times the risk of dying in a heatwave.
* As hot weather becomes inevitable, experts say we must prepare to protect patients before, during and after heatwaves.
* These deaths are preventable with the right 'heat plans' that are tailored for each patient.
Sophia A more PR
SAS Helps Silknet Drive Growth Through Personalized Customer Engagement (10)
CARY, North Carolina, Oct. 9 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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SAS helps Silknet drive growth through personalized customer engagement
Telecommunications provider uses AI-driven customer insights and personalized marketing to increase customer engagement and package activation rates
Cary, NC (Oct 08, 2026)
In a market where geographic expansion opportunities are limited, Silknet, a leading telecommunications provider in Georgia, focused on deepening customer rela more PR
School of Medicine celebrates 2026 Nathan Deal Scholars (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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School of Medicine celebrates 2026 Nathan Deal Scholars
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MACON, Ga. -- Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) recently recognized 12 new Nathan Deal Scholars for the 2026-27 academic year. The prestigious scholarship honors medical students committed to improving access to healthcare in Georgia's rural underserved communities.
This year's class of Nathan Deal Scholars are:
* Paige Bland of Valdosta
* Shelby Christian of Brunswick
* Hannah Clement of Ham more PR
Southbank Centre to Launch a Free Book Swap at London Literature Festival (10)
LONDON, England, Oct. 8 -- The Southbank Centre, a multi-arts centre that engages the most diverse audiences of any performing arts organisation, issued the following news release:
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Southbank Centre to launch a free Book Swap at London Literature Festival
Festival curator Dua Lipa, along with names from the 75th anniversary programme including Anish Kapoor, Dominic Sandbrook, Elizabeth Day, Holly Blakey, Jacqueline Wilson, Marin Alsop, Max Porter, Michael Rosen, Nish Kumar, Rebecca Lucy Taylor a.k.a Self Esteem, Tabitha Syrett, Travis A more PR
State Financial Regulators Reach $2.5 Million Settlement with Crypto Kiosk Operator (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors posted the following news release:
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State Financial Regulators Reach $2.5 Million Settlement with Crypto Kiosk Operator
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Washington, D.C. - Thirty-four state financial regulatory agencies have reached a $2.5 million settlement with Coinme Inc., (NMLS ID 1185542) a Seattle-based cryptocurrency money transmitter and kiosk operator, for violations of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws that safeguard the financial system more PR
Two Georgia State Students Recognized Among Emerging STEM Leaders (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Two Georgia State Students Recognized Among Emerging STEM Leaders
October 8, 2026
ATLANTA -- Two Georgia State University graduate students have received 2026 Graduate Awards from the Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA), recognizing their academic achievement, research potential and commitment to advancing science and technology.
Ahanab Hafiz Anab (M.S. '25), a doctoral student in computer science, and Haobo Cui (M.S. '26), a doctoral s more PR
UN Human Rights Council 63: UK General Comment on the draft resolution on Cooperation with Georgia (10)
LONDON, England, Oct. 8 -- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office posted the following news:
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UN Human Rights Council 63: UK General Comment on the draft resolution on Cooperation with Georgia
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UK General Comment on the draft resolution on Cooperation with Georgia. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
Mr President,
The UK thanks Georgia for presenting this resolution again.
We reaffirm our support to Georgian sovereignty and self-determination and recognise that for 18 long years Georgia more PR
Upcoming Columbus State-Library of Congress partnership to further collect, preserve oral military histories (10)
COLUMBUS, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- Columbus State University posted the following news:
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Upcoming Columbus State-Library of Congress partnership to further collect, preserve oral military histories
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On Oct. 20-21, Columbus State University is partnering with the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project to train and guide volunteers in interviewing veterans and helping to preserve their precious military artifacts. The initiative reaffirms the university's commitment to preserving, teaching and commemorating the rich military heritage f more PR
USDA Farm Service Agency Announces Expanded Grazing Period in Georgia for Full Season Improved Mixed Forage Pastures (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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USDA Farm Service Agency Announces Expanded Grazing Period in Georgia for Full Season Improved Mixed Forage Pastures
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Program improvement provides a greater safety net for producers
(Athens, Ga., October 8, 2026) - USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Georgia is announcing an expanded 365-day grazing period for full season improved mixed forage pasture types. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, this change will apply to all Georgia cou more PR
Utah Attorney General Office Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 9 -- The Utah Attorney General Office issued the following news:
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Utah urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
Court gives preliminary approval to plan returning settlement money to consumers who overpaid for generic drugs
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Salt Lake City, Utah--Utahns who paid for certain generic drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 may be eligible for compensation. On September 8, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut gave preliminary approval to a plan to distribute ap more PR
UTF Music Ensembles to Present "Around the World in Fifty Minutes" (10)
TOCCOA FALLS, Georgia, Oct. 7 -- The University of Toccoa Falls posted the following news:
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UTF Music Ensembles to Present "Around the World in Fifty Minutes"
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Toccoa Falls, Ga. (October 7, 2026) - University of Toccoa Falls Music Ensembles will present an International Concert, Around the World in Fifty Minutes, featuring composers from around the world on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7 p.m.
The community is invited to attend this unique performance at the Grace Alford Performing Arts Center, where thoughtfully selected works by G more PR
UWG's Inaugural Executive EDGE Leadership Talk Features Southwire's Ramaswamy (10)
CARROLLTON, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news:
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UWG's Inaugural Executive EDGE Leadership Talk Features Southwire's Ramaswamy
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The University of West Georgia's Richards College of Business recently hosted the inaugural Executive EDGE Leadership Talk, featuring Southwire President and CEO Dr. Ganesh Ramaswamy.
Dalyah Spencer, a senior management information systems major and member of the Southwire Business Leadership Program, emceed the event and welcomed everyone by sharing how Richards Coll more PR
White House Fact Sheet: Trump Administration Announces the Most Ambitious Set of Science Initiatives This Century (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet:
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Fact Sheet: Trump Administration Announces the Most Ambitious Set of Science Initiatives This Century
October 8, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, at the Science: A New Golden Age Summit, the Trump Administration launched the most ambitious set of science initiatives in decades, representing over $6 billion in investments across the Federal Government, industry, academia, and philanthropy to usher in a New Golden Age of Science.
The Summit builds on Science: A New Go more PR
WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Murderers, Sexual Predators, and Kidnappers (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Murderers, Sexual Predators, and Kidnappers
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The Trump Administration will always put the safety of the American people first and remove every illegal alien we encounter from our country
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst illegal aliens, convicted of heinous crimes such as murder, statutory rape, and abduction.
"Yesterday, the brave pat more PR
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