AMERICUS, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- Georgia Southwestern State University posted the following news: * * * A September Defined by Giving * This story originally appeared in the Canes Corner section of the Americus Times-Recorder newspaper. By Stephen Snyder, Executive Director of the GSW Foundation and Assistant Vice President for University Advancement, Georgia Southwestern State University September has been an extraordinary month of generosity at Georgia Southwestern, and as we close it out, I am reminded of just how fortunate we are to have more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * ACS Studies Find Widening Rural-Urban Survival and Mortality Gaps for Women With Breast Cancer * Key takeaways: * Women living in rural communities experienced worse breast cancer survival than those living in metropolitan areas. * Before 2000, breast cancer mortality rates were lower in rural than in metropolitan areas, but in the most recent years, the gap reversed, and breast cancer mortality rates are now higher in rur more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Could Vaccinating Children Sooner Have Made a Difference in the COVID Pandemic? * During the COVID-19 pandemic, early vaccine strategy focused on vaccinating frontline health care and other essential workers (who were the most likely to get infected) and older adults (who were the most likely to get severely ill). The Food and Drug Administration did not approve COVID-19 vaccines for children until much later: May 2021 for  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The Equal Justice Initiative posted the following news: * * * Defense Department Plan for Public Execution Draws Widespread Condemnation * On October 8, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced plans to livestream the public execution by firing squad of Nidal Malik Hasan, a decision that has drawn widespread condemnation in the U.S. and worldwide. Human rights organizations, counterterrorism experts, and a bipartisan chorus of political officials have united in denouncing the plann more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta to delay planned flight from Atlanta to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia until March 2027 * Delta will delay the planned launch of its nonstop service between Atlanta and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, amid evolving developments in the region. The safety and security of our customers and employees always come first and continue to guide our operational decisions. We remain in close contact with relevant government and aviation partners, including Saudia and more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Highlights Victims of Illegal Alien Crime in Sanctuary New York * Americans have been murdered, shot, stabbed, and raped by illegal aliens allowed to roam free by Kathy Hochul's sanctuary New York WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement acknowledging the victims of illegal alien crime as a result of the reckless sanctuary policies of Governor Kathy Hochul's New York. "Go more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Releases New Data Revealing that New York has Refused to Honor More Than 16,000 ICE Detainers * WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement condemning New York sanctuary politicians after new data revealed that the state of New York has refused to honor more than 16,000 detainers since the start of the Trump Administration. "While sanctuary politicians continue to release dan more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * Donie O'Sullivan Reports in "MAGA Ever After?" for the Whole Story with Anderson Cooper * NEW YORK, NY - (October 12, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a seven-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with an examination of how, a decade after MAGA remade the right, President Trump's second term has tested the movement's faithful, from the Iran war and the Epstein files to the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's death. "MAGA Ever After?" with  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- Emory University College of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Former Sen. Jeff Flake inspires bipartisan dialogue with visit to Emory October 12, 2026 Jeff Flake, a former U.S. senator from Arizona and ambassador to Turkey, visited Emory on Sept. 29 to talk with students about bipartisan leadership and his career in public service. His day on campus was full of impactful interactions: He had lunch with a group of student leaders, answered questions during a political science course and particip more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 13 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Brooks County Board of Education." 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. Vickie Reed, Superintendent and Members of the Brooks County Board of Education Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements Opinions We have audited the accompanying financial sta more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 13 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Meriwether County Board of Education." 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. Robert Griffin, Superintendent and Members of the Meriwether County Board of Education Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements Opinions We have audited the accompanying fi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 13 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Northwest Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency." 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. Brian Otott, Executive Director and Members of the Northwest Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency Board of Control Opinion We have audited the Statement of  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 13 -- The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts issued the following report entitled "Pioneer Regional Educational Service Agency." 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 Mr. Tim Cochran, Executive Director and Members of the Pioneer Regional Educational Service Agency Board of Control Opinion We have audited the Statement of Revenues, Expenditur more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- Georgia Gwinnett College posted the following news: * * * Georgia Gwinnett College awarded $3.37 million grant to strengthen Georgia's teacher pipeline * Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been awarded a $3.37 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help address Georgia's teacher shortage by strengthening the pipeline of highly effective educators. The three-year award, which runs from October 2026 through September 2029, will support the Gwinnett Inspiring Future Teachers (GIFT) Supporting more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- Georgia Gwinnett College posted the following news: * * * Georgia Gwinnett College to celebrate Homecoming 2026 * Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) invites students, alumni, faculty, staff and the community to celebrate Homecoming 2026 with a week of events that showcase GGC pride, Grizzly spirit and the growing traditions of the college. Daily on-campus activities begin Monday, Oct. 19, and conclude Saturday, Oct. 24, with a homecoming tailgate and men's and women's basketball double-header. "Homecoming is  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 13 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State University Receives Approval for State's First Doctor of Social Work Degree October 12, 2026 ATLANTA -- Following unanimous approval by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents at its Oct. 6 meeting, Georgia State University will offer the state's first Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree. Housed in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies' School of Social Work, the program is expected to begin in 2027. The hybrid program, with b more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Isaias * PENSACOLA, Fla.-- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Commerce Secretary Alex Kelly at a Walmart in Pensacola to provide updates on Florida's ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Isaias and highlight additional resources available to impacted Floridians. The Governor highlighted Walmart and the Walmart F more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton University Museum to Receive Loan of Historic Vessel by Enslaved Ceramicist David Drake from Artist's Descendants * Hampton, Va. - The Hampton University Museum today announced that it will accept the loan of a historic stoneware vessel by renowned enslaved African American ceramicist David Drake (ca. 1800-ca. 1870), known widely as "Dave the Potter," from the artist's descendants. The jar was previously owned by artist Theaster Gates, who decided to t more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * Health Insurance Coverage Linked to Earlier Diagnosis, Faster Treatment, and Longer Survival Among Men With Breast Cancer, Study Finds * Key takeaways: * Men with private health insurance were more likely to be diagnosed earlier, start treatment sooner, and live longer. * Men without insurance coverage waited longer to begin treatment over time, even though nearly all ultimately received care. * Findings point to opportun more PR

HILLSDALE, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: * * * Oct. 12, 2026 Hillsdale College Announces 2026 Drummond Fellows The fellowship provides scholarships and opportunities for students with an interest in hunting and fishing. - HILLSDALE, Mich. -- Hillsdale College has announced its newest cohort of Drummond Fellows, who work with the College's Nimrod Education Center. The Drummond Family Silver Fellowship provides scholarships and opportunities for students with an interest in hunting and fishing. " more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, released the following opening statement from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Balancing Biotechnology Innovation and Biosecurity: Securing U.S. Leadership in a Global Race": * * * Today's hearing examines a question that goes to the heart of our national security and our economic future: is America's biotechnology enterprise adequately protected, and are your taxpayer dollars that fund it more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Oct. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Isaias Leaves Massive Power Outages in Path as Storm Tracks Through U.S. Southeast Hurricane Isaias made landfall on Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane, causing at least two fatalities in multiple states and causing widespread power outages across the U.S. Southeast. More than 750,000 customers were impacted by outages in the region on Saturday, according to Poweroutage.us. More than half of that number was located in Florida, wi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * Legacy in Motion: Danielle Dickens Carries Her Family's Spelman Story Forward * From a Mother's Second Chance to a Daughter's Calling, Dickens' Spelman Journey Reflects the Enduring Power of Education, Sisterhood and Mentorship For Danielle Dickens, Ph.D., C'2009, a psychology professor at Spelman College, her connection to the College began long before she became a student. As an elementary school student, Dickens sometimes accompanied her mother, Brenai Dickens more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer to hold 21st annual Building the Beloved Community Symposium on Faith and Racial Justice * MACON, Ga. -- Mercer University's Beloved Community Initiative will hold its 21st annual Building the Beloved Community Symposium on faith and racial justice on Oct. 20 and 21, featuring a full slate of free events and meals that are open to the public. This year, Macon will welcome Josh Clemons and Dan Crain from Atlanta's OneRace Movement as keynote speakers. One more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 12 -- Montana State University posted the following news: * * * Montana State researchers receive $1.5 million grant to study adaptive grazing management with ranches statewide * BOZEMAN -- Montana State University researchers from the Department of Animal and Range Sciences and the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences have received a $1.5 million grant from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation with funding through the Ranchland Stewardship Program to study adaptive grazing p more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 12 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * More Than a Crop: MSU historian's new book examines cotton's place in Southern history * STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State University historian James C. "Jim" Giesen's latest book explores the cultural, environmental and economic influence of cotton on the American South and its people. Released this month by University of Georgia Press, "The Land of Cotton: Culture, Landscape, and the Fabric of Southern History," examines approximately 150 more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * New cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) health education helps clinicians turn latest science into patient care * DALLAS, Oct. 12, 2026 -- The American Heart Association has expanded its education portfolio to help clinicians put the new cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome guideline into practice. New resources range from 15-minute micro-learnings to in-depth courses and practical tools. Continuing education more PR

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- Columbus State University posted the following news: * * * New Pezold Center for Emergent Technology to reshape Georgia's tech education, workforce * Landmark support from Jack and JoRhee Pezold is elevating Columbus State University's impact on STEM education, technology innovation and workforce development in Columbus, across Georgia and beyond. The university will break ground early next year on the 36,000-square-foot building that will serve as the new home for CSU's Coca-Cola Space Science Center and its  more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Nursing professor earns inaugural fellowship focused on nurse retention * From pediatric and school nursing to academia, Kennesaw State University assistant professor Alyson Epp has made a career of working with younger people. Her research into retaining nurses and professional identity among nurses helped make her the first recipient of the Jane J. Yarbrough Nursing Fellowship in KSU's Wellstar School of Nursing. Epp earned the fellowship, wh more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 12 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Pair of MSU students named to prestigious Gateway to Ag Careers program * STARKVILLE, Miss.--Two Mississippi State students are among seven nationwide selected for the 2026 Gateway to Ag Careers program. Anslee Boyd, a plant and soil sciences graduate student from Sandhill, and Ella Britt, a biosystems engineering junior from Macon, Georgia, will represent MSU at the AgGateway Annual Meeting and Conference Nov. 9-11 in Nashville, Tennessee. G more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Powering Data Centers While Protecting Georgia Ratepayers * Data centers are frequently criticized for their consumption of resources. As discussed in our examination of water use, a facility's size and cooling design can substantially affect its needs and its impact on local supplies. Another issue is energy use, which raises a different set of questions and challenges. Data centers facilitate services that are critical across the digi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Launches "My Body. My Ballot." Campaign Tour Across Battleground States in October * Washington, DC -- With less than a month until Election Day, Reproductive Freedom for All is taking our historic My Body. My Ballot. midterm campaign on the road across key battleground states. Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO Mini Timmaraju kicks off the tour in more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Researchers uncover new driver of preeclampsia * A protein widely used to assess the risk and severity of preeclampsia may contribute directly to the disease by triggering excess production of the hormone leptin, according to new research from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. Published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, the study found that elevated levels of the placental protein sFlt-1 stimulate leptin product more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Network's TrueSouth Presented by YellaWood heads to Buford Highway on Tuesday, Oct. 13 * The ninth season of Emmy Award-winning TrueSouth Presented by YellaWood hits the road to Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. ET. The episode is focused on Buford Highway, a Silk Road for the modern South, lined with towering signs, written in a multitude of languages, advertising restaurants and other businesses run more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * Second flash flood in six weeks hits new communities in Nepal * Oct. 11, 2026, Kathmandu: A flash flood has caused major damage in Nepal's Gorkha District. It struck when a river blocked by a landslide burst through. Early reports say more than 35 homes and six bridges have been destroyed. Several communities are now cut off from essential services. At least 10 people are missing.  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Seven top 10 teams set for ESPN networks in Week 7, led by No. 2 Notre Dame at No. 8 BYU on 'ABC Saturday Night Football' * Week 7 of the 2026-27 season is one of the most anticipated lineups thus far as college football reaches the midpoint of the regular season. ESPN networks boast a five-day, 84-game slate from Tuesday, Oct. 13 through Saturday, Oct. 17, across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESP more PR

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Indiana, Oct. 12 -- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College posted the following news: * * * SMWC Students Give Back During Alternative Fall Break * Eight Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) students are headed south for fall break to help the unhoused in Knoxville, Tennessee. Their primary mission is to work directly and indirectly with the homeless in Knoxville, Oct. 10-16. The students work with three nonprofit organizations in the city - Volunteer Ministries of Knoxville, Metropolitan Drug Coalition of Knoxville and more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 12 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ Foundation awards $100,000 in grants to support press freedom, media literacy and journalist advocacy * The Society of Professional Journalists Foundation Board of Directors voted during its meeting at SPJ26 in Columbus, Ohio, to award $100,000 in grants to 12 journalism organizations and SPJ chapters across the country. The 2026 grant cycle drew a record 104 applications seeking $2.1 million in funding. The Foun more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Strengthening global bonds: The Mission Support Office at Robins Air Force Base * The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Mission Support Office at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, serves as a vital on-the-ground extension of the Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation Directorate. Their mission is to provide support to foreign military sales offices directly at the installation. By bridging the gap between Robins  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * To Tackle Affordability, Georgia's Next Governor Should Start With Cutting Red Tape * In November, Georgians will elect a new governor. Several issues have come to define this election cycle, and the two candidates' platforms offer significantly different solutions to the problems facing the state. Former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and her opponent Rick Jackson will also have to navigate national referendums on their respective  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 [Category: Sports] -- The U.S. Soccer Federation posted the following news: * * * U.S. Soccer Introduces R90+ Nationwide to Transform the Referee Development Pathway * ATLANTA (October 12, 2026) - U.S. Soccer today announced the national rollout of R90+, a new referee development program designed to change what is possible for officials who have the talent and ambition to reach the next level. The inaugural U.S. Soccer R90+ cohort brings together 60 officials from 13 State Associations across the South Region. De more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Commission of Jurists posted the following news: * * * UN Human Rights Council once again navigates troubled waters to protect human rights in crisis situations, despite global setbacks. * The United Nations is presently grappling with major restructuring likely to involve significant changes, while the process for electing a new Secretary-General is nearing its conclusion. Amidst this instability and uncertainty, the UN's main human rights body, the Human Rights Counci more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * AIMRC Seminar: Explore the AIMRC Research Cores Oct. 12, 2026 The Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center (AIMRC) will host Dr. Patience Okoto, manager of the AIMRC Bioenergetics Core; Dr. Prateek Verma, manager of the AIMRC Data Science Core; and Dr. Meichen Liu, co-manager of the AIMRC Imaging & Spectroscopy Core, at 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, in BELL 2269. In this seminar, presenters will provide an overview of AIMRC's core facil more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 13 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Increasing woody vegetation may boost populations of Georgia's gamebird Oct 12, 2026 By Juleah Carl Northern bobwhite quail have dropped by almost 90%. Changing landscapes may be why. - Georgia has been a destination for quail hunters for more than a century. But recent declines in its bobwhite population have researchers searching for answers to boost the popular gamebird's numbers. A new study from the University of Georgia suggests the birds' survi more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * How nature lovers can aid ecology with an assist from AI October 12, 2026 Tools like Claude and ChatGPT can help researchers monitor ecosystems by finding and extracting data from observations made in nature by everyday people - Millions of people worldwide, likely without realizing it, are capturing rare and valuable data that can help researchers assess trends in ecosystem health. Such data, however, are hidden in an ocean of comments on more PR

TUCKER, Georgia, Oct. 12 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * USPOULTRY Environmental Management Seminar Tackles Evolving Regulatory, Sustainability Challenges * Poultry industry professionals gathered at the 2026 USPOULTRY Environmental Management Seminar to examine evolving environmental and regulatory issues affecting poultry and egg operations. The program provided attendees with practical insight into regulatory developments, social responsibility audits an more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release: * * * UTA Athletics, 44 Farms, and McClaren Farms Announce Landmark Partnership * ARLINGTON, Texas -- UTA Athletics, 44 Farms, and McClaren Farms today announced a landmark partnership that unites Texas institutions while expanding the reach and impact of both organizations. As part of the agreement, McClaren Farms will become the inaugural jersey patch sponsor for UTA Basketball, with its logo appearing on all men's and women's basketb more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * October 12, 2026 Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator VSU Event Connects Campus Community Through Global Learning, Exploration VALDOSTA -- Valdosta State University's 2026 Language and Culture Fair was an opportunity for the campus community to connect, learn, and explore the world. Attendees had a chance to sample international treats, celebrate the many languages and cultures represented at VSU, and explore upcoming study abr more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 12 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * What does 'organic' really mean? * Organic food is everywhere, but what does that label really mean? How do organic farmers manage weeds and pests without conventional herbicides and pesticides? What makes soil health so central to organic production? And can practices developed for organic farming benefit agriculture more broadly? In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, University of Georgia assistan more PR