CARROLLTON, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * A Space of Their Own: UWG's SHINE Program Fosters Community and Advocacy for Siblings * For families navigating the complexities of raising children with disabilities, the unique emotional needs of their other children can sometimes fade into the background. Oftentimes, these children are forced to minimize their own problems to avoid adding to their parents' stress, a phenomenon described by University of West Georgia graduate counseling student more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia issued the following news release: * * * ACLU Voter Education Fund and ACLU of Georgia Launch $250K Campaign to Educate Georgia Voters Ahead of Midterms Mail pieces will educate voters about candidates in State House Districts 48, 53, and 105. October 15, 2026 ATLANTA - The ACLU of Georgia and the ACLU Voter Education Fund are spending $250,000 in select Georgia House races to inform voters that their civil rights and liberties, including voting rights and abortion, more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 17 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 AG Fitch Urges Court to Protect Children Online in Character.AI Bankruptcy Filing (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that Mississippi is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc. -- the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The filing puts potential purchasers of Character.AI's te more PR

ALBANY, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * Albany State University Student Government President Landon Davis Begins Tenure Leading the Invest Administration * ALBANY, Ga., October 16, 2026 - Albany State University (ASU) formally welcomed Landon Davis as president of the Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2026-2027 academic year during an inauguration ceremony at the Billy C. Black Auditorium on the University's East Campus. A junior nursing major from Tallahassee, Florida, Davis is a fi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Amendment 1: Raising the Conservation Use Acreage Cap * Q: What does Amendment 1 do? A: It raises the limit on how much land a single owner can qualify as "bona fide conservation use property" from 2,000 acres to 4,000 acres. That category covers working agricultural and timber land. Q: What exactly will the ballot say? A: "Shall the Constitution of Georgia, for the purpose of protecting family farmland, be amended so as to increase more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Amendment 2: Nonpartisan Elections for Probate Judges * Q: What does Amendment 2 do? A: It would require every probate judge in Georgia to be elected in a nonpartisan election. Candidates would appear on the ballot without a "Republican" or "Democrat" label next to their names. Q: What exactly will the ballot say? A: "Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to require that all probate court judges be elected in nonpartisa more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Amendment 3: A Dedicated Fund for Next Generation 9-1-1 * Q: What does Amendment 3 do? A: It authorizes the General Assembly to create the Georgia Next Generation 9-1-1 Fund by law and to dedicate specific revenues to it. Money in the fund could be used only to expand, maintain and operate 9-1-1 systems across the state, including the transition to Next Generation 9-1-1. Q: What exactly will the ballot say? A: "Shall the Constitutio more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy October 15, 2026 Notice of States' Interest and Reservation of Rights - TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that New Jersey is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: Attorney General Jackley Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI bankruptcy Oct. 15, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined a bi-partisan group of Attorneys General in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Puts Character.AI on Notice with Bankruptcy Court Filing Emphasizes Protections for Virginia Consumers After Engaging in a Yearslong Investigation - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones announced that Virginia is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Beeson Divinity Alumnus Working to Alleviate Loneliness in Silicon Valley * After Dan Stockum, MDiv '08, moved to Silicon Valley in 2016 to join the staff of Bridges Community Church in Los Altos, people back in the South often asked whether the culture shock was real. "Yes, but not in the way you think," Stockum told them. Within the technology capital of the world, Bridges' campus sits 10 minutes away from the headquarters of Apple, Google and Me more PR

FORT VALLEY, Georgia, Oct. 15 -- Fort Valley State University posted the following news: * * * Calvin Smyre Named Grand Marshal of FVSU's 2026 Homecoming Parade * Fort Valley State University (FVSU) is proud to announce distinguished alumnus, statesman, retired business executive and longtime university supporter Calvin Smyre as the grand marshal of the 2026 Homecoming Parade. A Columbus, Georgia, native and 1970 Fort Valley State College graduate, Smyre earned his bachelor's degree in business administration before building a career spann more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 Carr Secures Major Victory in Defense of Georgia's Social Media Law ATLANTA, GA -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has secured a major victory in defense of SB 351, Georgia's law that requires parental consent before social media platforms can enter into account agreements with kids aged 15 and younger. The law was previously challenged by NetChoice, the social media industry's trade association, and the district co more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN'S Have I Got News For You Announces This Week's Guests * NEW YORK - (October 15, 2026) - Comedian Josh Gondelman and political commentator Adam Mockler will join as guests on this week's episode of CNN's Have I Got News For You, the American version of the long-running UK comedy series. Produced by Hat Trick Productions for CNN Originals, the ten-episode season will continue this Saturday, September 19 at 9pm ET on CNN. The episode will stream the nex more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * Gold Peak Releases New Zero Sugar Formula for a More Delicious Real-Brewed Taste 16 October 2026 * Gold Peak is rolling out a new and improved Zero Sugar formula that offers consumers the delicious, zero-sugar sweet tea they've been looking for without compromising taste. * The reformulated product debuts alongside refreshed packaging and a new visual identity that makes it even easier to spot on shelves. * Available nationwide, the new Gold Peak Zero Sugar bu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rick Allen's Retire through Ownership Act Signed into Law by President Trump * Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump signed S. 2403, the Retire through Ownership Act, into law. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) introduced the House version of this bill last year, which would provide legal and regulatory clarity in the formation of new Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Congressman Allen issued the following statement upon the bill  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Countdown to 19 continues with University-wide, community events * The Countdown to 19 -- a series of events and activities that will culminate with the formal investiture ceremony of Penny L. Elkins, Ph.D., as Mercer University's 19th president on Oct. 29 -- continues with University-wide and community events. Guided by the inaugural theme -- One Mercer: United in Mission, Amplified for Impact -- the Countdown to 19 celebration brings together students, facult more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 16 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta funding helps Clayton County nonprofit strengthen food delivery services * With support from Delta, The Online Food Pantry Mobile Food Market is expanding its efforts to fight food insecurity across metro Atlanta, using new grant funding to replace a delivery van lost to a fire and add refrigeration capabilities for transporting fresh food. A Clayton County nonprofit that delivers food directly to Georgia families in need is expanding  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Highlights Worst Tren de Aragua Gang Members Arrested in Georgia * WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement highlighting the worst arrests of illegal alien Tren de Aragua gang members in the state of Georgia in recent months. "The four long years of Biden's open borders allowed some of the worst gang members to enter our country and terrorize our communities. The Trump Adm more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * District Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Stolen, Loaded Firearm While on Supervision for Multiple Prior Offenses * Press Release WASHINGTON - Rayvon Applewhite, 33, previously convicted felon residing in the District, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 26 months in federal prison in connection with his possession of a stolen, loaded 9 mm Taurus pistol while on supervised release for three pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 IN THE STATES: Ahead of Election Day, Republicans are Desperately Abandoning Trump As Their Midterm Prospects Crumble As Donald Trump bounces across ruby-red areas in an attempt to boost support for failing candidates -- even asking voters to pretend he is on the ballot -- his own supporters are catching a serious case of buyer's remorse. On the campaign trail, Trump promised to lower costs, but all he's done is double down on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 With Less Than Three Weeks Until the Midterms, Trump Travels to Georgia to Promote Failed Republican Agenda Today, Donald Trump will travel to Georgia to tout his failed agenda that has made life more expensive for working families. Republicans' reckless tariffs and deadly and costly war with Iran have hiked prices on everything from gas to groceries, crushing everyday Americans. This is on top of the fact that their One Big Be more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Oct 16, 2026 DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: Prairie Problems, Paxton's Never-Ending Tour, This Could've Been a Debate, and Yes Woman Hinson TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 18 days until the midterms. PRAIRIE PROBLEMS: GOP Sen. Roger Marshall is closing out an abysmal week that put his corruption under the m more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Recalls Starfish Seafood Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Sliced (227g/8oz) Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: October 09, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 16, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Brand Name: more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Louisiana's New Living Donor Paid Leave Requirements Are Here: What Your Business Should Know Oct 16, 2026 Most employers operating in Louisiana must comply with new paid leave requirements for employees who provide organ or bone marrow donations, under a law that went into effect August 1. Louisiana's Living Donor Paid Leave Protection Act creates new leave protections, but it does not repeal or amend Louisiana's existing bone-marrow donor statute more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * When Employees Earn More Than Their Bosses: 5 Ways Employers Can Address Pay Inversion Oct 16, 2026 Most people assume managers are always paid more than their direct reports, but that isn't necessarily true. "Pay inversion" occurs when an employee earns more than their supervisor, and oftentimes it's for justifiable reasons. But it can create morale issues and raise legal concerns if not managed carefully. Here's what employers and HR professional more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSida) [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * Following Small Business Roundtables, NFIB Asks CMS to Increase Health Coverage Options Expanding healthcare options will lower costs and increase coverage for small businesses - WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 16, 2026) - The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, sent a letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Med more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- Fordham University issued the following news: * * * Children's Exposure to Domestic Violence: Social Work Professor Honored for Research October 15, 2026 By Chris Gosier A Fordham social work professor will receive a prestigious national award for her research illuminating how children are affected by violence between the adults raising them. Yafan Chen, PhD, will be presented with the Violence Against Women and Children Manuscript Award next week at a conference of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * October 13, 2026 Gov. Kemp Announces Solicitor General Appointment ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment of Judith A. Oglesby as Solicitor General of the State Court of Bulloch County, filling the vacancy created by the appointment of Catherine Sumner as District Attorney of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit. Judith A. Oglesby has served as the Chief Assistant Solicitor General of Bulloch County since 2022. She began  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * October 14, 2026 Gov. Kemp: September Net Tax Revenues Up 2.3% ATLANTA - The State of Georgia's net tax collections during the month of September totaled $3.34 billion for an increase of roughly $76.7 million, or 2.3 percent, compared to FY 2026 when net tax collections approached $3.27 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled $8.41 billion for an increase of $240.2 million, or 2.9 percent, compared to Septe more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 13 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * October 13, 2026 Gov. Kemp: VDL Groep Adds 120 New Jobs in Hall County ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that VDL Groep (VDL), a global Dutch mechanical engineering and equipment manufacturer, will invest an estimated $77 million over the next several years to expand its footprint in Hall County, creating approximately 120 new jobs. "Companies like VDL Groep not only continue to choose Georgia for an initial investment, they  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Health Wanted: Stillbirths * Health Wanted, a weekly radio show and podcast produced in collaboration with WABE, brings need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. The Episode When you're expecting, you might hear all about the ways your body will change, the size of your baby compared to various fruits, the weird cravings people have, or even the old wives' tales to induce lab more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 16 -- Canisius University issued the following news: * * * How Canisius Prepared Alumna Aja Nixon '16 for What Came Next * When Aja Nixon '16 graduated from Canisius University in 2016 with a degree in criminal justice and a background in forensic psychology, she fully envisioned a future in those fields. Little did she know it would lead her to a career helping children. Today, Nixon lives in Georgia, where she balances life as a mother with a career as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Her work focuses o more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * How Do Georgia Constitutional Amendments Work? * When Georgians go to the polls on November 3, they'll vote on three proposed changes to the state constitution. Most voters know what a law is. Fewer know how the constitution gets changed, or why the final decision lies with voters. Here's a quick guide. Q: What is a constitutional amendment? A: It's a change to Georgia's constitution, the state's top-level rulebook. Every law the Gen more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections * The 2026 Congressional elections come at a pivotal moment in American history and will have a monumental impact on working people and union members throughout the United States. All 435 seats in House of Representatives, plus 6 nonvoting delegate seats, and 33 of the 100 Senate seats are up for  more PR

AMES, Iowa, Oct. 16 -- Iowa State University posted the following news release: * * * Jared Benko named director of athletics * AMES, Iowa - President David Cook has selected Jared Benko as the next director of athletics at Iowa State University. Benko, who has spent the past two years as the executive deputy athletic director at Auburn University, will start on Oct. 30, pending approval by the Iowa Board of Regents. "Athletics is vital to the strength of our university," Cook said. "Jared Benko brings the leadership experience and strateg more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Switch on Close of $840 Million Asset-Backed Securities Offering * Kirkland & Ellis advised Switch, a premier provider of AI, cloud and enterprise data centers, on the closing of an asset-backed securities offering, raising approximately $840 million through its Series 2026-2/3 issuances. The Class A-2-I Notes are rated AAA (sf) by DBRS Morningstar and the Class A-2-III Notes are rated A(sf) by Fit more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 17 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * FMLA Leave and RIF Decisions: Why the Record Matters By Brittney Polo and Rocio Blanco Garcia October 16, 2026 A reduction in force may be driven by legitimate business needs, but an unclear selection process or inconsistent internal communications can turn a defensible decision into a jury question. A recent decision from the Northern District of Georgia offers a practical reminder for employers: When an employee using protected leave is selected f more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * October 16, 2026 Robbyn DeSpain, Director of Strategic Communications Master's in Counselor Education at VSU Ranked #3 Program in Georgia for 2027 VALDOSTA, Ga. - The Master of Education in Counselor Education at Valdosta State University (VSU) is being recognized by CounselingPsychology.org, a website dedicated to providing educational resources for aspiring counselors and psychologists. Stating it is best for working professionals seeking low-cost g more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 17 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * 16 October 2026 Mayer Brown wins "Deal of the Year" and two individual honors at the 2026 IFLR Americas Awards Mayer Brown earned three honors at the 2026 IFLR Americas Awards, including a "Deal of the Year" award and two individual recognitions. The firm's honors include: * Deal of the Year: Project Finance - Georgia Department of Transportation SR 400 Express Lanes Project Mayer Brown advised SR 400 Peach Partners, LLP, a consortium of Meridiam, Acc more PR

MACON, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- Middle Georgia State University posted the following news: * * * MGA Faculty Q&A: Dr. Storm Murray on the Surprising Depths of Horror Literature * Macon, GA As Halloween approaches, it's a good time to revisit the stories that keep us looking over our shoulders. In this faculty Q&A, MGA professor Dr. Storm Murray recommends three novels that use the darker side of storytelling to explore some very human questions about love, morality, addiction, and survival. Even readers who think horror isn't for them might fin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Navy Accepts Next-Generation Aircraft to Modernize Strategic Communications * The Navy accepted a newly manufactured C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft from Lockheed Martin during a ceremony in Marietta, Georgia, Oct. 15, marking the first step toward fielding the future E-130J Phoenix II. The aircraft will serve as the host platform for the Navy's next-generation "Take Charge and Move Out" mission system, providing survivable, reliable and secure communicati more PR

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Oct. 17 -- Navy Region Hawaii issued the following news: * * * Navy Region Hawaii empowers Sailors for the 2026 Midterm Elections 16 October 2026 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Demonstrating that operational readiness extends to civic responsibility, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) conducted a command-wide military voting stand down at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam's Memorial Chapel, Oct. 9, 2026. Capt. Gregory deWindt, chief of staff for CNRH, led the briefing to help service members and first-time v more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 16 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * No one better connects Boston to the world: Delta announces new route to Iceland * New nonstop service from Boston to Reykjavik joins Boston-Venice, Detroit-Athens and Austin-Paris as new additions to Delta's 2027 transatlantic season. Editor's note: This story, originally published on Sept. 25, 2026, has been edited to include information about Delta's new service from Boston to Reykjavik. Exploration awaits, and Delta is adding more ways  more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * NSF-funded research aims to make AI a more reliable tool for heart testing * An artificial intelligence (AI) system can help identify heart problems from electrocardiograms (ECGs), tests that record the heart's electrical activity to help doctors diagnose heart conditions. However, doctors may not always be able to interpret the information generated. Kennesaw State University researcher Sagnik Dakshit is working to bridge that gap. An assistan more PR

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * Nursing Faculty Earn National Recognitions * I n her 18 years of practicing as a certified nurse midwife, Dr. Denise Cochran ('26) demonstrated excellence in caring for her patients by delivering nearly 2,000 babies into the world. A Georgia College & State University School of Nursing faculty member since fall 2024, Cochran is demonstrating excellence in leading classrooms as well. The assistant professor recently received the Excellence in Teaching Award  more PR

VIENNA, Austria, Oct. 16 -- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe posted the following news release: * * * OSCE Chairman-in-Office highlights dialogue and engagement during visit to Georgia * * Date: * * Place: * TBILISI * Source: * OSCE Chairpersonship TBILISI, 16 October 2026 - The OSCE Chairman-in-Office and Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis concluded his official visit to Georgia today, following meetings with senior officials and experts focused on regional security, dialogue and the ongoing effects of th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin, Whitehouse Demand DOJ Commit to Not Seize Ballots, Voting Equipment During Midterm Elections * Following new DOJ demand to block certain ballots in California, Senators urge DOJ to follow the law and reaffirm its longstanding election non-interference policy ahead of 2026 midterm elections, warning that "DOJ action that could spoil an election would be one of the most serious constitutional violations imaginable." WASHINGTON, D more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 17 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Poultry Scientist Wayne Kuenzel Retires After Six Decades of Discovery Oct. 16, 2026 Wayne Kuenzel's scientific career began with a fascination of birds and the biological mechanisms that make them behave the way they do. His curiosity took him from early work in avian biology to a six-decade career studying the avian brain, neuroendocrine system, stress physiology and sensory pathways that have advanced the scientific understanding of how birds more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- Emory University College of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Questions about politics? Emory experts share their answers October 15, 2026 As the 2026 midterm elections approach, four of Emory's political experts shared their thoughts and personal opinions on an important question: What is one thing about the 2026 midterms that you think college students should be paying more attention to, but probably aren't? Their answers apply to college students as well as any voters expecting to cast a b more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 17 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Advised Heartland Dental in its Affiliation with Foundation Dental Partners October 16, 2026 Ropes & Gray represented Heartland Dental in its affiliation with Foundation Dental Partners, a doctor-focused dental support organization with 33 supported practices across Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Kentucky. The transaction closed on Oct. 2. Heartland Dental is the nation's largest DSO, providing non-clinical administrative su more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * Safeguarding America's food supply: The fight for our food starts in the field * A drive across Georgia paints a rosy picture of America's food systems. Rows of peanuts and peach orchards heavy with fruit line highways; grocery shelves are stocked end to end. But underneath is a much more fragile system. American farmers are faced with endless challenges. Pests and disease claim as much as 40% of crops w more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Offers Relief to South Carolina Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits Affected by Walhalla Main Street Fire * WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in South Carolina to offset economic losses caused by the Walhalla Main Street Fire occurring Sept. 17. The SBA issued a disaster  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * SBA's Million Dollar Pitch Competition to Stream on Prime Video and YouTube Five entrepreneurs will take the stage to compete, alongside Nicki Minaj, Grant Cardone, Joe Gebbia, and Dean Cain on October 20th October 15, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that its Million Dollar Pitch Competition will stream starting October 20 on Prime Video and YouTube. The high-stakes contest, hosted by Dean Cain  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Suspicious Package to State Elections Office Intercepted * A "suspicious package" addressed to the Tennessee Division of Elections was intercepted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) as part of a broader investigation into mailings sent nationwide, the Nashville Post reports. Secretary of State Tre Hargett confirmed the package never reached its destination. The FBI, working with USPIS, said some letters more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * Taiz, Yemen: As fighting intensifies, civilian lifelines are at risk * October 15, 2026 - Intensifying fighting across Taiz governorate is disrupting key roads, restricting civilian movement and putting access to food, water, healthcare and humanitarian assistance at risk. Families who have endured years of armed conflict, economic hardship and limited essential services now face f more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- Tennessee Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech graduate student continues 13-year tradition of tackling cancer through Football for the Cure * When Tennessee Tech University graduate student and Golden Eagle cornerback Jameson Wharton was 10 years old, he responded to the loss of his beloved aunt to ovarian cancer with an idea scribbled on a paper plate. Thirteen years later, that idea has grown into a Sumner County tradition. Wharton will host the 13th annual F more PR

ATHENS, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- Tennessee Wesleyan University posted the following news: * * * Tennessee Wesleyan University Names Jake Berry as Vice President and Director of Athletics * Tennessee Wesleyan University President Dr. Tyler Forrest announced today the appointment of Jacob "Jake" Berry as the university's new Vice President and Director of Athletics. Berry, an accomplished athletics administrator with extensive experience in strategic growth and student-athlete development, will lead TWU's 21-sport intercollegiate athletics depar more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 15 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * The Three Constitutional Amendments on Georgia's 2026 Ballot * While the U.S. Constitution is well known, not everyone realizes that each state has its own constitution, which is the supreme governing law of that state. Since an ordinary law cannot override the state constitution, Georgians are often asked to vote on constitutional amendments when they enter the voting booth in November. Georgia's constitution is amended far more freq more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * UC Klekamp Law reports July 2026 Bar Exam results By Sherry English, englissy@ucmail.uc.edu October 16, 2026 The University of Cincinnati Donald P. Klekamp College of Law recorded an 80% first-time pass rate among its graduates who took the July 2026 Ohio Bar Exam, compared with the statewide average of 82%, according to results released by the Supreme Court of Ohio. The law school's overall pass rate for Ohio exam takers was 72%, matching the state more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following research news: * * * 3-D Technology Advances Maxillofacial Reconstruction for Military Patients By Sharon Holland October 15, 2026 3-D imaging, digital design, and printing help military dental specialists restore jaws and faces after severe injury and disease. - For patients with complex dental and facial injuries, reconstruction has traditionally depended on a combination of surgical expertise, dental technology and highly specialized restorative craf more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Academic coaching expands with new peer-led program Oct 16, 2026 Program offers one-on-one academic support - The University of Georgia is expanding access to academic coaching with the launch of the new Peer Academic Coaching program this fall. Offered through the Office of Active Learning, the program grew out of the success and rising demand for the office's existing academic coaching services and will allow the office to reach more students. The n more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 16 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF study finds persistent gaps in hearing aid coverage, especially for older and lower-income adults * Despite gradual progress in insurance policies requiring hearing aid coverage, many Americans still lack guaranteed access to these essential devices, according to a new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. The study found substantial differences in mandated coverage across age groups, with the greatest increase among childr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Names New Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) named Dylan Laslovich as his Chief of Staff and promoted Josh Delaney to Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director. Mark Libell departs the Senator's office after serving nearly six years as Senator Warnock's Chief of Staff. Laslovich will start at the end of the 119th Congress. "For over a decade, Dylan Laslovich more PR

YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- Young Harris College posted the following news: * * * YHC Campus Cupboard hosts community food distribution Oct. 28 * YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. -- A community food distribution will be Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 5:30 p.m. at the Campus Cupboard, Young Harris College's new food bank. The Campus Cupboard, located in the middle of the YHC campus, was recently established as a campus food pantry to serve both students and the local community. The distribution point will be set up on Duckworth Street, just past Sharp Memor more PR