CARROLLTON, Georgia, Oct. 20 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * 'Gory Details': UWG to Welcome National Geographic Writer to Explore Science's Strangest Questions * If you've ever found yourself captivated by a bizarre fact, an unsettling mystery or a question too strange not to ask, mark your calendar for Oct. 28, when National Geographic writer and editor Erika Engelhaupt, author of "Gory Details: Adventures from the Dark Side of Science," will take the stage at the University of West Georgia's Townsend Cen more PR

ALBANY, Georgia, Oct. 19 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * Albany State University and Phoebe Partner to Expand Nursing Opportunities for Working Adults * ALBANY, Ga., October 19, 2026 - Albany State University (ASU) and Phoebe Putney Health System (PPHS) are partnering to expand access to nursing education for working adults through the Albany State University/Phoebe Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Evening Track, beginning January 2027. The partnership combines Albany State's longstanding nursing education  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 20 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Leads Amicus Brief Backing South Dakota's Ban on Sale and Advertisement of Drugs for Illegal Abortions * Griffin: 'This case highlights widespread efforts by organizations and individuals in pro-abortion states to undermine the duly enacted laws of pro-life states' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after he and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed an amicus more PR

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Oct. 19 -- Georgia College and State University posted the following news: * * * Cannada ('16), Clark ('08) and Shida ('11) enshrined into GCSU Athletics Hall of Fame * The Georgia College & State University Athletics Hall of Fame added three new members to its distinguished ranks on Oct. 16. Softball's Abi (LeRoy) Cannada ('16), men's basketball's Aaron Clark ('08) and men's golf's Billy Shida ('11) were enshrined as the Class of 2026, making them the Hall of Fame's 45th, 46th and 47th inductees. "Congratulations  more PR

MACON, Georgia, Oct. 20 -- Central Georgia Technical College posted the following news: * * * CGTC and South Georgia State College Establish Transfer Pathway for Education Students * Agreement creates a streamlined pathway for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in elementary and special education Warner Robins, Ga. - Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) and South Georgia State College (SGSC) have established a curriculum articulation agreement designed to help students pursuing an Associate of Science in Education at CGTC transition more PR

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Oct. 20 -- Columbus State University posted the following news: * * * Columbus State Alumni Association honors 10 with annual awards * The Columbus State University Alumni Association presented its top awards at an awards luncheon on Friday, Oct. 16, as part of the university's annual Homecoming Week celebration. The Alumni Association has bestowed alumni awards for 46 years, beginning with the Whitley Distinguished Alumnus Award and later adding others to honor graduates' achievements and supporters' loyalty to Columbus more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases in September From a Year Ago in 34 States; But Only 25 States Add Jobs From August to September Amid Price and Funding Questions * Louisiana Has Largest Number and Percentage of Gains from September 2025 to September 2026, While Georgia and Alaska Trail; Oregon and Rhode Island Top Monthly Gainers, While Wisconsin and Alaska Experience the Worst Losses Construction emp more PR

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Oct. 20 -- The University of North Dakota posted the following news release: * * * Danielle Jones Named 2026 ND SBDC State Star * GRAND FORKS - Danielle Jones, Communications Manager for the North Dakota Small Business Development Centers (ND SBDC) and the Center for Business Engagement & Development at the University of North Dakota, has been named the ND SBDC's 2026 State Star. Each year, the America's SBDC State Star award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exemplary performance, make significant contribut more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta expands Wi-Fi across Asia-Pacific routes, completing global connectivity map * With nearly 1,300 Wi-Fi-equipped aircraft and free global Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile now available across Asia-Pacific routes, Delta now offers free connectivity across its full international network - the only global carrier to do so. The expansion marks a major milestone in Delta's connectivity journey, closing the final coverage gap and helping customers  more PR

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Oct. 20 -- The Experimental Aircraft Association issued the following news release: * * * EAA Aviation Museum introduces six aircraft added for display New exhibits include vintage, ultralight, and warbird aircraft - EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin -- (October 19, 2026) -- The EAA Aviation Museum is introducing six aircraft to its exhibits in the museum, each of which has historical importance to aviation. The aircraft include Douglas World Cruiser and Epps Monoplane replicas, the Icarus II built by John Moody,  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 21 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Texas Court Gives Employers More Flexibility to Encourage Employees Not to Compete: 5 Things to Know Oct 20, 2026 Texas employers recently got a win when a state appellate court held that a contract provision giving an employee the option of receiving a benefit by not competing with their employer is not a true "non-compete agreement." The August 6 decision in Healing Hearts Clinic v. Ramineni means that contracts that give employees a financial in more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 20 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Georgia Agriculture Commissioner declares Mercer School of Medicine the State's Official Georgia Grown Medical School * Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper has signed a proclamation recognizing Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) as the official Georgia Grown Medical School, underscoring its commitment to education, healthcare and service. Through its efforts to develop Georgia's future physicians and address the healthcare needs of rural com more PR

AMERICUS, Georgia, Oct. 20 -- Georgia Southwestern State University posted the following news: * * * GSW establishes Laken Hope Memorial Nursing Scholarship to honor Laken Riley * AMERICUS, Ga. (October 20, 2026) -- Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has announced the establishment of the Laken Hope Memorial Nursing Scholarship within the GSW Foundation, an endowed scholarship honoring the life and legacy of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student whose life was tragically cut short in February 2024. Made possible through the g more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 20 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Is a Global Issue That Goes Beyond the Clinical * Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common but seldom discussed issue affecting about 20% of American women and up to 50% of women globally. It can impact almost every part of someone's daily life--keeping them from school or work and impacting physical health, mental health, and relationships. And while certain medical conditions, like endometriosis or u more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * How neutrinos, which barely exist, just ran off with a Nobel Prize -- again! * Ohio State professor breaks down science behind the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics On Oct. 6, the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Francis Halzen (University of Wisconsin) "for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin." What's all this about? I have known Francis -- as an inspiration, ment more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Barrier-Breaking Trans and Non-Binary, Pro-Equality Candidates for State Legislature * At a time of continued attacks against the LGBTQ+ community, HRC is endorsing a slate of pro-equality trans and non-binary leaders who are committed to protecting fundamental freedoms, advancing equality, and delivering for working families WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PA more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Georgia Gubernatorial Nominee Rick Jackson Has Ugly History of Discriminating Against LGBTQ+ Families that Seek to Foster Kids, AJC Reports * Atlanta Journal-Constitution Found that Jackson's Multimillion-Dollar Foster Care Organization Bars Placement of Foster Children with LGBTQ+ Families ATLANTA -- A new report today from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution provides a disturbing look at the foster-care organization led by  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has opened preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into imports of seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line and pressure pipe from Georgia and India, with a preliminary injury determination due by Nov. 30, 2026. The investigations will examine whether the imports materially injure or threaten material injury to a U.S. industry, or impede the establishment of a domestic industry. The allegations cover pipe from Georgia and India allegedly sold in the  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 20 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson Launches Next-Generation Shockwave(tm) C2 Aero Fly Coronary IVL Catheter, Cutting IVL Treatment Time in Half * SANTA CLARA, Calif. - October 20, 2026 - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) announced today the U.S. launch of its Shockwave C2 Aero Fly Coronary IVL Catheter designed to treat a broad range of calcified coronary artery lesions in half the time as previous coronary IVL devices.1 Leveraging S more PR

CAIRO, Egypt, Oct. 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights issued the following news release: * * * Joint letter to World Bank: Stop financing 'Board of Peace' * Amidst the illegal occupation, apartheid and ongoing genocide in Palestine, we - the over 250 undersigned civil society organizations and human rights advocates - reiterate our unequivocal denunciation of the World Bank's role in advancing an unlawful plan for 'reconstruction' in Gaza that fails to acknowledge the internationally recognized and ina more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 20 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer community invited to Service of Blessing for President Elkins * The Mercer University community is invited to a Service of Blessing honoring President Penny L. Elkins, Ph.D., in advance of her formal investiture as the University's 19th president. The service will be held at 4 p.m. Oct. 25 in Toney Auditorium in Willingham Hall on the Macon campus. The Service of Blessing is designed to convey the sacredness of the inauguration and the larger purpose it  more PR

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Oct. 19 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Institute for the Humanities fall events continue this month with history, stories shaping the South * STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State's Institute for the Humanities continues its fall lecture series Oct. 29 with MSU Department of History Associate Professor Jim Giesen and University of Mississippi Faculty Fellow and Writer-in-Residence Ralph Eubanks in Mitchell Memorial Library's John Grisham Room at 6 p.m. Giesen and Eubanks will pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP issued the following news release: * * * NAACP & Vice President Kamala D. Harris Partner to Drive Voters to 2026 Midterms * Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson and Vice President Harris to headline community conversations in Milwaukee and Atlanta WASHINGTON - The NAACP announced today that President and CEO Derrick Johnson will partner with the 49th Vice President of the United States, Kamala D. Harris, for a series of civic engagement eve more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 20 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * New food processing technology at UGA helps Georgia food businesses innovate and grow * * New high-pressure processing equipment at UGA's Food Product Innovation and Commercialization Center (FoodPIC) will help Georgia food businesses develop safer products with longer shelf lives. * The technology could help Georgia producers process more agricultural products locally and reach new markets. * UGA resea more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * New Warnock Report Details How Errors in State Medicaid Systems Threaten Health Care Access and Increase Taxpayer Costs * Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock, Ron Wyden, and Elizabeth Warren detail how delays and errors in state Medicaid eligibility systems lead to loss of health care coverage and higher costs for American taxpayers The new report examines the role of private contractors, including Deloitte, which manages Georgia's Medicaid el more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * NEW: Georgians Report Prolonged Suffering & Untreated Conditions as a Result of Insurance Companies Denying or Delaying Care Doctors Say They Need * Washington, D.C. -- Georgians say they are suffering from the delay or denial of needed health care by insurance companies, a new report from U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff found. Today, Sen. Ossoff released the fourth report of his ongoing investigation into the impacts of rising health care costs, cuts to he more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Ossoff & Rev. Warnock Delivering Over $25 Million in Federal Funding to Upgrade Commercial Vehicle Infrastructure * Garden City, Ga. -- U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock today announced new bipartisan infrastructure law funding to upgrade truck and commercial vehicle infrastructure. Today, Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock announced they are delivering more than $25 million in Federal funding through the bipartisan infras more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 19 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners adds experienced financial professionals in metro Atlanta * New hires during third quarter continues growth momentum for the firm ATLANTA, Oct. 14, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners added eight experienced financial services professionals to its team in metro Atla more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 20 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Presidential inauguration connects us to larger Mercer story | Craig McMahan, Ph.D. * I am writing this column on Oct. 12, Indigenous Peoples Day. It is a day for honoring the history, culture and traditions of Indigenous peoples scattered across this continent. Of course, the commemoration brings a mixture of regret and respect. The shameful treatment of the ancient inhabitants of this land by our immigrant ancestors cannot be overlooked or excused. Yet, rising more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 20 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga campus posted the following news: * * * Sabbatical Spotlight: Associate Professor of Social Work Amy Doolittle * Sabbatical Spotlight explores the meaningful and innovative work University of Tennessee at Chattanooga faculty members undertake during professional development leave. The series also illustrates how leave can advance scholarly, creative, teaching and professional work. Professional development leave is an investment UTC makes in its faculty and, through more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * SBA's Million Dollar Pitch Competition Now Streaming on YouTube and Prime Video Celebrating 250 Years of Free Enterprise, Five Small Businesses Compete for a Share of $1 Million Cash Prize Pool Funded by Clover October 20, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the special broadcast event for the Million Dollar Pitch Competition is now streaming globally on Prime Video and YouTube. The high-stakes more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Oct. 20 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * SC State students kick off Homecoming Week with community service project * Verizon BOLD partnership supports young people experiencing homelessness through Covenant House Georgia ORANGEBURG, S.C. -- South Carolina State University students kicked off Homecoming Week on Monday, Oct. 19, by packaging hygiene products for young people experiencing homelessness through a community service partnership with Verizon and Covenant House Georgia. more PR

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Oct. 20 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Southern Miss Alumni Association Celebrates Distinguished Alumni for 2026 * Tue, 10/20/2026 - 10:19am | By: Samantha McCain Alexander, APR Seven will be honored at Homecoming for achievement and service. The Southern Miss Alumni Association will recognize seven distinguished alumni with its highest annual awards as part of The University of Southern Mississippi's Homecoming 2026 festivities throughout October 23 and 24, 2026. Hall more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 20 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Poultry Scientist Billy Hargis Retires After Career of Scientific Innovation, Mentorship Oct. 19, 2026 If it peeps, clucks, crows or gobbles, Billy Hargis wanted to know what disease threatened it and how to stop it. After more than 40 years of research and teaching, the veterinarian and Distinguished Professor of poultry science with the U of A Division of Agriculture has moved on to a new phase in his life: retirement and the freedom to travel more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Oct. 20 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * October 19, 2026 Robbyn DeSpain, Director of Strategic Communications Model UN Faculty Advisor and Associate Professor Appointed to National Board of Directors VALDOSTA, Ga. - The Model United Nations (UN) program at Valdosta State University is one of the longest running programs in the world. It has a history of success and providing students with real-world experience. The faculty expert leading those efforts in recent years is receiving a big honor more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * Views of Science Help Explain Partisan Differences Over Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness * How Americans view science and scientists is strongly associated with whether they think vaccines are safe and effective -- and helps explain partisan differences in perceptions of some vaccines, according to a new study led by a team from the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvan more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Oct. 20 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * October 19, 2026 Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator VSU Expands Global Reach, Makes History with Georgia's First King Sejong Institute VALDOSTA -- Valdosta State University is now home to the first King Sejong Institute in Georgia. Established in response to Georgia's growing importance as a center for Korean business, investment, and cultural exchange, this new initiative positions VSU as a bridge between South Georgia and S more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- William and Mary posted the following news: * * * W&M Libraries receives trove of American Revolution-era materials * For Barry Martin '59, a love of history began early in childhood. As a young teen, he started collecting historic artifacts related to the American Revolutionary War. From letters handwritten by soldiers to signatures of the Virginia signers of the Declaration of Independence, he sought out first-hand recollections of early America. Martin's lifelong interest in American Revolutionary hist more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 21 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release: * * * Treasurer Pack Calls for State Tax Relief on Dyed Off-Road Diesel 10/20/2026 Proposal Would Help Ease Rising Fuel Costs for West Virginia Farmers, Loggers and Timber Haulers - State Treasurer Larry Pack is urging state leaders to temporarily suspend state diesel fuel taxes and authorize the use of dyed off-road diesel on public highways, providing much-needed relief to West Virginia farmers, loggers and timber haulers s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Colleagues Question IRS Over Administration's Threats to Revoke Tax-Exempt Status for Universities with Diversity Programs * U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock, Ron Wyden, and Bernie Sanders are seeking answers from the Internal Revenue Service about a Trump administration proposal to revoke the tax-exempt status of private universities and K-12 programs with diversity programs The Treasury Department's proposed rule would affec more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Ossoff Secure Nearly $12.5 Million to Improve Rail Safety Across Southwest Georgia * Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff successfully secured nearly $12.5 million in federal grant funding from the Department of Transportation to improve railway safety in Southwest Georgia The funding will help rehabilitate rail lines, improve 40 railroad crossings, install measures to prevent trespassing, and improve safety and reliabil more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Ossoff Secure Nearly $12.5 Million to Improve Rail Safety Across Southwest Georgia * Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff successfully secured nearly $12.5 million in federal grant funding from the Department of Transportation to improve railway safety in Southwest Georgia The funding will help rehabilitate rail lines, improve 40 railroad crossings, install measures to prevent trespassing, and improve safety and reliability The more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Westminster College faculty present research at annual celebration * Westminster College faculty members will share their research, creative works and scholarly insights during a daylong Faculty Scholarship Celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 21, followed by the annual Henderson Lecture at 6 p.m. featuring Dr. Timothy Grieve-Carlson, assistant professor of religion and philosophy. The Faculty Scholarship Celebration will feature concurrent presentation more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Where imagination takes flight: Delta customers, collaborators explore the future of flight * For six decades, Star Trek has inspired generations to imagine a future shaped by exploration, optimism and technological possibility. Now, Delta, through its work with Paramount+, JetZero and Joby, are connecting that enduring vision with the real-world work underway across aviation, giving SkyMiles Members a direct line to help shape the aircraft o more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 20 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Why fear is fun: Kennesaw State professors explore the psychology of horror * Monsters, bloodcurdling screams, howling ghosts, and being chased by a chainsaw-wielding stranger are elements that make a great night out for many people. As Halloween nears, making late-night trips to haunted houses is a much-anticipated event for many. But why do we go out of our way, and even pay, to scare ourselves for fun? Kennesaw State University Associate Pro more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: Over the Weekend, ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, Rapists, Drug Traffickers, and Other Dangerous Illegal Aliens * Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin's leadership, ICE has been unleashed to arrest and deport all illegal aliens WASHINGTON - Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens, including those convicted for felony murder, le more PR