WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Detention Watch Network, a coalition that says it builds power through advocacy and strategic communications to abolish immigration detention in the U.S., issued the following news release: [Category: Sociological] * * * A newly reported death at the Folkston Detention Center in Georgia and ongoing hunger strikes accelerate the demand to permanently shut down the ICE facility * Folkston, Georgia -- The death toll in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody continues to rise with the tragic passing of Luis Sa more PR

COLLINGWOOD, Australia, Oct. 26 (TNSxrep) -- Advanced Pharmacy Australia (formerly the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia) issued the following news release: * * * 26 October 2026 Limitless to the last: MM2026 closes milestone 50th conference celebrating pharmacy's brightest Laura Triggs named KC Leong Memorial Registrar of the Year and Jordan Scully AdPha Resident of the Year, as Medicines Management heads to Canberra in 2027. Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) wrapped up Medicines Management 2026 (MM2026) on Saturday, celebrat more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Heightened Cybersecurity Risks, McCormick Introduces Bill to Protect Critical Infrastructure * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) introduced the Common-Sense Cloud Security Act to strengthen America's cloud cybersecurity by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop updated standards to protect sensitive data, prevent cyberattacks, and secure critical infrastructure. The legisla more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast welcomes new physicians * Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has added two physicians who are expanding care in our area. Both are accepting new patients. "Expanding our OB-GYN team while welcoming a new primary care physician ensures our patients continue to have reliable, close-to-home access to the healthcare services they need most," said Trey Abshier, President more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, Oct. 26 -- Anderson University posted the following news release: * * * AU Disc Golf Club Wins Bluegrass Regional National Qualifier Tournament * It's been four years since club sports were first stewarded into Anderson by SGA, and they've been quietly expanding. Anderson's club disc golf team, which was the one of the first club sports to begin under SGA's supervision, won their first college disc golf tournament October 18 in Kentucky at the Bluegrass Regional National Qualifier. Anderson's team beat 15 other un more PR

BRUNSWICK, Georgia, Oct. 26 -- The College of Coastal Georgia posted the following news: * * * Coastal Accounting and Finance Day Connects Students with Employers and Graduate Schools * The third annual Coastal Accounting and Finance Day, hosted by the Department of Business and Public Administration, was held Oct. 21 at the Southeast Georgia Conference Center. Coastal Accounting and Finance Day provides employers with an opportunity to meet and interview upperclassmen majoring in accounting, as well as students concentrating in finance an more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Douglasville man charged in Atlanta ICE office firebomb plot * ATLANTA -- Federal law enforcement authorities arrested Inique Shaquil Hinton of Douglasville, Georgia, in connection with the alleged attempted firebombing of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Atlanta. Hinton has been charged federally for arson and damaging federal property. The investigation remains ongoing. "An opera more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's 2026-27 men's college basketball season tips off Nov. 2 with more than 4,000 games * ESPN's industry-leading men's college basketball coverage returns with a schedule of more than 4,000 games during the 2026-27 regular season. In all, more than 750 games will air across ESPN networks - ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and ACC Network. All 4,000+ games will be available to stream on the ESPN App via an appli more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 27 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * The FP Visa Bulletin for November 2026: Dates for Filing Chart and an Employer's Immigration Action Plan Oct 26, 2026 Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This Insight reviews the November 2026 Visa Bulletin to help employers determine whether and when you should provide cor more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 27 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Pennsylvania Employers Win Clarity on Wage Claims as Court Confirms Shorter Statute of Limitations Oct 26, 2026 A Pennsylvania appeals court just ruled that employees seeking unpaid wages under a key minimum wage and overtime statute generally must file a lawsuit within three years or risk forfeiting their claims, rejecting a theory that they could have up to six years to file suit. The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court's October 21 decision in Commo more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 27 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * When Your AI Notetaker Becomes a Plaintiff's Lawyer's New Best Friend: Key Employer Lessons From Recent Discrimination Lawsuit Oct 26, 2026 Does this situation sound familiar? Your video meeting starts to wrap up, so you ask the junior workers to leave and the senior team sticks around to debrief. Someone says something that crosses a line but you don't think anything of it because you feel that everyone is comfortable around their peers. The diffe more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 24 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * October 24, 2026 Gov. Kemp Extends Suspension of State Gas Tax ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp, in consultation with Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and Speaker of the House Jon Burns, today announced he is extending a state of emergency due to global market volatility and the corresponding suspension of the state's motor fuel excise tax through November 30. With gas and diesel prices remaining high, this action will provide needed relief fo more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 24 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * October 24, 2026 Gov. Kemp: Audi AG Selects Georgia to Invest $4 Billion in First US Manufacturing Facility ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp and Gernot Dollner, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, announced that Audi will open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in the State of Georgia. Headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany, Audi plans to invest approximately $4 billion in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at the more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Advised Scaleup Europe Fund, Managed by EQT, on Pigment Investment * Gibson Dunn advised the Scaleup Europe Fund, managed by EQT, in connection with its lead investment in its Series E financing in Pigment, the AI-powered enterprise business planning and performance management software platform, at a $2.3 billion valuation. The Scaleup Europe Fund is an investment fund backing ambitious European t more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Oct. 26 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Hot peppers show promise for soil cleanup in Kentucky State University study * Lead author Basanta Neupane adds to a growing body of research on soil management and crop safety from Dr. George F. Antonious's laboratory A familiar garden crop could have a role in addressing soil contamination. Research at Kentucky State University suggests hot peppers can absorb certain metals from soil, with concentrations in the harvested hot pepper fruits remaining more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Oct. 26, 2026, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Iran Increases Pressure on Georgia Beka Chedia Executive Summary: * Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on October 16. Kobakhidze described a friendly talk about tourism, but Tehran's account said they discussed joint initiatives and U.S. sanctions against Iran. * Iranian Ambassador to Georgia Seyed Ali Moujani has repeatedly challenged Georgia's di more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Junior ROTC Cadets Test Teamwork, Endurance at National Raider Challenge * U.S. Army Cadet Command hosted the Junior ROTC National Raider Challenge at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Oct. 22-25, bringing in approximately 4,000 cadets from across the country to compete for national titles. The event was created in 2023 to give cadets a centrally located premier competition. "[The challenge] is really good for leader[ship] development," said Aaron Hinkle, a cadet from L more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 26 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Junior selected for $5,000 Women in Transportation scholarship * MACON, Ga. -- Mercer University's Riley Lazansky, EGR '28, was selected by Women in Transportation (WTS) as the winner of the Sharon D. Banks Memorial Scholarship Award. The $5,000 scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated an interest in transportation engineering through their major or research. Lazansky, from Johns Creek, is a civil engineering major. She said the scholarship will more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 26 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State researcher explores virtual reality to improve student engagement in STEM * A Kennesaw State University researcher is exploring how virtual reality can help students stay focused and engaged during science and engineering laboratory activities. Supported by a $198,486 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the research aims to help learners maintain attention, improve motor skill, and enhance learning in immersive virtu more PR

MACON, Georgia, Oct. 26 -- Middle Georgia State University posted the following news: * * * MGA To Launch Program to Help Students Who Are Parents Afford Quality Childcare * Macon, GA Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is launching a major initiative to help students who are parents overcome one of the most common barriers to completing college: finding and affording quality childcare. Parents UKnighted, funded through the federal Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program, will provide childcare assistance and a netwo more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 26 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Nearly 1,000 Seattle fans take a three-minute vacation to Seoul with Delta * Delta brought Korean culture, food and design to the official tailgate, offering Seahawks fans a taste of Seoul and inspiration for their next international adventure. Nearly 1,000 football fans traveled to Seoul on Sunday, without ever leaving Seattle. Ahead of the Seahawks game, Delta transformed part of the official tailgate into a Three-Minute Vacation inspired more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ogletree Deakins Expands Chicago Office with Three Attorneys, Including Shareholder Christina Wernick * CHICAGO - October 26, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome three attorneys from Laner Muchin Ltd. to the firm's Chicago office: Christina Wernick as a shareholder, Megan Wilkes as of counsel, and Emily Chramiec as an associate. Chr more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, Oct. 26 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Old-School Vibes, New-Era Vision: UWG, Community Come Together for Homecoming and Investiture * The University of West Georgia brought the spirit of the '80s to life during a Back to the Future Homecoming last week, celebrating Wolf pride with a nostalgic nod to the decade's bold style, iconic music and unforgettable pop culture. Students, alumni, faculty and staff, and friends came together for a week of activities and traditions that showcased  more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 26 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga campus posted the following news: * * * On a mission: UTC DNP nurse anesthesia students deliver surgical care during Honduras medical trip * For two years, a young woman in Honduras lived with the consequences of a fourth-degree tear sustained while giving birth to her third child. The injury had not been repaired. She experienced fecal incontinence, a condition that shaped daily life in ways difficult to imagine from an operating room in the United States. Then, in more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * SFA Off To Best Start In Program History * Leading No. 24 Southeastern Louisiana 21-17 early in the third quarter, Stephen F. Austin scored three straight touchdowns and never looked back, winning a runaway, 45-24. The win moved the Lumberjacks record to 8-0, their best start to a season in program history. SFA still sits No. 2 in this week's AFCA FCS Coaches Poll while the Lions dropped out of the top 25 with the loss. Tar more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, Oct. 26 -- Georgia Gwinnett College posted the following news: * * * Success by the numbers: GGC accounting graduates make their mark at global companies * As demand for accountants continues to grow nationwide, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) graduates are stepping into leadership roles at national and international billion-dollar companies, helping manage complex financial operations and inform business decisions. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov), employment of accountants and auditors is  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Twelve ranked teams in action on ESPN networks in Week 9, led by No. 17 Florida and No. 3 Georgia in the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic on ABC * Week 9 of the 2026-27 college football season delivers a dozen AP Top 25 teams to ESPN networks, including four of the top 10. The 76-game slate runs from Tuesday, Oct. 27, through Saturday, Oct. 31, across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN+, ESPN  more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Are GLP-1s practical and safe for obese adolescents? Oct 26, 2026 By Savannah Peat UGA expert discusses possible benefits, risk of administering medicine to youth - GLP-1 medications have become a popular tool for weight loss. But are they appropriate for all age groups? Short for glucagon-like peptide-1, GLP-1s are medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration that treat type 2 diabetes and now obesity. They work by mimicking a na more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 27 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Graduate School honors seven outstanding alumni Oct 26, 2026 By Kristine Groft Alumni recognized for academic prestige and contributions to their communities - The University of Georgia Graduate School celebrated seven outstanding graduates with the 2026 Alumni of Distinction Award. This elite honor recognizes visionary leaders who have achieved monumental success in their professional careers while driving transformative service and shaping a legacy o more PR

STUTTGART, Germany, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news: * * * US, Georgia military planners prepare for Agile Spirit 2027 * An official website of the United States government Here's how you know Official websites use.mil A.mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States. Secure.mil websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the.mil website. Share sensitive in more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Invests Over $325 million in 42 Projects to Boost Farm Operations and Conserve Natural Resources * (Cedar Rapids, Iowa, October 26, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced an investment of over $325 million in 42 projects to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners boost their operations and conserve natural resources across the nation through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). "The Trump US more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * USS McFaul (DDG 74) Returns to Norfolk Following Deployment * The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) returned to Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 23, 2026, concluding an 11-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. During McFaul's deployment, it employed the Aegis Combat System, providing multi-mission offensive and defensive capabilities during the buildup and execution of Operation Epic Fury. The warship provided  more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Oct. 26 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * October 26, 2026 Robbyn DeSpain, Director of Strategic Communications VSU's Online Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Named a Top Program VALDOSTA, Ga. - More than 10 years after launching, Valdosta State University's (VSU) Bachelor of Arts in Spanish online degree continues to be recognized. OnlineU ranks VSU's degree second in its 2026 rankings of best online Spanish programs, tied with Indiana University - Indianapolis. Arizona State University ranks fir more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * President Donald J. Trump Further Modifies Canadian Products Subject to Tariffs Under Section 338 October 23, 2026 FURTHER COUNTERING CANADA'S DISCRIMINATIORY TREATMENT OF AMERICAN EXPORTS: Today, to continue addressing Canada's discriminatory treatment of U.S. commerce, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to further refine the scope of the tariffs on certain Canadian products previously announced on J more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * From Coast to Coast, President Trump Is Putting American Industry Back on the Map October 26, 2026 President Donald J. Trump is delivering an America First surge of manufacturing, energy, agriculture, semiconductor, shipbuilding, and national security investments that are bringing production home, expanding domestic capacity, and locking in American jobs. These commitments build on the trillions in private investment the Trump Administration has secured since taking of more PR