AUGUSTA, Georgia, July 30 -- Augusta University issued the following news release: * * * $2 million NIH grant awarded to DCG faculty for gum disease research Two faculty members at Augusta University's Dental College of Georgia are giving the term "power couple" a whole new meaning. Ana Carolina Morandini, DDS, PhD, and Erivan Ramos Jr., DDS, PhD, were recently awarded a nearly $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research to study the causal relationship  more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, July 30 -- Augusta University issued the following news release: * * * A collaboration across Georgia could lead to a way to prevent metastatic cancer In 2012, Mujibur Khan, PhD, lost his father to cancer. That loss left him wondering if there was a technological way that he could contribute to bettering treatment for cancer patients to avoid high-risk surgeries. An opportunity arose three years later when he met Ali Arbab, MD, PhD, a professor in the Department of Radiolog more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP arrests fugitive from Georgia wanted for armed robbery * BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge border crossing, arrested a United States citizen who had an active warrant out of Atlanta Police Department. On July 28, CBP officers encountered Djamilou Sebabe, a 27-year-old-male United State more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN'S BREAKING NEWS COVERAGE AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING DRAW CROSS-PLATFORM AUDIENCES IN JULY * July 29th, 2025 TOP 5 MOST-WATCHED CABLE NETWORK CNN ORIGINALS LIVE AID: WHEN ROCK 'N" ROLL TOOK ON THE WORLD AND BILLIONAIRES BOYS CLUB PREMIERE IN TOP 10 IN ALL OF CABLE DIGITAL AUDIENCE CONTINUES TO SHOW INCREASED ENGAGEMENT AMID SUBSCRIPTION PUSH NEW YORK, NY -- (JULY 29, 2025) -- Audiences turned to CNN more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Friedman, Pappas, Smith, and Murray Introduce Bicameral Bill to Restore Medicaid Reimbursements to Planned Parenthood * Endorsed by Planned Parenthood & more than 125 original cosponsors WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-5), Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30), Chris Pappas (NH-1) in the House, alongside Senators Tina Smith (MN) and Pa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Merkley, Correa Introduce Legislation to Fight for Patients & Consumer Protections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), alongside Rep. Lou Correa (CA-46) and Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) introduced legislation to push back against recent efforts by the Trump Administration to roll back federal protections aiming to keep medical debt off Am more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Delta Air Lines Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding proposed airworthiness directive pertaining to Boeing 757 series airplanes. The airline offered several suggestions for revisions to the proposed rule to enhance clarity and ensure compliance instructions are practical for aircraft maintenance. The airline also requested revisions to paragraph (h) to provide clearer instructions for surface high fre more ST

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 -- Emory University issued the following news release on July 28, 2025: * * * Emory orthopaedic surgeons use robotic technology to transform knee replacement surgery Total knee replacement is one of the most successful procedures in all of medicine, with more than 700,000 performed each year in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Now, robotic-assisted technology is bringing a new level of precision to the operating room, leading to im more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 -- Emory University issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * Emory receives $21.9 million grant to advance Alzheimer's disease research Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (GADRC) at Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute has received a five-year $21.9 million renewal of its prestigious P30 grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to continue advancing Emory's standing as a national leader in Alzheimer's research, care and community e more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 (TNSrpt) -- The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy's Internet Governance Project issued the following news: * * * Join us to discuss The Dollar, Bitcoin, Stablecoins, and the interconnection of competing monetary networks How does the digitization of money intersect with financial governance? This is an issue IGP has been working on since 2021. On August 7, two webinars hosted by the Institute for Humane Studies will bring our work directly into  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Scientists Pinpoint Hazards for Engineered Stone Fabrication Shop Workers Engineered stone has been in use for homes since the 1970s but creates serious health hazards for workers who produce them. * You've probably seen fabricated stone countertops on an HGTV remodeling show -- and you might even have them in your own home. The durable, affordable, and highly customizable product deb more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, July 30 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern University Alumni Association selects new board members for 2025-2026 Six new members recently joined Georgia Southern University's Alumni Association Board of Directors. "We are excited to announce the addition of our newest board members," said Ava Edwards, director of Alumni Relations. "They exemplify Georgia Southern's values through their achievements in their respective more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, July 30 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern University's Institute for Health Logistics & Analytics expands global One Health research in Ireland The Institute for Health Logistics and Analytics (IHLA) at Georgia Southern University is expanding its global One Health research through its presence in County Wexford, Ireland. By building on Georgia Southern's international footprint in Wexford, IHLA has launched the One H more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Georgia Tech has Historic Fundraising Year Georgia Tech has achieved the most successful fundraising year in its history, raising nearly $300 million in philanthropic support in Fiscal Year 2025. * Georgia Tech has achieved the most successful fundraising year in its history, raising nearly $300 million in philanthropic support in Fiscal Year 2025. This achievement marks a significant milesto more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Graco Children's Products Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opposing a proposed delay in the effective date for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213a. Graco, a child restraint system manufacturer, based its comments on its practical experience with implementing the FMVSS 213a requirements since the final rule's publication in June 2022. more ST

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Georgia, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, released the following opening statement from a July 22, 2025, hearing entitled "Restoring Trust: Enhancing Transparency and Oversight at EBSA." EBSA is the Employee Benefits Security Administration. * * * Today's hearing is about protecting the retirement savings of American workers and shielding the employers who voluntarily maintain retirem more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 30 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State graduates earn international recognition for award-winning architectural drawing Two Kennesaw State University architecture graduates are gaining international recognition for their innovative design work, earning top honors from two prestigious competitions for a detailed drawing of the KSU Field Station greenhouses and research facilities. Sean Spencer and Nelson Agalaba, who gra more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 28 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Microschools 101: What parents need to know * As more families search for alternatives to traditional education, microschools are emerging as one of the most promising and parent-empowered solutions. Blending the best aspects of homeschooling, private education and small-group learning, microschools offer a flexible, personalized and values-aligned approach that puts students--and fam more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * NEW STUDY: Sen. Ossoff Named Most Bipartisan Member of Congress * Sen. Ossoff continues working across the aisle to deliver for Georgia Since taking office, Sen. Ossoff has passed over a dozen standalone bipartisan bills into law Washington, D.C. -- A new study has named U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff as the most bipartisan member of Congress. According to a study This is an external link by the Polari more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, July 30 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Piedmont posted the following news release: * * * Piedmont Walton Hospital Expands Community Health Education Through New YMCA Partnership Monroe, Ga. (July 29, 2025) - Piedmont Walton Hospital, led by the efforts of its emergency room physicians, is proud to announce a new partnership with the recently opened Walton County YMCA, reinforcing its commitment to community health and safety through meaningful local collaboration. The p more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 30 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Student's CrossFit passion leads to breakthrough research at Kennesaw State CrossFit changed Caralynn Doese's life twice - once when she sought a competitive outlet, and again as a Kennesaw State student in search of a possible academic outlet. Now she's helping conduct a study on CrossFit with Wellstar College of Health and Human Services professor Gerald Mangine through KSU's Summer Undergradua more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, July 30 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * VSU RDI Gives McIntosh County Guidance on Improving Tourism Opportunities, Supporting Workforce A six-member team from McIntosh County recently attended the Valdosta State University Center for South Georgia Regional Impact Rural Development Institute, a three-day summit designed to help communities across Georgia develop an action plan for rural prosperity. "I found RDI to be one of the best conference more PR