ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Jack Cummings, counsel in the firm's Federal & International Tax Group, has been selected as the inaugural winner of the 2024 Tax Notes Award for Excellence in Tax Commentary. This award recognizes individuals who advance the tax profession for the betterment of the tax community. According to Tax Notes: "for nearly four decades, Jack's writing has influenced conversations regarding federal, state, a  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news: United States Congresswoman Nikema Williams recently announced that she has secured more than $12 million in community project funding for Georgia's Fifth Congressional District and requested an appropriated earmark award of $630,000 for public safety improvements at Clark Atlanta University. The funding falls under Federal Nexus--funding provided by the federal government for private land-- under the purposes of   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- CNN issued the following news on April 24, 2024: Gloria Pazmino has been promoted to CNN correspondent based in New York City, the news organization announced today. Expanding from her role as a correspondent for CNN Newsource and CNN's more than 1,000 affiliate partners, she has contributed to the network's reporting on New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the special election in New York's 3rdcongressional district, the historic election of Governor Kathy Hochul, the  more

COLUMBUS, Georgia, April 26 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: A name and face familiar to the Chattahoochee Valley will soon take on a new role in Columbus State University's Department of Communication. Through the department's new Professional-in-Residence program, students will learn from and shadow seasoned journalists, broadcasters and other communication professionals as part of their classroom studies and through internships and practicum experiences. In some case  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news: Clark Atlanta University has announced that Dr. Daniel Black, a 1988 graduate of Clark College (a parent institution of the university), author and a veteran professor of African American Studies at the university, will deliver the address during its 35th commencement exercises on Saturday, May 18, 2023, at 8 a.m., at the Clark Atlanta University Panther Stadium. Black has written seven novels, including The Comi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- The Georgia Department of Community Affairs issued the following news: The City of Lyons has been awarded a $500,000 infrastructure grant through the OneGeorgia Equity Fund. This grant will enhance the utility capacity of local industrial parks, furthering economic development efforts in the area. The Toombs County Development Authority identified the need to augment utility services to support the development of the Lyons US Highway 1 North Industrial Park and ex  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, members of the General Assembly, state and local leaders, and members of the GRACE Commission signed a package of anti-human trafficking legislation into law, including SB 370 - the ninth piece of legislation brought forward and passed by First Lady Marty Kemp and the GRACE Commission. Sponsored by Senator Mike Hodges, signed by Senators   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 233, the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act," into law. Sponsored by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Transportation Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming), the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act" creates the Georgia Education Savings Authority and provides its composition, functions, duties and powers in administering the Promis  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: This week, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed into law House Bill 880, legislation that significantly enhances opportunities for military spouses joining Georgia's workforce. Authored by Rep. Bethany Ballard (R-Warner Robins), HB 880 marks a monumental step towards easing the transition for military families assigned to one of Georgia's premier military installations. Sen. John F. Kennedy (R-  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Last week, Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming) was awarded 'Lawmaker of the Year' by Greater Georgia at their second annual legislative awards ceremony. Sen. Greg Dolezal spoke of his recognition, stating, "I am deeply honored to receive the 'Lawmaker of the Year' award from Greater Georgia. This recognition reaffirms my commitment to upholding conservative values while serving the needs of my  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Senate Bill 233, the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act," into law. Sponsored by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Transportation Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming), the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act" creates the Georgia Education Savings Authority and provides its composition, functions, duties and powers in administering the Promise Schol  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: State Representative Alan Powell (R-Hartwell), chairman of the House Regulated Industries Committee, today joined Governor Brian Kemp at the State Capitol as he signed House Bill 993 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Powell, this legislation will create a criminal penalty for those who knowingly and intentionally groom minors in person, through a third party or through electronic means to coerce them   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release: State Representative Alan Powell (R-Hartwell), chairman of the House Regulated Industries Committee, recently joined Governor Brian Kemp as he signed Senate Bill 449 into law. Carried in the House by State Representative Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, this legislation will redefine the role of Georgia's "advanced practice registered nurses" (APRNs) and support the state  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: State Representative Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs), chair of the House MARTOC Committee, yesterday joined State Representatives Scott Hilton (R-Peachtree Corners) and Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta) at the State Capitol as Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 218 into law. Co-sponsored by Rep. Silcox, this act clarifies the definition of "mentally incapacitated" and admits out-of-court statements  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Today, State Representative Devan Seabaugh (R-Marietta) and other legislators joined Governor Brian Kemp as he signed House Bill 1017, also known as the Squatter Reform Act, into law. "With the Squatter Reform Act now signed into law, we reaffirm our stance against unwanted intruders in our state, making it clear that their actions are criminal and will face consequences," said Rep. Seabaugh. "  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release: State Representative Johnny Chastain (R-Blue Ridge) recently received an award for his dedicated support of technical education and North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) at the college's "1943 Gala," hosted by NGTC's Foundation Board of Trustees. "I am deeply honored to receive this award from North Georgia Technical College, recognizing my commitment to supporting technical education," said Rep. Chastain. "The  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release: State Representative Victor Anderson (R-Cornelia) was recently honored for his dedicated advocacy of technical education and North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) during the college's "1943 Gala," organized by NGTC's Foundation Board of Trustees. "I am grateful to North Georgia Technical College for acknowledging my commitment to supporting both the school and technical education," said Rep. Anderson. "This rec  more

MACON, Georgia, April 26 -- Mercer University issued the following news: Mercer University senior Elizabeth Lyle Stinson was recently selected to serve in the Peace Corps in Botswana, Southern Africa, beginning this summer. She will serve in Botswana through September of 2026. "I am so excited and so grateful to learn more about Botswana culture and apply my learning at Mercer to my work," Stinson said. From Newnan, Stinson is double-majoring in global development studies and global health st  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- Mercer University issued the following news: Mercer University's Board of Trustees, meeting on the Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus in Atlanta on April 19, approved promotions, tenure, emeriti status and sabbaticals for faculty from across the University. Promotions, Tenure, Emeriti Status School of Business * Dr. Andres Marroquin, awarded tenure * Dr. Julie Petherbridge, promoted to professor of accountancy * Dr. Antonio Saravia, promoted to prof  more

ATHENS, Georgia, April 26 -- Piedmont issued the following news release: Oconee County High School volleyball player Oliva Miller has been named Athlete of the Month by the Sports Medicine Department at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center has named Athlete of the Month. The award is given each month to a student athlete who has shown perseverance while dealing with an injury or illness. Miller, a junior, began her rehabilitation at the Piedmont Athens Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicin  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 26 -- Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health issued the following news release: This summer, Rollins is proud to launch the Rollins Health Education Institute (RHEDI). RHEDI offers continuing education for anyone who is interested in expanding their public health knowledge and skills. "We have heard from many of our alumni and colleagues a desire to have access to Rollins courses that can inform the work they are currently doing," says Dean M. Daniele Fallin  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 25 -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: At an April 10 ceremony inside Ronald Tutor Hall, Dean Yannis Yortsos hosted Viterbi Awards honoree Augustine Esogbue, Ph.D. '68, to celebrate the newly established Augustine O. Esogbue and Richard E. Bellman Endowed Fellowship in Engineering for USC Viterbi graduate and Ph.D. students. Surrounded by friends, family and former colleagues, Esogbue, now professor   more