ATLANTA, Georgia, March 29 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: This morning, Georgia Democrats laid blame on Governor Brian Kemp and Republican leadership in the Legislature for once again blocking full Medicaid expansion this session to protect Kemp's failed Pathways program. Republican obstructionism threatens to leave billions of dollars in federal funding on the table and hundreds of thousands of Georgians uninsured. The call's speakers--  more

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Georgia, March 29 -- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: Six grant projects announced today by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will improve public opportunities to see and learn about native animals and plants statewide. The proposals chosen by the DNR Wildlife Resources Division for this year's Wildlife Viewing Program grants range statewide from Talking Rock Nature Park in Pickens County to Burton 4-H Cen  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 28 -- Emory University's Candler School of Theology issued the following news: Professor of Hebrew Bible Jacob L. Wright has earned a PROSE Award from the Association of American Publishers (AAP), honoring scholarly works published in 2023. Wright received the award for his book, Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and Its Origins, released in October 2023 by Cambridge University Press. In the book, Wright explores the origins and circumstances surr  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 29 -- Fulton County Schools issued the following news: * * * Dear Fulton County Schools Community, The annual Fulton County School (FCS) budget proceedings have been underway for several months. This report is part of a series of budget updates between now and the Board's final vote later this spring, as we strive to keep our community informed about the Fiscal Year 2025 planning process. Revenue Projections One of the first steps the district employs in setting the   more

VALDOSTA, Georgia, March 29 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: Jordan Hewins represented Valdosta State University's Department of Applied Mathematics and Physics at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Georgia Academy of Sciences, where his research, "Modeling the Orbital Dynamics of Super Earth Kepler-62f," earned Best Oral Presentation honors. He conducted this award-winning research under the guidance of Dr. Billy Quarles, assistant professor of astronomy and physics. "My re  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 29 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that, in a continuing investigative effort between the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Streets Gang Task Force, search and arrest warrants were served today at two locations in the Metro Atlanta area, effectively shutting down a sophisticated, multi-state criminal enterprise that included civ  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 27 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following weekly newsletter on March 26, 2024, by State Sen. Larry Walker III, R-Perry: * * * Capitol Recap - Week Eleven As the 2024 Legislative Session nears its conclusion, the Georgia Senate is in the midst of its final days, with only one week left to address legislative matters. This last week marked the culmination of our collective efforts as a caucus and as individual legislators. I'm pleased to announce the passage o  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 29 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) will host a firearm safety education event on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 12 - 2 p.m. at the Lithonia City Hall. To register for this event, please contact Rep. Carter at doreen.carter@house.ga.gov. WHO: Rep. Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) WHAT: Firearm Safety Education Event WHEN: Saturday, April 6, 2024 12 - 2 p.m. WHERE: Lithonia City Hall   more

STATESBORO, Georgia, March 29 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Utilizing its newly launched Virtual Collaboration Center, Georgia Southern University will host a No Builds Tournament featuring Fortnite on Friday, March 29. The event, sponsored by Bulloch Solutions, is the first event of its kind on Georgia Southern's Statesboro Campus. Students can use the state-of-the-art computers in the Eagle's Edge Arena and compete with one another for a chance to win part   more

KENNESAW, Georgia, March 29 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: Kennesaw State University is launching a Master of Education in Teacher Leadership and Educational Leadership, providing education professionals an opportunity to elevate their leadership skills and advance their careers. The new master's degree in the Bagwell College of Education will be the first in Georgia to offer the combination of teacher leadership and Tier I educational leadership certifications  more

DAHLONEGA, Georgia, March 29 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 27, 2024: Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Goldmine Village in Dahlonega, Georgia, for $4.4 million. "This is a great long-term investment for our client," says Eric Abbott, senior associate. "Dahlonega is a unique market in that it is directly in No  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 29 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams Mercer University sophomore Mia Jastrzembski was recently selected as an Amgen Scholar and will spend 10 weeks this summer conducting research at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, as part of a highly selective undergraduate summer research program that allows undergraduates from across the globe to participate in cutting-edge research opportunities at world-class institutions. Th  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, March 29 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management has awarded a $4.8 million grant to New Mexico State University to expand research and workforce skills in the area of radioactive tank waste management. Over the course of three years, the grant will support the NMSU's College of Engineering, Business and Arts and Sciences, as well as grant partners from the University of Texas a  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 29 -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: Sage the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, and The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs and event-based networking, today announced the 25 awardees of the 2024 Sage Invest in Progress grant to sup  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, March 28 -- Savannah State University issued the following news: "Pinky" Cole Hayes, founder of the immensely popular Atlanta-based Slutty Vegan restaurant chain and 2023 TIME100 Next honoree, is returning to Savannah State University (SSU) this spring to deliver the commencement speech to the class of 2024. Cole Hayes visited the university in the fall as part of her book tour for her autobiographical book, "I Hope You Fail," which details the trials and tribulations she ov  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, March 29 (TNSres) -- Savannah State University issued the following news: The Savannah State University (SSU) 10th Annual Research Conference (ARC) will be held April 2, 2024, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballrooms. The event is free and open to the public. Each year, SSU conducts this research conference to recognize faculty, graduate and undergraduate student research, including research conducted through externally-funded research. One of the goals of the con  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 29 (TNSres) -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: The Coca Cola Company today announced it will release first quarter 2024 financial results April 30 before the New York Stock Exchange opens. The release will be followed by an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. The company invites investors to join a webcast at www.cocacolacompany.com/investors. Downloadable files, as well as a transcript, will be available w  more