Monday - May 6, 2024
State Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Saturday April 06, 2024 ( 12 items )  

Acuity Brands: Care Collection Offers Curated Lighting for the Unique Needs of Healthcare Environments
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 5 -- Acuity Brands, a provider of lighting and building management solutions, issued the following news release: Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) introduces the Care Collection, a portfolio of trusted and vetted lighting and lighting controls solutions across Acuity Brands to enable the simple selection and specification of products that can address the unique needs of healthcare environments. With a focus on simplicity, reliability, and patient care, the Care Collection  more

Acuity Brands: Gotham Lighting Unveils Brand Refresh and Full IVO Family at LEDucation
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 6 -- Acuity Brands, a provider of lighting and building management solutions, issued the following news release: Gotham Lighting, an established innovator and manufacturer of architectural downlighting, unveiled its highly anticipated brand refresh at the recent LEDucation event, marking a significant milestone in the company's 85-year legacy. The brand refresh represents Gotham's commitment to innovation, quality, and delivering unparalleled lighting experiences to its   more

AGCO: MF 9S Series Wins Prestigious Red Dot Design Award
DULUTH, Georgia, April 6 -- AGCO, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, issued the following news release: Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) is delighted to receive a Red Dot Award: Product Design 2024 for its flagship MF 9S Series tractors. The international jury only awards this sought-after seal of quality to products that feature an outstanding design. "We are honoured the MF 9S has been chosen for this special award," says Thierry Lhotte,  more

Ga. A.G. Carr Shuts Down Biden Administration's Unlawful Climate Mandate for Businesses
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 6 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: Attorney General Chris Carr has successfully blocked an unlawful climate disclosure rule from the Biden administration's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Among other items, this rule seeks to require companies to produce disclosures concerning greenhouse gas emissions, climate risks, and risks related to the physical impact of storms, drought, and higher temperatures. The rule would also  more

Grayson Friedman Earns College of Humanities and Social Sciences Excellence Award at VSU
VALDOSTA, Georgia, April 6 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: Grayson Friedman of Evans, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2024 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Valdosta State University. The President's Award for Academic Excellence is presented to a high-performing graduating student in each of VSU's six colleges -- Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration, College of Nursing and Health Sci  more

Hawkins Parnell Ty Brown Elected Vice President of the Atlanta Bar Association
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 6 -- Hawkins Parnell and Young, a law firm, issued the following news release: Hawkins Parnell & Young partner E. Tyron Brown was elected Vice President of the Atlanta Bar Association for the 2024-2025 bar year. Ty has previously served on the Atlanta Bar Association's Board of Directors as a Member-at-Large, Treasurer, and Secretary, and previously served as Chair of the Litigation Section, and the Construction Law Section. Ty represents some of the most recognizable  more

How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Cybercrime, According to Mercer University Experts
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 6 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Andrea Honaker Smartphones, laptops and other devices have become an integral part of our daily lives. But as technology continues to advance, so do cybercriminals and the digital crimes they inflict on unsuspecting users. Mercer University computer science associate professor Dr. Johnathan Yerby and assistant professor Dr. Adeel Malik offered advice on how people can stay cyber safe and protect themselves   more

Julia Rafferty Earns College of Business Administration Excellence Award at VSU
VALDOSTA, Georgia, April 6 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: Julia Rafferty of Gwinnett, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2024 President's Award for Academic Excellence for the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration at Valdosta State University. The President's Award for Academic Excellence is presented to a high-performing graduating student in each of VSU's six colleges -- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, College of the Arts, James L. and D  more

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Recognized as a Luminary in Celent's Financial Crime Compliance Technology Watchlist Screening Report
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 5 (TNSres) -- LexisNexis Risk Solutions issued the following news release: LexisNexis(R) Risk Solutions has been recognized as a Luminary in the Technology Capabilities Matrix of the Financial Crime Compliance Technology: Watchlist Screening Edition report from Celent. The analyst's matrix designates Luminary as the top category, equivalent to a leadership ranking. Celent focused its analysis on the capabilities of LexisNexis(R) Firco(TM) Continuity, an enterprise softw  more

LexisNexis Risk Solutions Recognized as a Luminary in Celent's Financial Crime Compliance Technology Watchlist Screening Report
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 6 (TNSres) -- LexisNexis Risk Solutions issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: LexisNexis(R) Risk Solutions has been recognized as a Luminary in the Technology Capabilities Matrix of the Financial Crime Compliance Technology: Watchlist Screening Edition report from Celent. The analyst's matrix designates Luminary as the top category, equivalent to a leadership ranking. Celent focused its analysis on the capabilities of LexisNexis(R) Firco(TM) Continuity, an  more

University of Georgia Recognizes Troutman Pepper Partner David Dove With Young Alumni Award
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 6 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: David Dove, a partner in Troutman Pepper's Regulatory Investigations, Strategy + Enforcement Practice, has received the Young Alumni Award from the University of Georgia Alumni Association in recognition of his outstanding leadership and service to the university, community, and legal profession. Read his alumni feature online here. Dove earned his JD and bachelor's degrees from the University of Georgia, wher  more

VSU Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Advertising, Marketing, Promotion
VALDOSTA, Georgia, April 6 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: The nine-member University Marketing and Communications team at Valdosta State University earned gold, silver, and bronze honors during the 2024 Collegiate Advertising Awards. "These awards are a well-earned testament to the incredible talent, hard work, and resourcefulness of every member of VSU's University Marketing and Communications team," says Melinda Harbaugh, the university's chief officer. "This is a s  more