DECATUR, Georgia, April 9 -- The Columbia Theological Seminary issued the following commentary on April 8, 2024: * * * Protecting Our Investment Through Lifelong Learning By Israel Galindo During a theological school or seminary consultation, I occasionally offer my elevator speech on the importance of lifelong learning for clergy. It goes something like this. "You fret about the $160,000 to $170,000 it takes out of your endowment to graduate one MDiv, but in five years, half of them are   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 9 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: As Republicans attempt to gloss over that they've once again failed to extend health coverage to hundreds of thousands of Georgians, the DPG has issued a report card grading the 2024 Legislative Session to highlight their failing marks on health care and other issues. Rather than becoming the 41st state to expand Medicaid, a program that administers health care to millions of Americans with minimal   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 9 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news: Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's Securities Division kicked off Financial Literacy Month by hosting "FinFit" at Dalton State University on Thursday. Building from the success of previous financial literacy events, Secretary Raffensperger is pushing the next generation of Georgians toward small-business success and entrepreneurship by engaging groups across Georgia on financial literacy and self  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 9 -- The Georgia House issued the following statement on April 8, 2024, by State Rep. Viola Davis, D-Stone Mountain: * * * As the debate surrounding House Bill 220 unfolds, I remain steadfast in my commitment to protecting the American dream of homeownership. With a resolute focus on transparency, accountability and due process, I will continue to advocate for measures that empower homeowners and ensure their voices are heard within condominium and property owners' asso  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, April 9 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the all-new Gulfstream G700 has earned additional Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certifications following the G700 FAA type certification on March 29. The new production and interior supplemental type certifications further clear the G700 for customer deliveries and entry into service. The G700 cabin supplem  more

MACON, Georgia, April 9 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams Thirty-nine students were inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Society by Mercer University's Zeta of Georgia Chapter for the 2023-2024 academic year. The invitation process is considered one of the most selective in the nation. Prospective Phi Beta Kappa inductees are usually seniors among the top 10% of their graduating class who have completed a broad range of liberal arts and sci  more

MACON, Georgia, April 9 -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Fairfield-Williams Mercer University junior Sarah Boyer and sophomore Mia Jastrzembski were recently selected as Amgen Scholars. Boyer will spend 10 weeks this summer conducting research at the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) in Dallas as part of a highly selective undergraduate summer research program that allows undergraduates from across the globe to participate in cutting-edge research opportunitie  more

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, April 9 -- Newberry College issued the following news: Newberry College speech, debate and theatre students clinched the state championship at the South Carolina Speech & Theatre Association's annual State College Festival Competition. The event was held April 6 on the College campus. Newberry was represented by Jordan Seay (Camden), Gamahl Bobo (North Charleston), Sullivan Hooper (Lexington), Hannah Ghaly (Newberry), Kyndal Cathcart (Clover), Archkela Lane (Pomaria),  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 9 -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release: Northern Trust has appointed Jordan Kiel as president of the Georgia market responsible for leading an Atlanta-based team in the delivery of holistic advice, superior client service and continued growth in the region. "Jordan brings extensive wealth management experience, a depth of business acumen, proven leadership skills and a unique perspective. His experience will b  more

NEW YORK, Georgia, April 9 (TNSres) -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Report from Troutman Pepper law firm highlights the transformative changes required to meet U.S. EV goals Market actors identify outdated infrastructure and environmental regulatory programs among key obstacles hindering broader adoption * * * Outdated and insufficient infrastructure, alongside environmental regulatory programs, risk undermining the continued expansion of electric vehicles a  more