ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Daniel H. Black, Jay L. Cooper, Jess Rosen, Bobby Rosenbloum, and Mathew S. Rosengart were recognized in Variety's 2024 "Legal Impact Report." According to the publication, the annual report shines a spotlight on the foremost legal minds in the entertainment industry, showcasing the accomplishments of top attorneys who are instrumental in navigatin  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release: Constangy Partner Donna Maddux presented at the Executive Edge Conference, hosted by McGriff, in Orlando, Florida on April 16th. Donna's presentation - 'Cyber 2024: SEC Disclosures, Emboldened Threat Actors & Spotlight on CISOs' - discussed current challenges in the cyber landscape, including determining whether or not to pay a ransomware actor, CISO accountability, and SEC discl  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 (TNSres) -- Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health issued the following news release: An innovative partnership between infectious disease researchers and the Fulton County Jail has produced insight that could help detect and track future disease outbreaks. A study of samples of the jail's wastewater collected nearly every week between October 2021 and May 2022--led by researchers at the Rollins School of Public Health and recently published by the CDC's   more

AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 19 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Members of the General Assembly, and local and state leaders, signed HB 1015 into law today at a ceremony in Augusta - accelerating the largest state income tax cut in Georgia history. Sponsored by Representative Lauren McDonald and co-sponsored by Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones, Chairman Shaw Blackmon, Representatives So  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following statement on April 18, 2024: * * * Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement on the signing of House Bill 1015, legislation reducing Georgia taxes on personal and business income. "I have long been a proponent of eliminating our state income tax, and I am glad to see us taking more steps in that direction," said Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones. "The signing of this legislation provides much-needed tax re  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) and other legislators joined Governor Brian Kemp in Augusta, Ga. as he signed several bills into law to cut taxes for Georgians. Gov. Kemp signed House bills 1015, 1021, 1023, and 581, several of which were House priorities during the 2024 legislative session. "I am extremely proud of the House's hard work during this year's legislative sessio  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy's Internet Governance Project issued the following article: * * * By Seungtae Han, PhD student in the School of Public Policy at Georgia Institute of Technology As the global community grapples with various regulatory frameworks and policy recommendations put forward by states, social media companies, and academia, the pivotal role of traditional media and journalists often slips under the radar. The art  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 -- Hawkins Parnell and Young, a law firm, issued the following news release: Hawkins Parnell & Young argued in the Supreme Court of Georgia for a law firm client against attempts to broaden the statute of limitations on malpractice claims. Senior partner Christine Mast argued the case and was assisted in the briefing by appellate specialist Robert Gilbreath. In the underlying case, restaurant franchisee David Titshaw alleged poor legal advice by two law firms led him  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 -- Honeywell Aerospace, a division of Honeywell International, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Today, Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) unveiled Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Aerospace, a cloud-based platform that utilizes AI and machine learning (ML) to help commercial aerospace manufacturing and maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) facilities modernize production and lower operational costs through digitalization. This addition to the Honeywell Forge s  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 -- Mercer University issued the following news: A Mercer University professor is being recognized for her innovative teaching techniques that allow students to apply their knowledge in engaging and fun ways. Dr. Briana Stenard, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship in the School of Business, is this year's recipient of the Innovations in Teaching Award. The award annually recognizes the efforts of a Mercer undergraduate faculty member who successful  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, April 19 -- Savannah State University issued the following news: Savannah State University's (SSU) College of Business Administration (COBA) recently held its spring Honors and Awards Ceremony to recognize outstanding business student scholars. Speakers at the ceremony included SSU Interim President Cynthia Robinson Alexander, J.D. and Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Richard Miller. Mr. Frank J. Mendelson, COBA lecturer and a 2024 UGA Governor's Teaching   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Edgar Vargas (CIPP/US), an associate in Troutman Pepper's national Privacy + Cyber practice, will serve as a Young Privacy Professional (YPP) with the International Association of Privacy Professional's (IAPP) Orange County KnowledgeNet Chapter. Each chapter features up to two YPPs, who serve one-year terms and help to bring the local privacy community together through free educational meetings and networking   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 -- Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Earlier today, Amita Manatunga, PhD, and Kathryn Yount, PhD, were elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals. They are among 502 new inductees this year, including 10 faculty selected across Emory University. Induction into AAAS is a career hig  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 19 -- The University System of Georgia issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue today named USG's Chief Operating Officer Teresa MacCartney as interim president of Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW), upon the departure of President Neal Weaver this May. Weaver announced he would be stepping down May 10 after nearly seven years. He was named president of Stephen F. Austin University in Texas   more