State Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Thursday May 30, 2024 ( 13 items ) |
Constangy Presents Webinar Providing 10 Compliance Tips for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act & Independent Contractor Rules
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 30 -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Constangy partner Brooke Nixon presented a webinar dissecting the intricate details of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Independent Contractor Rules on May 29. SHRM and HRCI credit were offered for this program.
With significant regulatory changes looming, it's paramount for organizations to grasp the nuances and implications of these updates. This webinar detailed
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Costa Coffee Expands Iced Coffee Latte Line in U.S. This Summer
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 30 -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release on May 29, 2024:
Costa Coffee--one of the world's largest coffee chains, established in 1971--is expanding its delicious line of lattes nationwide and giving fitness fans a custom yoga experience, just in time for summer.
Made to fuel your favorite daily rituals--from morning yoga to an afternoon run--Costa Iced Coffee Lattes--are crafted for an active lifestyle in a convenient, on-the-go format. The line is available in t
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Democratic Party of Georgia: ICYMI - Democrats Foil Efforts to Delay Election Certification in Fulton County
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 30 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on May 29, 2024:
MAGA Republicans' efforts to sow doubt and discord into Georgia elections reached a new low last week when Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections member Julie Adams sued the board and the county's elections director in a transparent effort to block or delay the certification of the May 21 election results. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Adams has been a dire
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Ga. A.G. Carr Announces Second Conviction in DeKalb County Human Trafficking Case Involving Underage Victim Recovered in 2020
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 29 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release:
Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Christopher Price, 36, of Stone Mountain, has been convicted and sentenced to prison for trafficking a 16-year-old female in DeKalb County. The victim had been missing from the Cedartown area for approximately six weeks when she was recovered by the Attorney General's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit and the U.S. Marshals Service in March 2020. An
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Ga. State Senate: Sen. Billy Hickman Appointed to Lead Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia's Farmlands
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 30 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on May 29, 2024:
Last week, Sen. Billy Hickman (R-Statesboro) was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia's Farmlands by Lt. Governor Burt Jones. Additional Senate members appointed to serve on the study committee include Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R-Dallas), Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta), Sen. Jason Esteves (D-Atlanta), Sen. Russ Goodman (R-Cogdell), Sen. F
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Ga. State Senate: Sen. Chuck Payne Appointed to Lead Senate Study Committee on Veterans' Mental Health and Housing
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 30 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release:
Sen. Chuck Payne (R-Dalton) has been appointed to Chair the Senate Study Committee on Veterans' Mental Health and Housing by Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones. The committee will also include Sen. Ed Harbison (D-Columbus), Sen. Josh McLaurin (D-Sandy Springs), Sen. Shawn Still (R-Johns Creek) and Sen. Rick Williams (R-Milledgeville).
This committee will address the critical issues facing Georgia's veterans, pa
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Ga. State Senate: Sen. Emanuel Jones Appointed to Lead Senate Study Committee on Safe Firearm Storage
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 30 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on May 29, 2024:
Last week, Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur) was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Senate Study Committee on Safe Firearm Storage by Lt. Governor Burt Jones. Additional Senate members appointed to serve on the study committee include Sen. Frank Ginn (R-Danielsville), Sen. Marty Harbin (R-Tyrone), Sen. David Lucas (D-Macon) and Sen. Ben Watson (R-Savannah).
"Ensuring the safe storage of fire
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Georgia House: Speaker Jon Burns Celebrates Completion of Plant Vogtle
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 30 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on May 29, 2024:
On Wednesday, May 29, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) joined Gov. Brian Kemp, members of the General Assembly and executives from Georgia Power, Oglethorpe Power, MEAG and the City of Dalton to celebrate the completion of Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4, which makes the nuclear plant the largest generator of clean energy in the nation.
"Plant Vogtle represents an incredible feat of ingenuity, partnershi
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Kennesaw State Hydraulic Bike Team Wins First Place in National Competition
KENNESAW, Georgia, May 30 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release:
The culmination of several months of hard work, Kennesaw State University's Hydraulic Bike Team bested nine other universities en route to a first-place finish at the 2024 Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Competition.
Held in Denver, Colo., the annual competition is designed to promote original thinking in a competitive setting by combining two technology platforms that are not normally associated with one a
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Life University Hosts Annual Life Vision Extravaganza Featuring Renowned Speakers and Celebrating 50th Anniversary
MARIETTA, Georgia, May 30 -- Life University issued the following news release:
Life University is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated, annual Life Vision Extravaganza (LVE), scheduled to take place from October 3 through October 5, 2024, at the prestigious Cobb Galleria Centre. This event, the largest on the Life University calendar, promises three days of transformative continuing education, special events and celebrations, in honor of our alumni and friends, while celebrating Life Un
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Ogletree Deakins Unveils 'Culture of Caring' Program to Promote Mental Health and Well-Being
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 30 -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 29, 2024:
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, in collaboration with Kendra Brodin of EsquireWell, is proud to unveil "Culture of Caring," an important program dedicated to fostering a supportive and thriving work environment for legal professionals. This initiative is at the forefront of addressing mental health awareness in the legal sector
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Sage Foundation Empowers Atlanta Nonprofits Through Leadership and Mentoring Programs
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 30 -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release:
Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses, announces its 2024 Sage Foundation Grow Program nonprofit participants, strategically matching nonprofit leaders with Sage executives for mentorship and guidance. Over the course of five months, The Grow Program aims to help solve specific challenges that may be h
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Spelman College Hosts Its 35th Annual Research Day
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 30 -- Spelman College issued the following news release:
Spelman College recently hosted its 35th annual Research Day - a campus-wide celebration of the depth of our students' intellectual curiosity. Classes were cancelled to allow the whole campus to join in celebrating the students' scholarly and creative excellence.
Every year, Spelman takes pride in spotlighting the extraordinary scholarship and creative endeavors of our talented undergraduate students. Research Day r
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