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State Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Friday May 31, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Emory University Nursing Professor Receives Betty Irene Moore Fellowship
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 31 (TNSres) -- Emory University issued the following news release: Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing faculty member Gaea Daniel, PhD, RN, is one of 16 nursing scientists nationwide to receive the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators. The fellowship program recognizes early- to mid-career nursing scholars and innovators with high potential to accelerate leadership in nursing science research, practice, education, policy and e  more

ESPN: ACC Network Kicks Off New Era of ACC Football With Three Straight Days of Action Aug. 29-31
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 31 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: * * * * Three straight Saturday tripleheaders to kick off season * Appearances by No. 18 NC State, No. 19 Clemson, No. 24 Miami & first-year ACC member California * ACC Network Primetime Football and ACC Huddle at Georgia Tech, Clemson & Virginia during first three weeks * * * The countdown to kickoff of a new era of college football on ACC Network is officially underway, as the  more

Ga. State Senate: President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy to Lead Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 31 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release: President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R-Macon) has been appointed to Chair the Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee, in accordance with Senate Resolution 786. The committee will include Sen. Russ Goodman (R-Cogdell), Sen. Larry Walker III (R-Perry), Sen. Sonya Halpern (D-Atlanta), Sen. Frank Ginn (R-Danielsville), and Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch (R-Dahlonega). The formation   more

Ga. State Senate: Sen. Bo Hatchett Appointed to Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Child Care
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 31 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release: Sen. Bo Hatchett (R-Cornelia) has been appointed to serve on the Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Child Care. The committee, established by Senate Resolution 471 will address the pressing issue of child care affordability and accessibility in Georgia. Sen. Hatchett, a dedicated advocate for family and community support, brings a wealth of experience as the Vice-Chairman of the standing Senate   more

Ga. State Senate: Sen. Frank Ginn Appointed to Serve on Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 31 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release: Georgia State Senator Frank Ginn (R-Danielsville) has been appointed to serve on the Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee, in accordance with Senate Resolution 786. The committee - aimed at fortifying Georgia's leadership in the forestry, timber and forest products industries - will also include Senate President Pro Tempore and Committee Chairman John F. Kennedy (R-Macon), Senate Maj  more

Ga. State Senate: Sen. Sally Harrell Announces $250,000 Grant to Clubhouse Atlanta
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 31 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: Today, Sen. Sally Harrell (D-Atlanta) announced that she secured a $250,000 grant for Clubhouse Atlanta at their open house event for supporters and members. Clubhouse Atlanta provides an evidence-based supportive program that helps individuals living with mental illness recover, come to terms with their illness, find social connections and build self-confidence to lead productive lives. Clu  more

Georgia Democrats, Voters, and Advocates Oppose Republicans' Latest Anti-Voter Efforts
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 31 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release on May 30, 2024: Today, Georgia Democrats hosted a press conference with voting rights advocates to sound the alarm on Brian Kemp and Georgia Republicans continuing to pass anti-voter laws that obstruct access to the ballot box. As the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported in May, "Conservative activists are preparing to question the validity of thousands of Georgia voter registrations this summer, a  more

Georgia Institute of Technology: Nakia Melecio to Lead Innovation Lab Effort at Enterprise Innovation Institute
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 30 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: Melecio, who has also served as the deep tech catalyst in the Enterprise Innovation Institute's ATDC startup incubator, will lead Innovation Lab, which encompasses new business development efforts in life sciences and biosciences. The Innovation Lab initiative centers on three core activities: * Grow healthcare research, innovation, and workforce development practice. * Expand EI2 Global's international fo  more