ATLANTA, Georgia, July 4 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on July 3, 2024: Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the expansion of his Gang Prosecution Unit to Southeast Georgia, with Assistant Attorney General Brooklyn Franklin and Criminal Investigator Pete Delatorre overseeing the Unit's regional efforts. Both Franklin and Delatorre's hires took effect on July 1, 2024, with funding provided in the state's FY 2025 budget signed by Governor Brian Ke  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 4 -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 3, 2024: Constangy is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Seten as office managing partner in Kansas City, MO. Seten's appointment began July 1. "We are thrilled to have Kim step into this role," said Neil Wasser, chair of Constangy's executive committee. "Her leadership and commitment to excellence will undoubtedly drive our continued success in the region." "I am h  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 4 -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 3, 2024: In today's digital age, remote work has become increasingly prevalent, offering both opportunities and challenges for employers navigating immigration, cybersecurity and employment laws. Join Constangy attorneys Aaron Chang, Justin Coffey and Allie Prout for a webinar that will dive into the complexities and risks associated with managing a remote workforce from a le  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, July 4 (TNSres) -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Karin Fisher, Ph.D., associate professor of special education at Georgia Southern University, has received a Fulbright Specialist Program Award from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. She will complete a project at the Dyslexia Association of Sarawak in Malaysia that aims to exchange knowledge and establish partnerships benefiting participants, institut  more

COLUMBUS, Georgia, July 4 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: The chance to partner with the United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley flipped the script--or in this case, the syllabus--for Dr. Troy Keller's Spring 2023 GIS course. The partnership gave students a real-world, client-based experience as they contributed directly to the city's economic and workforce development efforts. GIS, or "geographic information systems," refers to a suite of varying technologies that help   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 4 -- Spelman College issued the following news: Spelman College Museum of Fine Art presents Ming Smith: Feeling the Future (August 23 - December 7, 2024). The first solo exhibition of photographer Ming Smith in Atlanta and at an HBCU, this exhibition is a selection of the artist's work from the 1970s to the present. Feeling the Future presents photographs that are in conversation with each other across time and space. The exhibition showcases Smith's expansive use of lens  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, July 4 -- Savannah State University issued the following news: Savannah State University (SSU) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural 40 Under 40 Awards to recognize young alumni of the university who have made significant contributions to their profession and community. "Ideal candidates for the award should have achieved notable professional success, demonstrated exceptional leadership in their fields, made a positive impact in their communities and embodied the   more