ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release: Constangy partners Mel Haas, Ellen Kearns and Sal Simao have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Lawdragon's 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide. Haas and Kearns were two of 76 members named to the Lawdragon Hall of Fame. Haas was named to the Hall of Fame - Labor & Employment, esp. Collective Bargaining. Kearns was named to the Hall of Fame - Labor & Employment, esp  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * * Additional Camera Complement and Technology Planned for Top-Tier Tussle * College GameDay Built by The Home Depot Expands to Provide Pregame and Halftime Coverage Under the Lights of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium * Thirteen Top 25 Teams Set for ESPN Platforms in Week 5 * * * One of the most anticipated regular season showdowns of the season takes center stage i  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Alston & Bird represented the international auction house Christie's in its acquisition of Gooding & Company, a leading international auction house in the classic-car market. The transaction is expected to be completed before the end of 2024. Representing Christie's was an Alston & Bird team led by partners Stuart Rogers and Aaron Dixon, senior associate Mollie Davis, and associates Crawford Lewis an  more

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Sept. 24 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: Columbus State University alumni and friends gave more than $5.9 million to the university during its 2023-24 fundraising year, according to newly compiled figures that show significant, steady donor support over the past three years. The university celebrated many of its donors on Sept. 19 during a "Celebration of Support" dinner at its Frank G. Lumpkin Jr. Center. The event highlighted the private support fr  more

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 24 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Supreme Court Justice Appoints Valladares for Strong Trial Experience and Leadership * * * ATLANTA - Sept. 23, 2024 - Richard J. Valladares, administrative shareholder of the Atlanta office and chair of the Atlanta Business Litigation Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was appointed as a master of the esteemed Bleckley Inn of Court. This invitation comes from Georgia S  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 24 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: A partnership with a school system in Georgia has provided a Kennesaw State University education program the opportunity to benefit from a grant to prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. As part of multi-year grants of up to $8.6 million from the Toyota USA Foundation to Fulton County Schools (FCS), the iTeach program in the Bagwell College of Ed  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 -- Mercer University issued the following news: ByJennifer Falk Mercer University's McAfee School of Theology is helping build healthier churches through a new initiative aimed at growing leadership from the congregation to the pulpit. The initiative, funded by a $907,179 grant from the Lilly Endowment's Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative, aims to partner with congregations to develop clergy and lay leaders. Lay leaders are congregants who are not ordained but serve t  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, Sept. 24 -- Piedmont issued the following news release: Monroe, Ga. (September 23, 2024) - The American College of Cardiology has recognized Piedmont Walton Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Piedmont Walton was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff's ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. "I am proud that Piedmont  more

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Sept. 24 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: Valdosta State University has partnered with Hwashin Georgia to promote entrepreneurship and small business development by supporting the creation of ventures conceived, managed, and owned by students. Hwashin Georgia recently donated $10,000 to support the J. Donald Lee Center for Entrepreneurship's annual Business Plan Competition, which is open to all VSU students, regardless of major or business experience.  more