ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- CNN issued the following news: * * * New Episode Premieres Saturday, October 19 AT 9PM ET/PT on CNN * * * NEW YORK - (October 16, 2024) - Comedian and writer Alex Edelman and commentator and host Sam Seder will join as guests on this week's episode of CNN's Have I Got News For You, the much-anticipated American version of the long-running BBC comedy series. Produced by Hat Trick Productions for CNN Originals, the ten-episode limited series will continue on Saturd  more

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: "What do you want to be when you grow up?" is a question most students start developing answers to as kids as they play Cops & Robbers in the front yard or turn their bedrooms into makeshift classrooms where they teach their stuffed animals, dolls and friends. But what if you make it to college and are still unsure how to answer that question? Even before being recently appointed interim director of the univers  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: * * * New Report: Brian Kemp's political machine is going all-in for Trump in Georgia * * * For years, Donald Trump has berated Georgia Governor Brian Kemp: calling him "little Brian" and "a very average governor," publicly saying he "didn't want" Kemp's endorsement, and even mocking his wife, Marty Kemp. And that is just what he has done to Brian Kemp personally. Donald Trump also famously th  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: ST. PAUL, Minn. & CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Wednesday, October 16, 2024) - 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) named Sirish Subash, a 9th grader at Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology in Snellville, Georgia, the winner of the 2024 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation's premier middle school science competition. Sirish set himself  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Democratic Rural Leaders Expose Harms Trump's Project 2025 Agenda Would Inflict on Rural Families as Key States with Significant Rural Populations Including Georgia and North Carolina Kick Off Early Vote Today, the DNC hosted a press call highlighting the damage that Donald Trump and his Project 2025 agenda would impose on rural America. The call featured former Georgia state Senator and Democratic gube  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- Emory Healthcare issued the following news: Emory Healthcare and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield will continue their health care collaboration through 2028 providing access to quality care for the more than 140,000 members the systems serve. As the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, Emory Healthcare is dedicated to innovating medicine, teaching the caregivers of the future and providing high-quality health care to patients and their families. "  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- The Georgia Department of Community Affairs issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2024: The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Since the program's creation in 1974, Georgia communities have awarded 4,229 CDBG awards, providing more than $1.7 billion. These funds have been used to finance critical and unmet communi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- The Georgia Department of Community Affairs issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2024: Georgia recently added two listings to the National Register of Historic Places, continuing to highlight the diversity and breadth of Georgia's historic heritage. These nominations include: * Power-Hyde Farm Historic District, Marietta, Cobb County * Community House, Richmond Hill, Bryan County The addition of these properties is in line with the Department of Community Affai  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is making available to voters a summary of the statewide referendum and two proposed constitutional amendments that will appear on the General Election ballot. Georgians will have the opportunity to cast a Yes or No vote on both proposed amendments and the referendum that the General Assembly approved during its current term for voter consideration. The wording of the b  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Today, Sen. Donzella James (D-Atlanta), Chairwoman of the Senate Standing Committee on Urban Affairs, praised Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney's ruling to stop the State Election Board's hand-count requirement. The ruling declared the Election Board's Hand Count Rule to be "too much, too late," while the Court continues to consider the matter. On October 1, Sen. James and  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * A Georgia Tech professor and his team are cracking the code on the Institute's most recognizable social insect. * * * The most recognizable yellow jacket at Georgia Tech is made of fabric and foam, but Professor Mike Goodisman and a team of researchers revealed a far more complex cellular structure by successfully sequencing the genome of two local species of yellow jacket wasps -- Vespula   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2024: Tuesday October 15th marked the first day of Early Voting for the November 5th Presidential Election. Georgia voters turned out in record numbers for a Presidential year. As of Tuesday, October 15th just over 310,000 Georgia voters have cast their ballot during Early Voting. This is up from 70,849 on the first day of Early Voting in the 2018 midterm election, 136,739 in the 2020 Presidential   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- The Georgia House issued the following statement on Oct. 16, 2024, on behalf of State Rep. Rhonda Taylor (D-Conyers), chair of the Rockdale County House Delegation, on the death of Rockdale County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor Kenny Johnson: * * * "It is with deep sorrow and a profound sense of loss that we, the Rockdale County House and Senate Delegation, extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Kenny Johnson, the  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: By Stephanie Scott Georgia State University's Gerontology Institute and A.G. Rhodes, one of Atlanta's oldest nonprofits and most trusted leaders in rehabilitation and residential senior care, are launching a partnership to tackle critical workforce shortages in elder care. This collaboration, known as Scholars With A.G. Rhodes at GSU (SWAGR at GSU), offers master's degree students the opportunity to gain valuable  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: Progressing toward its goal of accelerating research innovation and impact, Kennesaw State University on Monday unveiled a newly renovated Crawford Lab Building on the Marietta Campus. Originally constructed in 1962, the 31,000-square-foot Crawford Lab underwent a robust renovation in which it modernized classroom space, upgraded research facilities, and integrated cutting-edge tools that will b  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- Piedmont issued the following news release: Covington, Ga. (October 16, 2024) - Piedmont Newton Hospital has acquired a surgical robotics system that can assist orthopedic surgeons with procedures such as knee, hip and shoulder replacements. The robot helps the surgeon enhance the fit of joint implants, which can lead to faster recovery times and better results for patients than when traditional surgical methods are used. The ROSA System brings together roboti  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper client Spruce Power Holding Corporation (NYSE: SPRU), a leading owner and operator of distributed solar energy assets across the United States, recently announced that certain of its subsidiaries have closed on a $130 million non-recourse debt facility (the "New Debt Facility") provided by Barings LLC. The New Debt Facility refinances the Company's term loan of $125 million and provid  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: PHILADELPHIA - Joan Arnold, a partner and leader of Troutman Pepper's Tax Practice Group, has been recognized in Lexology's Who's Who Legal (WWL) report in the Corporate Tax category. The report highlights the leading lawyers in the field, offering a comprehensive overview of top legal professionals. The WWL research methodology begins with qualitative analysis, gathering first-hand experiences and feedback fr  more