CARROLLTON, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- The University of West Georgia issued the following news: Last week, the University of West Georgia celebrated the reopening of the Humanities building, cutting the ribbon on a $31.8 million renovation. A longtime hub of creativity since its 1970 debut, the building is now reimagined to inspire future generations of Wolves. "Experiential learning opportunities are the key to a good student experience and eventually graduating from the University of West Georgia  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- Aculux, a part of Acuity Brands, issued the following news on Oct. 21, 2024: Aculux, an established leader in the manufacture of precision luminaires, announced today the launch of its latest innovation, the very narrow 5 Precision Spot. This very narrow beam spot, designed specifically for high-ceiling spaces, sets a new standard in lighting control, enabling the spotlighting of objects from afar with unparalleled precision. TIGHT TO TARGET The new 5-degree spot   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Alston & Bird advised Pathstone Family Office, a New Jersey-based multifamily office backed by Lovell Minnick Partners and Kelso & Company, in its acquisition of Hall Capital Partners, a bi-coastal independent advisory firm based in San Francisco and New York. The combination elevates Pathstone's position as the largest independent registered investment advisor serving ultra-high-net-worth families, en  more

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Columbus State University issued the following news: President Stuart Rayfield has commissioned a new group of students and employees to help create meaningful changes within Columbus State University's campus culture. The new Presidential Fellows program will serve as the eyes and ears of university leadership by identifying and suggesting ways to enhance the university experience for all. "Fellows will broaden our reach to all corners and walks of the u  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- The Georgia Department of Driver Services issued the following news release: Department of Driver Services (DDS) Eliminates Backlog Less than two years after Governor Brian Kemp released recommendations to address Commercial Driver Shortages (Response to Executive Order 11.23.21.01), the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is excited to announce a significant improvement in the wait time for commercial vehicle (CDL) road tests. Customers who now make a CDL  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release: On Saturday, October 19,Sen. Donzella James (D-Atlanta) was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Recognition Award at the Pan-African American Leadership Awards ceremony. The ceremony, held in Atlanta, recognized the Senator for her decades of service to the people of Georgia. The Pan-African American Leadership Awards (PAALA) is an esteemed event that recognizes exceptional leaders of African  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following statement on Oct. 21, 2024, by State Sen. Mike Hodges, R-Brunswick: * * * Today, Sen. Mike Hodges (R-Brunswick) released the following statement regarding the dock incident that took place on Sapelo Island on Saturday: "Dana and I are deeply saddened by the tragic event at Sapelo Island during the Cultural Day celebration. Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of the seven individuals who lost their lives an  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) recently named Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) as the 2024 Legislator of the Year for his continued commitment to fostering Georgia's technology ecosystem. TAG, the state's largest technology trade association, awards this honor annually to elected officials who demonstrate leadership in advancing Georgia's tech sector. "I'm deeply honored to be rec  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: On Monday, October 21, 2024, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) sent a letter to Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson, Leader Chuck Schumer, Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Leader Mitch McConnell, as well as members of Georgia's Congressional Delegation, to request that emergency relief funds be provided to the southeastern states impacted by recent severe weathe  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news on Oct. 21, 2024: Monday, October 21st marked the eighth day of Early Voting for the November 5th Presidential Election. On Friday, Georgia voters surpassed the 1 million mark, and as of Monday at 3:30pm surpassed the 1.5 million mark with 1,504,332 check-ins, shattering previous Early Voting performance. On day eight of Early Voting in previous years, 533,283(2018), 1,010,162 (2020), and 894,412 (2022) voter  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Following a recall of ready-to-eat meat by BrucePac over possible listeria contamination, the USDA has released a list of schools that received the products. The list includes schools in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The recall has now expanded to additiona  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Domonique King MACON -- Mercer University junior Jordan King was recently named a recipient of The Williams-Hutchins Health Equity Award for her research on refugee services in South Dakota. The Williams-Hutchins Health Equity Award recognizes exceptional student projects from participants in the CDC John R. Lewis Undergraduate Public Health Scholars Program that advance health disparity science and minority  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 (TNSres) -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release: Constangy is thrilled to announce that Monica Towle, based in our Boston office, has been selected as a fellow for the 2024-25 class of the Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA) Leadership Academy. Monica joins a distinguished group of 21 attorneys across Massachusetts, chosen through a highly competitive process. The MBA Leadership Academy is designed for attorneys with th  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK CITY - October 21, 2024 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Aaron Warshaw back to the firm's New York City office. Warshaw returns to the firm after serving as Vice President, Counsel for the Americas at communications company WPP Group USA. With 17 years of experience in employment law, including 10 years at Ogl  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- Piedmont issued the following news release: Atlanta, Ga. (October 21, 2024) - Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is once again part of a premier group of organizations that have received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Pathway designation is a global credential that highlights Piedmont Atlanta's commitment to creating a healthy work environment where nurses feel empowered and valued. Piedmont Atlanta nurses ar  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- Piedmont issued the following news release: Atlanta, Ga. (October 21, 2024) - Piedmont has made three new appointments to the organization's Board of Directors. They are Bonita Dozier, M.D., FACOG, who chairs Piedmont's OB-GYN Clinical Governing Council; Teresa Wynn Roseborough, The Home Depot's Executive Vice President - General Counsel & Corporate Secretary; and William E. Roundtree, M.D., a Columbus-based family medicine physician who practices and is a form  more