Thursday - May 22, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Wednesday May 21, 2025 ( 4 items )  

Dr. Bobby Jones Lived to Help and Connect With Others, Mercer Legends
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 20 -- Mercer University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Bobby Jones lived to help and connect with others | Mercer Legends By Andrea Honaker Dr. Bobby Jones was a revered figure on the Mercer University campus and in the Macon community. Through his love of teaching, his effortlessly forged friendships and his dedication to helping others, he became a true Mercer Legend. Dr. Bobby Jones Mercer connection: Faculty member and education department chair Years at Me  more

Researchers Develop Vaccines for the Control of Chicken Spotty Liver Disease
TUCKER, Georgia, May 21 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Poultry Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Develop Vaccines for the Control of Chicken Spotty Liver Disease USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project by researchers from Iowa State University that worked to develop and evaluate bacterin-based vaccines for the control of spotty liver disease in poultry. The research is part of the Association's comprehensive research prog  more

The college selection process highlights what's missing in K-12
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * The college selection process highlights what's missing in K-12 With a rising high school junior in the house, my family is increasingly awash in the trappings of a college selection. Some university or other hits him up via snail mail a few times a week, and still another college seems to find its way to his email inbox daily. This past week, I attended a college night at his high scho  more

UGA's Michael Skibsted Named 2025 Udall Scholar
ATHENS, Georgia, May 20 -- The University of Georgia issued the following research news: * * * UGA's Michael Skibsted named 2025 Udall Scholar By Stephanie Schupska The scholarship recognizes students for their commitment to environmental issues Michael Skibsted's interest in turtles and wildlife conservation has earned him a 2025 Udall Scholarship. The University of Georgia undergraduate is one of 55 students across the nation being recognized for leadership, public service and commitment  more