Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Tuesday June 24, 2025 ( 18 items ) |
Addeline Wright Presents Communication Research at State Conference
VALDOSTA, Georgia, June 23 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news:
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Addeline Wright Presents Communication Research at State Conference
By Jessica Pope
VALDOSTA -- Addeline Wright of Dawsonville, Georgia, recently presented "The Communication Question: Finding a Method of Communication for a d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing Child" at the 2025 Georgia Collegiate Honors Council Conference.
It was an opportunity for the Valdosta State University student to share her innovative re
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Alyssa Watzman Speaks at Executive Women's Forum Cybersecurity Event
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Alyssa Watzman Speaks at Executive Women's Forum Cybersecurity Event
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Constangy Cyber Team vice chair Alyssa Watzman will speak at the Executive Women's Forum's Regional Event - '2024 In Review: Cyber Threats & Best Practices,' held in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, June 26 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET.
This event brings together leading cybersec
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Augusta University: Revolutionizing Dental Education - DCG Instructor Creates 3D Teaching Tool
AUGUSTA, Georgia, June 24 (TNSjou) -- Augusta University issued the following news release:
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Revolutionizing dental education: DCG instructor creates 3D teaching tool
To be a good dentist, you have to have a keen eye for detail. You have to be able to perfectly file and shape a tooth for whatever restorative treatment you're trying to accomplish, or you could cause a new set of problems. Learning how to do this is imperative for a future dentist's career - and it's not the easiest thing
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BioPrincipia Proposes Tariffs to Strengthen Domestic Pharmaceutical Production
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- BioPrincipia, a Columbus, Georgia-based provider of biological fermentation process technologies, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security advocating for robust tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals and their active pharmaceutical ingredients. The submission emphasizes the company's capacity to bolster America's manufacturing capabilities for essential medicines, addressing national security concerns tied to for
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District Court Blocks Unlawful Removal of Venezuelan Asylum Seeker Under Alien Enemies Act
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The American Immigration Council issued the following news release on May 22, 2025:
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District Court Blocks Unlawful Removal of Venezuelan Asylum Seeker Under Alien Enemies Act
In a May 21 decision, a federal district court in Georgia ordered the federal government to refrain from disappearing a Venezuelan man under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act (AEA).
Judge Clay Land extended a block on transferring the Venezuelan man from the United States before he receives basic d
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Georgia Implements NRII Solution
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news:
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Georgia Implements NRII Solution
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AAMVA congratulates Georgia for successfully implementing the Medical Examiner Certification Integration Final Rule (NRII) solution. All the implementation activities have been completed on schedule, and the CDLIS and S2S services are now fully operational. Starting June 18, 2025, Georgia will
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Georgia Institute of Technology: Vision for Science Diplomacy - Q&A With Cassidy Sugimoto
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 24 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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A New Vision for Science Diplomacy: Q&A With Cassidy Sugimoto
Sugimoto reveals how an open and more equitable science ecosystem can benefit us all.
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Cassidy Sugimoto describes herself as a "metascientist." She analyzes how the scientific ecosystem operates, and how its parts -- the people, patents, publications, policies, funding, data, and more -- comprise and influence the whole.
For her
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Georgia Southern University Receives Funding to Launch Rural Opioid Harm Reduction Program for Justice-involved Individuals
STATESBORO, Georgia, June 24 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release:
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Georgia Southern University receives funding to launch rural opioid harm reduction program for justice-involved individuals
Georgia Southern University's Institute for Health Logistics and Analytics (IHLA) has been awarded $2.2 million from the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement to launch a two-year initiative aimed at reducing opioid-related harm among justice-involved individuals in rural count
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Guillermo Escobedo Shares How Volunteering at Schools Enhances His Legal Practice
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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In the News: Guillermo Escobedo Shares How Volunteering at Schools Enhances His Legal Practice
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Constangy partner Guillermo Escobedo recently authored an article for Law360 discussing how volunteering at schools has made him a better lawyer.
"Returning to elementary school after earning my law degree educated me on the importance of volunteering
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KSU Researcher Awarded Prestigious NSF Medium Grant to Advance Balance Technologies in VR
KENNESAW, Georgia, June 24 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release:
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KSU researcher awarded prestigious NSF Medium Grant to advance balance technologies in VR
It's often said that virtual reality (VR) will revolutionize healthcare, education, immersive training, and entertainment, but there's a hidden challenge standing in the way: imbalance.
Despite the promise of immersive technology, even healthy users frequently experience instability while using head-mounted
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Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Debra Shigley for State Senate District 21 in Georgia
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Debra Shigley for State Senate District 21 in Georgia
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Atlanta, GA -- Today, Reproductive Freedom for All announced its endorsement of Debra Shigley for State Senate District 21 in Georgia. Shigley is an outspoken supporter of reproductive freedom, she wrote an op-ed highlighting the deaths of Amber
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Researchers Evaluate a Pre-Harvest Salmonella Sampling Strategy to Predict Levels in Broiler and Turkey Production
TUCKER, Georgia, June 24 -- The U.S. Poultry Foundation issued the following news release:
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Researchers Evaluate a Pre-Harvest Salmonella Sampling Strategy to Predict Levels in Broiler and Turkey Production
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a research project focused on developing a new sampling method for detecting Salmonella in broilers and turkeys. The project addresses a critical industry need for a consistent, cost-effective and practical sampling app
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Researchers Evaluate a Pre-Harvest Salmonella Sampling Strategy to Predict Levels in Broiler and Turkey Production
TUCKER, Georgia, June 24 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release on June 23, 2025:
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Researchers Evaluate a Pre-Harvest Salmonella Sampling Strategy to Predict Levels in Broiler and Turkey Production
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a research project focused on developing a new sampling method for detecting Salmonella in broilers and turkeys. The project addresses a critical industry need for a consis
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Soul Community Federal Credit Union Closes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 21 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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Soul Community Federal Credit Union Closes
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ALEXANDRIA, VA (June 20, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today liquidated Soul Community Federal Credit Union in Austell, Georgia. The NCUA made the decision to liquidate Soul Community Federal Credit Union and discontinue its operations after determining the credit union was insolvent and in violation of numer
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Soul Community Federal Credit Union Closes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 22 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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Soul Community Federal Credit Union Closes
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ALEXANDRIA, VA (June 20, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today liquidated Soul Community Federal Credit Union in Austell, Georgia. The NCUA made the decision to liquidate Soul Community Federal Credit Union and discontinue its operations after determining the credit union was insolvent and in violation of numer
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Soul Community Federal Credit Union Closes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 23 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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Soul Community Federal Credit Union Closes
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ALEXANDRIA, VA (June 20, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today liquidated Soul Community Federal Credit Union in Austell, Georgia. The NCUA made the decision to liquidate Soul Community Federal Credit Union and discontinue its operations after determining the credit union was insolvent and in violation of numer
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University of Georgia: How the World is Preparing the Workforce for AI
ATHENS, Georgia, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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How the world is preparing the workforce for AI
Creating AI-focused curriculum and teaching employees how to use AI are priorities of many countries
By Sydney Barrilleaux
Artificial intelligence is spreading into many aspects of life, from communications and advertising to grading tests. But with the growth of AI comes a shake-up in the workplace.
New research from the University of Georgia is s
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University of Georgia: Most Gifted Students Feel Supported, But One in Three Feel Stigmatized
ATHENS, Georgia, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Most gifted students feel supported, but one in three feel stigmatized
Some students struggle with peer interactions, sense of belonging
By Sydney Barrilleaux
Gifted students are often placed in separate classes under different expectations. And while some experience school just like any other kid, a recent study from the University of Georgia found some gifted students face challenges their peer
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