WASHINGTON, July 18 -- A public comment letter sent to the Food and Drug Administration has raised alarming allegations regarding an illegally implanted Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) device in a patient following back spinal surgery. The letter, written by a Georgia resident, details claims that the device was implanted without consent during a surgical procedure at Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on August 9, 2023. The correspondence comes almost two years after the individu  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 19 -- Atlanta Public Schools issued the following news release on July 18, 2025: * * * Atlanta Public Schools Announces Raises for Bus Drivers, Custodians, Paraprofessionals, and Nurses ATLANTA - Atlanta Public Schools has announced another financial commitment to its frontline employees. As a result of a re-prioritization of budgeted dollars for FY26, APS bus drivers, custodians, and paraprofessionals will receive a 10 percent salary increase. Additionally, school nu  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter Brings Jobs, Opportunities to GA-01 Through Key Defense Appropriations Wins * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) this week secured wins for Georgia's First Congressional District (GA-01) in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2025, investing in key improvements for our nation's defense readiness and strengthening the local economy. "When GA-01's military and  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter Introduces Bill to Increase Funding for Veteran Health Care * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA), and Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) today introduced the Veterans Health Care Stamp Act of 2025, a bill directing the United States Postal Service to issue and sell a stamp that will fund medical care and treatment for veterans. For   more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter Statement on House Passage of Key Crypto Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) this week voted in support of three key pieces of legislation aimed at providing regulatory certainty to the cryptocurrency industry and cementing the United States' leadership in the digital economy. "We are delivering on President Trump's call to make the United States the crypt  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * CLAWS OUT: One Week in and Georgia's GOP Primary is Already Nasty Carr files ethics complaint against Jones in chaotic GOP primary * It's been barely a week since Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones launched his campaign for governor, and Republican infighting in the crowded primary is already getting nasty. Fellow gubernatorial candidate and Attorney General Chris Carr today filed a campaign finance ethic  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 19 -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * Coca Cola Company Announces Election of Corporate Officer and Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend * ATLANTA, July 17, 2025 - The Board of Directors of The Coca Cola Company today announced the election of a corporate officer, along with declaring the company's regular quarterly dividend. Jennifer Henry, Head of Strategy and Corporate Development, was elected Senior Vice President, effective immediately. Henry jo  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Allen Votes to Fund U.S. Military Superiority * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026. This legislation serves as the vehicle to provide funding for the Department of Defense (DoD) and funds critical programs regarding national security, military operations abroad, and the health and quality of life for those in t  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN BISHOP CONTINUES TO OPPOSE BILL THAT THREATENS PUBLIC BROADCASTING CRUCIAL TO RURAL COMMUNITIES, AMERICA'S GLOBAL LEADERSHIP * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted against a bill that would take back $9.4 billion in funds that were already Congressionally approved and signed into law. These funds were approved by Congress and signed into law e  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Congressman David Scott Introduces Legislation to Bolster Market Access and Increase Civil Rights Protections for Black Farmers Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, was joined by fellow House Agriculture Committee member Congressmen Jonathan Jackson (IL-1) in reintroducing the Black Farmers and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Incre  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, issued the following news releas on July 17, 2025: * * * Congressman David Scott Leads Georgia Delegation Demanding Trump Admin Reverse Termination of Digital Equity Grants Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) led members of the Georgia Delegation in sending a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Acting Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Adam Cassady, opposing the abrupt and i  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. CALLS ON THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PUBLICLY RELEASE JEFFREY EPSTEIN FILES * WASHINGTON - Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced today that he signed on as a co-sponsor of House Resolution 577, which calls on the United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other relevant agencies to release all unclassified reco  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Votes NO on the Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2026 * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement: Congresswoman Nikema Williams said: "We cannot keep spending more and more money on defense. I have consistently called for reining in excessive defense spending so we can fully invest in our communities.  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, July 19 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Double Owl Pathways propels Kennesaw State student toward recognition in neuroscience research Lindsey Knight's fascination with scientific research began at a young age. As a 9-year-old, she participated in a science enrichment program that exposed her to the brain of a sheep. It was then, after learning about how the brain and the organism develop together, that she saw her destiny in neuroscie  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 19 (TNSjou) -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Study: Pregnancy Offers Critical Opportunity to Address Vaccine Uncertainty A new study led by researchers at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health found that nearly of half of first-time expectant mothers in the U.S. were unsure if they would fully vaccinate their children. This percentage of uncertainty dropped to 18% for those with previous pregnanci  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * EPA To Delay Cleanups of Georgia's Toxic Coal Ash Landfills * ATLANTA \- Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will side with the coal industry over our communities and delay the required cleanup of toxic coal ash landfills until 2030. Coal ash, also known as coal combustion residuals (CCRs), is the toxic ash left behind from burning coal and can pollute waterways  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Following McBath-Led Effort, Trump Administration Agrees to Release Portion of Withheld Education Funding * Atlanta, GA -- In a major victory for students and families across the country, the Office of Management and Budget announced today it will release a portion of the $7 billion in illegally withheld federal funds for after-school, teacher training, and summer education programs. The restored gra  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 19 (TNSjou) -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Georgia Tech Study Hopes to Prevent Cislunar Collisions as Moon Missions Increase A Georgia Tech study warns that rising lunar traffic could lead to costly collision avoidance maneuvers, urging better coordination to manage growing risks in cislunar space. * As more satellites launch into space, the satellite industry has sounded the alarm about the danger of collisions in low Earth or  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Warnock Highlights Consequences of Medical Debt Rule Reversal for Millions of Americans to ABC News Live Prime * Senator Reverend Warnock spoke to ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis about the Trump administration's decision to reverse policy to keep medical debt off credit reports In January 2025, Senator Warnock successfully pressed the CFPB to ban credit lenders from including  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Austin Scott on House Rules Committee Resolution to Responsibly Release Epstein Files * U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) released the following statement on his vote to advance a House Resolution to publicly release certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein:  "I was proud to sponsor and support this Resolution which will require the  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Loudermilk on Recissions Package Passed in House Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement after the House passed The Recissions Act of 2025 (Senate Amendment to H.R. 4): "House Republicans have passed President Trump's recissions bill, which makes permanent several of the spending cuts made previously by executive order. President Trump campaigned on cutting wasteful gov  more

ATHENS, Georgia, July 18 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Wild pigs are costing Georgia farmers UGA research reveals damage of invasive species and possible solutions By Savannah Peat Weather, disease and pests aren't the only things that can wreak havoc on Georgia's agricultural industry. New University of Georgia research found wild pigs to be a startling cause of damage on farms and crops. Researchers from the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Why Georgia needs regulatory reform * In this year's legislative session, Georgia had an opportunity to address its ever-growing regulatory code and reduce regulatory burdens placed on its citizens and businesses. Although the "Red Tape Rollback Act" passed the Senate, it ultimately failed to become law in Georgia. Although sidelined in Georgia until at least next year's session, regu  more