WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Purge of GA Voter Rolls, Senator Reverend Warnock Calls for Restoration of Voting Rights Act * Georgia's state government is currently purging nearly half a million registered voters from the voter rolls, one of the largest voter purges in the state's history Senator Reverend Warnock's John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would strengthen protections against potentially discrimin  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Atlanta Area Employment -- June 2025 * Total nonfarm employment for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, metropolitan area stood at 3,136,200 in June 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the employment change over the year wa  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 31 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Atlanta Real Estate Momentum Grows as Five-Lawyer Team Joins Barnes & Thornburg Partners Michael Henson and Daniel Noice lead a team focused on equity investments, development deals and strategic counsel. * As real estate activity accelerates across the Southeast, Barnes & Thornburg expands its regional capabilities with the arrival of an Atlanta-based five-person team focused on high-val  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN launches new events franchise "Global Perspectives" * July 30th, 2025 Inaugural event takes place on 3 November 2025 with a focus on Africa Initial speakers announced from Google, Mo Ibrahim Foundation, NBA Africa, Standard Bank Group and the World Trade Organization Opening remarks from CNN Chairman & CEO Sir Mark Thompson, with CNN moderators including Christiane Amanpour and Richard Quest Af  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Presents Mid-Year Labor & Employment Law Update Webinar * As we reach the midpoint of 2025, employers are grappling with a wave of complex and fast-evolving labor and employment law changes. From landmark Supreme Court rulings to bold agency directives and sweeping executive orders, it's more important than ever to stay informed--and stay  more

NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Natural Resources Defense Council posted the following news release: * * * Georgia Power Bill Payers Left in the Dark * The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) unanimously approved on July 15 the 2025 Georgia Power Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which primarily outlines how Georgia Power intends to power the wave of data centers expected to move to the state. After reviewing the plan, our expert witnesses found that Georgia Power is makin  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSFR) -- The Sandersville Railroad Company is once again asking the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to waive bridge safety regulations for a piece of equipment it argues is a bridge in name only: a weigh-in-motion track scale. This is the Georgia-based railroad's second attempt to gain this exemption after its initial request was denied in 2021. The FRA announced it is seeking public comment on the renewed petition. At the heart of the issue is how federal regulatio  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Democrats Prepare to Hit Republicans on Medicaid in Senate Battlegrounds [NOTUS] * On the 60th anniversary of Medicaid, DSCC released a new fact sheet holding Senate Republicans accountable for their attacks on Medicaid Today, on the 60th anniversary of Medicaid being signed into law, Democrats are holding Senate Republicans accountable for their toxic plan to strip roughly 1  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), Athens, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Copyright Office offering reply comments on the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) study. The association, which represents visual journalists, expressed concerns about the CCB's complexity and lower-than-anticipated participation rates. The NPPA stated its members, often independent contractors, face widespread infringement of their images and footage. The organi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 31 -- Mercer University issued the following news on July 30, 2025: * * * New police chief strives to continue legacy of community policing For Haley Beckham, becoming Mercer University's new police chief meant a chance for career growth and a return to her passion for community policing. Beckham stepped into the role June 1, succeeding Chief Gary Mills upon his retirement. She is Mercer's first female police chief. She grew up in Wilkinson County and now calls Mil  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Patients for Patient Safety US, Smyrna, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advocating for universal testing for Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase (DPD) enzyme deficiency before patients receive certain chemotherapy drugs. The organization emphasized that such testing would prevent avoidable harm and fatalities. Patients for Patient Safety US, a patient and family-led network, works to elevate patient safety and diagnostic exc  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Statement on CDC Director Confirmation Vote * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff released the following statement today after voting against the nomination of Dr. Susan Monarez to serve as director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "I congratulate Dr. Monarez on her Senate confirmation and sincerely hope her tenure at CDC will be a success fo  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 31 -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * Sprite Turns Up the Refreshment in Experience-Driven Summer Campaign Summertime is synonymous with beach trips, music festivals and carefree fun in the sun with friends. But as the mercury rises, vibes can fade and plans often go awry. That's where Sprite comes in. The iconic soft drink's cut-through, lemon-lime taste is the perfectly refreshing answer to the sweltering heat. This summer, the brand is owning t  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Advances Historic, Bipartisan Legislation Tackling Housing Crisis * On Tuesday, Senator Reverend Warnock voted to advance historic legislation aimed at boosting our nation's housing supply, improving access to affordable housing, and increasing efficiency of nation's federal housing programs Senator Warnock is a member of the Senate Banking Committee, which oversees federal housing  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Statement on CDC Director Vote * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released the following statement on President Trump's nomination for CDC Director: "I voted 'NO' on Dr. Monarez's nomination to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I'll always put my constituents and the interest of Georgians first, and it is clear that this admini  more