AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- Augusta University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Cancer researcher filling gap in prostate cancer treatment According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men. Development of treatments can be challenging due to the resistance of prostate cancer cells to conventional androgen-deprivation therapy. Recently, the FDA has approved several new treatment options for castration-resistan  more

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * Berrien County Leaders Says VSU RDI Renewed Their Purpose, Energy, Optimism A five-member team from Berrien County recently attended the Valdosta State University Center for South Georgia Regional Impact Rural Development Institute, a three-day summit designed to help communities across Georgia develop an action plan for rural prosperity. "Participating in RDI was an energizing and eye-opening experience,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSres) -- The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) has issued its 'Consumer Response Annual Report' for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2024. The document was prepared by the Office of Consumer Response, and no specific authors are listed. In 2024, the CFPB processed over 2.8 million complaints, which were sent to more than 3,600 companies for a response. The bureau received complaints from every state and U.S. territory, with consumers in Florida, Georgia,  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 28) on July 31, 2025, entitled "Baylisascariasis (Raccoon Roundworm Infection) in Two Unrelated Children -- Los Angeles County, California, 2024.": Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract Baylisascaris procyonis (raccoon roundworm), a parasite commonly found in raccoons (Procyon loto  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 25) on July 10, 2025, entitled "Candida auris Containment Responses in Health Care Facilities that Provide Hemodialysis Services -- New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, 2020-2023.": Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract Candida auris, a frequently multidrug-re  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 22) on June 19, 2025, entitled "Clade II Mpox Infections Among Cruise Ship Passengers and Crew Members -- United States, 2024.": Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract During the global clade II mpox outbreak, cases have disproportionately affected gay, bisexual, and other men who h  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 26) on July 10, 2025, entitled "Evaluation of a Combined Text Messaging and Online Survey Protocol for Giardiasis Case Investigation -- Colorado, September 2023-May 2024.": Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract Rapid completion of routine patient interviews by public health practit  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 27) on July 24, 2025, entitled "Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Commercially Distributed Raw Milk -- California and Four Other States, September 2023-March 2024.": Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract Unpasteurized (raw) milk has been linked to foodborne il  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 24) on July 3, 2025, entitled "Foodborne Botulism Outbreak After Consumption of Home-Canned Cactus (Nopales) -- Fresno County, California, June 2024.": Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract Foodborne botulism is a rare and potentially fatal illness caused by ingestion of food cont  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 23) on June 26, 2025, entitled "Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infections in Hospitalized Children -- United States, 2018-2024.": Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a common bacterial cause of respiratory infection and a leading cause of childhood community-acqu  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (Vol. 74 No. 20) on June 5, 2025, entitled "Prescriptions for Obesity Medications Among Adolescents Aged 12-17 Years with Obesity -- United States, 2018-2023.": Here are excerpts: * * * Obesity affects approximately one in five U.S. adolescents. Although an increasing number of medi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (Vol. 74 No. 21) on June 12, 2025, entitled "West Nile Virus and Other Nationally Notifiable Arboviral Diseases -- United States, 2023.": Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract In the United States, arthropodborne viruses (arboviruses) are primarily transmitted by infected mosquitoes or   more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Command Culture in Action: Presence, Partnership, and Purpose in AFRC * * Published Aug. 4, 2025 * By Master Sgt. Courtney Richardson * Air Force Reserve Command MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. -- Inside the storied Hap Arnold Club at March Air Reserve Base, California, Air Force Reserve Command leaders gathered for a closed-door leadership conference hosted by Lt. Gen. John Healy, ch  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Expands National Footprint with Addition of Seven Attorneys Across Multiple Practice Areas * Constangy is pleased to announce the addition of seven accomplished attorneys across key offices nationwide: Lynn Alexis, Troy Daniels, Nicole Davies, Kelsey O'Brien, Sonita Thompson, Darianne Young, and Sydney Hardy. * Lynn Alexis and Nicole Da  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Creating a safe workplace through Safe + Sound Challenges * * Published Aug. 4, 2025 * By Lisa Gonzales * Air Force Safety Center KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's annual Safe + Sound Week starts August 11th and runs through the 17th. The campaign emphasizes three core elements: Management and Leadership, Worker's Participation, and   more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release: * * * Gulfstream Opens New Technical Training Center in Mesa Ongoing Investment in Arizona Supports Industry-Leading Service Experience * Savannah, Ga., August 5, 2025 -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the opening of its newest Technical Training Center (TTC) in Mesa, Arizona. The facility provides dedicated space for on-the-job training to expand the local wo  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State researchers examine how parents navigate children's smartphone use Kennesaw State University student Mikalah Cloward and associate professor Mackenzie Cato are collaborating on a research project that investigates why parents give smartphones to children and how they choose to monitor their usage and access. The study is based in KSU's Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Socia  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * New Positions, Clear Mission: AFRC Leaders Gain Tools to Empower Airmen * * Published Aug. 4, 2025 * By Master Sgt. Courtney Richardson * Air Force Reserve Command MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. -- The 2025 Wing Commander and Command Chief Leadership Conference united senior leaders from across Air Force Reserve Command to align on policy, address challenges, and share mission succes  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises joint brokers on fundraising for Tasty * The Ventnor Bay Company Limited, owned by David Page, the former chief executive of PizzaExpress, is an investment vehicle focused on investments in the hospitality sector. Capital markets partner Samantha Myers and associate Georgia Crossman are leading the Reed Smith deal team on the transaction, supporte  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Leads Bipartisan Push to Protect New Mexican Pecan Producers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On July 30, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter urging the U.S. Trade Representative to ensure American pecan producers are not left behind in ongoing trade negotiations with India. New Mexican pecan producers deserve full access to markets that will  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Rich Goldberg Named to Advisory Board for Zywave's 2025 Cyber Risk Insights Conference in New York City * Constangy Cyber Team vice chair Rich Goldberg has been named to the advisory board for Zywave's 14th annual Cyber Risk Insights Conference, taking place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Sheraton New York Time Square Hotel. Zywave's Cyber  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Urges the Trump Admin to Restore Funding That Supports Atlanta's Black-Owned Businesses * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is urging the Trump Administration to restore funding that supports Atlanta's Black-owned businesses. Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the U.S. Department of Commerce urging the administration to reverse the cancellation of a $3 million Capital Readines  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * SMP Statement on Derek Dooley Entering the U.S. Senate Race in Georgia Senate Majority PAC Spokesperson Lauren French released the following statement after Derek Dooley announced he's entering the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * UPDATE 3: Unified Command transitions oversight of Brunswick East River Mystery Sheen response to Georgia Environmental Protection Division * BRUNSWICK, Ga. - The Brunswick East River Mystery Sheen Unified Command has completed emergency response efforts and transitioned jurisdiction for remedial oversight, Friday, to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. The Brunswi  more

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * Cameron Bennett, Cason Zachary Devote Summer to Researching Rural Healthcare Inequities Valdosta State University's Cameron Bennett and Cason Zachary partnered with Dr. Jia Lu of the Department of Chemistry and Geosciences this summer to study spatial disparity in healthcare facilities across Georgia. They found that rural Georgians have unequal access to quality healthcare, as medical facilities and serv  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Gives Words of Encouragement to Georgia Students in Back-to-School Video * Senator Reverend Warnock released a new video wishing all Georgia students a happy first week back to school In the video, Senator Warnock urges students to find their passions and pursue them with purpose Senator Warnock has championed efforts to expand access to higher education, increase funding for pub  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Secures Federal Investments for Georgia's Rural Communities in Government Funding Bill * Senator Reverend Warnock secured $9.1 million in federal funding for projects in rural communities across Georgia The funding includes $855,000 to construct a community kitchen to feed children and seniors at risk of hunger in Savannah Senator Warnock also secured over $1,000,000 for the Baxl  more