ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 302d Airlift Wing Provides Aerial Firefighting Support in Colorado * * Published Aug. 11, 2025 * By 302d Airlift Wing Public Affairs * 302d Airlift Wing PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- The Air Force Reserve's 302d Airlift Wing provided aerial firefighting support against fires in Colorado August 9 and 10. In support of the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), the 302 AW la  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Airborne School: What It's Really Like Learning to Jump * So you're scared of heights, yet somehow you've found yourself in line to jump out of a C-130. Your mind is reeling with all the stuff you've been taught to land safely, but still, if you screw it up, it could mean your life. No big deal, right? But that's the life of a Basic Airborne School recruit at Fort Benning, Georgia. The three-week course,  more

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Augusta University issued the following news release: * * * Common heart medicine partners with virus to battle solid tumors In a significant step forward for cancer treatment, researchers at the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University have discovered a new tool in the battle against breast cancer. The initial findings from a recent study showed that combining a common medicine typically used for heart conditions, known as a beta-blocker, with a speci  more

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * Austin Markovcic, Sarah Rourke Study Renewable Energy at VSU BSRI The pursuit for new renewable energy sources kept two Valdosta State University students busy this summer. For Austin Markovcic of Sylvania, Georgia, and Sarah Rourke of Valdosta, Georgia, this meant hours in an on-campus laboratory synthesizing iron oxide nanoparticles, preparing solutions of various polymers and mixing them with the na  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- BrandSafway, Atlanta, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency advocating for changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard program. The organization argues that absent revisions to the program's requirements, the Northeast region's last remaining oil refineries could close, resulting in the loss of thousands of direct and indirect jobs, including those at BrandSafway. The letter states that the RFS in its current form threatens the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter Condemns Radical Anti-American Remarks From Democrat Rep * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today introduced a resolution condemning recent anti-American remarks made by Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL). Rep. Ramirez, a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, recently said that she is "a proud Guatemalan before I'm an American." The resolution states that elected of  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, South Region -- July 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.1 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.1 percent over the month. The index for food increased 0.3 per  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater -- July 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater increased 1.1 percent from May to July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted the index for all items le  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission is considering a proposal that would change a television station's broadcast channel in West Point, Mississippi. The petition, filed by WLOV License LLC, Cumming, Georgia, requests an "Amendment of Section 73.622(j), Table of TV Allotments, Television Broadcast Stations (West Point, Mississippi)" (MB Docket No. 25-247). The company wants to change its channel from 16 to 26 to resolve interference issues and allow it to operate at its f  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Georgia Historic Preservation Division (HPD) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) addressing the agency's proposed revisions related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The HPD, which serves as the State Historic Preservation Office for Georgia, aims to provide insights and recommendations that affect the preservation of historic properties within the state. The HPD expresses concern that the USDA's proposed c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Georgia Historic Preservation Division (HPD) has issued a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) expressing concerns about the agency's proposed updates to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures. As the State Historic Preservation Office for Georgia, HPD emphasizes its interest in how these changes could affect compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). In the letter, HPD outlines a rang  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Georgia Historic Preservation Division (HPD), Atlanta, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures. The HPD aims to ensure that any changes to NEPA regulations adequately consider the impact on historic properties in Georgia, as the division plays an essential role in preserving the  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State University Awarded Significant Grant From Yardi Systems to Support First-Generation Students Georgia State University has received a grant from Yardi Systems to expand the Yardi Scholars program. This gift will allow Georgia State to enhance the scale of the Yardi Scholarship, which provides first-generation college students the support they need to graduate on time and with the skills and res  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Georgia Gwinnett College issued the following news release: * * * GGC Powers More Than $7 Billion in Economic Impact Since 2007 Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) isn't just educating students--it's fueling the economy. According to the latest University System of Georgia (USG) economic impact study, GGC has generated more than $7 billion in cumulative economic impact since 2007. In fiscal year 2024 alone, GGC contributed over $558 million to the economy of Gw  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * In the News: Keya Denner Featured in HR.com Q&A on Workplace Substance Use Policies * The August 2025 issue of HR.com's Legal & Compliance Excellence featured Constangy partner Keya Denner in a Q&A exploring challenges for HR departments navigating safety concerns and varying state laws related to cannabis laws. When asked about top compliance bl  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Luminis, a part of Acuity Brands, issued the following news: * * * Luminis Introduces Minimalist Exterior Pole Mount Trilo by Luminis designed with precision and care for efficient lighting solutions. * Montreal, QC, August 12, 2025 - Luminis (www.luminis.com), an established innovator and manufacturer of specification-grade interior and exterior lighting solutions, today released its new minimalist pole mount luminaire. Trilo by Luminis is the lightest exterior  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Mercer University issued the following news: * * * Mercer On Mission program an 'invaluable' experience for Mercerians, Colombians By Andrea Honaker Mercerians and residents of Bogota, Colombia, left an equally significant impact on one another during their three weeks together in the South American country this summer. During this new Mercer On Mission program, Mercer University students and faculty provided English language and technology lessons for a summer c  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Philippine Air Force Reserve delegation visits Georgia to strengthen U.S. partnership * * Published Aug. 12, 2025 * By Tech. Sgt. Sean Evans * Air Force Reserve Command ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Philippine Air Force Reserve leaders visited Air Force Reserve Command installations in Georgia August 7 to 9 to advance a growing program that strengthens military partnerships in the I  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, Aug. 13 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Piedmont posted the following news release: * * * Save the Date: Inaugural Champions of Care Gala to Benefit Piedmont Athens Regional Foundation Athens, Ga. (August 12, 2025) - The Piedmont Athens Regional Foundation has announced that it will hold the Champions of Care Gala, an evening celebrating compassion care, in January. This evening of elegance will honor the individuals and teams who go above and beyond to champion exception  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secret Service issued the following news release: * * * Atlanta EBT Fraud, Card Skimming Operation Prevents Estimated Loss of $43.7 Million ATLANTA - The U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Special Investigation Unit, and local law enforcement partners from throughout Georgia concluded a two-day outreach operation aimed at combatting illegal payment card skimming and Electronic Benefit Transfer fraud. Law enforce  more

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * Sidney Wilson Devotes VSU Summer to Studying Impact of Hustle Culture on Overall Wellbeing Sidney Wilson of Valdosta, Georgia, recently teamed up with Dr. Ellis Logan from the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice to investigate the concept of success and wellbeing in a world that seems to encourage an all-or-nothing mentality. Prioritizing middle school, high school, and college st  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- The Southeastern Legal Foundation issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2025: * * * SLF announces Minnesota legal titan James Dickey as new Senior Attorney in fight to defend constitutional rights across US Today, the Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF), an organization of top attorneys that regularly defend constitutional rights, announced the hire of new senior attorney James Dickey. James will serve as a lead counsel on SLF's cases and craft strategies   more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Space Force outlines part-time model, options for 310th Space Wing members * * Published Aug. 11, 2025 * By Tech. Sgt. Frank Casciotta * 310th Space Wing SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- U.S. Space Force and Air Force Reserve senior leaders held a town hall for members of the 310th Space Wing on the service's new part-time personnel model, which will not mirror traditional Reser  more

ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Strained relationships may make foster parents quit New study finds couple relationship quality matters in foster family retention By Savannah Peat With nearly 400,000 kids inthe U.S. foster care system, the process for recruiting and retaining foster parents can be difficult. And new University of Georgia research suggests the quality of relationship between the foster caregivers can have a dir  more