ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Alabama Job Openings and Labor Turnover -- June 2025 * Alabama had 115,000 job openings in June 2025, compared to 123,000 openings in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the job openings rate in Alabama was 4.9 percent in June and 5.3 perc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Arthritis Foundation, Atlanta, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA). The foundation represents nearly 60 million Americans living with arthritis, stressing the importance of continued development of effective prescription drugs for a complex and often challenging medical condition. In its letter, the organization emphasizes that many ind  more

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 19 -- Augusta University issued the following news release: * * * AU contributed over $1.6 billion to Georgia's economy in FY 2024 Augusta University has an impact that goes far beyond its namesake city. With a growing statewide network that includes regional and clinical campuses for the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and the Dental College of Georgia, as well as clinical sites and research projects that serve the state's 159 counties, it's easy to se  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter Celebrates Trump Executive Order Advancing Key Priorities of the American-Made Medicines Caucus * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today celebrated the Executive Order (EO) signed by President Trump entitled "Ensuring American Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Resilience by Filling the Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve," which advances key priorities for the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter Lands Federal Grant to Improve Pooler Recreation Center * POOLER, GA - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today announced a grant award through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to the City of Pooler for improvements to the Pooler Recreation Center. The matching $250,000 grant is part of LWCF's mission to protect a "seamless system of parks from backyard to backcountry." This pr  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN'S DOMESTIC FAST CHANNEL, CNN HEADLINES, DEBUTS NEW PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE * August 18th, 2025 Original, Curated Feed Includes Live News and Can't-Miss Moments ATLANTA, GA - (AUGUST 18, 2025) - Today, CNN unveiled the new, refreshed programming schedule for CNN Headlines, the network's domestic FAST channel. CNN Headlines is an original, curated news feed covering major stories across business, politi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Nick Watt Reports in "Sports Betting: America's Big Gamble" for The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper * August 18th, 2025 EPISODE PREMIERES SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 AT 10PM ET/PT NEW YORK, NY - (August 18, 2025) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a five-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with an incisive look at the now booming sports gambling industry in America. "Sports Betting: Amer  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy's Atlanta Office Named a Top Workplace by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for Second Consecutive Year * Constangy is proud to announce its Atlanta office has been recognized as a 2025 "Top Workplace" by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for the second consecutive year. This prestigious accolade reflects our commitment to fostering a workp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Georgia Department of Transportation, Atlanta, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) in response to the agency's Request for Information related to the National Freight Strategic Plan (NFSP) Update for 2025. The letter addresses the freight policy objectives and offers recommendations aimed at improving freight movement across the nation. GDOT's correspondence highlights ten questions posed by the USDOT about the strate  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Georgia Historic Preservation Division, Atlanta, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) expressing concerns regarding proposed revisions to regulations associated with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). As the State Historic Preservation Office for Georgia, HPD highlighted their interest in how these changes might impact historic properties and compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). In the lett  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- ArentFox Schiff LLP on behalf of Hanwha Q Cells USA Inc., Dalton, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding the investigation into imported polysilicon and its derivatives. The company expressed its support for domestic polysilicon producers but urged the department to fashion a remedy that also protects the broader U.S. solar supply chain. The company is part of a growing U.S. solar industry, m  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Carter Hosts Roundtable on Meeting Georgia's Energy Demand with American Petroleum Institute * ATLANTA, GA - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) hosted a roundtable with American Petroleum Institute (API) examining how the federal government can help alleviate the increase in forecasted demand for Georgia's energy grid. From left to right: Justin Sykes, Cynthia Niemeyer-Tieskoetter, Rep. B  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 19 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State researchers create low-cost system to monitor dams, prevent floods A research team at Kennesaw State University is building a low-cost, wireless system to help detect problems in aging dams before they become dangerous, offering a new way to protect communities and infrastructure. The project is led by assistant professors of information technology Jian Zhang and Liang Zhao from KS  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * LCV Action Fund Endorses Jon Ossoff for U.S. Senate * The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, which works to elect candidates who will fight to build a clean energy economy and strengthen our democracy for all, announced today the endorsement of Jon Ossoff for re-election to the U.S. Senate representing Georgia. "Senator Jon Ossoff fought tirelessly to prot  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Ossoff Successfully Pushes Trump Admin to Restore Federal Support for Foster Children * VIDEO FOOTAGE FROM MAY: Sen. Ossoff, experts urged the Trump Admin to restore this funding This is an external link Atlanta, Ga. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has successfully pressured the Trump Administration to restore Federal support for foster children that the Administration paused earlier this year  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Patriot Medic 25 tests Reserve medical readiness in large-scale combat operations * * Published Aug. 18, 2025 * By Tech. Sgt. Sean Evans * Air Force Reserve Command ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Patriot Medic 2025 took place August 6 to 12 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, and Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. The multi-national exercise, led by the Air Force Reserve, included more than 9,  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * UNC Law Alumni Association Recognizes Troutman eMerge's Alison Grounds With Distinguished Alumni Award * ATLANTA - The UNC Law Alumni Association has recognized Alison Grounds, founder and managing partner of Troutman eMerge, with the Distinguished Alumni Award. Recipients of the award demonstrate excellence in the practice of law or other professions, noteworthy public service  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Discusses Tariff Impacts on Georgia Farmers During Visit to Augusta Area Farm * Senator Reverend Warnock visited Three Bees Pecan Farm to speak with Georgia farmers about how the uncertainty around Trump's tariffs are bad for business Senator Warnock is the top Democrat on the Finance subcommittee that handles trade and tariffs Senator Warnock tours Three Bees Pecan Farm with owner  more