WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * El Senador Ossoff Alerta Sobre posibles Abusos de Derechos Humanos en el Centro de Detencion "Alligator Alcatraz" * Washington, D.C. -- El Senador de EE.UU. por Georgia Jon Ossoff alerta sobre posibles abusos a los derechos humanos en el llamado centro de detencion "Alligator Alcatraz". Este mes, el Senador Ossoff se unio a un grupo de colegas para exigir respuestas a lideres del Departamento de Seg  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket No. 23-237 and WT Docket 02-378) on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * The Region 10 (Georgia) 700 MHz and 800 MHz Regional Planning Committees (RPCs)/1 will hold a planning meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025. Beginning at 10:00 am, the 700 MHz and 800 MHz RPCs will convene at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Room 108, 1000 Indian Springs Road, For  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Four Georgia Southern faculty members publish books taking historical research beyond the library Four Georgia Southern University professors are using their original research to bring new light to historic topics. Their recently published books span topics from European history to an American novelist to a reexamination of Sherman's March through Georgia. Through research that takes a deep di  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern and Shimadzu to host forensic science symposium Georgia Southern University is teaming up with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments to host a forensic science symposium September 10. From Concept to Courtroom: Advancing Forensics Through the Academic-Government-Industry Nexus is a free, daylong event that is open to anyone interested in the science of solving crime. Georgia Southe  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern secures prestigious National Science Foundation Grant for innovative STEM research, education and outreach Georgia Southern University's Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing and College of Education are teaming up to bring the latest innovative research on renewable energy to STEM educators and their classrooms across Georgia. That's all thanks to a $600,000  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued special conditions for GVII-G400 airplane, a business jet manufactured by Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., Savannah, Georgia. These conditions address a unique high-speed protection system built into the aircraft that is a departure from existing airworthiness standards. The GVII-G400, a derivative of the GVII-G500, has a seating capacity for up to 19 passengers and a maximum takeoff weigh  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 26 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * IFCN condemns state pressure on fact-checkers in Georgia * The International Fact-Checking Network strongly condemns recent actions in Europe by Georgian authorities targeting independent fact-checkers and civil society. Investigations launched by the Anti-Corruption Bureau, along with threats of criminal liability under the so-called "foreign agents" law, mark an alarming esc  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State passes SACSCOC Fifth-Year Interim Review Over the summer, Kennesaw State University received notification from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) that its Fifth-Year Interim Report has been accepted. This marks an important milestone in the University's ongoing commitment to academic excellence and institutional effectiveness. SACSCOC   more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State program earns 2025 Regents' Award The University System of Georgia Board of Regents has honored Kennesaw State University's geography and geospatial sciences programs with the Teaching Excellence Award for Department or Program. Housed within the Department of Geography and Anthropology in the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the programs were recognized f  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Leagues, credit unions host lawmakers, attend local political events * Credit unions are taking advantage of in-district opportunities to connect with members of Congress as the August recess winds down. Luminate - Louisiana's Credit Unions has connected with several members from the state's delegation this month. Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy (both R-La.), and Rep. Julia Le  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Ossoff Directing Federal Watchdog to Help Solve Housing Affordability Crisis * Atlanta, Ga. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is directing a top Federal watchdog to help solve the housing affordability crisis. As part of his ongoing work to lower housing costs for Georgia families, Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to require a Federal watchdog investigation into the housing  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Reservist's dual-career path illuminates skills, leadership * * Published Aug. 25, 2025 * By Tech. Sgt. Paolo Felicitas * 446th Airlift Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- The flickering fluorescent lights of the Air Force warehouse were no match for the challenge laid out before Tech. Sgt. Foster Grant. As an electrical systems technician, his task seemed straigh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Delivering New Resources to Address Domestic Violence Across Georgia * Atlanta, Ga. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering resources to strengthen support services for victims of domestic violence, stalking, and assault across Georgia. Sen. Ossoff is delivering over $6.2 million to the State of Georgia's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) through the DOJ's 2025 STOP Grant Pro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Protect Georgia's Family-Owned Farms from Chinese Imports * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to protect Georgia's family-owned farms from cheap Chinese imports. Sen. Ossoff recently co-sponsored the bipartisan United States Citrus Protection Act alongside Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) to support and protect Georgia's citrus g  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Air Force Reserve leaders strengthen ties with Philippine Air Force * * Published Aug. 26, 2025 * By Staff Sgt. Stuart Bright MANILA, Philippines (AFNS) -- A U.S. Air Force Reserve delegation, led by Lt. Gen. John Healy, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, visited Manila to meet with Philippine Air Force leaders and discuss the Reserve Allies  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * VAUGHN STERLING JOINS CNN AS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF THE SOURCE WITH KAITLAN COLLINS * August 26th, 2025 NEW YORK, NY - (August 26, 2025) - Vaughn Sterling is joining CNN as the new executive producer of The Source with Kaitlan Collins, the network announced today. Sterling previously served as senior executive producer of news and features at The Wall Street Journal, overseeing teams creating digital vi  more