ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 29 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * American Cancer Society and ACS CAN Statement on Newly Announced National Cancer Institute Director * Washington, D.C. - September 29, 2025 - Dr. Anthony Letai has been named as the National Cancer Institute (NCI)'s new director. This role is critical to ensuring ongoing innovation in oncology. The following is a statement from the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Ame  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Atlanta Public Schools issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * APS Graduation Rate Surpasses 90 Percent for First Time, Continuing Steady Climb The APS Class of 2025 reports the highest percentage of on-time graduates to date as the district graduation rate increases by 1.9 percentage points from last year; and the district graduation rate surpassed the state's graduation rate for the third consecutive year Atlanta Public Schools (APS) achiev  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Savannah District issued the following news release: * * * Buxton FUDS property receives end-of-year funding - mission continues The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Savannah District has received additional funding for the Buxton Naval Facility Formerly Used Defense Sites property located within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, in Dare County North Carolina. Since there is an unknown amount of petroleum-impacted soil at the si  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State biology student gets hands-on experience in Guatemala clinic Like many of his classmates, Kennesaw State University junior David Roque spent his summer in the tropics. Rather than relaxing on beaches, ziplining through jungles, or exploring ruins, Roque spent a second consecutive summer working at his father's medical clinic in Poptun, Guatemala, handling myriad duties including c  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State research on sustainable road construction turns quarry waste into opportunity Each year, Georgia quarries generate millions of tons of leftover byproducts called pond screenings, much of which sits unused in large holding ponds. At Kennesaw State University, associate professor Jayhyun Kwon is working to turn this overlooked material into a construction industry resource. Kwon's r  more

ENCINO, California, Sept. 30 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Net-Leased Childcare Facility in Locust Grove, Ga. LOCUST GROVE, Ga., Sept. 29, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased childcare facility, occupied by Childcare Network, in Locust Grove, Georgia. "We  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Mercer University issued the following news: * * * Physical therapy students bring compassion, positivity to service work By Andrea Honaker Service-learning has been an integral part of Mercer University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program since its inception. Students assist long-standing partner organizations with their programs, allowing them to apply their knowledge in the real world and gain valuable experience working with clients of all ages. During th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Raffensperger Doubles Down on Trump's Cost-Raising Economic Agenda * GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Are More Focused on Pledging Loyalty to Trump Than Fighting for Georgia Families Georgia GOP gubernatorial candidate and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger doubled down on his support for Donald Trump's cost-raising economic agenda in a new interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, accelerat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Stimlabs LLC, Roswell, Georgia, a company dedicated to advancing regenerative medicine and wound care, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concern over proposed changes in the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The letter addresses CMS's plans regarding payment for skin substitutes, a critical component in acute and chronic wound management. Stimlabs emphasized the mission to provide lea  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Surface Transportation Board is requesting public comments on a proposed procedural schedule for a rail acquisition involving four companies. The request follows a notice of intent to merge filed on July 30, 2025. Union Pacific Corp. and Union Pacific Railroad Co., both of Omaha, Nebraska, along with Norfolk Southern Corp. and Norfolk Southern Railway Co., both of Atlanta, Georgia, filed a petition to establish a procedural schedule concurrently with the  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 29 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * The Coca-Cola Company Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Release * ATLANTA, Sept. 29, 2025 - The Coca-Cola Company today announced it will release third quarter 2025 financial results Oct. 21 before the New York Stock Exchange opens. The release will be followed by an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. The company invites investors to join  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Welcomes Chris Rome as Safety & Active Transportation Lead in Georgia * VHB is pleased to welcome Chris Rome, PE, PTOE, RSP1, as Safety and Active Transportation Lead for our Transportation Systems team in Georgia. Chris will collaborate with our traffic, tr  more