WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The America First Policy Institute - Georgia State Chapter, Gainesville, Georgia, has sent a public comment letter to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission advocating for the initiation of a rulemaking process to amend existing regulations regarding voter registration in federal elections. This proposal suggests implementing a requirement for documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to enhance the integrity of the electoral process. The organization emphasizes that the curr  more

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- Augusta University issued the following news release: * * * MCG researcher develops back pain relief device to decrease prescriptions By Katy Hennig Back pain is no joke. For many, chronic pain slows life down, leading to repeated emergency room visits and prescriptions for pain medication. That's why Amy Baxter, MD, created the patented DuoTherm in a life-saving and life-changing journey. "Back injuries that end up in the ER translate into approximatel  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release: * * * Calhoun drug dealer who bit a federal agent sentenced to more than a decade in federal prison ROME, Ga. - DeWayne Allen McGill, a convicted felon and methamphetamine dealer who bit two law enforcement officers and unlawfully possessed a firearm, has been sentenced to prison. "Caught red-handed with almost three-quarters of a pound of methamphetamine, McGil  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN SEES MULTIPLATFORM AUDIENCE GAINS IN SEPTEMBER * October 1st, 2025 DOUBLE-DIGIT MONTH-OVER-MONTH GROWTH ACROSS DAYPARTS AND SHOWS TOP 5 NETWORK IN ALL OF CABLE IN SEPTEMBER AND Q3 2025 ROBUST AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT CONTINUES IN DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER PUSH NEW YORK, NY -- (October 1, 2025) -- CNN saw a very strong month of audience growth and engagement across TV, digital and streaming platforms in Sept  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Have I Got News For You Announces This Week's Guests * October 1st, 2025 NEW EPISODE PREMIERES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 AT 9PM ET/PT ON CNN NEW YORK - (October 1, 2025) - Writer, comedian and actor John Hodgman and comedian, host and author Akilah Hughes will join as guests on this week's episode of CNN's Have I Got News For You, the American version of the long-running UK comedy series. Produced by Ha  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Statement on Republican Shutdown * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement after Republicans failed to meet Democrats at the table, forcing a government shutdown: Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: "Republicans have shut down our government. Why? Because they refused to work with Democrats to ensure that he  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, has expressed its concerns to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the proposed rule requiring a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign media. In a public comment letter submitted on September 26, 2025, the university outlined several critical recommendations that it argues are vital for maintaining the inte  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, Oct. 2 -- The European Broadcasting Union issued the following news release: * * * 18 broadcasters confirmed to compete in Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB) are excited to confirm the 18 broadcasters taking part in the 23rd edition of the Junior Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday 13 December in Tbilisi, Georgia. Young performers aged 9 to 14-years-old from 18 different countries will gather in  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State announces naming of the Robert B. Williams Rare Book Museum On the 40th anniversary of its founding, Kennesaw State University's Department of Museums, Archives, and Rare Books announced the naming of the Robert B. Williams Rare Book Museum honoring a longtime benefactor and administrator. The former director of Horace W. Sturgis Library, Williams' career as a Kennesaw State admini  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 1 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * New research center will work toward better, more reliable computer simulations * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- With a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), a Brown University team will lead a new research center aimed at improving computer simulations of fluid flows, blast dynamics and design optimization processes. The new Center   more

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- The National Press Photographers Association issued the following news: * * * NPPA Condemns ICE Officers' Assault on Journalists The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) condemns in the strongest possible terms the violent actions taken by ICE officers against journalists inside Federal Plaza in New York City yesterday. The assault on an amNewYork reporter and the serious injury inflicted on another journalist represent an unacceptable, blatant attack on   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * Pasar de la concienciacion a la accion: La American Cancer Society celebra 40 anos del Mes de concienciacion sobre el cancer de seno * ATLANTA, 1 de octubre de 2025 \- Este mes de octubre, la American Cancer Society (ACS) conmemora el 40 aniversario de la fundacion del Mes de concienciacion sobre el cancer de seno. En 1985, la ACS colidero los esfuerzos para iniciar el Mes de   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Patients for Patient Safety US (PFPS US), Atlanta, Georgia, has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to uphold safety standards in its proposed Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) for the calendar year 2026. The organization, which comprises a network of patient safety advocates and organizations, emphasized the need for systemic changes to prioritize patient safety across healthcare settings. In   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Austin Scott Reacts to Democrat-Forced Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the following statement regarding the Democrat-Forced Government Shutdown: " House Republicans did our job 13 days ago when we passed a clean continuing resolution to keep the government funded. Senate Democrats have made it clear that they are willing to ris  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Block Democratic Proposal to Fund Government, Prevent "Catastrophic" Increases in Health Insurance Premiums * Washington, D.C. -- Republicans tonight blocked the Democratic proposal to fund the Federal government and prevent catastrophic increases in health insurance premiums. U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff tonight released the following video statement after the vote (click here to download t  more

MACON, Georgia, Oct. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia posted the following news release: * * * Sentencings, Plea Hearings in Southwest Georgia Armed Drug Trafficking Case 28 Firearms, Two Machineguns, Meth, Fentanyl Seized in Multi-Level Law Enforcement Effort * ALBANY, Ga. - Ten defendants involved in an armed drug trafficking organization are being held accountable for their crimes at the federal level, resulting from a multi-level law enforcement ef  more

BERLIN, Germany, Oct. 1 -- Transparency International issued the following news on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Transparency International faces escalating attacks in Georgia Transparency International Georgia leader risks up to 15 years in prison on unfounded charges, as civil society comes under growing pressure * Transparency International is deeply alarmed by the escalating persecution of civil society organisations in Georgia. In the latest threat, Eka Gigauri, Executive Director of Transpare  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * Turning Awareness Into Action: American Cancer Society Recognizes 40 Years of Breast Cancer Awareness Month * ATLANTA, October 1, 2025 -- This October, the American Cancer Society (ACS) commemorates the 40th anniversary of the founding of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In 1985, ACS co-led the effort to start Breast Cancer Awareness Month as a week-long campaign to educate wome  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * USPS releases Jimmy Carter commemorative Forever stamp * ATLANTA -- The U.S. Postal Service commemorated the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter today with the issuance of a commemorative stamp on what would have been his 101st birthday. The dedication ceremony took place at The Carter Center in Atlanta. "Born in 1924 in Plains, Georgia -- a town of just 600 people -- Jimmy Carter's story is one of  more