WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Georgian Election Boycott Gives Ruling Party a Free Ride The Georgian opposition's decision to boycott local elections proved counter-productive. The authoritarian governing party will now have even more leeway. Results from Georgia's October 4 municipal elections indicated a landslide win for the ruling party of Georgian Dream. With all 3,061 precincts counted across the coun  more

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Oct. 9 -- The International Media Support, an organisation that says it works to strengthen the capacity of media to reduce conflict and facilitate dialogue, issued the following news: * * * CHANGE Co-Production Training Programme: Selection Announcement for 2025/2026 CPH:DOX, EAVE and IMS are proud to announce the fifth round of the CHANGE programme, empowering documentary film projects from the Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, M  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Johnson Leads Delegation Letter Urging Speaker Johnson To Call U.S. House Back To Washington To Open Government * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and the entire Georgia Democratic delegation sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04) urging him to call the U.S. House back to Washington immediately to engage in good-faith bipartisan efforts to a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams & Georgia Democratic Delegation Call for Speaker Johnson To Call U.S. House Back To Washington To Open Government * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined the entire Georgia Democratic delegation in sending a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04) urging him to call the U.S. House back to Washington immediately to engage in good-faith bip  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 8 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * Convenient Size at the Convenience Store: Solo Coca-Cola Mini Cans Are Here * Coca-Cola's popular 7.5-oz mini cans are coming to convenience stores as single-serve options for the first time starting January 1, 2026. The new single-serve option joins three other package sizes, creating more choices for different moments throughout your day. * Mini cans suggested retail cost is $1.29  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- Emory University issued the following news release: * * * Emory Johns Creek Hospital showcases new ION non-surgical robot used in the detection of lung cancer JOHNS CREEK, GA - Emory Johns Creek Hospital recently held a 'test-drive' event for its newest non-surgical robot, called ION. The ION bronchoscopy system by Intuitive uses minimally invasive fiberoptic technology to allow clinicans to biopsy lung nodules that may be suspicious for lung cancer. Stephanie Ham  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- Emory University issued the following news release: * * * Emory's Moore inducted as inaugural Fellow by the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health Emory University's Shawana Moore, PhD, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, PNAP, FAAN, FNPWH, has been inducted as an inaugural Fellow of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, the highest honor for board-certified women's health nurse practitioners. The designation recognizes extraord  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA to hold public hearing on the City of Asheboro's wastewater treatment plant proposed permit * ATLANTA, Georgia (Oct. 8, 2025) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public hearing on October 22, 2025 regarding EPA's specific objection to a North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) proposed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 8 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Georgia: Several journalists injured in Tbilisi protest * 08 October 2025 # At least 11 journalists were attacked in Tbilisi, while reporting on a large anti-government protest on 4 October. Among them, several were injured. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) calls on the Georgian government to condemn law enforcement interference in journali  more

BEVERLY HILLS, California, Oct. 9 (TNSper) -- Cinema United issued the following news: * * * Harkins Theatres President and CEO Mike Bowers Elected Chair of Cinema United Executive Board Cinemark's Wanda Gierhart Fearing, Colleen Barstow of Main Street Theatres, and Georgia Theatre Company's Bo Chambliss Round Out Leadership Team Recent Changes to Cinema United By-Laws Result in Most Votes Ever Cast in Executive Board Election * The Cinema United Executive Board of Directors has elected Ha  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State professor receives National Institutes of Health grant to study the origins of cancer Joanna Wardwell-Ozgo figures to work backward when determining the causes of cancer. The Kennesaw State University assistant professor of molecular and cellular biology recently earned a $720,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health that will strengthen undergraduate research in the College  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 8 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * Key Research Presented by American Cancer Society Experts at 2025 ASCO Quality Care Symposium * Scientists from the American Cancer Society (ACS) are presenting research studies at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Quality Care Symposium (QCS), October 10-11 in Chicago, IL. ASCO QCS offers research and education that encompasses the ne  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * NAIC Welcomes Foreign Regulators for Fall 2025 International Fellows Program, Marking 20th Anniversary of Bilateral Cooperation and Learning * This week, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) marks 20 years of the International Fellows Program and welcomes 10 foreign regulators, who are participating in the fall 2  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release: * * * NetChoice at 11th Circuit to Stop Georgia's Unconstitutional E-Commerce Power Grab * ATLANTA--Today, NetChoice is at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit to defend the victory we secured last year against Georgia's unconstitutional amendments to its state-level INFORM statute in   more

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, Oct. 9 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Piedmont posted the following news release: * * * Piedmont Augusta Surgeon is the first in the region to use Cook's new Zenith Iliac Branch Device Augusta, Ga. (October 8, 2025) - Dr. Houman Tamaddon, Medical Director of Vascular Surgery at Piedmont Augusta and recently named one of America's Top 10 Vascular Surgeons for 2025 by Newsweek, became the first in the region to implant the Zenith(R) Iliac Branch System (ZBIS), a cutting-ed  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 8 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * Retro Diet Coke Lime Returns for Limited Nationwide Run * Cherry, make way for lime. Diet Coke is continuing its string of limited-time-only (LTO) flavor innovations with yet another beloved throwback offering that's sure to appeal to brand loyalists and curious taste-seekers alike. Back by popular demand, Retro Diet Coke Lime returns to shelves nationwide this week with a deliciou  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Savannah Convention Center Breaks Ground on Signia by Hilton Hotel, Expected to Open in 2028 SAVANNAH, Ga. - Today, Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority and global hospitality leader Hilton (NYSE: HLT) broke ground on the 444-room Signia by Hilton Savannah, expected to debut in mid-2028. Owned by SGCCA and developed in partnership with the Georgia World Congress Center Author  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Walmart Inc., Bentonville, Arkansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advocating for improved regulations concerning unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The letter, articulating the retailer's position, emphasizes the need for a regulatory framework that fosters growth and innovation in drone delivery services throughout the United States. The retail giant currently operates a dron  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 9 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * When a Video Isn't Real: Georgia Tech Alum Innovates Deepfake Detection for a New Era of Fraud Generative AI is accelerating the evolution of cybercrime, prompting companies to develop new tools for protecting their businesses. * In 2024, a finance worker in Hong Kong was duped into attending a meeting with four co-workers - or so he thought. What he didn't know was that all four were scammers,  more