AUGUSTA, Georgia, Nov. 5 -- Augusta University issued the following news release: * * * USG honors Keel with President Emeritus title Former Augusta University President Brooks A. Keel, PhD, who retired in June of 2024, has been named President Emeritus by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. The title was recommended by Chancellor Sonny Perdue and announced by Chris McGraw, vice chancellor of Legal Affairs, during the BOR's October meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14. During McGraw's   more

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Nov. 5 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: * * * Reaccreditation affirms nursing program's high standards, quality Programs in Columbus State University's School of Nursing were recently reaccredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The action by the national academic accreditation agency signals a seal of approval and affirms the professional expertise of the university's nursing program. For nursing schools, CCNE accreditation  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), Atlanta, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) opposing the agency's proposed changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards regarding the Interpretation of the General Duty Clause (GDC). In the letter, CSTE emphasized the potential negative impact on worker safety that could result from exempting certain inheren  more

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Nov. 4 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * Leaders Shaping Leaders: GEM program marks 25-year partnership with the Georgia Chamber By Amanda Respess F or the past 25 years, Georgia Education Mentorship -- more commonly known as the GEM program -- has defined leadership in action. Nearly 800 Georgia College students have completed the one-of-a-kind program, which pairs undergraduates with state changemakers from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce for a   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 5 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Built in I2P: The Student Inventions You'll Want to See to Believe Georgia Tech's Fall 2025 I2P Showcase will feature over 60 student prototypes tackling real-world challenges. * Cricket powder-based protein brownies. A visualization system for fencing blades. A personalized AI application for analyzing blood work. All I2P Showcase prototypes. See what Georgia Tech students have been developing  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, Nov. 5 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Nursing student receives 2025 military spouse scholarship Jennifer Challice, a Georgia Southern University Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing student (BSN) hasn't had the most linear journey to her nursing degree. A Kennesaw, Georgia, native, she first earned a degree in theater before working at the Walt Disney Co. as a lifeguard. With time, her interest for health and safety training   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Griffin and Strong PC, Atlanta, Georgia, a law and public policy firm with over 35 years of experience in disparity studies and procurement research, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) urging the agency to reconsider its Interim Final Rule (IFR) regarding the federal disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) and the airport concessions DBE (ACDBE) programs. The firm, known for conducting numerous disparity studies, argues that  more

TUCKER, Georgia, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * Industry Experts Share Insights on Quality, Safety and Leadership at USPOULTRY's 2025 Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar From tackling lipid oxidation and contamination risks to improving workplace safety, negotiation skills and water management, industry leaders delivered practical strategies for advancing rendering operations at the 2025 USPOULTRY Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar in   more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Nov. 4 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State professor awarded NSF grant to strengthen communication skills in engineering education * KENNESAW, Ga. | Nov 4, 2025 Kennesaw State University researcher Awatef Ergai, an associate professor of industrial and systems engineering, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to help engineering students build stronger communication and collaboration skills. The two-yea  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 5 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $25.1M Sale and $18.5M Financing of 208-Unit Multifamily Community in Savannah, GA Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $25.1 million sale and $18.5 million financing of Live Oak Plantation, a 208-unit multifamily property at 8505 Waters Avenue in Savannah, Georgia. Newmark Senior Managing Directors Brooks Colquitt and Christopher Lyon represented the undisclosed seller. Executive Managing D  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Sage Announces Finance Intelligence Agent to Power High-Performance Finance Teams * ATLANTA (Nov. 4, 2025) - Sage (FTSE: SGE), the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, today introduced the Sage Intacct Finance Intelligence Agent. The Finance Intelligence Agent is part o  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Sage launches AI Developer Solutions to accelerate partner-led innovation on the Sage Platform * ATLANTA (Nov. 4, 2025) - Sage (FTSE: SGE), the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced the launch of its new AI Developer Solutions at its flagship Sage Future   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Sage launches next-gen Sage X3: high-performance, AI powered, and continuously evolving * ATLANTA (Nov. 4, 2025) \- Sage (FTSE: SGE), the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, today unveiled the next evolution of Sage X3 at its flagship Sage Future for Partners event.   more

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Nov. 5 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * VSU Cafe Scientifique Focuses on Cancer Drug Development Nov. 14 By Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator The College of Science and Mathematics at Valdosta State University will present Cafe Scientifique from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Augie's Cafe. This event is open to the public. Dr. Thomas Manning, professor of chemistry, will discuss "Copper and Cancer: Why Do  more

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Nov. 5 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * VSU Receives Grant from Governor's Office of Highway Safety By Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator Valdosta State University has earned a $10,427 grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety. Holly Wright, Blazer Wellness manager, said this financial award will be used to fund impaired driving prevention programs and special events, as well as professional development and o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Highlights False Choice Between Health Care and Food Access During Government Shutdown * Senator Reverend Warnock visited Goodr Grocery in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood to highlight the harm of the Trump Administration's attempt to block SNAP benefits for 1.4 million Georgians The Trump Administration attempted to cut off food access for working families to gain political leverage i  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 5 -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Winship co-leads new SPORE grant to address ancestry-related differences in lymphoma outcomes The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has awarded a five-year, $12.1 million Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant to support a new multi-institutional effort aimed at improving outcomes for patients with lymphoma. The Lymphoma Outcomes SPORE (U54CA302435) will focus on unde  more