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State Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Thursday December 04, 2025 ( 12 items )  

4 winners named in Mercer's Virtual Elevator Pitch Competition
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 3 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * 4 winners named in Mercer's Virtual Elevator Pitch Competition * Editor's note: This story was written by Clara Kurczak, a freshman majoring in journalism. Sixteen Mercer University students competed in the 11th annual Virtual Elevator Pitch Competition, which was sponsored by the Mercer Innovation Center and Sigma Nu Tau, the entrepreneurship honors society. The event took place over a Zoom call on Nov. 5. Th  more

CNN and Variety Unveil the Star-Studded Line Up for Variety & CNN Actors on Actors
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN and Variety Unveil the Star-Studded Line Up for Variety & CNN Actors on Actors * THE EMMY) AWARD-WINNING FRANCHISE RETURNS ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 WITH ALL-NEW CONVERSATIONS, STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY ON CNN Participants Include: Julia Roberts, Dwayne Johnson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Lawrence, Adam Sandler, Hugh Jackman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Colin Farrell, Sean Penn, Brendan Fraser, Michael B.  more

Delaying the Hep B Vaccine Will Hurt Our Health (and Our Wallets)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 3 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Delaying the Hep B Vaccine Will Hurt Our Health (and Our Wallets) * The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the group that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on vaccine policy and creates vaccine recommendations, is meeting again tomorrow and Friday. This week's meeting is happening over an interesting backdrop. Over the weekend, a  more

Delta Air Lines: 2026 Medallion Status - What to Know Before Year End
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 4 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news: * * * 2026 Medallion Status: What to know before year end SkyMiles(R) Members can look forward to refreshed Choice Benefits and easy ways to earn MQDs toward 2026 Medallion Status. And with MQD thresholds for 2027 staying the same, Members can plan confidently while making the most of earning opportunities before Dec. 31. As a Centennial year for the books begins to wind down, SkyMiles(R) Members are making their final m  more

Georgia State Brain Researchers Draw Cellular Blueprint for How We Think, Feel
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 3 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State Brain Researchers Draw Cellular Blueprint for How We Think, Feel A new study from experts with Georgia State University has achieved a long-standing goal in neuroscience: showing how the brain's smallest components build the systems that shape thought, emotion and behavior. The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, could transform how scientists understand cognition and agi  more

Georgia State University: VA Funds Research Aimed at Improving Safety, Mobility for Veterans With Multiple Sclerosis
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 3 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * VA Funds Research Aimed at Improving Safety, Mobility for Veterans With Multiple Sclerosis The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions researcher Katherine Hsieh a $1 million grant to study whether cognitive training, along with exercise, can help reduce the risk of falls in older adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). "Falls are so common --   more

IOTA Introduces Next Generation ILD Series Drivers With Reduced Form Factor and Enhanced Performance to Power Emergency Lighting
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 3 -- IOTA, a part of Acuity Brands, issued the following news: * * * IOTA Introduces Next Generation ILD Series Drivers with Reduced Form Factor and Enhanced Performance to Power Emergency Lighting IOTA(R) announces the launch of its ILD Series Emergency Drivers, the next generation of emergency lighting technology designed to deliver improved performance, efficiency, and ease of use. The ILD Series Emergency Drivers are Class 2 output emergency drivers with an integr  more

Kennesaw State team innovates stronger 3D-printed structures through advanced simulations
KENNESAW, Georgia, Dec. 3 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State team innovates stronger 3D-printed structures through advanced simulations * KENNESAW, Ga. | Dec 3, 2025 Many industries rely on 3D-printed components, but their internal structures often limit strength and reliability. New research at Kennesaw State University shows that adjusting build settings can significantly improve part performance, making a printed component nearly three t  more

New Study Finds Significant Mental Health Care Gaps for Childhood Cancer Survivors
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 3 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * New Study Finds Significant Mental Health Care Gaps for Childhood Cancer Survivors * Childhood cancer can be devastating for patients and their families, not only for the physical and financial toll they carry, but for the accompanying psychological burden that often accompanies cancer. With rising survival rates of childhood cancers, ensuring survivors receive mental health   more

Rising above challenges marks inspiring career of President's Award of Distinction recipient
KENNESAW, Georgia, Dec. 3 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Rising above challenges marks inspiring career of President's Award of Distinction recipient * KENNESAW, Ga. | Dec 3, 2025 Kennesaw State University senior biology major Ari Schwartz has been recognized with the President's Award of Distinction and has the resume one would associate with such an honor. The award is given at fall and spring commencements to a graduate "who serves as an inspirat  more

Sage report shows record U.S. SME sustainability ambition, but finance and reporting bottlenecks risk leaving millions of small businesses behind
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Sage report shows record U.S. SME sustainability ambition, but finance and reporting bottlenecks risk leaving millions of small businesses behind * ATLANTA (Dec. 3, 2025) - Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has launched the global SME Sustainable   more

The Coca-Cola Company Kicks Off the Coca-Cola FC Academy, Aiming to Power Future Careers in Sports & Beyond
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 3 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * The Coca-Cola Company Kicks Off the Coca-Cola FC Academy, Aiming to Power Future Careers in Sports & Beyond * ATLANTA, GA - With FIFA World Cup 26(tm) on the horizon, The Coca-Cola Company today launched Coca-Cola FC (Future Careers) Academy an ambitious new soccer-inspired learning and career development experience, designed to equip young people with the skills and confidence to step  more