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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Georgia, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Allen Holds Hearing on Stopping Class Action Abuse Against Workers' Retirement Today, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Pension Predators: Stopping Class Action  more

GENEVA, Switzerland, Dec. 4 -- The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe issued the following news release: * * * Armenia and Georgia sign agreement on transboundary water monitoring in the Khrami-Debed(a) basin with support from UNECE Armenia and Georgia have formalized their cooperation on Transboundary Water Monitoring in the Khrami-Debed(a) River Basin, supporting sustainable management of this vital resource. The signature of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 3 Decembe  more

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

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

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

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

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

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * How the Air Force Overcame the Odds to Revive a Damaged B-2 * WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio Four years ago, a B-2 Spirit, tail number 89-0129, also known as the Spirit of Georgia, experienced an incident resulting in significant damage to the bomber and raising serious questions about its future. What followed was a remarkable display of teamwork, ingenuity, and determina  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release on Dec. 3, 2025: * * * Illegal alien and Atlanta man face federal charges after massive seizures of methamphetamine concealed in fruit shipments Gerardo Solorio-Alvarado, an illegal alien from Mexico who previously served time in federal prison, and Nelson Enrique Sorto face federal drug charges related to a recent seizure of a combined 1,585 pounds of methampheta  more

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, 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

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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The North American Electric Reliability Corp., Atlanta, Georgia, issued a report assessing winter grid reliability across North America, finding adequate resources for normal peak conditions but elevated risks of shortfalls during extreme cold weather events. The 2025-2026 Winter Reliability Assessment highlights surging electricity demand up 20 GW since last winter, outpacing capacity additions amid evolving resource mixes and fuel supply vulnerabilities. All as  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Clyde, Sen. Lee Introduce Bill to Repeal D.C.'s Shield Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) introduced the D.C. Shield Law Repeal Act to nullify Washington, D.C.'s dangerous interstate shield law, the Human Rights Sanctuary Amendment Act of 2022, in order to hold D.C. providers accountable for undermining states' pro-life and pro-child laws. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) intr  more

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

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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:25-cv-10200-SK; N.D. Cal. filed Nov. 25, 2025): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Yida Gao and Shima Capital Management LLC, No. 3:25-cv-10200-SK (N.D. Cal. filed Nov. 25, 2025) On November 25, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed fraud charges against Puerto Rico-based registered investment adviser Shima Capital Management LLC and its owner, Georgia resident Yid  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Demanding Answers After DoD Guts Support for Children with Special Needs in Military Schools * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is demanding answers after the Trump Administration gutted support for children with special needs in Department of Defense schools. Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with the Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) requesting more   more

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

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * Update on recent DAF efforts * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) In a memorandum to commanders, Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach said: "The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service." In March 2024, several in  more