AUGUSTA, Georgia, Dec. 8 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Commitment to improving lives drives nursing grad to Quadruple Jag status * Earning an academic degree is a significant accomplishment, but for some graduates, it's simply the beginning. At Augusta University, those who return for multiple degrees often have unique motivations. Earning the title of Quadruple Jag - reserved for graduates who receive four degrees from AU - speaks to something deeper: a re  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 9 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news: * * * Delta's Wi-Fi revolution hits 1000th aircraft, bringing personalized entertainment and more to every seat Delta has reached another major industry milestone with the installation of fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile on its 1,000th aircraft, representing approximately 75% of the total fleet. This achievement illustrates Delta's unmatched leadership in delivering seamless, gate-to-gate connectivity at a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Equifax, Atlanta, Georgia, released its Social Services Outlook Index revealing that government social service workers are highly optimistic about future efficiency gains, with 100% of respondents expecting their work to become more efficient in the coming year. The survey, which polled 500 government caseworkers supporting programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF, found that 54% already consider their workplaces very efficient. This positive outlook is largely driven by tec  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Dec. 8 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Former SGA president thrives in player development role for Georgia State women's hoops * KENNESAW, Ga. | Dec 8, 2025 Bethany Fortson '23 has had a clear vision of her future for a long time. The former Student Government Association president at Kennesaw State University said her career goal was a position on a Division I coaching staff as a director of player development and community relati  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Dec. 9 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025: * * * Space Infrastructure Startup Mantis Space Selects Albuquerque for Headquarters and Manufacturing Hub Mantis Space's facility will create more than 200 high-wage jobs and generate over $480 million in economic impact * Kennesaw, GA, and Albuquerque, NM (December 8, 2025) -- Mantis Space, a space and advanced energy startup developing the first power grid   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 8 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * New podcast explores health care challenges, triumphs in rural Georgia * The Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center (GRHIC) at Mercer University School of Medicine has launched season one of Rural Georgia Voices. This new podcast explores the crucial role health care plays across the state's rural regions, where access, resources and workforce shortages present ongoing challenges. Through firsthand perspectives   more

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Dec. 8 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Non-traditional physics grad leaves lasting impact with innovative work * Katy Dunstan is far from a traditional undergraduate student, and the Department of Physics and Biophysics will have big shoes to fill after she graduates this December. Dunstan's life before coming to Augusta University was already busy. She worked as a licensed esthetician, or a professional who provides cosmetic skincare treatm  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 8 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Opioid Monitoring Programs Linked to Increased Pain Reports in Older Adults, Study Finds * State policies requiring clinicians to check prescription drug monitoring databases before prescribing opioid pain relievers may be associated with increased pain among older adults in the years immediately following implementation, according to new research from Rollins School of Publi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * Quilen Blackwell Named 2025 CNN Hero of the Year * NEW YORK, NY - (December 6, 2025 ) - Tonight during the 19 th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute, Quilen Blackwell was named the 2025 CNN Hero of the Year. Hosted by CNN Anchors Anderson Cooper and Laura Coates, the global broadcast honored everyday people who are making extraordinary contributions to help improve the lives of others. Blackwell's orga  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 9 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news on Dec. 8, 2025: * * * SPEAR Act Caselog Shows Holiday Scams Remain Prevalent, Raffensperger Warns As holiday shopping and charitable giving reach their annual peak, Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is urging Georgians to stay vigilant against fraud. New caselog numbers required under the Senior Protection from Exploitation Against Retirees (SPEAR Act) show that scam activity remains widesprea  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Truist, Charlotte, North Carolina, and the Atlanta Braves, Georgia, announced that the Homers for Hank Together with Truist initiative is nearing completion of its five-year, $1 million commitment to support baseball and softball programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across Braves Country. The organizations confirmed that the 2025 recipients have received significant program support, including necessary on-site storage, field improvements, and ac  more

MANOA, Hawaii, Dec. 9 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * $1.25M project merges tech, community design for Hawaii hazard monitoring To better protect Hawaii's people and ecosystems from threats, such as wildfires, drought, flooding, hurricanes, tsunamis, water contamination and more, University of Hawaii at Manoa and Georgia Tech researchers have secured a $1.25 million grant from the National Science Foundation to build faster, cheaper, locally m  more