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News Tipoffs - Georgia Editors Newsletter for Wednesday February 11, 2026 ( 57 items )  

14th Candidate Supports Congressional Term Limits in GA CD-14 Special Election
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * 14th Candidate Supports Congressional Term Limits in GA CD-14 Special Election U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises 2026 U.S. House of Representatives candidate for Georgia, Beau Brown (district 14), for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. Previously, candidates Eric Cun  more

15th Candidate Supports Congressional Term Limits in GA CD-14 Special Election
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * 15th Candidate Supports Congressional Term Limits in GA CD-14 Special Election U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises 2026 U.S. House of Representatives candidate for Georgia, Nicky Lama (district 14), for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. Previously, candidates Beau Br  more

AFP-GA Applauds Introduction of Judicial Deference Bill HB1247
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-GA Applauds Introduction of Judicial Deference Bill HB1247 * ATLANTA, GA - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Georgia thanks Rep. Matt Reeves for introducing HB1247. The 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo ended the Chevron doctrine at the federal level, and HB1247 would end judicial deference at the state level. The bill would require   more

Americans for Tax Reform: Georgia Senate Introduces Bill to Cut Income Tax
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Georgia Senate Introduces Bill to Cut Income Tax Dennis Hull and Jack Guidi On Monday, Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced a highly anticipated proposal to further reduce the state income tax, enshrining Georgia's status as an affordable, pro-growth state with a legislature committed to eliminating the income tax as soon as possible. SB 477 will reduce Georgia's personal income tax rate to   more

Americans for Tax Reform: Ronald Reagan Legacy Project Commends the Bipartisan Group of Governors That Proclaimed "Ronald Reagan Day" in Their States
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * The Ronald Reagan Legacy Project Commends the Bipartisan Group of Governors that Proclaimed "Ronald Reagan Day" in Their States Rachel Loren The Ronald Reagan Legacy project celebrates the 115th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birthday. Each year, in honor of the nation's 40th President, the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project sends proclamation requests to governors urging them to proclaim February 6 as "Ronald R  more

Armed Robberies of Six Mobile Phone Stores Nets District Man 67 Months in Federal Prison
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Armed Robberies of Six Mobile Phone Stores Nets District Man 67 Months in Federal Prison * WASHINGTON - Shawn Marshall Owens, 44, of the District of Columbia, was sentenced today to 67 months in federal prison for committing at least six armed robberies of Metro by T-Mobile stores in 2023, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Owens pleaded guilty July 1, 202  more

Attorney General Bonta: Any Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online Must Allow States to Continue Critical Work in This Space
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Any Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online Must Allow States to Continue Critical Work in This Space * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress supporting the passage of the bipartisan U.S. Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748 and urging polic  more

Boyle Releases Report Finding Personal Bankruptcies at Highest Levels in Years Under Donald Trump
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Releases Report Finding Personal Bankruptcies at Highest Levels in Years Under Donald Trump A new report by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) finds that personal bankruptcies are rising across the country under President Donald Trump, with filings increasing in 47 states and the District of Columbia durin  more

Carter to force "sanctuary" cities to comply with ICE in new bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter to force "sanctuary" cities to comply with ICE in new bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today introduced the No Sanctuary Cities Act, a bill ensuring dangerous criminal illegal immigrants are not safeguarded by "sanctuary" city or state policies. The bill requires state and local governments to cooperate with federal immigration authorities by: * Sharing custo  more

Carter, Allen, Bishop introduce bipartisan fix to hurricane insurance program for farmers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter, Allen, Bishop introduce bipartisan fix to hurricane insurance program for farmers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), alongside Reps. Rick Allen (R-GA) and Sanford Bishop (D-GA), today introduced the Farmers' AID Relief Act, amending the Hurricane Insurance Protection - Wind Index (HIP-WI) program to better serve farmers affected by hurricane damage. The HIP-WI progr  more

Center for American Progress: How the Trump Administration's Environmental Rollbacks Endanger Children's Health
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrep) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release: * * * How the Trump Administration's Environmental Rollbacks Endanger Children's Health A new report from the Center for American Progress shows how the Trump administration's rollback of environmental protections will expose more than 2 million children to pollutants that increase the risk of cancer, asthma, ADHD, and other lifelong health concerns. The report highlights   more

Chairman Steil Delivers Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing on Restoring Integrity in Federal Elections
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Chairman Steil Delivers Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing on Restoring Integrity in Federal Elections Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) opened today's Full Committee Hearing titled, "Make Elections Great Again: How to Restore Trust and Integrity in Federal Elections." Chairman Steil's full opening statement as prepared for delivery  more

Chairman Steil Delivers Opening Remarks at Rules Committee Hearing on SAVE America Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Chairman Steil Delivers Opening Remarks at Rules Committee Hearing on SAVE America Act Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) delivered remarks today at the House Rules Committee hearing on the SAVE America Act. Chairman Steil's full opening statement as prepared for delivery: Chairwoman Foxx, Ranking Member McGovern, Members of the Committee  more

Club for Growth PAC Endorses District Attorney Clay Fuller in GA-14 Special Election
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Club for Growth PAC Endorses District Attorney Clay Fuller in GA-14 Special Election Club for Growth PAC has endorsed Lookout Mountain District Attorney Clay Fuller in Georgia's 14th Congressional District. Fuller is running to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after her retirement earlier this year. President Trump has also endorsed Fuller in the race. "Clay F  more

Coca-Cola Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 10 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * Coca-Cola Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results * Global Unit Case Volume Grew 1% for the Quarter and was Even for the Full Year Net Revenues Grew 2% for the Quarter and 2% for the Full Year; Organic Revenues (Non-GAAP) Grew 5% for the Quarter and 5% for the Full Year Operating Income Declined 32% for the Quarter and Grew 38% for the Full Year; Comparable Currenc  more

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Leads Call for Better Labor Rights Practices Involving Women With Endometriosis
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Leads Call for Better Labor Rights Practices Involving Women with Endometriosis Congresswoman Nikema Williams led 11 members of Congress in a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer urging her to increase the visibility of endometriosis and adenomyosis in the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Currently, the WH-380 Certification of He  more

Cybersecurity Nexus Program Transforming Lives, Columbus Workforce
COLUMBUS, Georgia, Feb. 11 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: * * * Cybersecurity Nexus Program transforming lives, Columbus workforce In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the search for qualified cybersecurity professionals is intense. However, Columbus State University's Cybersecurity Nexus Program is doing more than just filling job openings; it is dramatically changing students' lives and shaping the region's economic future. Through a unique blend of rigorous ac  more

Defendant Sentenced to Federal Prison for Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft
SAVANNAH, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia posted the following news release: * * * Defendant Sentenced to federal prison for Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft AUGUSTA, GA: A Columbia County, Georgia woman was sentenced to federal prison for using stolen and counterfeit business checks to commit Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft. Dechanta Benning, 35, was sentenced to 70 months in prison, along with substantial financial p  more

Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Arctic Frost
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Arctic Frost U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing entitled "Arctic Frost Accountability: Oversight of Telec  more

ESPN's 'No Love Lost' Valentine's Day schedule and College GameDay at No. 1 Arizona highlight men's college basketball programming, Feb. 10-15
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's 'No Love Lost' Valentine's Day schedule and College GameDay at No. 1 Arizona highlight men's college basketball programming, Feb. 10-15 * * No. 16 Texas Tech vs. No. 1 Arizona headlines a Saturday ESPN Blockbuster, with College GameDay live from Tucson * Valentine's Day on ABC features a ranked rivalry doubleheader * Friday Night Hoops showcases undefeate  more

European Parliament Tries to Bury the Right to Seek Asylum
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: International] (TNSrpt) -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * European Parliament Tries to Bury the Right to Seek Asylum * The European Parliament voted today to usher in changes to European Union asylum rules that jeopardize the right to seek asylum. It adopted an EU-wide list of "safe countries of origin" which means citizens from these countries will face an automatic presumption that they do not need protection and will be channeled into ac  more

Ga. A.G. Carr: Former State Employee Among Six Charged With Nearly $230k in COVID Fraud
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 11 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr: Former State Employee Among Six Charged with Nearly $230k in COVID Fraud FULTON COUNTY, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has obtained a new indictment in Fulton County charging six individuals in connection with nearly $230,000 in COVID-related fraud. Specifically, the defendants are alleged to have engaged in a scheme to defraud the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (  more

Ga. Lt. Gov. Jones Celebrates Senate Passage of Legislation to Protect Children
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 11 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Lt. Governor Burt Jones Celebrates Senate Passage of Legislation to Protect Children Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones celebrated the Georgia Senate passage of House Bill 54 to protect Georgia's children from life altering gender surgeries and experimental puberty blockers. The Georgia Senate will continue to stand up for the common-sense obligation to protect Georgia's minors f  more

GCSU President: 30th Anniversary of Liberal Arts Mission Powers Pivotal Next Chapter
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Feb. 11 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * GCSU President: 30th Anniversary of Liberal Arts Mission Powers Pivotal Next Chapter By Mike Cavaliere Georgia College & State University experienced its most successful year in 2025, one marked by highest-ever student demand and, for the first time ever, being ranked among the top five public colleges and universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. "But this peak didn't happen by accident," Unive  more

HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT Attorney General Anne Lopez led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, with a letter urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to  more

Haygood book earns strong praise
OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 10 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Haygood book earns strong praise * Early reviews are starting to come in for Miami University alumnus Wil Haygood's latest book, and they are overwhelmingly positive. The New York Times praised Haygood's "The War Within a War: The Black Struggled in Vietnam and at Home" on Feb. 9 as a "rare, illuminating look at the way the war shaped the struggle for equality back home." David Shribman in a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette   more

High-tech skin cancer training meets rural health care
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Feb. 10 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * High-tech skin cancer training meets rural health care * The Teledermatology Serving Georgia program recently conducted an on-site training visit at the East Georgia Healthcare Center in Swainsboro, Georgia, to expand dermatologic care within rural primary care settings. Teledermatology Serving Georgia is a collaborative project between the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University and the Department  more

Hilton Global Foundation Commits $5.4M to 18 Organizations Creating Pathways to Opportunity and Building Resilience in Communities Around the Globe
MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Hilton Global Foundation Commits $5.4M to 18 Organizations Creating Pathways to Opportunity and Building Resilience in Communities Around the Globe The Foundation's largest commitment to date invests in organizations supporting people and places that are creating a better world to travel * The Hilton Global Foundation (HGF), the global philanthropic arm of Hilton, a global leader  more

ICYMI: Outside of Sen. Ossoff's Atlanta Rally, AFP-GA Mobile Billboard Reminds Voters Ossoff Has Failed Them
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Outside of Sen. Ossoff's Atlanta Rally, AFP-GA Mobile Billboard Reminds Voters Ossoff Has Failed Them * ATLANTA, GA - Over the weekend, an Americans for Prosperity-Georgia mobile billboard outside the Georgia International Convention Center, the site of Ossoff's latest Rally for our Republic, reminded voters that Ossoff's policy positions have made life less affor  more

Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Russian Authorities Launch More Repression Against Dissidents
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 9, 2026, by analyst Kassie Corelli in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Russian Authorities Launch More Repression Against Dissidents Executive Summary: * In 2025, the Kremlin's security services initiated a record number of treason and espionage cases against opponents of Moscow's war against Ukraine, including citizens living outside of Russia. From 1997 to February 2022, there were only 196 total senten  more

Kennesaw State associate professor co-curates hoodie exhibit at Museum of Design Atlanta
KENNESAW, Georgia, Feb. 10 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State associate professor co-curates hoodie exhibit at Museum of Design Atlanta * KENNESAW, Ga. | Feb 10, 2026 A cozy and familiar item of clothing is the focus of a museum exhibit co-curated by Kennesaw State University associate professor Regina N. Bradley. Bradley, an associate professor of English in the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, is a co-curator o  more

Kennesaw State University to launch Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Fall 2026
KENNESAW, Georgia, Feb. 10 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State University to launch Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Fall 2026 * KENNESAW, Ga. | Feb 10, 2026 Kennesaw State University (KSU) continues to be a state leader in the rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence, with the addition of a bachelor's degree in AI approved Tuesday by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. KSU becomes the first ins  more

Md. A.G. Brown Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, alongside a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to   more

Murphy, Blumenthal, Bicameral Colleagues Urge Extension Of Library Passport Acceptance Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal, Bicameral Colleagues Urge Extension Of Library Passport Acceptance Program * WASHINGTON-In response to the Trump administration banning local libraries as passport acceptance facilities, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined their colleagues in a bipartisan and bicameral letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the secretary  more

National Academy of Engineering Elects 130 Members and 28 International Members
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * National Academy of Engineering Elects 130 Members and 28 International Members The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) today announced the election of 130 members and 28 international members to its Class of 2026, said NAE President Tsu-Jae Liu. This election brings the total number of U.S. members to 2,534 and the number of international members to   more

Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program & AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL32418) on January 26, 2026, entitled "Navy Virginia-Class Submarine Program and AUKUS Submarine (Pillar 1) Project - Background and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Arguments for Instead Implementing Alternative Division-of-Labor Approach Supporters of the alternative division-of-labor approach for performing SSN missions and non- SSN missions outlined earlier - in   more

NetChoice Sues to Stop Censorship in the South Carolina Speech Code
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [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 Sues to Stop Censorship in the South Carolina Speech Code * COLUMBIA, S.C.-Last week, NetChoice filed a lawsuit challenging South Carolina's new Speech Code. These Orwellian restrictions on free speech, enacted on Thursday, force digital services either to act as government censors   more

Padilla, Warner Demand Gabbard, Intel Officials Brief Senate on Election Security After Fulton County Raid
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Warner Demand Gabbard, Intel Officials Brief Senate on Election Security After Fulton County Raid * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and Mark Warner (D-Va.), Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, called on Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to immediately schedule  more

Representative McBath Continues to Lead Georgia Democratic Delegation in Urging Governor Kemp to Participate in Summer Meal Program for Children
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Representative McBath Continues to Lead Georgia Democratic Delegation in Urging Governor Kemp to Participate in Summer Meal Program for Children * Washington, DC -Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) continues to lead the Democratic members of Georgia's congressional delegation in urging Governor Brian Kemp to allow children in Georgia to participate in the United States Department of Agriculture's (  more

Research From Barnard's Laidlaw Scholars Selected for Online Publication
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Research from Barnard's Laidlaw Scholars Selected for Online Publication Laidlaw Scholars from Barnard College published posters with F1000Research, an open access platform, after attending the annual Laidlaw Scholars Conference. * In November, 25 Barnard Laidlaw Scholars attended the annual Laidlaw Scholars Conference at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, a weekend of scholar-led panels and workshops designed   more

Security Guards Overwhelmingly Vote to Remove SPFPA Union Officials from Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 10 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Security Guards Overwhelmingly Vote to Remove SPFPA Union Officials from Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant * Guards avoid runoff with clear vote to reject two different unions Waynesboro, GA (February 10, 2026) - Security guards working for Southern Nuclear Operating Company have freed themselves from the control of Security, Police and Fire Professionals of America (SPFP  more

Sen. Ossoff Championing Bipartisan Bill to Improve Mental Health Care in Georgia
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Championing Bipartisan Bill to Improve Mental Health Care in Georgia * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is championing bipartisan legislation to help Georgians get mental health care. Sen. Ossoff cosponsored the bipartisan 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2025 to help ensure Georgians experiencing a mental health crisis can get the care they need. The bipartisan bill, o  more

Sen. Ossoff Delivering Resources to Strengthen Public Safety in South Fulton
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Delivering Resources to Strengthen Public Safety in South Fulton * South Fulton, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering resources to strengthen public safety in South Fulton. Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to help the South Fulton Police Department strengthen public safety and keep families safe on the roads. The Federal resources will allow the Department t  more

Sen. Ossoff, Colleagues Launch Inquiry into Department of Defense's Use of AI Software Known for Antisemitic Content
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff, Colleagues Launch Inquiry into Department of Defense's Use of AI Software Known for Antisemitic Content * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is demanding answers as the Department of Defense plans to use AI software known for antisemitic content. Today, Sen. Ossoff and Senate colleagues launched an inquiry with Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding answers   more

Senior named Georgia Society of Professional Engineers Student of the Year
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 10 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Senior named Georgia Society of Professional Engineers Student of the Year * MACON, Ga. - Mercer University senior Abriana Nyante was recently selected as the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers (GSPE) Student of the Year. The GSPE Engineer of the Year Awards aim to honor outstanding professional engineers and students who have made significant contributions to the engineering profession and their communi  more

Smucker Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Extension of Library Passport Acceptance Program to Benefit Local Communities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Extension of Library Passport Acceptance Program to Benefit Local Communities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) joined his colleagues in sending a bicameral, bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the administration to extend non-profit libraries' participation Passport Acceptance Program through the end of the calendar y  more

Speaker Johnson: "You Know What Actually Disenfranchises Voters? When Noncitizens Participate in Federal Elections"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: "You Know What Actually Disenfranchises Voters? When Noncitizens Participate in Federal Elections" * WASHINGTON -This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed the SAVE America Act and the Democrats' outrageous and false arguments against it. Speaker Johnson also highlighted how the American economy - spurred by   more

Speaker Johnson: "You Know What Actually Disenfranchises Voters? When Noncitizens Participate in Federal Elections"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: "You Know What Actually Disenfranchises Voters? When Noncitizens Participate in Federal Elections" * WASHINGTON -This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed the SAVE America Act and the Democrats' outrageous and false arguments against it. Speaker Johnson also highlighted how the American economy - spurred by Republican polic  more

Ten Op Sweet Silence Defendants Sentenced in Armed Drug Trafficking Case
MACON, Georgia, Feb. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia posted the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Ten Op Sweet Silence Defendants Sentenced in Armed Drug Trafficking Case Defendants Combined Sentences Top 108 Years in Prison; Guns, Meth, Other Drugs Seized * COLUMBUS, Ga. - Ten defendants have now been sentenced for their roles in a large-scale armed drug trafficking organization resulting from Operation Sweet Silence, a multi-agency inv  more

Tony Ressler to Headline Bharat Shah Leadership Speaker Series at the 2026 Hunter Conference
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 11 -- Noble Investment Group, a real estate investment manager specializing in the travel and hospitality sector, issued the following news on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * Tony Ressler to Headline Bharat Shah Leadership Speaker Series at the 2026 Hunter Conference Tony Ressler, Co-Founder, Executive Chairman and Director of Ares Management Corporation and Principal Owner and Governor of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks, will headline the Bharat Shah Leadership Speaker Series at the 2026  more

Tuberville Urges Senate to Pass the SAVE America Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Urges Senate to Pass the SAVE America Act * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) took to the Senate floor to urge his colleagues to pass the SAVE America Act, which would secure elections by requiring a government-issued photo ID to vote. During his remarks, Sen. Tuberville highlighted a recent Pew Research poll showing that 83% of Americans support requiring a phot  more

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Delists Wood Stork Due to Recovery
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Delists Wood Stork Due to Recovery This milestone affirms the Trump administration's commitment to species conservation through its first bird delisting. * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proud to announce the removal of the U.S. distinct population segment of wood stork from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife.  more

UGA Updates Legion Field Redevelopment Project to Add Recreation Options for Students
ATHENS, Georgia, Feb. 11 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA updates Legion Field redevelopment project to add recreation options for students Revised project includes four new sand volleyball courts * After incorporating additional design work based on input from the Division of Student Affairs, the University of Georgia has updated its plans for the Legion Field redevelopment project to further expand student recreation opportunities in the heart of campus.   more

UWG's Paleofeast Puts an Adventurous Spin on Modern Food
CARROLLTON, Georgia, Feb. 11 -- The University of West Georgia issued the following news: * * * UWG's Paleofeast Puts an Adventurous Spin on Modern Food By Makalah Wright Throughout centuries, the food we know and love today has become a major staple for dinner tables. However, our current appetite for cheeseburgers and fried chicken wasn't on the menu for humans during the pre-agricultural period. In fact, humans had a varied diet of things that we still eat today - on some level. Recentl  more

Warner, Padilla Demand Gabbard, Intel Officials Brief Senate on Election Security After Fulton County Raid
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Padilla Demand Gabbard, Intel Officials Brief Senate on Election Security After Fulton County Raid * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, and Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration called on Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to immediately schedule an Intelligence C  more

Warnock Statement on New Reporting Finding Trump Tariffs Cost Americans $1,000 Last Year
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Statement on New Reporting Finding Trump Tariffs Cost Americans $1,000 Last Year * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), the top Democrat on the Senate Finance subcommittee that oversees tariffs, released the following statement after the non-partisan Tax Foundation found President Trump's tariffs cost the average American household $1,000 last year. A  more

Wright State baseball to take on Dayton Flyers at Day Air Ballpark April 15
KENT, Ohio, Feb. 10 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State baseball to take on Dayton Flyers at Day Air Ballpark April 15 * The Wright State University baseball team will face the University of Dayton on Wednesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. at Day Air Ballpark, the home of the High-A Dayton Dragons. This will mark the 138th career meeting between the Raiders and Flyers. Wright State fans and baseball alumni will again gather for a pregame rally at The Dayton Bee  more