TUCKER, Georgia, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * 2026 IPPE Donates $32,358 to Atlanta Community Food Bank As part of the effort to fight hunger, the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) raised $32,358 for the Atlanta Community Food Bank through its 'Giving Back to Atlanta' campaign. The donation included $19,500 in contributions from IPPE, Hawkins Inc., Komline-Heron and WATT Global Media, with additional c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 25, 2026, by Rebecca Yardley, executive director, digital state action coordinator and assistant to the Vice Chairman of American Values, to Early County News: * * * 'America First' Is Very Personal for My Family and for Georgia I am a sixth-generation Georgian. I was raised in the Lowcountry and for the last 28 years have called the North Georgia mountains home. I have been honored  more

LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 25 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * ArtSci at USU: March 2026 Events Preview * LOGAN, Utah - March at Utah State University is alive with creativity, inquiry and collaboration across the College of Arts & Sciences. From concerts, exhibitions and theatrical productions to lectures, workshops and public science events, ArtSci's February lineup reflects the breadth of disciplines that shape learning and discovery at USU. Read below for more details abo  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 25 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights for parental rights at the Supreme Court * South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a 19-state "friend-of-the-court" brief at the U.S. Supreme Court to safeguard the constitutional rights of parents. "Parents hold the primary role in the upbringing of their children," Attorney General Wilson stated. "Any effort by a school or di  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 25 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Autonomous Systems Pilot Course Begins for Officers, NCOs * In fiscal year 2026, the Army will run three pilots of the Robotic Autonomous Systems Leader Tactics Course at Fort Benning, Georgia. Part of the Army's transformation efforts, the course seeks to prepare mid-grade officers and NCOs to lead formations with integrated autonomous and robotic systems. The U.S  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by senior fellow Kathleen Romig: * * * Social Security Lifts More People Above the Poverty Line Than Any Other Program Social Security benefits play a vital role in reducing poverty in every state, and they lift more people above the poverty line than any other program in the United States. Without Social Security, 23.5 million more adults and children in the United States (including Puerto Rico)[1  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Chairman Guthrie Delivers Floor Remarks on Legislation to Protect Consumer Choice and Lower Home Energy Costs Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor regarding H.R. 4626, the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act. Chairman Guthr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Allen Reacts to President Trump's State of the Union Address * Tonight, President Donald J. Trump delivered the first State of the Union Address of his second administration. After attending the President's speech in the U.S. Capitol, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement: "The state of our union is strong and getting stronger. Tonight, our country heard   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bishop Invites Students to Participate in 2026 Congressional Art Competition * PHOTO: The 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winning Artwork on Display Alongside Other Winning Artwork from Georgia's Congressional Delegation ALBANY, Ga. - Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) invites high school students from Georgia's Second Congressional District to participate in the 20  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Protect Elections from Illegal ICE Interference * On Friday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), along with Representatives John Larson (CT-1) and Nikema Williams (GA-5), introduced the Stop ICE Election Militarization Act to protect American elections from illegal ICE interference. This bill follows President Trump's threats to "nationalize elec  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduce Legislation to Protect Elections from Illegal ICE Interference * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduces the Stop ICE Election Militarization Act with Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16) to protect American elections from illegal ICE interference. The bill follows President Trump's threats to "nationalize  more

TUCKER, Georgia, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * Current Poultry Research and Findings Presented at 2026 IPPE; Now Available Online During the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), four researchers presented their findings from recently completed research projects funded by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and its Foundation as part of the TECHTalks sessions offered during the Expo. All the re  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Energy Department Announces Largest Loan in Department History, Delivering Over $7 Billion in Electricity Cost Savings for Georgia and Alabama Customers U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) has closed a historic $26.5 billion loan package to deliver over $7 billion in electricity cost savings  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Exploring plants, insects and floral microclimates * Jonathan Chai '24 worked for two years as an undergraduate research assistant in the lab of Robert Raguso, professor of neurobiology and behavior. Raguso's lab made the first discovery that insects are attracted to plants as much by humidity as by scent. Chai participated in research expanding on this work, exploring whether squash floral humidity plays a role  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 24 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * From Man's Best Friend to Astronauts' Most Reliable Companion * For decades, scientists have been looking for answers about Mars: Is there water on Mars? Where did the water come from? Who used to live on Mars? Can we live on Mars one day? But one of the biggest challenges to finding answers lies in how to gather information on the Red Planet. From challe  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 26 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Lt. Governor Burt Jones Statement on Legislation to Hold Rogue District Attorneys Responsible Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones and the Senate took a decisive step toward ensuring transparency and lawfulness in the state's judicial system by passing SB 218. This critical legislation strengthens the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission (PAQC), providing the necessary t  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Georgia Advocates and Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Fully Fund $325 DREAMS Scholarship Program * Georgia advocates and community leaders gathered at the State Capitol today to call on Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly to fully fund the DREAMS Scholarship at its proposed $325 million allocation, warning that any reduction would undermine a long-overdue effort  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Feb. 25 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Georgia Highlands College and Kennesaw State University expand transfer pathways * KENNESAW, Ga. | Feb 25, 2026 Georgia Highlands College (GHC) and Kennesaw State University (KSU) are expanding their LINK partnership, a collaborative initiative to create seamless transfer pathways and expand academic opportunities for students. The agreement was signed by Sarah Coakley, provost of Georgia Hig  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Georgia Quick Start, Atlanta, Georgia Northwestern Technical College and stow Group, Spiere-Helkijn, Belgium, have signed a training plan to support a facility in Adairsville, Georgia. The Belgium-based company is investing $36 million in a facility for industrial storage and automation solutions, which is expected to create 200 jobs. According to officials, the partnership aims to provide employees with skills required for production, logistics, administrative, and manag  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI Video: Whistleblower Confirms Trump ICE Official Lied About Secret Memo Authorizing Federal Agents to Enter Homes Without a Judicial Warrant * [WASHINGTON, DC] - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), yesterday held a public forum to receive public testimony from Ryan Schwank, a whistleblowe  more

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Feb. 25 [Category: Media] -- The International Media Support, an organisation that says it works to strengthen the capacity of media to reduce conflict and facilitate dialogue, issued the following news: * * * IMS at CPH:DOX 2026 * This year, CPH:DOX and IMS are proudly presenting films, filmmakers and film stakeholders from Palestine, Ukraine, Syria, Georgia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Morocco and Libya. IMS is sponsoring and presenting the CPH:DOX F:ACT AWARD 2026 and througho  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on Feb. 25, 2026, by Beka Chedia, professor of political science and a Tbilisi-based country expert (Georgia) for the independent research institute Varieties of Democracy at the Department of Political Science of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Georgian Dream Intensifies Anti-Immigration Rhetoric Executive Summary: * Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced   more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 24 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Local African American resident describes different experiences being raised in Georgia and studying at Tusculum; participants celebrate the written words of African Americans at event * GREENEVILLE - Raised in a Christian family in Georgia, Bill Edmonds learned the principles by which everyone in the household lived, including love and the Golden Rule. Bill Edmonds speaks during the African American Re  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Making America Safe Again: The State of DHS Under President Trump and Secretary Noem * The Department of Homeland Security continues its historic progress in keeping the Homeland secure WASHINGTON - In honor of President Donald J. Trump's first State of the Union Speech as the 47th President of the United States, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is expres  more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Feb. 26 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * Mississippi State welcomes British Consul General to campus British Consul General to the Southeast U.S. Rachel Galloway visited Mississippi State today [Feb. 25] for a discussion with university President Mark E. Keenum on leadership and shared U.K.-American cultural and education connections, including the highly coveted Marshall Scholarship. Their meeting followed a day of tours and talks ac  more

COLUMBUS, Georgia, Feb. 24 -- Columbus State University posted the following news: * * * Music alumni Alejandro '23, Ilie '19 among talented lineup for upcoming 27th annual Guitar Symposium * Now in its 27th year, Columbus State University's annual Guitar Symposium will be a special homecoming for two Schwob School of Music graduates: Leonela Alejandro '23 and Dragos Ilie '19. Scheduled for Feb. 28 and March 1, the annual symposium has become one of the most exciting events on the Schwob S  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 25 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * New Breakthroughs in Alzheimer's Causes, Care * There are over 7 million people living with Alzheimer's disease in the U.S., and that number is projected to nearly double in the next 25 years. But our knowledge about the causes of and care for Alzheimer's is also expanding, offering hope to people who currently, or may one day, live with the disease. The changes in the b  more

SHIZUOKA, Japan, Feb. 26 -- Yamaha Motor Co. issued the following news release: * * * Notice regarding relocation of US subsidiary and sale of fixed assets Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (YMC) has decided to relocate its U.S. group company, Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (YMUS), located in Cypress, California, to Kennesaw, Georgia. The relocation will be carried out in stages, by function, from the end of 2026 to the end of 2028. In conjunction with the relocation, the company has also decided to proc  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Feb. 25 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Pond Strategies for Growing Giant Bluegills * The bluegill is a versatile species present in most Arkansas ponds, streams and large reservoirs. Many only consider bluegills as food for larger predators such as largemouth bass, catfish and crappie, according to Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. However, with some adjustment t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Larson, Garcia, and Morelle Investigate 'DOGE' Scheme to Share Sensitive Voter Information with Election Denial Groups * Washington, D.C. -Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01), Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Robert Garcia (CA-42), and Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25) laun  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Saputo USA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: February 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: February 25, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Cheese/Cheese Product Reason for Announcement: Not fully pasteurized. Company Name: Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. Brand Name: Great Value Product Descript  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Delivering Resources to Support Child Victims of Abuse * Marietta, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering new resources to support child victims of abuse and trafficking. Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to deliver updated technology for SafePath Children's Advocacy Center, Inc. to strengthen support for child victims of abuse, trafficking, and maltreatment. S  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Upgrading Drinking Water Infrastructure in Lee County * Leesburg, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering resources to upgrade Lee County's drinking water infrastructure. Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to upgrade Lee County's drinking water infrastructure. With the Federal funding, Lee County plans to install new technology to improve drinking water quality for  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Soldiers Experiment With First-Person-View Unmanned Aircraft Systems * The Army's 3rd Infantry Division is revolutionizing how ground forces employ unmanned aircraft systems through specialized UAS operators assigned to the 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, which officials say is critical to winning on the modern battlefield. Combat team soldiers have  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Standing Up for the American People: Carter statement on President Trump's State of the Union address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) tonight sent the below statement following President Trump's first State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress of his second term: "Tonight, Democrats - including Jon Ossoff - refused to stand up for the American people. "Th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * U.S.-Caribbean Cooperation to Disrupt Illicit Firearms Trafficking Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) traffic illicit drugs that kill our citizens and illegally smuggle firearms and ammunition that fuel violence and instability in the Caribbean - including Haiti. The United States works to disrupt illicit firearms trafficking in our regio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Strong Support for Congressional Term Limits in GA SD-53 Special Election * Race LaFayette, GA - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. Geor  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 25 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * The Coca-Cola Company Announces Participation in Citi 2026 Global Consumer & Retail Conference * ATLANTA, Feb. 25, 2026 - The Coca-Cola Company announced today that John Murphy, President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Citi 2026 Global Consumer & Retail Conference March 9 at 8 a.m. ET. The company invites investors to join a webcast for this event at coca-colacompa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Trump's 'Energy Emergency' Triggers Massive Subsidy for LNG Power in Georgia and Alabama * WASHINGTON -The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Dominance today authorized over $7 billion in loans to two wholly owned subsidiaries of Southern Company. The $7 billion sum is the largest loan package ever granted by the Department of Energy. The loans will be used in part to build 5.3 GW o  more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Feb. 26 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Testing the (drinking) waters in Maryland UMD research team works with homeowners across the state to clarify if contaminants are in tap water * The Hollewas have lived happily in their home in a tidy neighborhood in rural Adamstown, Maryland for over a decade. But during the last eight months these empty-nesters have been troubled by the water coming out of their faucets:   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following remarks on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Governor Abigail Spanberger Delivers Democratic Response to President Trump's State of the Union Address Governor Abigail Spanberger today delivered the following address at the House of Burgesses Chambers in historic Williamsburg, Virginia. Good evening and welcome to historic Williamsburg. We are gathered here in the chambers of the House of Burgesses. In 1705, the peo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Elected Officials, Community Leaders, Latino Advocates, Labor Unions Applaud Senator Padilla's State of the Union Spanish Response * Video of Padilla's speech can be found here and can be downloaded here. WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) highlighted the growing chorus of elected officials, California and national community organization leaders,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump Heralds America's Golden Age in Historic State of the Union Address Last night, President Donald J. Trump delivered a record-breaking State of the Union Address -- the longest in American history -- proclaiming the arrival of a new Golden Age for our nation just one year into his transformative second term. With boundless optimism and deep pride in our nation, Preside  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Young to Speak on California Privacy Protection Agency's New Cybersecurity Requirements * Taft Atlanta partner Michael Young will discuss the California Privacy Protection Agency's newly issued cybersecurity requirements during the Data Management Association (DAMA) Georgia Chapter's monthly Small Group Discussion on March 23. Young will outline the new regulations and provide guida  more