BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network delivers comprehensive coverage of 2026 ACC Women's and Men's Basketball Tournaments * * More than 35 hours of live games and studio programming from Greater Atlanta and Charlotte * First & second rounds of women's tournament and first round of men's tournament air exclusively on ACCN * Nothing But Net selection specials Sunday, March 15 ACC Networ  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 4 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * ACLU of Georgia Calls on Employers to Uphold Expanded Time Off for Voting We sent a letter to major companies and general counsel groups emphasizing their legal obligation to provide time off to vote. * On Tuesday, the ACLU of Georgia sent a letter to major companies and general counsel groups statewide, emphasizing their legal obligation to provide employees   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Atlanta Journal Constitution: DOT Secretary: Georgia trip shows why U.S. is in golden age of travel * OP-Ed Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- My visits to Delta, Atlanta airport and beyond showed me the spirit of 'sheer American will' is alive and well. President Donald J. Trump delivered a historic State of the Union speech on Feb. 24, and the message was clear: America is winning a  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 4 -- Atlanta Public Schools issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * George Washington Carver STEAM Academy to Close Following the 2026-2027 School Year Carver STEAM Academy will close and will not enroll a new freshman class in the fall * In December, the Atlanta Board of Education approved the district's recommended APS Forward 2040 Facilities Plan. Under the approved plan, the George Washington Carver High School campus is slated to transition to   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of March 2, 2026 * Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Tuesday, March 3, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee markup on the following bill: * H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Thompson) Appropriations On Wednesday, March 4  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Johnson reintroduces critical bill to de-militarize police * Congressman wants to reform Pentagon's 1033 Program that gives military-grade weapons to local, state & federal law enforcement departments for free WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) re-introduced his commonsense Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act of 2026 that would place restrictions and t  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 3 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta pauses flights between New York-JFK and Tel Aviv through March 22, provides flexibility for customers Tuesday, Mar. 3: 4:00 p.m. Update Delta has canceled flights from New York-JFK to Tel Aviv (TLV) through March 22 and from TLV to JFK through March 23 in response to the ongoing conflict in the region. Affected flights will be processed in Delta's system on March 7, when customers wil  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * Escalating conflict in Middle East puts millions at risk * March 3, 2026 - We are deeply alarmed by the sharp escalation of conflict in the Middle East. The conflict is threatening the lives and wellbeing of millions of people. Countless communities are stricken by trauma and the fear of what may come next. Across the region, peop  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN closes men's college basketball regular season with North Carolina-Duke rematch; Champ Week tips off with three NCAA Tournament bids on the line * * Saturday slate highlighted by marquee rivalry games including Vanderbilt-Tennessee & Duke-UNC rematches * College GameDay live from Cameron Indoor Stadium * 19 Miami (OH) eyes undefeated regular season on ESPN   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration seeks input on a proposal to release and sell approximately 1.5 acres of property at Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport, Georgia. The proposed release of land is necessary to comply with grant assurances that do not allow federally acquired airport property to be used for non-aviation purposes. By changing the designation of the 1.5 acres from aeronautical to non-aeronautical use, the airport can  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Investigation Initiated by Sen. Ossoff Uncovers Gaps in Testing of Kids Toys for Lead * Washington, D.C. -A Federal investigation initiated by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has found critical gaps in the testing of toys and other children's products that could lead to lead exposure. Recently, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report in response to a 2024 inquiry from Sen. Ossof  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 3 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Former Goldwater Scholar a chemical researcher for U.S. Department of Agriculture * Dr. Kaydren Orcutt loves that her work allows her to tap into her creativity. The 2017 Mercer University graduate and former Goldwater Scholar helps companies find safer chemical solutions for their products and processes as a research chemist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Resource Service. Dr. Orcutt, wh  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 4 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Carr Secures Over $50 Million for Consumers and Taxpayers in 2025 Attorney General Chris Carr's Consumer Protection Division secured over $50 million in savings and restitution for consumers and taxpayers last year alone. Altogether, Carr's office has secured over $1.6 billion for Georgians since 2016. The funds were obtained through several enforcement actions, such as  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 4 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following statement on March 3, 2026: * * * Lt. Governor Burt Jones Issues Statement in Support of AFY26 Budget Being Signed into Law Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement in support of Governor Brian Kemp signing House Bill 973, the Amended Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, into law. "I want to thank Governor Kemp for his leadership and steadfast commitment to ensuring Georgia remains fiscally sound," said Lt. Gover  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 3 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news on March 2, 2026: * * * Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Responds to Latest Lawsuit from Abrams-Elias Allies Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger today responded to a lawsuit filed by activist groups challenging the cancellation of nearly half a million inactive voter registrations in 2025 as part of Georgia's routine list maintenance procedures under state and federal law. "For years, Geor  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, March 4 -- Georgia Gwinnett College issued the following news: * * * Daylight Saving: Why does it take an act of Congress? The saying goes that it takes an act of Congress to get something done. That includes Daylight Saving Time (DST). "Yes, it would take an act of Congress to do away with Daylight Saving Time," said Mike Martinez, assistant professor of legal studies at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). "Initially, reasons that included concerns about child safety wh  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 4 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State Researcher Named Senior Member of National Academy of Inventors Maged Henary (Ph.D. '00), an associate professor of chemistry and associate chair of Georgia State University's Department of Chemistry, has been elected as a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The senior member program at the NAI was created to recognize active faculty, scientists and administrators at mem  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 4 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp Signs Amended Budget To Provide Tax Relief, Fund Georgia DREAMS, Invest in Transportation & Mental Health Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, House and Senate Appropriations Chairmen Tillery and Hatchett, constitutional officers, and members of the Georgia General Assembly, today signed HB 973, the Amen  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 4 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp: Power Grid Technology Leader Breaks Ground in West Georgia Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that PFIFFNER Group, an international leader in technology solutions for energy, is investing an estimated $18.5 million in a new manufacturing facility in Franklin, Georgia, creating up to 60 new full-time jobs in Heard County over the next 10 years. Joined by local   more

CARROLLTON, Georgia, March 3 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Her Story, Our Community: UWG Spotlights Women Driving Change Across Campus * At the University of West Georgia, Women's History Month is an opportunity to honor the women who shape our community every day. Their leadership, creativity, resilience and care strengthen our institution in ways both visible and quietly profound. From classrooms and research labs to administrative offices, student orga  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 3 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Is Your Seafood Safe? New Resources Provide Answers for Coastal Georgia * When residents of communities on Georgia's southeastern coast expressed concerns about how contamination from industrial chemicals was affecting the safety of the seafood from their waters, researchers from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health worked with local collaborators to create a s  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into the importation and sale of electronic nicotine delivery systems. The investigation centers on allegations that various respondents have engaged in unfair methods of competition. The complaint was filed by RAI Services Co., R.J. Reynolds Marketing Services Co., R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co., all of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The complainants allege violations of the  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * Jordan Chiles, Abby Wambach, and Julie Foudy celebrate International Women's Day with CARE's "Level the Playing Field" campaign * Atlanta, Georgia, March 3, 2026 - CARE, the leading humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives and defeating poverty, announced today Level the Playing Field, a multi-day campaign in celebration   more

KENNESAW, Georgia, March 3 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * KSU student competition team captures national title at International Builders' Show * KENNESAW, Ga. | Mar 3, 2026 Kennesaw State University's National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Competition Team recently earned first place in the Custom Home Building category at the International Builders' Show in Orlando, Florida. The team, composed of students in the College of Architectur  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 26 -- The Asian American Hotel Owners Association issued the following news release: * * * Mews Named Official PMS of AAHOA Nearly 20,000 hotel owners in the United States gain access to exclusive pricing, fast onboarding, and technology built for leaner operations and stronger profitability. * Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), the world's largest hotel owners association representing more than 60% of hotels in the United States, today announced Mews as  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 4 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news: * * * Milner & the Atlanta Braves Unite Two Georgia Legacies Built on Performance, Longevity & Atlanta Pride BTA member Milner Inc. has announced a new partnership with the Atlanta Braves, becoming the official copier and print solutions partner of the organization. The partnership brings together two Atlanta, Georgia, institutions with long-standing traditions of performance, innovation, and comm  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 4 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Governor Sherrill Announces Initial Hires Governor Mikie Sherrill today announced several initial front office hires. Under the direction of Chief of Staff Alex Ball, Chief Operating Officer Kellie Doucette, and Chief Counsel Tim Lydon, the team will execute the governor's vision to lower costs and make state government more accountable to the people. "My Administrati  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 4 -- Noble Investment Group, a real estate investment manager specializing in the travel and hospitality sector, issued the following news on March 3, 2026: * * * Noble Acquires Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa Noble Investment Group ("Noble") today announced the acquisition of the Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa, a premium riverfront hotel located in the heart of downtown Reno, Nevada. The property benefits from a prime location along the Truckee River wi  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office is seeking public comments to assist in selecting locations for future community outreach offices within the Southeast Region. This initiative follows the Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2022, which mandates the establishment of at least four such offices by Dec. 29, 2027. The Southeast Region includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tenne  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 3 -- The European Federation of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Press freedom report: Increasingly hostile environment for journalism in Europe * Press freedom continued to be under sustained pressure in Europe in 2025, driven by legal threats, physical attacks and intimidation, attempts of media capture and transnational repression, according to the annual report of the partner organisations to the Council of Europe's Platform to promote the protection   more

GENEVA, Switzerland, March 2 [Category: Media] -- The European Broadcasting Union issued the following news release: * * * Press freedom report: increasingly hostile environment for journalism in Europe * On 3 March, the partner organisations of the Council of Europe's Platform to promote the protection of journalism and safety of journalists released their annual press freedom report. The report outlines how press freedom continued to be under sustained pressure in Europe in 2025, driven by  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Supports Bipartisan Legislation Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, House Committee on Education and Workforce, spoke in favor of H.R. 4307, the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act. This bipartisan bill would allow Department of Labor pe  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOHNSON ON SCOTUS RULING SHIELDING REPUBLICAN GERRYMANDER * House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts Ranking Member issued the following statement after the Supreme Court sided with Republicans protecting a GOP-held district in NYC WASHINGTON, D.C. -"The law is supposed to be predictable and consistent," said Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Ranking Member   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 3 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Stunning Delta Sky Club opens at Denver International Airport, bringing Colorado's beauty indoors * Delta is elevating its premium ground experience in the Mountain West with the debut of a new Delta Sky Club at Denver International Airport (DEN). Located on the 4th floor of Concourse A, the new 13,000 square foot Club pays homage to Colorado's adventurous character and rich heritage. The sp  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 2 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * This is 40: Research Shows Multiple Chronic Diseases Popping Up in Early Middle Age * A new study by researchers at the Rollins School of Public Health found that about one in 10 people are living with more than two chronic conditions by their early 40s. While a lot of previous research has been done on older adults with several chronic conditions, this is one of the first t  more

TROY, Alabama, March 3 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * TROY engineering students network with local industries at career expo * Troy University Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) students had the opportunity to network and connect with local industry leaders at last week's Engineering Internship and Career Expo held in the Trojan Center Ballrooms. "The Engineering Internship and Career Expo helps create meaningful opportunities for our students to connect with  more

TUCKER, Georgia, March 4 -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * USPOULTRY's 2026 Workforce Success and Engagement Conference to Deliver Practical Strategies for Today's Employers The 2026 U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) Workforce Success and Engagement Conference will bring together industry leaders, legal experts and workforce strategists for an immersive program designed to help employers navigate today's evolving workplace la  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Elevates Local Leaders' Opposition to ICE Facility During Visit to Social Circle * Senator Reverend Warnock visited Social Circle after local leaders were blindsided by the Trump Administration's decision to bring a new ICE detention facility to the community Senator Warnock's visit follows his efforts to block the purchase of warehouses that will serve as detention centers in Socia  more