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News Tipoffs - Georgia Editors Newsletter for Wednesday April 15, 2026 ( 43 items )  

Air Force Reserve Chief Receives International Award for Global Health Leadership
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, April 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * Air Force Reserve Chief Receives International Award for Global Health Leadership * The Air Force's International Health Specialist program presented Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander of Air Force Reserve Command, with its International Health System Award in a ceremony at the Pentagon on April 7.  The award recognizes Healy's significant role in championing G  more

Albany State University to Celebrate More Than 900 Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony
ALBANY, Georgia, April 15 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University to Celebrate More Than 900 Graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony Albany State University (ASU) will celebrate the achievements of more than 900 graduates during its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, at 9 a.m. at the Albany Civic Center. Doors will open at 8 a.m., and the academic processional will begin promptly at 9 a.m. The University is honored to welc  more

American Oversight Demands Georgia Election Board Members Address Court Filing Made Without Public Process
WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- American Oversight posted the following news: * * * American Oversight Demands Georgia Election Board Members Address Court Filing Made Without Public Process * Tuesday, we sent a demand letter to three members of the Georgia State Election Board (SEB) calling on them to publicly address their potentially improper filing of an amicus brief supporting the Trump administration's seizure of 2020 election-related materials in F  more

Breaking Barriers: UWG Alumna Shares Her Experience in Journalism, Content Creation
CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 14 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Breaking Barriers: UWG Alumna Shares Her Experience in Journalism, Content Creation * When you turn on the news, you'll notice that a single newscast covers a multitude of various topics. From anchors reporting on local events to updates on the weather, every broadcast holds the power to change a life. For University of West Georgia alumna Daisy Gonzalez-Castaneda '25, that power became something  more

Carter leads resolution thanking ICE for their service and helping TSA airport lines
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter leads resolution thanking ICE for their service and helping TSA airport lines * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), alongside Reps. Andy Barr (R-KY) and Wesley Hunt (R-TX) today introduced a resolution recognizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for their service in safeguarding communities nationwide and for going above and beyond their duties by a  more

Clark Hill Successfully Defends $24 Million Bid Protest Before GAO
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, April 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Clark Hill Successfully Defends $24 Million Bid Protest Before GAO * Clark Hill's Government Contracts and Regulation team, led by Chris White, successfully defended a bid protest before the Government Accountability Office (GAO), securing a favorable outcome for its client as an intervenor in a $24 million federal contract award. The protest, brought by DSC-EMI II, LLC, chal  more

CLF, Coalition Sue Trump EPA for Failure to Implement Life-Saving National Soot Standard
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 14 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * CLF, Coalition Sue Trump EPA for Failure to Implement Life-Saving National Soot Standard Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), as part of a coalition of 17 health, community, and environmental groups, have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to implement the strengthened 2024 national standard for particulate matter air pollution, commonly known as soo  more

Coalition Sues Trump EPA for Failure to Implement Life-Saving National Soot Standard
SAN DIEGO, California, April 13 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Sues Trump EPA for Failure to Implement Life-Saving National Soot Standard * San Francisco - Seventeen health, community and environmental groups filed a lawsuit on Monday evening in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to implement the strengthened 2024 Na  more

Coalition Sues Trump EPA for Failure to Implement Life-Saving National Soot Standard
SAN DIEGO, California, April 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Sues Trump EPA for Failure to Implement Life-Saving National Soot Standard * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org Seventeen health, community and environmental groups filed a lawsuit on Monday evening in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to implement the s  more

Coalition Sues Trump EPA for Failure to Implement Life-Saving National Soot Standard
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 15 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Sues Trump EPA for Failure to Implement Life-Saving National Soot Standard EPA fails to implement its own strengthened air quality standard and missed deadline for identifying areas with soot pollution levels higher than the new acceptable limit * Seventeen health, community and environmental groups filed a lawsuit on Monday evening in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of C  more

Coalition Sues Trump EPA for Failure to Implement Life-Saving National Soot Standard
NEW YORK, April 15 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Sues Trump EPA for Failure to Implement Life-Saving National Soot Standard San Francisco - Seventeen health, community and environmental groups filed a lawsuit on Monday evening in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to implement the strengthened 2024 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS  more

Coalition Sues Trump EPA for Failure to Implement Life-Saving National Soot Standard
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 15 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Coalition Sues Trump EPA for Failure to Implement Life-Saving National Soot Standard SAN FRANCISCO - Yesterday 17 health, community, and environmental groups filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to implement the strengthened 2024 national standard for particulate matter air pollution, commonly known as soot. On behalf  more

Columbia Theological Seminary: Celebrating the Class of 2026
DECATUR, Georgia, April 15 -- The Columbia Theological Seminary issued the following news: * * * Celebrating the Class of 2026 Columbia Theological Seminary is just over a month away from the pinnacle of the academic year, celebrating the Class of 2026 during Baccalaureate and Commencement weekend. This year's Baccalaureate service will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22, at Decatur Presbyterian Church in downtown Decatur, Ga., with a reception to follow, serving as a sacred time of r  more

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: What They're Saying - Senate Democrats "Increasingly Poised to Flip the Upper Chamber" as Republicans Face "Sour National Environment"
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Senate Democrats "Increasingly Poised to Flip the Upper Chamber" as Republicans Face "Sour National Environment" In case you missed it, a wave of new reporting is highlighting how Senate Democrats are "increasingly poised to flip the upper chamber" as election analysts at Cook Political Report shift multiple Senate races toward Democrats. Voter  more

DNC: Vance Travels to the University of Georgia as the Trump-Vance Economy Fails Young Americans
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Vance Travels to the University of Georgia as the Trump-Vance Economy Fails Young Americans Today, JD Vance is set to speak to students at the University of Georgia, as the economy continues to take a nosedive after Vance failed to reach a deal to end the war he and Donald Trump started in Iran. Trump and Vance's deadly and costly war has left 13 service members dead, hundreds   more

ESPN's presentation of collegiate gymnastics sticks the landing with NCAA Championship coverage, April 16-18
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's presentation of collegiate gymnastics sticks the landing with NCAA Championship coverage, April 16-18 * * New to ESPN's presentation in Fort Worth: rules analyst Mary Joe Roehrig, plus multi-camera complement throughout Dickies Arena to elevate championship coverage * 4DREPLAY returns to NCAA Women's Championship, providing in-depth analysis on vault, uneve  more

ETSU announces Roan Class of 2030
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 14 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU announces Roan Class of 2030 * Twelve outstanding high school seniors from across the region have been selected as the newest members of the Roan Scholars Leadership Program at East Tennessee State University. These students will join 31 returning Roan Scholars on campus in the fall as part of the prestigious four-year scholarship program. "Last fall marked 25 years since the Roan's i  more

Fugitive KaShawn Roper, Wanted for Second Degree Homicide, Added to the FBI's List of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The FBI issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Fugitive KaShawn Roper, Wanted for Second Degree Homicide, Added to the FBI's List of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives Today, the FBI, alongside the Kansas City Missouri Police Department and the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office, announced the addition of KaShawn Nicola Roper to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. The addition comes with a $1 million reward leading to the arrest and conviction of Roper  more

Ga. Gov. Kemp: Prime Inc. Bringing 120 Jobs To Spalding County
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 15 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp: Prime, Inc. Bringing 120 Jobs To Spalding County Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Prime, Inc., a leading North American transportation company, will invest more than $160 million to establish a new Southeastern regional hub in Spalding County. The new facility will create more than 120 new, full-time jobs in addition to hiring over 50 professional drive  more

Ga. Secretary of State Raffensperger to Host FIN FIT Webinar "Finfluencers: Hype, Help, or Hazard"
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 15 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news on April 14, 2026: * * * Secretary Raffensperger to Host FIN FIT Webinar "Finfluencers: Hype, Help, or Hazard" Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is pleased to announce that his office will be hosting a FIN FIT webinar on Thursday, May 14 at 6pm titled, "Finfluencers: Hype, Help, or Hazard" "The world of financial advice has moved from behind a desk to our phones or computers. While this shift offers gr  more

Georgia Tech, The Coca-Cola Company Finalizing Agreement on North Avenue Property
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 14 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Tech, The Coca-Cola Company Finalizing Agreement on North Avenue Property * The agreement expands capacity for education and research, building on a century-long relationship between two Atlanta mainstays. ATLANTA, April 14, 2026 -Georgia Institute of Technology and The Coca-Cola Company are finalizing an agreement for the Institute to purchase property along North Avenue,   more

Gillibrand, Fetterman, Bonamici, Salinas Introduce Bill To Fight Senior Hunger
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Fetterman, Bonamici, Salinas Introduce Bill To Fight Senior Hunger * Bill Would Expand SNAP Benefits For Seniors 600,000 Older New Yorkers Rely on SNAP To Put Food On The Table Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), the top Democrat on the Senate Aging Committee, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1) and Andrea Salinas (D-OR-6) i  more

Gillibrand, Fetterman, Bonamici, Salinas Introduce Bill to Fight Senior Hunger
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Fetterman, Bonamici, Salinas Introduce Bill to Fight Senior Hunger * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), the top Democrat on the Senate Aging Committee, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), and Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1) and Andrea Salinas (D-OR-6) introduced the bicameral Senior Hunger Prevention Act to expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance   more

Institute for Justice: Atlanta Woman Sues Officers, U.S. Government for Wrongly Raiding Her Home in Search of Man Already in Jail
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Atlanta Woman Sues Officers, U.S. Government for Wrongly Raiding Her Home in Search of Man Already in Jail ATLANTA--Before the sun came up, Cathy George heard a loud pounding at her door. When she answered with her small, frightened dog in her arms, she found a heavily armed SWAT team of U.S. Marshals and DeKalb County sheriff's deputies. After officers pulled her into the hallway and surged in  more

Kennesaw State, Fulton County Schools teaming to create pathways into teaching careers
KENNESAW, Georgia, April 14 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State, Fulton County Schools teaming to create pathways into teaching careers Kennesaw State University and Fulton County Schools are partnering to create new opportunities for high school students to accelerate their college education and pursue careers in teaching. Through the dual enrollment initiative, Fulton County students can earn college credit while in high school, gain early c  more

KSU professor seeks to gamify hydration
KENNESAW, Georgia, April 14 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * KSU professor seeks to gamify hydration Research shows that 47% of Americans fall short of optimal hydration, which can increase the risk of diabetes and other maladies. To address this, Kennesaw State University assistant professor Mitchell Zaplatosch wants to make a winnable game of staying hydrated.  Using existing water bottle technology and his own research into the psychology of hydration  more

KU Professional Selling Program, King's Hawaiian mark sixth year of sales competition with record participation
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 14 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Professional Selling Program, King's Hawaiian mark sixth year of sales competition with record participation * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas School of Business Professional Selling Program hosted the sixth annual KU Professional Selling Program/King's Hawaiian Sales Competition April 7-8 at the KU Conference Center, continuing the event's yearly growth. This year's competition outgrew previous y  more

Mercer Law wins 15th Georgia Legal Food Frenzy with record amount raised
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 14 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer Law wins 15th Georgia Legal Food Frenzy with record amount raised * For the third consecutive year, Mercer University School of Law earned the Attorney General's Cup as champion of the 15th annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy, an eight-day, intrastate law school competition to help support food banks in Georgia. This year, Mercer's team raised a record $28,239, topping last year's efforts by over 56%. The pr  more

NAIA Adds Six New Members for 2026-27
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, April 13 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * NAIA Adds Six New Members for 2026-27 * KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (April 13, 2026) - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) will welcome six new members for the 2026-27 academic year. The NAIA Council of Presidents approved four new members at the NAIA National Convention this week. Champion Christian College (Hot Springs, Arkansas), United S  more

New Research Sheds Light on Egg Drop Syndrome Transmission and Vaccination Response
TUCKER, Georgia, April 14 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * New Research Sheds Light on Egg Drop Syndrome Transmission and Vaccination Response * USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a research project evaluating the spread of Egg Drop Syndrome 1976 (EDS 76) and flock responses to vaccination. The research is part of the Association's comprehensive research program, which encompass  more

RAB Powers 2026 Media Career Academies to Advance Radio Talent Pipeline
NEW YORK, April 15 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * RAB Powers 2026 Media Career Academies to Advance Radio Talent Pipeline RAB today announced its 2026 Media Career Academies, part of the National Radio Talent System (NRTS)--the industry's premier student training initiative, powered by RAB. Aligned with RAB's mission to drive growth through education, training and workforce development, the academies provide immersive, hands-on expe  more

Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Miracle Rankin and Jen Jordan in Georgia Supreme Court Race
WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Miracle Rankin and Jen Jordan in Georgia Supreme Court Race * Today, Reproductive Freedom for All announced its endorsement of Miracle Rankin and Jen Jordan for the Georgia Supreme Court. Both of these candidates have long records of fighting for Georgians' fundamental rights as prominent attorneys.  more

Reps. McBride, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Biotechnology Education
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. McBride, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Biotechnology Education * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) and Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.), members of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, introduced the bipartisan Biotechnology for All High School Students Act. The legislation aims to increase access to hands-on biotechnology education, helping  more

Sen. Ossoff Backs Bipartisan Bill to Support Disabled Veterans
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Backs Bipartisan Bill to Support Disabled Veterans * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is backing a bipartisan bill to help disabled veterans get the support they need. Sen. Ossoff recently cosponsored the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act of 2025 to help connect veterans with service dogs who help veterans facing service-related disabilities. The bipartisan bill, first intr  more

Sen. Ossoff Strengthening Resources to Fight Opioid Epidemic
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Strengthening Resources to Fight Opioid Epidemic * Atlanta, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is strengthening the fight against the opioid epidemic across Georgia. Bringing Republicans and Democrats together, Sen. Ossoff is delivering Federal funding to expand the supply of naloxone (narcan), a drug used to rapidly reverse opioid overdoses. Sen. Ossoff is delivering funding to the Georgia  more

Suniva Selects Laurens County for First South Carolina Manufacturing Facility
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 15 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news from Suniva Inc.: * * * Suniva, Inc. selects Laurens County for first South Carolina manufacturing facility $350 million investment will create 564 new jobs * Suniva, Inc. (Suniva), a U.S.-owned and -operated solar cell manufacturer, today announced it selects Laurens County for its first South Carolina manufacturing facility. The company's $350 million investment will create 564 new jo  more

Suniva, Inc. selects Laurens County for first South Carolina manufacturing facility
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 14 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Suniva, Inc. selects Laurens County for first South Carolina manufacturing facility * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Suniva, Inc. (Suniva), a U.S.-owned and -operated solar cell manufacturer, today announced it selects Laurens County for its first South Carolina manufacturing facility. The company's $350 million investment will create 564 new jobs. Suniva is one of the largest and oldest merchan  more

Thune Calls Out Senate Democrats' Hypocritical Opposition to Voter ID
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Calls Out Senate Democrats' Hypocritical Opposition to Voter ID * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, we spent the weeks before Easter debating the SAVE America Act here in the Senate. "And since th  more

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids Hosts FIFA World Cup Briefing with Cross-Country Transit Agencies
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids Hosts FIFA World Cup Briefing with Cross-Country Transit Agencies * Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus, hosted her second Capitol Hill briefing with transit agencies from across the country to highlight the critical role transportation will play in ensuring the success of the 2026   more

Vanderbilt University School of Engineering Honors 2026 Distinguished Alumni Driving Cloud Computing Innovation, Academic Excellence, and AI-enabled National Security Advances
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 15 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * School of Engineering honors 2026 Distinguished Alumni driving cloud computing innovation, academic excellence, and AI-enabled national security advances Three Vanderbilt University School of Engineering alumni whose work is shaping cloud computing, academic research and innovation, and national security will be inducted into the School of Engineering's Academy of Distinguished Alumn  more

Warnock Introduces War Powers Resolution to Stop President Trump's War in Iran
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Introduces War Powers Resolution to Stop President Trump's War in Iran * On Monday, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock filed a War Powers Resolution to stop President Trump's war in Iran The resolution will force the U.S. Senate to vote on whether senators support or reject the president's illegal war of choice Senator Reverend Warnock: "Donald Trump said that he was the candidate   more

What it takes to eat: new report reveals how war is cutting off access to food as hunger deepens in Sudan
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * What it takes to eat: new report reveals how war is cutting off access to food as hunger deepens in Sudan * Khartoum, Sudan, 13 April, 2026 - A new report launched today by Action Against Hunger (ACF), CARE International, International Rescue Committee (IRC), Mercy Corps, and Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), shows how the war in Su  more

White House: Bigger Refunds, Job Growth - Working Families Tax Cuts Are Transforming Tax Season
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The White House issued the following news on April 14, 2026: * * * Bigger Refunds, Job Growth: Working Families Tax Cuts Are Transforming Tax Season As Americans file their taxes ahead of Tax Day, President Donald J. Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering real relief -- putting more money back in the pockets of hardworking parents, strengthening families, protecting seniors, and helping build a brighter future for the next generation. Real families and worke  more