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News Tipoffs - Georgia Editors Newsletter for Wednesday April 29, 2026 ( 38 items )  

2026 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship Field Released
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 29 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * 2026 NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship Field Released The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the 24-team field for the 74th Annual UTR Sports NAIA Men's Tennis National Championship. The event will be held at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala., from May 12-16, for the 22nd consecutive year  more

2026 NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship Field Released
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 29 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * 2026 NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship Field Released The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the 24-team field for the 45th Annual UTR Sports NAIA Women's Tennis National Championship. The event will be held at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala., from May 12-16, for the 22nd-consecutive   more

A Legacy of Stewardship: Hightower Family Reflects on Giving Back to UWG as Community Responsibility
CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 28 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * A Legacy of Stewardship: Hightower Family Reflects on Giving Back to UWG as Community Responsibility * The Hightower family's history and philanthropy in the west Georgia region date back several generations. These deep roots have shaped lifelong commitments to service and stewardship, values that have guided both their professional work and their philanthropic support of the University of West G  more

Atlanta Public Schools Earn Single Statewide Accountability System Awards From the Governor's Office of Student Achievement
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 -- Atlanta Public Schools issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Atlanta Public Schools Earn Single Statewide Accountability System Awards from the Governor's Office of Student Achievement APS is among the state leaders in the number of schools earning 2025-2026 SSAS Awards * Eleven (11) Atlanta Public Schools have earned high praise from the state office that oversees student achievement. Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) releas  more

Carl Saint-Louis named 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor
KENNESAW, Georgia, April 28 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Carl Saint-Louis named 2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor * KENNESAW, Ga. | Apr 28, 2026 Each year Kennesaw State University's Office of Undergraduate Research awards one faculty member the Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award. To be chosen, a mentor must have shown not only passion for research but also extraordinary dedication to their students. This year's outstandi  more

CDC Issues Information Collection Notice on Focus on Advancing Support and Transition With the Fragile X Online Registry With Accessible Database
WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following information collection: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of   more

Chief Master Sgt. Nunez visits Reserve Airmen supporting exercise Balikatan
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Chief Master Sgt. Nunez visits Reserve Airmen supporting exercise Balikatan * MANILA, Philippines (AFNS) - "Balikatan" is a Tagalog phrase translating to "shoulder-to-shoulder," illustrating the spirit of the annual exercise and the enduring strength of the United States and Philippine alliance. This phrase materialized as a contingent of Reserve Airmen supporting the exercise met with a senior leader from Air Force  more

CNN Original Series "Craig Ferguson: American On Purpose" Premieres Saturday, May 30 at 9PM ET/PT
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Original Series "Craig Ferguson: American On Purpose" Premieres Saturday, May 30 at 9PM ET/PT * April 28th, 2026 TRAILER: https://youtu.be/dpSL-yXZmxs?si=7kLNSsakL_sKfa2L NEW YORK, NY - (April 28, 2026) - CNN Original Series Craig Ferguson: American On Purpose, a new weekly series exploring what it means to be American through humor, history, and personal reflection, will premiere on Saturday, May 3  more

Coca-Cola Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Updates Full Year Guidance
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * Coca-Cola Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Updates Full Year Guidance * Global Unit Case Volume Grew 3% Net Revenues Grew 12%; Organic Revenues (Non-GAAP) Grew 10% Operating Income Grew 19%; Comparable Currency Neutral Operating Income (Non-GAAP) Grew 12% Operating Margin was 35.0% versus 32.9% in the Prior Year; Comparable Operating Margin (Non-GAAP) was 34.5% v  more

College of Engineering Celebrates Faculty Promotions
LOGAN, Utah, April 28 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * College of Engineering Celebrates Faculty Promotions * The College of Engineering at Utah State University is recognizing faculty members who have earned promotions effective at the start of the 2026-27 academic year. The promotion and tenure process is highly demanding, reflecting years of sustained commitment, achievement and impact. These promotions honor excellence in teaching, research, outreach and servic  more

Command Sgt. Maj. John "David" Wright culminates full Army Reserve experience
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, April 28 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Command Sgt. Maj. John "David" Wright culminates full Army Reserve experience * FORT JACKSON, S.C. - The entire Army Reserve experience is what Command Sgt. Maj. John "David" Wright, Mission Command Support Group, 81st Readiness Division, had during his career. The command sergeant major retired on April 1, 2026. Command Sgt. Maj. Wright culminated 42 years of service, from his enlistme  more

DGA: "A Battle" - Georgia GOP Gov Debate "Was Even More Ruthless Than Expected" As "Tensions Run High"
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * "A Battle": Georgia GOP Gov Debate "Was Even More Ruthless Than Expected" As "Tensions Run High" The reviews are in - and the Georgia GOP's first and only gov debate "was even more ruthless than expected," "brimmed with personal attacks and appeals to President Donald Trump's followers," and explosive "charges of backroom dealing" and "campaign coercion." Rick Jackson - who has ofte  more

Efforts to eliminate hepatitis delivers gains but more action needed to meet 2030 targets
GENEVA, Switzerland, April 28 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news: * * * Efforts to eliminate hepatitis delivers gains but more action needed to meet 2030 targets * Global efforts to combat viral hepatitis are delivering measurable progress in reducing infections and deaths, but the disease remains a major global health challenge, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report released today at the World Hepatitis Summit. Viral hepatitis B a  more

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces Fourth Round of Moms Demand Action Volunteer Endorsements, Backing 43 Candidates Across 11 States
NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces Fourth Round of Moms Demand Action Volunteer Endorsements, Backing 43 Candidates Across 11 States * Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, and Pennsylvania NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its fourt  more

Faculty and Staff Notables | May 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Notables | May 2026 * College of Education Dr. Karyn Allee, associate professor of elementary education, with Dr. Brittany Adams of the University of Alabama and Dr. Nance Wilson of SUNY Cortland, co-authored the paper " The Climb Model of Reading: A strategic framework for comprehension, metacognition, and classroom practice," published in the Early Childhood Education Journal. Dr. Robert   more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Alabama's New "Let the Kids Play!" Law - What Private and Religious Schools Must Know About Athletic Eligibility Rights for CHOOSE Students
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 28, 2026: * * * Alabama's New "Let the Kids Play!" Law: What Private and Religious Schools Must Know About Athletic Eligibility Rights for CHOOSE Students Alabama recently enacted a law that creates robust enforcement mechanisms to ensure that K-12 students are not denied athletic opportunities just because they are enrolled in the state's school choice program that rolled out last year. The "Let   more

Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Employer's Guide to Pay Equity Compliance as State Rules Evolve
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 28, 2026: * * * An Employer's Guide to Pay Equity Compliance as State Rules Evolve Employers around the country need to comply with a growing patchwork of laws on fair pay, pay data reporting, and transparency in job ads and the hiring process. Compliance has become increasingly complex as more states and cities pass their own nuanced requirements that vary from location to location, and the stake  more

From Black Box to Glass Box: Sage and PwC Commit to Tackling AI Trust Gap in Finance
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * From Black Box to Glass Box: Sage and PwC commit to tackling AI trust gap in finance * New research by Sage and IDC shows seven in ten finance leaders will reject AI outputs they cannot explain, highlighting the need for more transparent, accountable AI. * Finance professionals are spending an average of 12.9 hours every week reconstructing,  more

GBH Leads "America's Awesome Kids," New PBS KIDS Series Celebrating America's 250th
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 28 [Category: Media] -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release: * * * GBH Leads "AMERICA'S AWESOME KIDS," New PBS KIDS Series Celebrating America's 250th As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, GBH Kids is proud to announce that it has produced AMERICA'S AWESOME KIDS, a new live-action short-form series premiering May 22, 2026, on PBS KIDS. Created in coordination with 23 partnering PBS stations across the c  more

Murphy Warns Local Leaders Against Bringing Deadly ICE Facilities Into Their Communities
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Warns Local Leaders Against Bringing Deadly ICE Facilities Into Their Communities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Tuesday sent letters to 21 local governments throughout the United States that are actively considering whether to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)   more

Newmark Arranges Lease for Drew Eckl & Farnham Headquarters at 1375 Peachtree in Midtown Atlanta
NEW YORK, April 29 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Lease for Drew Eckl & Farnham Headquarters at 1375 Peachtree in Midtown Atlanta Newmark announces the Company has arranged a new, long-term headquarters lease for leading law firm Drew Eckl & Farnham at 1375 Peachtree, a recently repositioned, 412,000-square-foot Class A office tower in the heart of Midtown Atlanta. The firm will occupy 40,124 square feet on the sixth floor, relocating from its previ  more

Noble Acquires Ten-Hotel Upscale Select-Service and Upscale Extended-Stay Portfolio
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 -- Noble Investment Group, a real estate investment manager specializing in the travel and hospitality sector, issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * Noble Acquires Ten-Hotel Upscale Select-Service and Upscale Extended-Stay Portfolio Diversified Marriott, Hilton, and IHG-Branded Portfolio Acquired Below Replacement Cost; Transaction Reflects Continued Conviction in Supply-Constrained Travel and Hospitality Segments * Noble Investment Group ("Noble") to  more

Okla. A.G. Drummond Raises Concerns Over ESG Policies at Top Credit Rating Agencies
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 29 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Drummond raises concerns over ESG policies at top credit rating agencies Attorney General Gentner Drummond is questioning the lawfulness of the three top credit rating agencies' environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies. Drummond and 22 other state attorneys general sent a letter last week to Fitch Ratings, Moody's, S&P Global Ratings and the Se  more

Podiatric Surgeon: Discipline, Sense of Community Part of 'Solid Foundation' SC State Provided
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, April 29 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * Podiatric surgeon: Discipline, sense of community part of 'solid foundation' SC State provided From the football field to the operating room, SC State shaped Dr. Kevin Ray's path Author: Dionne Gleaton/Senior Writer Long before he became a podiatric surgeon and business owner, Dr. Kevin L. Ray balanced football practice and biology labs at South Carolina State University, a demanding rou  more

Rachel Siegel Joins CNN Business as Reporter
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * Rachel Siegel Joins CNN Business as Reporter * April 28th, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -APRIL 28, 2026 - CNN announced today that reporter Rachel Siegel will join the network's Washington, D.C., bureau as a reporter for CNN Business. Siegel will cover economic policy and how it's shaping American life, breaking news on big developments and deciphering policy decisions. Siegel joins CNN after nearly nine yea  more

Sage Acquires Doyen AI to Help SMBs Migrate and Go Live Faster With AI
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Sage acquires Doyen AI to help SMBs migrate and go live faster with AI The acquisition brings AI-enabled implementation capabilities to Sage, helping customers and partners migrate from legacy systems to modern Sage solutions faster and more accurately. * Sage (FTSE: SGE), a leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and medium-sized  more

Sen. Ossoff Strengthening Health Care Across Metro Atlanta & North Georgia
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Strengthening Health Care Across Metro Atlanta & North Georgia * Blairsville, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is strengthening health care for families across metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to expand health care services for families in metro Atlanta and across North Georgia, including expanding health care transportation services in  more

Six months since Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica: From recovery to readiness
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * Six months since Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica: From recovery to readiness It has been six months since Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 hurricane, made landfall in Jamaica in late October 2025, impacting 1.5 million people, causing at least 45 deaths, and damages estimated at US$ 8.8 billion-approximately 41 percent of the countr  more

Space-Time Models Advance Crime Forecasting, NIJ Report Shows
WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, issued the final report 'Multivariate Considerations in Space-Time Modeling', prepared by Stuart Jay Deutsch and C.C. Wang of Georgia Institute of Technology; it carries grant number 81-IJ-CX-0020. This comprehensive study extends time series methods to spatial data for crime analysis and intervention evaluation. The report was produced under NIJ support and distributed via the National Criminal Just  more

U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs Director Wolfe Testifies Before House Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces released the following testimony by Navy Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., director of strategic systems programs at the U.S. Navy, from an April 22, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Strategic Systems Programs' (SSP) mission is to deter strategic attack by providing credible and affordable nuclear and non-nuclear capabilities to the Warfighter to underwrite the security of our Nation. As the Navy   more

UCF Tennis Teams Selected for 2026 NCAA Tournament
ORLANDO, Florida, April 28 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Tennis Teams Selected for 2026 NCAA Tournament * Postseason tennis is coming to Orlando. UCF's nationally ranked men's and women's tennis teams each clinched their spot in the NCAA Tournament, with the men's team securing hosting rights for the first and second rounds on May 1-2 at the USTA National Campus. UCF is the only university in the state of Florida to host a regional, and is one   more

UConn Brings Industry Leaders Together for Occupational Heat Safety Summit
STORRS, Connecticut, April 28 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Brings Industry Leaders Together for Occupational Heat Safety Summit * As record-breaking heat events and evolving workplace regulations increase pressure on employers, the need for improving heat safety in occupational settings has never been more urgent. In response to these escalating industry challenges, on April 10, UConn hosted the Occupational Heat Safety Industry Summit, convening   more

USDA Invests $90 Million to Strengthen Plant Pest Prevention and Clean Plant Programs
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * USDA Invests $90 Million to Strengthen Plant Pest Prevention and Clean Plant Programs The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of more than $90 million under Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act (PPA 7721) to support 441 projects that will strengthen the nation's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to in  more

UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education
CARROLLTON, Georgia, April 28 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Ed.S. Student Determined to Enhance Makerspace Education * Have you ever wondered how CourseDen was created? Whenever you log on to view your courses, you are immediately met with sections of your grades, class announcements and online resources. These smartboards and learning management systems don't create themselves; they are created by well-trained specialists that thrive on making educat  more

Want to jumpstart your career? Attend a national convention
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Want to jumpstart your career? Attend a national convention * Mercer University senior Caleb Luo-Gardner spent last summer working for GE Aerospace, a global provider of jet and turboprop engines, at its Ohio headquarters. As an engines engineering intern, he worked on a team that researched solutions to make hardware last as long as possible. "Being able to get a taste of what working at an engineering compan  more

Warnock Visits Wildfire-Impacted Brantley County, Prays with Firefighters
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Visits Wildfire-Impacted Brantley County, Prays with Firefighters * On Monday, Senator Reverend Warnock joined first responders in Brantley County, where a massive wildfire that started on April 20, 2026, near Highway 82 continues to spread The Senator joined local elected officials and first responders to visit emergency staging locations, view damaged property, and speak with firs  more

Wingate University: Journalist O'Neill ('23) Tells Autism Story During National Rally at Capitol
WINGATE, North Carolina, April 29 -- Wingate University issued the following news: * * * Journalist O'Neill ('23) tells autism story during national rally at Capitol By Chuck Gordon When Michael Wayne O'Neill '23 was 2 years old, he was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. He hadn't spoken a word to that point, and wouldn't for another six years. O'Neill's mother, Marla, was told at the time that the best thing she could do would be to save her money, in order to keep her son at home an  more

Wyden on FISA Surveillance: "The Only Path Forward is Reform."
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden on FISA Surveillance: "The Only Path Forward is Reform." * Wyden delivers floor remarks following postponed FISA reauthorization vote The Senate is delaying a vote on FISA because members are waking up to the fact that this surveillance authority is too dangerous to hand any president without new reforms. Let's face it, if there were the votes to advance this bill today, we'd be voting. When it  more