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News Tipoffs - Georgia Editors

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AAHOA Applauds Pennsylvania Enactment of Human Trafficking Awareness Training Legislation
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 -- The Asian American Hotel Owners Association issued the following news release: * * * AAHOA Applauds Pennsylvania Enactment of Human Trafficking Awareness Training Legislation AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) joins with the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PR&LA) in applauding Governor Josh Shapiro for enacting House Bill 1286, requiring human trafficking awareness training for hospitality employees and certain online lodging and reserv  more
Allstate, AFCA announce 2026 Good Works Team nominees recognized for leadership in community service
WACO, Texas, July 20 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Allstate, AFCA announce 2026 Good Works Team nominees recognized for leadership in community service * 162 college football student-athletes recognized for leadership in service, academics and athletics, including the Good Works Team's first female nominee Key Takeaways: * Allstate and AFCA named 162 student-athletes as nominees for the 2026 Good Works Team, recognizing   more
Allstate, AFCA announce 2026 Good Works Team nominees recognized for leadership in community service
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate, AFCA announce 2026 Good Works Team nominees recognized for leadership in community service * Key Takeaways: * Allstate and AFCA named 162 student-athletes as nominees for the 2026 Good Works Team, recognizing college football players who lead through community service, academics and athletics. * This year's nominees are creati  more
Americans for Tax Reform, 15 Co-Signers Issue Letter to FCC
WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSletter) -- Americans for Tax Reform, with 15 co-signers issued the following letter to the Federal Communications Commission: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 9, 2026 The Honorable Brendan Carr Chairman Federal Communications Commission 45 L Street NE Washington, DC 20554 Re: Resuming Spectrum Auctions Dear Chairman Carr, We, the undersigned organizations, applaud the return of spectrum auctions with the recently-concluded Auction 113 (AWS-3). The fir  more
Amidst Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak, Sen. Ossoff Slams HHS Secretary Kennedy for Canceling CDC's Monitoring of Cyclosporiasis Parasite
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Amidst Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak, Sen. Ossoff Slams HHS Secretary Kennedy for Canceling CDC's Monitoring of Cyclosporiasis Parasite * Washington, D.C. -Amidst the current parasite outbreak, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is slamming HHS Secretary Kennedy for canceling the CDC's required surveillance of the Cyclosporiasis parasite. In a new letter, Sen. Ossoff slammed U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS)  more
Andrew Pak Joins Constangy as Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Partner in Orange County
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Andrew Pak Joins Constangy as Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Partner in Orange County * Constangy is pleased to announce that Andrew Pak has joined the firm's nationally recognized Cyber Team as a partner in its Orange County, California office. Andrew works with Constangy's cyber litigation practice, defending organizations in complex class action  more
Anemia Is a Global Problem for Women and Girls. Cleaner Cooking Fuel May Be an Answer.
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 20 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Anemia Is a Global Problem for Women and Girls. Cleaner Cooking Fuel May Be an Answer. * Anemia negatively impacts health, quality of life, school performance, and productivity around the world. Indoor air pollution may be an important but under-recognized contributor to the condition. The most common cause of anemia is low iron in the body, usually from not getting enough  more
Bobcats with Badges: Alumni keep students safe across the state
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, July 20 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * Bobcats with Badges: Alumni keep students safe across the state * By Ian Wesselhoff Haley Beckham ('09) and Dr. Chris Hughes ('13) have risen through the ranks to serve as Chiefs of Police - Beckham at Mercer University and Hughes at Valdosta State University. While they took different paths to become leaders in law enforcement, their journeys both started at GCSU. Last summer, Beckham became Mercer's fir  more
Carter bill reducing unnecessary animal testing passes House
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter bill reducing unnecessary animal testing passes House * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today celebrated the House passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, a bill directing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fully implement provisions to reduce unnecessary animal testing for drug development. Each year in the United States, millions of animals - includin  more
CARTER SPEAKS OUT AGAINST UNNECESSARY ANIMAL TESTING
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * CARTER SPEAKS OUT AGAINST UNNECESSARY ANIMAL TESTING * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today spoke on the House Floor in support of his bill, the FDA Modernization Act 3.0. This bipartisan legislation would bring the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulations into the 21st century by recognizing modern, safe, and effective alternatives to traditional animal testing when  more
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Several States Strengthened Revenues in 2026, While Others Chose More Harmful Path
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on July 20, 2026, by Wesley Tharpe, senior advisor for state tax policy: * * * Several States Strengthened Revenues in 2026, While Others Chose More Harmful Path States entered 2026 facing intensifying strain from the sweeping federal tax and spending changes enacted last year and other fiscal pressures. Several states have risen to the occasion by taking prudent and sometimes bold steps to raise  more
CNN's Jake Tapper Reports in "Ben Sasse Is Going Home," for The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Jake Tapper Reports in "Ben Sasse Is Going Home," for The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper * July 20th, 2026 NEW EPISODE PREMIERES SUNDAY, JULY 26 AT 8PM ET/PT NEW YORK, NY - (July 20, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a seven-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with an intimate and deeply personal portrait of life, faith, and love in the face of mortality, through the ey  more
College's Simulation Center Earns Prestigious Endorsement for Excellence in Simulation Practices
BRUNSWICK, Georgia, July 20 -- The College of Coastal Georgia posted the following news: * * * College's Simulation Center Earns Prestigious Endorsement for Excellence in Simulation Practices * The School of Nursing and Health Science at the College of Coastal Georgia is proud to announce that its Simulation Center has earned the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement (tm). The College is the first public in  more
Columbus State, Follett Higher Education announce opening of reimagined 'Cougar Outfitters' campus store
COLUMBUS, Georgia, July 20 -- Columbus State University posted the following news: * * * Columbus State, Follett Higher Education announce opening of reimagined 'Cougar Outfitters' campus store * Columbus State University has partnered with Follett Higher Education to launch Cougar Outfitters, the university's newly transformed on-campus retail and course materials destination. Operated by Follett, North America's largest campus retailer, Cougar Outfitters represents a significant upgrade to  more
Congressman Johnson Introduces Historic Bill To Prevent Judges, Justices From Trading Stocks
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Johnson Introduces Historic Bill To Prevent Judges, Justices From Trading Stocks * Johnson leads House effort requiring judges and justices to place financial assets into blind trusts WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced The Justice is BLIND Act, which would prevent judicial conflicts of interest by requiring federal judges and Supreme Cou  more
Court Orders EPA to Implement National Soot Standard
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Court Orders EPA to Implement National Soot Standard * Soot, made up of tiny toxic particles that lodge deep in the lungs, causes severe health harms including cancer, asthma, and premature deaths. Photo: Unsplash July 20, 2026 (Boston, MA) - The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must follow the law an  more
Emery Johnson named financial advisor at Pinnacle Financial Partners in Rome
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Emery Johnson named financial advisor at Pinnacle Financial Partners in Rome Legacy Synovus banker expands advisory role to serve Northwest Georgia clients ROME, Ga. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank, has named Eme  more
EPA Announces New Members to the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces New Members to the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the appointment of 21 new members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FR RCC). The FRRCC provides independent policy advice and recommendations to the Administrator on crucial enviro  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: 6 Workplace Compliance Tips as Wildfire Smoke Spreads Nationwide
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 20, 2026: * * * 6 Workplace Compliance Tips as Wildfire Smoke Spreads Nationwide Air quality warnings continue to impact employers as wildfires rage in Canada and the US. Indeed, firefighters are currently battling 74 large fires across the country, including five that started yesterday, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Whether you're in a location that typically experiences wildfi  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Employee Criticism of Management on Internal Work Chats Is Protected Activity, ALJ Says - What Your Tech Business Needs to Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 20, 2026: * * * Employee Criticism of Management on Internal Work Chats Is Protected Activity, ALJ Says: What Your Tech Business Needs to Know When an engineer at a software company criticized management, including its co-founder, in multiple posts on internal employee messaging platforms, the business fired her. But an administrative law judge at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently o  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Rule Caps International Student Visas at 4 Years - Here's What Employers, Higher Ed, and K-12 Schools Should Do Now
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 20, 2026: * * * New Rule Caps International Student Visas at 4 Years: Here's What Employers, Higher Ed, and K-12 Schools Should Do Now The federal government has just ended a decades-old policy that let international students stay in the United States for as long as it took them to finish school. Under a new rule from the Department of Homeland Security released last week, most F-1 students, J-1 exc  more
Georgia Gwinnett College launches AI concentration
LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, July 20 -- Georgia Gwinnett College posted the following news: * * * Georgia Gwinnett College launches AI concentration * As students prepare for the start of fall classes, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is expanding opportunities in one of today's fastest-growing fields with the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI) concentration within its Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program. "The AI concentration gives IT majors the opportunity to special  more
Gov. Kemp Announces Georgia Court of Appeals Appointment
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp Announces Georgia Court of Appeals Appointment Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment of the Honorable Brian K. Epps to the Georgia Court of Appeals, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Brian M. Rickman. Judge Brian K. Epps has served as a Magistrate Judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Geor  more
Gulfstream G500 and G600 Fleet Surpasses 400 Customer Deliveries
SAVANNAH, Georgia, July 21 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Gulfstream G500 and G600 Fleet Surpasses 400 Customer Deliveries Milestone Highlights Sustained Customer Demand and Leadership in Innovation and Performance - Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the 400th customer delivery of its award-winning Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 fleet, a milestone that underscores sustained global demand for  more
House Education & Workforce Committee Sets July 24 Hearing on Building an AI-Ready America
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued the following information for a field hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: How AI Is Creating Opportunities Across America's Workforce" at 10 a.m. on July 24, 2026, at Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, Hull McKnight Building, Augusta University, 1 11th Street, Augusta, GA 30901: Republican Witnesses: * Mr. Ajikumar Parayil, Founder and CEO, Manus Bio, Boston, Massachusetts * Mr. Brad Edenfield, F  more
ICYMI: Warnock, Atlanta Mayor Dickens, Councilmember Boone Celebrate Warnock-Led Provision That Will Keep Homes in the Hands of Georgia Families
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Warnock, Atlanta Mayor Dickens, Councilmember Boone Celebrate Warnock-Led Provision That Will Keep Homes in the Hands of Georgia Families * Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock's provision to ban large corporations from mass purchasing single-family homes is federal law The provision is part of the historic 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the largest housing reform and affordability leg  more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Georgia's Russia-Inspired Education Reform Raises Cognitive Security Threats
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on July 20, 2026, by Beka Chedia, professor of political science for the independent research institute Varieties of Democracy in the Political Science Department at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and a political scientist from Tbilisi, Georgia, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Georgia's Russia-Inspired Education Reform Raises Cognitive Security Threats Executive Summary: * Georgia's ruling  more
Justice Department Moves to Revoke U.S. Citizenship From 10 Naturalized Criminals Including Child Molesters, Scammers, and Drug Dealers
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Justice Department Moves to Revoke U.S. Citizenship from 10 Naturalized Criminals Including Child Molesters, Scammers, and Drug Dealers Trump administration continues largest denaturalization effort ever - The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 10 individuals accused of serious offenses--including se  more
Kennesaw State University showcases global impact through the FIFA World Cup 2026
KENNESAW, Georgia, July 20 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State University showcases global impact through the FIFA World Cup 2026 * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 20, 2026 With the world's eyes fixed on Atlanta during the FIFA World Cup 2026(tm), Kennesaw State University emerged as a key partner in executing one of the globe's most celebrated sporting traditions, emphasizing KSU's growing status as a vital contributor to Georgia's economic success.   more
National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) Announces 2026 Minority Nurse Leadership Fellows
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 16 -- The National Black Nurses Association issued the following news release: * * * National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) Announces 2026 Minority Nurse Leadership Fellows The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) is honored to announce the 2025 - 2026 Minority Nurse Leadership Program participants. The program was launched during the NBNA 51st Annual Institute and Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Despite the growing diversity   more
NCPA Announces Finalists for 2026 Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 20 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Announces Finalists for 2026 Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 20, 2026) - The National Community Pharmacists Association and the NCPA Foundation are pleased to announce that teams of pharmacy students from the University of Mississippi, the University of Texas at Austin, an  more
One Iconic Brand. One Iconic Look. Coca Cola Sharpens Its Identity Under One Bold Visual System
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * One Iconic Brand. One Iconic Look. Coca Cola(R) Sharpens Its Identity Under One Bold Visual System Today, The Coca Cola Company launched a new global visual identity system, sustaining the brand's iconicity with a fresh, dynamic, and scalable look. Built around the strategic principle to make every Coca Cola execution look and feel unmistakably Coca Cola, the visual refresh signals a new era of br  more
Parsons To Modernize New York's Intelligent Transportation System
PASADENA, California, July 20 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release: * * * Parsons To Modernize New York's Intelligent Transportation System * Key Takeaways * Parsons was awarded a $33 million contract to deploy its iNET (r) smart mobility system statewide to support design, development, integration, testing, operations, and maintenance for NYSDOT's Transportation Systems Managem  more
Running the Cocodona 250 and hiking the Trans Bhutan Trail: This Penn Vet clinician thinks big
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Running the Cocodona 250 and hiking the Trans Bhutan Trail: This Penn Vet clinician thinks big * The Cocodona 250 has been called The Race that Breaks You. An ultramarathon of 250 grueling miles that begins in Arizona's Sonoran Desert, it dares some of the best runners in the world to endure nearly 39,000 feet of elevation gain through unforgiving terrain, desert heat, and freezing mountain  more
Sen. Rosen, 8 Co-Signers Issue Letter to FEMA
WASHINGTON, July 20 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, with eight co-signers issued the following letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 16, 2026 Robert J. Fenton, Jr. Senior Official Performing the Duties of FEMA Administrator Federal Emergency Management Agency 500 C Street SW Washington, D.C. 20472 Dear Mr. Fenton: Wildfires are one of the most frequently recurring disasters that, while once common only to western states  more
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sets July 22 Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 9 a.m. on July 22, 2026, at the U.S. Capitol: Nominees * Mr. Juan Segura, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Western Hemisphere Affairs), to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring September 20, 2026, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a term expiring September 2  more
Stewart Law Group Joins Forces With Fisher Phillips in Dallas
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Stewart Law Group Joins Forces with Fisher Phillips in Dallas Firm Continues Strategic Growth in Texas with Addition of Amy M. Stewart and her Team - Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm with over 800 lawyers, and the Stewart Law Group, a prominent Dallas-Fort Worth-based litigation boutique, have combined practices under the Fisher Phillips name. As of July 20, 2026, the fi  more
University of Georgia: Investing Podcasts are Super Popular - But Do They Help People Learn the Market
ATHENS, Georgia, July 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Investing podcasts are super popular. But do they help people learn the market? By J. Merritt Melancon New study suggests individual traders benefit from the information provided by experts hosted on podcasts From game highlights to cold cases to political pontificating, podcasts provide the stage for public conversations in 2026. But are we learning anything from all that chatter? When it comes  more
Va. A.G. Jones Secures Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Secures Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe over Genetic Data Breach Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of nearly 7 million custom  more
Virginia Tech: There's No Right or Wrong Way to Say 'Appalachia'
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * There's no right or wrong way to say 'Appalachia' The research findings showed a trend of more "App-uh-LAY-SHuh" pronunciations in the northern and southern areas, while "App-uh-LATCH-uh" was concentrated in the middle of the region. - People pronounce the word "Appalachia" differently and much of that contrast depends on where they live. But no matter how you say it, a Virginia Tech project shows that no one wa  more