News Tipoffs - Georgia Editors
133rd Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti
VIENNA, Austria, July 23 -- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe posted the following news release:
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133rd Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti
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ERGNETI, 23 July 2026 - The 133rd Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) meeting took place today in Ergneti. Bettina Patricia Boughani, Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), and Christoph Spati, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the S
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AARP Georgia Poll: Older Voters Poised to Decide Tight Governor, Senate Races
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- AARP issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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New AARP Georgia Poll: Older Voters Poised to Decide Tight Governor, Senate Races
Older voters make up Georgia's most influential voting bloc, and one in eight voters age 50+ are swing voters who could decide November's closest races as affordability tops their concerns.
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Today, AARP released new polling showing that voters age 50 and older are poised to play the decisive role in Georgia's closely watched
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Alumni Executive Board Welcomes Four New Members
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, July 23 -- Winthrop University posted the following news:
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Alumni Executive Board Welcomes Four New Members
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* Christina Alexander '05, Bob Bazemore '85, James Hammond '88 and Tadean Page '18 have joined the Alumni Association Executive Board and will serve a three-year term, which began on July 1.
* The executive board meets three times a year as the governing body of Winthrop alumni and oversees the transaction of Alumni Association busines
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America's Electric Companies Are Protecting Customers and Powering Innovation
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release:
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America's Electric Companies Are Protecting Customers and Powering Innovation
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WASHINGTON (July 23, 2026) -Drew Maloney, President and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), released a statement today highlighting how investor-owned electric companies are serving customers while driving opportunity and economic development in communities across the country.
" America's ele
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BCLP Recognized in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news:
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BCLP Recognized in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026
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BCLP continues to be recognized in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 for the third consecutive year, achieving a Band 1 ranking in Private Wealth Law: Missouri.
Senior Counsel Kathleen Sherby maintained her Band 1 recognition for the ninth consecutive year in Missouri Private Wealth Law and is als
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Bishop Opposes Politicized House Defense Bill, Pledges to Protect Georgia Military Priorities
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Bishop Opposes Politicized House Defense Bill, Pledges to Protect Georgia Military Priorities
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WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted against the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, H.R. 8800. The legislation passed the House by a vote of 216-212, with Congressman Bishop voting no.
"The National Defense Authoriza
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Carter votes to SAVE and Protect America with Reconciliation 3.0
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Carter votes to SAVE and Protect America with Reconciliation 3.0
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after the House passed the SAVE and Protect America Act framework, unlocking the reconciliation process:
"Democrats have said the quiet part out loud - they can't win without noncitizen votes. The SAVE and Protect America Act will secure
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Chambers Names Hunton Among Top Firms in High Net Worth 2026 Guide
DALLAS, Texas, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Chambers Names Hunton Among Top Firms in High Net Worth 2026 Guide
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and its lawyers were ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide, which spotlights the international private wealth market. The publication is often used by family offices and professional advisers of wealthy individuals, providing objective guidance on an international scale.
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Chemistry major earns undergrad research experience at NC State through National Science Foundation
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, July 23 -- Georgia College posted the following news:
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Chemistry major earns undergrad research experience at NC State through National Science Foundation
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By Ian Wesselhoff
S enior chemistry major Jayden Kypri is spending his summer at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, after being accepted into a U.S. National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program there.
NSF REU programs give undergraduate stu
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Amanda Lovelee on How Artists Can Help Build Healthier, More Connected Communities
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Amanda Lovelee on How Artists Can Help Build Healthier, More Connected Communities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Amanda Lovelee, artist and U.S. Cultural Policy Fellow at Stanford University and member of the Cross-sector Artists-in-Residence (CAI
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CNN & Variety Expand Strategic Content Partnership Through Emmy and Oscar Awards Season
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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CNN & Variety Expand Strategic Content Partnership Through Emmy and Oscar Awards Season
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July 23rd, 2026
New York, NY -(July 23, 2026) - CNN and Variety today announced a new strategic partnership that brings together two of the most authoritative voices in news and entertainment. Under this new collaboration, CNN and Variety will develop, produce and distribute premium content focused on the people, mo
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Columbia University Projects Receive Genesis Mission Funding
NEW YORK, July 24 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
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Columbia University Projects Receive Genesis Mission Funding
The Department of Energy mission aims to integrate artificial intelligence into transformative scientific discovery.
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Three projects led by Columbia University professors have received Genesis Mission funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The mission aims to integrate artificial intelligence into transformative scientific discovery, with the goa
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Congress Pursues AI Legislation Once Again: What Employers Should Know About Competing Proposals Advancing This Week
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 23, 2026:
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Congress Pursues AI Legislation Once Again: What Employers Should Know About Competing Proposals Advancing This Week
Momentum on federal artificial intelligence legislation is building in DC this week amid threats from a federal agency to strike down certain state AI laws. On Monday, President Donald Trump met privately with two key Senate Republicans to push forward legislation that
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Congressman McCormick Joins Forces with Senator Blackburn to Lead the Ban Birth Tourism Act
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman McCormick Joins Forces with Senator Blackburn to Lead the Ban Birth Tourism Act
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) introduced the House companion to Senator Marsha Blackburn's Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2026. This legislation will close a loophole in U.S. immigration law by preventing foreign nationals from traveling to the United States for the primary purpose
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Cultivating Tomorrow's Scientists: How TSU's RANGE Program Is Growing the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 22 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Cultivating Tomorrow's Scientists: How TSU's RANGE Program Is Growing the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
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By Zekeya A. Harrison
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( TSU News Service ) - Through hands-on research, faculty mentorship, and immersive learning, the Tennessee State University College of Agriculture's RANGE program is helping high school students discover that agriculture is far more than farming
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Dalton State College Among Top 10% Most Affordable Colleges in Nation for 5th Year
DALTON, Georgia, July 21 -- Dalton State College issued the following news:
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Dalton State College among top 10% most affordable colleges in nation for 5th year
Dalton State College is ranked among the top 10% most affordable public four-year colleges in the nation for the fifth consecutive year, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Affordability and Transparency Center. Dalton State ranked No. 50 nationally and second among Georgia public instituti
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Damon Runyon Announces Newest Class of SPARK Scholars
NEW YORK, July 24 -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation issued the following news release:
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Damon Runyon announces newest class of SPARK Scholars
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named the 2026 cohort of the Damon Runyon Scholars Program for Advancing Research and Knowledge (SPARK), a one-year cancer research internship for post-baccalaureate scholars. Launched in 2023, the program provides promising young talent with rigorous scientific training and a network of
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Duke University Pratt School of Engineering: DOE Funds Duke-Led AI Platform to Design Transformative DNA-Based Materials
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 24 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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DOE Funds Duke-Led AI Platform to Design Transformative DNA-Based Materials
By Ken Kingery
Duke engineers are leading a Phase 1 Genesis project funded by the Department of Energy to develop an AI platform capable of designing large-scale DNA-based materials for next generation energy technologies.
A team of researchers led by engineers at Duke University have been awarded a Phase
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Emory University Winship Cancer Institute First in Georgia to Offer Small Cell Lung Cancer Theranostic Trial
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
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Winship first in Georgia to offer small cell lung cancer theranostic trial
First-in-Georgia trial advances precision cancer treatment
Patients at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University now have access to an innovative clinical trial evaluating a novel targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy for small cell lung cancer and other solid tumors that express the DLL3 protein, marking
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Farmers Advance Sustainable Agriculture Priorities During NSAC Lobby Day
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition issued the following news release:
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Farmers Advance Sustainable Agriculture Priorities During NSAC Lobby Day
Today, nearly 40 farmers, ranchers, and agriculture stakeholders participated in a National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) Lobby Day. Farmers from 12 states - California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and
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Federal Register: HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Final Rule, Rescission of Vocational Education Non-Discrimination Guidelines
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rescinds the Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, and Handicap in Vocational Education Programs. The Department also makes conforming amendments by removing cross-references to the Guidelines in its regulations. The Guidelines were developed and issued by HHS's predecessor, the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW), in 1
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Athletic Department Snapshot - What You Need to Know About New Visa Limits for International Student-Athletes
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 23, 2026:
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Athletic Department Snapshot: What You Need to Know About New Visa Limits for International Student-Athletes
The federal government is making a significant change to the student visa framework that directly affects college athletic departments that recruit and rely on international student-athletes. Starting September 15, most student visa holders will now be admitted to the country
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: D.C. Circuit Frees Employers From Automatic "Successor Bar" to Union Decertification and Signals Future Challenges to NLRB Action
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 23, 2026:
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D.C. Circuit Frees Employers From Automatic "Successor Bar" to Union Decertification and Signals Future Challenges to NLRB Action
A federal appeals court just struck down an NLRB rule that automatically locked employers into bargaining with a union after they acquired a unionized company, even when that union no longer had majority support among the workers. But the D.C. Circuit Cour
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Employers Get Long-Awaited Clarity on Minnesota's Earned Sick and Safe Time Law - Top Takeaways From DLI's New ESST Rules
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 23, 2026:
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Employers Get Long-Awaited Clarity on Minnesota's Earned Sick and Safe Time Law: Top Takeaways from DLI's New ESST Rules
Employers now have more clarity on how to apply the Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) statute, thanks to new rules recently adopted by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). The rules, which took effect on July 6, 2026, provide additional gu
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Louisiana Creates New Workplace Violence Protections for Retail and Hospitality Service Workers - Everything Employers Need to Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 23, 2026:
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Louisiana Creates New Workplace Violence Protections for Retail and Hospitality Service Workers: Everything Employers Need to Know
The Louisiana Behind the Counter Protection Act (LBCPA) - which aims to deter workplace violence in retail and food service establishments - is about to take effect on August 1. While the new state law imposes no obligations on employers, businesses with
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Summer Touring Season Is Here - Is Your Crew Properly Classified?
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 23, 2026:
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Summer Touring Season Is Here: Is Your Crew Properly Classified?
Concert venues are filling up, summer festivals are in full swing, and artists are on the road for another summer touring season. Behind every one of those shows is a temporary workforce assembled fast: tour managers, production managers, lighting and sound technicians, merch staff, photographers, videographers, backlin
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GAO Report Finds Taxpayers Continue to Subsidize Poverty Wages at Walmart, Amazon, Other Large Corporations as Corporate Welfare Spikes Since 2020
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on July 22, 2026:
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GAO Report Finds Taxpayers Continue to Subsidize Poverty Wages at Walmart, Amazon, Other Large Corporations as Corporate Welfare Spikes Since 2020
According to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, some of the largest and most profitable American corporations and their wealthy CE
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GCSU expands Public Safety and Emergency capabilities with purchase of Hwy 49 property
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, July 22 -- Georgia College posted the following news:
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GCSU expands Public Safety and Emergency capabilities with purchase of Hwy 49 property
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By Amanda Respess
G eorgia College & State University is purchasing a 15-acre property from the Baldwin County Schools District Board of Education in an agreement that benefits both institutions, as well as the greater Milledgeville community.
The property is the site of the former Georgia State Patrol office on GA Hi
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Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Washington Examiner: To Deter China From Invading Taiwan, Trump Must Exploit Beijing's Pressure Points
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by senior fellow Ken Moriyasu to the Washington Examiner:
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To Deter China from Invading Taiwan, Trump Must Exploit Beijing's Pressure Points
My acupuncturist is a bit of a contrarian. When I complain of a stiff neck or lower back pain, she smiles and reaches for my left hand. Needles are placed in my
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Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Turkiye-PRC Railway Partnership Bolsters Middle Corridor
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by sinologist and policy analyst Vusal Guliyev in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Turkiye-PRC Railway Partnership Bolsters Middle Corridor
Executive Summary:
* Turkiye and the People's Republic of China (PRC) are working to improve transportation logistics and infrastructure to advance trans-Eurasian trade and connectivity through the Middle Corridor and the One Belt, One Road init
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Jax State Zeta Tau Alpha Chapter Earns National Recognition, Scholarships
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, July 23 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news:
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Jax State Zeta Tau Alpha Chapter Earns National Recognition, Scholarships
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Zeta Psi Chapter honored for excellence; members receive nearly $30,000 in national scholarships
JACKSONVILLE -Jacksonville State University's Zeta Tau Alpha chapter earned national recognition this summer, receiving one of the organization's highest chapter honors while several members were awarded nearly $30,000 in co
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Mercer College of Pharmacy bids farewell to 2 longtime faculty members
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Mercer College of Pharmacy bids farewell to 2 longtime faculty members
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As Mercer University prepares to enter the upcoming fall semester, the College of Pharmacy will say goodbye to two long-serving faculty members. Dr. Susan Miller and Dr. Leisa Marshall have officially retired.
"Dr. Miller and Dr. Marshall have committed their careers to training future pharmacists, improving patient care, and enhancing the
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Mosquito research draws KSU environmental science major to the woods for the summer
KENNESAW, Georgia, July 23 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Mosquito research draws KSU environmental science major to the woods for the summer
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KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 23, 2026
Kennesaw State University senior Brooklyn Galvan has found a happy place for the summer - in the mosquito-infested woods near Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
The environmental science major is conducting research into mosquitoes as pollinators as part of the National Science Foundation
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Only One in Five U.S. Young Adults With Advanced Cancer Receive Palliative Care as Part of Treatment, Study Shows
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release:
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Only One in Five U.S. Young Adults With Advanced Cancer Receive Palliative Care as Part of Treatment, Study Shows
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ATLANTA, July 23, 2026 -Young adults with advanced cancer face unique challenges that make palliative care especially important. This population often experiences physical, emotional, and social needs while undergoing treatment, related to their developmental an
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds experienced revenue producers in second quarter as growth model continues to accelerate
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds experienced revenue producers in second quarter as growth model continues to accelerate
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Firm hires 74 experienced revenue producers in 2Q26, bringing year-to-date total to 124
ATLANTA, July 23, 2026 - Pinna
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Rep. Austin Scott Applauds House Passage of H.R. 8884
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Austin Scott Applauds House Passage of H.R. 8884
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 8884, the Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act by a vote of 232-188:
"The Removing Barriers to Work for Disabl
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REP. STUTZMAN INTRODUCES NO LENIENCY FOR FENTANYL DEALERS ACT
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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REP. STUTZMAN INTRODUCES NO LENIENCY FOR FENTANYL DEALERS ACT
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03) introduced the No Leniency for Fentanyl Dealers Act, the House companion to Senator John Kennedy's (R-LA) Fairness in Fentanyl Sentencing Act. The legislation significantly lowers the quantity thresholds of fentanyl and fentanyl analogues required to trigger federal mandator
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Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Resolution Condemning All Forms of Hate
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Resolution Condemning All Forms of Hate
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July 23, 2026
Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) announced the introduction of a Resolution Condemning All Forms of Hate, emphasizing the importance of an inclusive democracy and rejecting hateful discourse targeted at vulnerable populations. This resolution condemns all representations of discrim
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Reshaping Realty: How One UWG Alumnus Built an AI Platform that's Transforming Off-Market Real Estate Experiences
CARROLLTON, Georgia, July 23 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news:
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Reshaping Realty: How One UWG Alumnus Built an AI Platform that's Transforming Off-Market Real Estate Experiences
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When most people think of real estate, they picture endless listings and missed opportunities. But one University of West Georgia alumnus saw a gap big enough to reinvent the system. Marcus Gore's new AI-powered platform, Topular, is turning hidden properties into accessible possibil
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Rough Draft Atlanta Showcases Spelman's Architectural Legacy and Campus Transformation
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 -- Spelman College posted the following news:
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Rough Draft Atlanta Showcases Spelman's Architectural Legacy and Campus Transformation
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Rough Draft Atlanta recently published an article highlighting Spelman College's architectural legacy and modernized infrastructure as part of its 'Perspectives in Architecture' series. For the feature, Facilities Management Director Arthur Frazier III spoke about the relationship between Spelman's commitment to excellence and
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Sen. Ossoff Working to Expand Market Access for Georgia Forestry and Timber Products
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Working to Expand Market Access for Georgia Forestry and Timber Products
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to expand market access for Georgia forestry and timber products into Europe.
Sen. Ossoff is launching an inquiry with Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Administrator Kelly Moore on the status of trade
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Spotlight: Hungary's Independent Journalists Named 2026 World Press Freedom Hero
VIENNA, Austria, July 23 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news:
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Spotlight: Hungary's independent journalists named 2026 World Press Freedom Hero
Hungary's independent journalists serve as an inspiring model of watchdog reporting under pressure -- and proof that a free press remains our most powerful antidote to autocracy
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For 16 years under the former Orban regime, Hungary's independent journalists worked tirelessly to hold that government accountable, includ
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State Dept.: Media Logistics for the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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Media Logistics for the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, October 30, 2026, and Saturday, October 31, 2026, bringing together foreign ministers and senior officials from the world's leading economies to advance shared priorities focused on economic prosperity, energy security, and
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Team St Mary's Squad for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
LONDON, England, July 23 -- St Mary's University posted the following news:
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Team St Mary's Squad for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
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Ten athletes, students and alumni from St Mary's University, London have been selected to represent their nations in the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Hosted in Glasgow from 23 rd July-2 nd August, the Games bring together sporting talent from across the Commonwealth to compete for their countries.
In the athletics, St Mary's is represented by alumni and
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The Confidence to Belong: How Christian Okitondo '15 Found Community and Purpose at La Roche University
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- La Roche University posted the following news release:
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The Confidence to Belong: How Christian Okitondo '15 Found Community and Purpose at La Roche University
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Born and raised in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Christian Okitondo '15 transferred to La Roche University after beginning his education in Texas, carrying both hope and fear.
La Roche became the place where he not only earned a mathematics degree, but where he discovered the confi
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Firm and Individual Recognitions for Private Wealth Law in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Firm and Individual Recognitions for Private Wealth Law in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026
HOUSTON - Troutman Pepper Locke has been recognized among the top global law firms for private wealth in the Chambers High Net Worth guide 2026, underscoring the continued strength and market recognition of the firm's Private Wealth Management practice. The firm advanced to Band 2 in
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Trust for Public Land Names Lindsay Cross as Florida State Director
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 23 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Trust for Public Land Names Lindsay Cross as Florida State Director
PETERSBURG, Fla.-- Trust for Public Land (TPL) today announced the appointment of Lindsay Cross as Florida State Director, where she will lead the organization's efforts to expand access to parks, trails, and protected lands across the Sunshine State.
As Florida State Director, Cross will oversee TPL's wo
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Unemployment Insurance - Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48447) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Unemployment Insurance: Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress" by income security specialists Julie M. Whittaker and Katelin P. Isaacs:
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SUMMARY
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) system is a joint federal-state partnership that consists of two types of benefits: (1) permanently authorized programs, including the Unemployment Compensation (UC) and Exten
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USDA Announces $35 Million to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news:
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USDA Announces $35 Million to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands
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(Washington, D.C., July 23, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making available $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health. This partnership opportunity is part of a broad
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Warnock Calls for Community Protections from Data Centers
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Calls for Community Protections from Data Centers
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Senator Reverend Warnock is calling for stronger protections for local communities impacted by the rapid growth of data centers as new data center expansion strains local water supplies
Senator Warnock's letter comes amid reports that ChatGPT maker OpenAI plans to build "Project Camellia," a $20 billion data center campus in Effingh
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Warnock Presses U.S. Trade Representative on the Impact Trump's Trade Policy Is Having on Georgians
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Presses U.S. Trade Representative on the Impact Trump's Trade Policy Is Having on Georgians
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Senator Reverend Warnock pressed U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on how the Trump administration's trade policies are affecting Georgia families already struggling with rising costs
90% of the costs from Donald Trump's tariffs have fallen on American consumers and businesses
Senat
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Warnock Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Protect and Expand Voting Rights in America
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Protect and Expand Voting Rights in America
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In a new framework released today, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock called for Congress to investigate state politicians who rushed to gerrymander maps and eliminate Black majority districts following the Supreme Court's Callais decision
The investigations would seek to determine if lawmakers illegally discri
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Warnock's $35 Insulin Cap Voted Out of Committee, Heads to Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock's $35 Insulin Cap Voted Out of Committee, Heads to Senate Floor
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The INSULIN Act of 2026, which caps out-of-pocket costs of insulin at $35 a month for private insurance users and ensures access to affordable insulin for uninsured diabetics, passed out of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee with bipartisan support
Over 12% of Georgia's population ha
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