News Tipoffs - Georgia Editors
20 Recognized as a CRN 2026 Best of the Channel Awards Finalist
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 28 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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The 20 Recognized as a CRN 2026 Best of the Channel Awards Finalist
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The 20 MSP is proud to announce that it has been recognized by CRN as a finalist in the second annual CRN Best of the Channel Awards in the Best Solution Provider Team of the Year category.
As a finalist, The 20 MSP team is being spotlighted for their dedication to channel innovation and excellence
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A Yes from God: Inaugural Our Risen Lord Scholarship Recipients Share Their Stories
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 27 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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A Yes from God: Inaugural Our Risen Lord Scholarship Recipients Share Their Stories
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In February 2025, Beeson received a major gift from an anonymous donorwhose generosity created the Our Risen Lord full-tuition scholarships. These scholarships, given to top Master of Divinity (MDiv) applicants, were first awarded to students beginning their studies in the fall 2025 semester.
Beeson recently announc
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Abortion Ban Led to More Preterm Births in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 27 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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Abortion Ban Led to More Preterm Births in Atlanta
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Restrictions on abortion access have led to worse birth outcomes in Metro Atlanta.
Since the U.S. Supreme Court allowed state-level abortion bans in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision in June 2022, many states have banned abortions. Some ban abortion entirely, and others ban it after a certain numbe
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Alum's 3D Model Highlights Georgia State University's Downtown Footprint
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Alum's 3D Model Highlights Georgia State's Downtown Footprint
Two years after completing his interior design degree, Peter Huesemann-Odom (M.F.A. '24) returned to Georgia State to complete a new project.
Huesemann-Odom's architectural model of downtown Atlanta, showcasing Georgia State's footprint within the city, is now on display in the university's main administrative building, Centennial Hall.
The mod
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American Pharmacy Cooperative VP Reybold Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel released the following written testimony by Greg Reybold, vice president of public policy at the American Pharmacy Cooperative Inc., Bessemer, Alabama, from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "The TRICARE Pharmacy Program":
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Dear Chairman Tuberville, Ranking Member Warren, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit this written statement in advance of my upcoming oral testimony, and tha
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Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 49 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter supporting proposed rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that would combat robocalls by enhancing existing "Know-Your-Customer" (KYC) obligati
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications netw
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BLUMENTHAL RELEASES STORIES FROM INSIDE THE PRICE COLLAPSE OF $TRUMP COIN
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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BLUMENTHAL RELEASES STORIES FROM INSIDE THE PRICE COLLAPSE OF $TRUMP COIN
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), today released the testimonies of three investors in Donald Trump's crypto schemes who lost tens of thousands of dollars while the President made record-breaking profits. Th
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BREAKDOWN: Warnock Housing Provisions Lead ROAD to Housing Act
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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BREAKDOWN: Warnock Housing Provisions Lead ROAD to Housing Act
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As a leader on the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, Senator Reverend Warnock secured the defining provisions of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the largest housing package in a generation
The provisions championed by Senator Warnock help increase housing supply by cutting red tape, combating
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Cancer Care Costs High and Vary Substantially by Cancer Type and Stage - Highest Costs at the End of Life and for Patients With Advanced Disease at Diagnosis, Study Reveals
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 [Category: Medical] (TNSjou) -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release:
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Cancer Care Costs High and Vary Substantially by Cancer Type and Stage; Highest Costs at the End of Life and for Patients With Advanced Disease at Diagnosis, Study Reveals
The financial burden of cancer continues to pose a significant challenge for patients and their families across the United States, with many facing staggering costs that can persist throughout treat
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CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Genotype-Specific Detection of Measles Virus Using Wastewater Surveillance -- Wisconsin, February 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 27) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Genotype-Specific Detection of Measles Virus Using Wastewater Surveillance -- Wisconsin, February 2026.":
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Wastewater (sewage) surveillance has been increasingly used to su
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CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Increase in Disseminated Gonococcal Infections -- Alaska, 2023-2024
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 27) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Increase in Disseminated Gonococcal Infections -- Alaska, 2023-2024.":
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI) is a rare but serious complication of gonorrhea that can res
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CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Notes From the Field: Misidentification of a Specimen as Neisseria Meningitidis During a University Classroom Laboratory Exercise -- Utah, 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 28) on July 23, 2026, entitled "Notes from the Field: Misidentification of a Specimen as Neisseria meningitidis During a University Classroom Laboratory Exercise -- Utah, 2025.":
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Any exposure to Neisseri
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CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Progress Toward Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Elimination -- Worldwide, 2012-2024
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 28) on July 23, 2026, entitled "Progress Toward Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Elimination -- Worldwide, 2012-2024.":
Here are excerpts:
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Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Rubella virus infection during early pregnancy can cause miscarriage, fetal
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CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: QuickStats: Health Center Visit Rates, by Age and Sex -- United States, 2024
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 28) on July 23, 2026, entitled "QuickStats: Health Center Visit Rates, by Age and Sex -- United States, 2024.":
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Based on a sample of approximately 123.8 million visits to health centers. Health centers are community-based clinics that offer primary heal
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Central Georgia Technical College Appoints Steve Anderson as Chief of Police
MACON, Georgia, July 27 -- Central Georgia Technical College posted the following news:
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Central Georgia Technical College Appoints Steve Anderson as Chief of Police
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WARNER ROBINS, Ga. -Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) has announced the appointment of Steve Anderson as the College's Chief of Police, succeeding Chief Bob Wilbanks following his retirement after 20 years of distinguished service to the institution.
Anderson brings years of public safety experience and institutio
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Chemistry students engage in research through KSU lab's NSF C-CAS affiliation
KENNESAW, Georgia, July 27 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Chemistry students engage in research through KSU lab's NSF C-CAS affiliation
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Like many college students, Kennesaw State University senior Lilianna Kocai and junior Genevieve Insalaca have spent their summer surrounded by a buzzing cohort of friends - without leaving campus.
The two chemistry students have spent the summer synthesizing fluorescent compounds and running computer-assisted simula
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CNN's Donie O'Sullivan Reports in "The Left Insurgency," for The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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CNN's Donie O'Sullivan Reports in "The Left Insurgency," for The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper
NEW EPISODE PREMIERES SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 AT 8PM ET/PT
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NEW YORK, NY - (July 27, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a seven-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with an examination of the growing influence of the Democratic Party's progressive movement, from digital influencers to grassro
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Coffee Regional Medical Center and South Georgia State College Foundation Update Scholarship Agreement to Expand Student Support
DOUGLAS, Georgia, July 28 -- South Georgia State College posted the following news:
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Coffee Regional Medical Center and South Georgia State College Foundation Update Scholarship Agreement to Expand Student Support
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Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) and the South Georgia State College Foundation have entered into an updated Gift Acceptance Agreement that enhances the impact of a longstanding endowment established by the hospital to support South Georgia State College students.
The
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Congressman Brian Jack Welcomes Hungarian Ambassador Szabolcs Takacs to Haralson County to Honor Early Hungarian Pioneers
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Brian Jack, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Brian Jack Welcomes Hungarian Ambassador Szabolcs Takacs to Haralson County to Honor Early Hungarian Pioneers
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HARALSON COUNTY, GA - Today, Congressman Brian Jack welcomed Hungarian Ambassador Szabolcs Takacs to Haralson County as part of the Ambassador's farewell tour to the United States. Together, they visited the Georgia Historical Marker honoring early Hungarian settlers, toured the
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Congressman Brian Jack Welcomes U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to Carroll County to Promote Georgia Agriculture
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Brian Jack, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Brian Jack Welcomes U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to Carroll County to Promote Georgia Agriculture
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Contact: Regan Hinson(link sends email)
CARROLL COUNTY, GA - Today, Congressman Brian Jack welcomed the United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to Carroll County. Together, they toured NG Turf's sod farm in Whitesburg, hosted a roundtable discussion with local
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Council of Europe: Continent and a City Shaped by Churchill
STRASBOURG, France, July 29 -- The Council of Europe issued the following news:
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A continent and a city shaped by Churchill
How the British leader's blood flows through the seat of the Council of Europe
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In September 1946 Winston Churchill took to the podium at the University of Zurich to deliver the first of what would become a series of speeches that in many ways defined the European landscape that would develop today. Despite having led the United Kingdom during the Second World W
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Delta joins Minnesota leaders to celebrate opening of new SAF blending facility serving MSP
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 27 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news:
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Delta joins Minnesota leaders to celebrate opening of new SAF blending facility serving MSP
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Delta Air Lines joined Minnesota SAF Hub partners, along with federal and state policymakers, to celebrate the completion of a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending facility at Flint Hills Resources' Pine Bend Refinery, marking a significant step forward in expanding SAF availability at Delta's
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EMILYs List Endorses Five Democratic Women Running For Secretaries of State to Defend Democracy & Protect Rights
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release:
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EMILYs List Endorses Five Democratic Women Running For Secretaries of State to Defend Democracy & Protect Rights
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Dr. Shirley N. Weber for California secretary of state, Amanda Gonzalez for Colorado secretary of state, Stephanie Thomas for Connecticut secretary of state, Amanda Lopez Askin for Ne
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Are You Audit Ready? What CalPrivacy's Groundbreaking Gig Economy Audit Means for Employers
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 28, 2026:
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Are You Audit Ready? What CalPrivacy's Groundbreaking Gig Economy Audit Means for Employers
California's main privacy watchdog recently announced its very first compliance audit, and while the sector-wide review will focus on gig economy platforms, the implications extend to all employers across the state and offer an early indication of the agency's enforcement priorities. The Calif
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: DOL Clarifies Commuter and Remote Worker Travel Pay in New Opinion Letters
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 28, 2026:
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DOL Clarifies Commuter and Remote Worker Travel Pay in New Opinion Letters
Do you need to pay your employees for travel time spent to wrap up the workday from home? Should employees who spend their commute answering work calls and messages be compensated for that time? Both questions were recently clarified in two US Department of Labor opinion letters interpreting the Fair Labor Sta
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Tech Employers' 5-Step Workplace Safety Guide for Developing and Operating Data Centers
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 28, 2026:
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Tech Employers' 5-Step Workplace Safety Guide for Developing and Operating Data Centers
The rapid growth of data center development across the country presents workplace safety challenges that are very different from those found in a traditional office environment. The existence of high-voltage electrical systems, backup generators, sophisticated cooling equipment, confined spaces, a
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FTC Takes Action Against Elite Events for Bypassing Ticket Purchase Limits in Violation of Better Online Ticket Sales Act
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Takes Action Against Elite Events for Bypassing Ticket Purchase Limits in Violation of Better Online Ticket Sales Act
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Ticket broker Elite Events and its operators will pay $300,000 in civil penalties to resolve Federal Trade Commission allegations that the firm purchased millions of dollars' worth of tickets to high-demand events by illegally circumventing measures designed to limit the number
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Ga. Gov. Kemp Announces 44 Appointments to Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Gov. Kemp Announces 44 Appointments to Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced 44 appointments and reappointments to various state boards, authorities, and commissions.
Board of Corrections
William H. Whaley is a physician with Georgia Cancer Specialists, a subsidiary of Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, where he has practiced hematolog
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GCSAA Announces 2026 Par Aide Garske Grant Winners
LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 29 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release:
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GCSAA announces 2026 Par Aide Garske Grant winners
Eleven students have been selected as the 2026 winners from GCSAA based on community service, leadership, academic performance and a written essay
Par Aide sponsors scholarship program for children of superintendents
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The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has awarded its 2026 Par Aide Garske
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Georgia State University Awarded Grants for Project Healthy Grandparents
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Georgia State University Awarded Grants for Project Healthy Grandparents
Georgia State University has received generous grants from the Molly Blank Fund of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and from the Fraser-Parker Foundation in support of Project Healthy Grandparents, a research-based community program that improves the health and well-being of grandparents raising their grandchildren by providing in
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Georgia Teen Pleads Guilty in Possession of Shotgun on U.S. Capitol Grounds
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release:
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Georgia Teen Pleads Guilty in Possession of Shotgun on U.S. Capitol Grounds
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WASHINGTON - Carter Camacho, 18, of Smyrna, Georgia, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in connection with his possession of a loaded 12-gauge shotgun on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Building as well as possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
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Georgia's Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 27 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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Georgia's Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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The Nature Conservancy in Georgia is thrilled that UNESCO has officially recognized Georgia's Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge as one of the most incredible natural places anywhere in the world.
As a World Heritage Site, now one of just 27 in the United States, the Okefenokee Swamp joins
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Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York
ALBANY, New York, July 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a growing, coordinated public awareness and enforcement campaign to prevent bridge strikes by commercial vehicles and large trucks across New York State. In November 2023, the State Department of Transportation launched the "Check Yo
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Greece study abroad challenges KSU students to tell stories of the past with bones
KENNESAW, Georgia, July 28 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Greece study abroad challenges KSU students to tell stories of the past with bones
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In a small village on the island of Crete, just southeast of mainland Greece, anthropology major Jess Drilling learned to identify signs of osteoarthritis in skeletal remains, helping piece together the stories of people who walked the earth centuries ago.
Drilling is one of four Kennesaw State University studen
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Heinrich Demands More FEMA Assistance for Wildfire Prevention & Response in New Mexico
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Demands More FEMA Assistance for Wildfire Prevention & Response in New Mexico
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) sent a letter urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that communities in New Mexico and nationwide receive the federal resources they need to respond to and prevent wildfires.
When a wildfire threatens to become a major disaster on
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Highlights from the R Street Institute's 50-State Election Policy Scorecard
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Economics] -- The R Street Institute posted the following news release:
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Highlights from the R Street Institute's 50-State Election Policy Scorecard
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American elections are highly decentralized, meaning state and local governments hold much of the authority for deciding how to conduct elections in their jurisdictions. The resulting variety of approaches to election policy reflects the belief that states should serve as laboratories of democracy in which t
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Institute for Justice: Chicago Homeowner Sues Federal Government After Warrantless Raid by Immigration Agents
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Chicago Homeowner Sues Federal Government After Warrantless Raid by Immigration Agents
CHICAGO--Today, a Chicago homeowner filed a lawsuit against the federal government over a warrantless raid of his property by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents last October. The lawsuit, filed by Leo Feler and his attorneys from the Institute for Justice (IJ), seeks to hold the federa
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LIDL U.S. Recalls Eridanous Shortbread Cookies With Chocolate Truffle Coating & Apricot Filling Due to Undeclared Wheat, Soy, Milk, and Eggs
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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LIDL US Recalls Eridanous Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Truffle Coating & Apricot Filling due to Undeclared Wheat, Soy, Milk, and Eggs
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Company Announcement Date: July 24, 2026
FDA Publish Date: July 28, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared wheat, soy, milk, and egg allergens due to foreign language pac
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Louisiana Tech joins national initiative to strengthen semiconductor workforce
RUSTON, Louisiana, July 28 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news:
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Louisiana Tech joins national initiative to strengthen semiconductor workforce
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Louisiana Tech University joined a national initiative in an effort to build America's microelectronics and semiconductor workforce. The SEMI Foundation, which serves as a Hub Operator for the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME), announced the launch of the first four Regional Nodes of the NNME.
Beginning
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Lowe's Foundation Tops $60 Million in Skilled Trades Training, Expanding Its Partner Ecosystem Across 30 States, Including Northeast Iowa Community College
MIAMI, Florida, July 27 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release:
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Lowe's Foundation Tops $60 Million in Skilled Trades Training, Expanding Its Partner Ecosystem Across 30 States
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10 New Gable Grants to Community Colleges bring national network of foundation partners to 73, helping revitalize America's infrastructure
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* The Lowe's Foundation announced nearly $8 million in new Gable Grants for 10 community and technical colleges, bringing its total investment i
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Md. A.G. Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. commu
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Miami welcomes Class of 2030 Presidential Fellows
OXFORD, Ohio, July 28 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Miami welcomes Class of 2030 Presidential Fellows
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Miami University has selected 22 exceptional incoming students to receive the Presidential Fellows scholarship from the Honors College, the university's premier opportunity for top scholars. The Class of 2030 Presidential Fellows come from across the United States and from Mongolia.
The Presidential Fellows scholarship offers a merit award to cover tuition, fees, h
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N.C. Insurance Dept.: Raleigh Woman Faces Insurance Fraud Charge
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 29 -- The North Carolina Department of Insurance issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Raleigh woman faces insurance fraud charge
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Georgia Denise Robinson, 42, of 5801 Triangle Oaks Drive, Raleigh. Robinson was charged with insurance fraud.
Special agents with the Department of Insurance's Criminal Investigations Division accuse Robinson of making false and mislea
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NCDA&CS Confirms First Finding of Yellow-Legged Hornet in the State, Asks Beekeepers to Watch for Predator Hornet
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 29 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release:
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NCDA&CS confirms first finding of yellow-legged hornet in the state, asks beekeepers to watch for predator hornet
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed the first established presence of the invasive yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) in the state, in Matthews.
Yellow-Legged Hornet adults were reported to
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Poland study abroad program brings history, literature to life
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 28 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Poland study abroad program brings history, literature to life
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A dozen Mercer University students studied history, literature and creative writing while immersed in the vibrant culture of Krakow, Poland, this summer. The three-week study abroad program was organized and led by Dr. David Davis, English professor and associate director of Mercer's Spencer B. King Jr. Center for Southern Studies, and co-taught by
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Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft: 'Revitalizing the Transatlantic Alliance: Principles for a Balanced NATO'
NEW YORK, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft issued the following brief on June 30, 2026, by Mark Episkopos entitled "Revitalizing the Transatlantic Alliance: Principles for a Balanced NATO."
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
NATO is a Cold War-era institution stripped from the strategic context that once made it integral to US policy. It is an organization in crisis, threatened by a growing divergence between US and European interests.
This brief
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R Street Scorecard Grades All 50 States on Election Policy
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Economics] -- The R Street Institute posted the following news release:
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New R Street Scorecard Grades All 50 States on Election Policy
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A new analysis finds most states have overall good policies, but that there is room for improvement to ensure fair, speedy, and accurate election results
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the R Street Institute released a new study, "Election Policy 50-State Scorecard," authored by Chris McIsaac, a resident fellow with R Street'
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Researchers in various studies looking for participants
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 28 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Researchers in various studies looking for participants
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Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants.
#Study reducing manufacturing employment barriers for veterans with TBI
Researchers in the LaCroix Aphasia Brain Injury Communication and Cognition Lab are looking for adults with a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) to participate in a study. They are cur
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Customer Rules' Against Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen "Know Your Customer Rules" Against Illegal Robocalls
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 49 other Attorneys General in pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S.
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Secretary Rollins Expands Rural Small Business Opportunities with New Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program for Meat Processors with Addition of Georgia
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Secretary Rollins Expands Rural Small Business Opportunities with New Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program for Meat Processors with Addition of Georgia
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Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and the State of Georgia have finalized a Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) agreement, which provides an opportunity for participating state-inspected meat processors
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Southern Illinois University Scientists Use Algae to Double the Concentration of Rare Earth Elements
CARBONDALE, Illinois, July 29 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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SIU Scientists use algae to double the concentration of rare earth elements
Rare Earth elements are the latest resource that countries across the world are racing to mine and refine. We've seen this play out before, whether it's land, gold, or liquid gold -- oil. The quest can lead to international conflict and environmental harm.
Researchers at Southern Illinois University do not want hist
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SPJ hosts 17 emerging journalism leaders from across the country at relaunched Leadership Institute
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 27 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ hosts 17 emerging journalism leaders from across the country at relaunched Leadership Institute
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The Society of Professional Journalists hosted its relaunched Leadership Institute July 17-19, bringing together 17 professional SPJ members from across the country for an intensive three-day program focused on leadership, governance and press freedom advocacy.
Partic
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Supreme Court Reverses Dismissal of Criminal Appeal
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Supreme Court Reverses Dismissal of Criminal Appeal
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The Tennessee Supreme Court held today that the Court of Criminal Appeals should not have dismissed a criminal defendant's appeal because he did not include a transcript of his guilty plea hearing in the appellate record. In State v. Holley, the court considered the appeal of Georgia resident James Holley, who p
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Unchecked Gas Pipeline Permit Scheme Challenged in Federal Court
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 28 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Unchecked gas pipeline permit scheme challenged in federal court
Southern conservation groups call foul at fast-track construction permit, citing Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act violations
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WASHINGTON - Today the Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Alabama Rivers Alliance, Black Warrior Riverkeeper, Healthy Gulf, Ogeechee Riverkeeper,
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University of Georgia: Gut Feelings - How Stress May Reshape the Microbiome and Influence Brain Health
ATHENS, Georgia, July 29 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Gut feelings: How stress may reshape the microbiome and influence brain health
Takeaways
* The gut-brain axis is a two-way street. The relationship between your brain and your digestive system is a bidirectional communication network.
* Everyday stress directly impacts your gut microbiome. New UGA research reveals that even minor, everyday stressors can leave a measurable "fingerprint" on your gut microbi
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UWG Names Block as 2026 Ingo Swann Research Fellow
CARROLLTON, Georgia, July 28 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news:
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UWG Names Block as 2026 Ingo Swann Research Fellow
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The University of West Georgia's Ingram Library recently announced Courtney Block as the Ingo Swann Research Fellow for 2026.
The Ingo Swann Research Fellowship was established in honor of artist, author, practitioner and teacher of remote viewing, Ingo Swann, to advance scholarship in the field of parapsychology and to encourage use of the hu
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Westminster College President Dr. Kathy Brittain Richardson plans to retire in 2027
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, July 28 -- Westminster College posted the following news:
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Westminster College President Dr. Kathy Brittain Richardson plans to retire in 2027
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Dr. Kathy Brittain Richardson, president of Westminster College, has announced her retirement effective on June 30, 2027. Richardson has served as Westminster's 15th president since 2016.
Throughout her presidency, Richardson has celebrated the "We in Westminster," a powerful recognition of the way the Westminste
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Wildlife Society: Researchers Project Extensive Habitat Loss for Rare Florida Dragonfly
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 28 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Researchers project extensive habitat loss for rare Florida dragonfly
Say's spiketails prefer small streams that are disappearing due to development
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A rare dragonfly found only in Florida and Georgia will likely lose much of its habitat in the coming decades if the pace of development continues.
"It's a good flagship species for the longleaf pine ecosystem," said Ma
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