Thursday - August 20, 2026

News Tipoffs - Georgia Editors

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2027 IPPE Invites Industry Professionals to See Tomorrow's Industry Today
TUCKER, Georgia, Aug. 3 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * 2027 IPPE Invites Industry Professionals to See Tomorrow's Industry Today * Less than six months away, the 2027 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is preparing to bring together more than 32,000+ attendees to experience the latest innovations, technologies and solutions for the poultry, egg, meat and animal food industries. The 2027 trade  more
AARP The Magazine: LeVar Burton Reflects on Finding Inspiration From Fred Rogers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- AARP issued the following news release: * * * AARP The Magazine: LeVar Burton Reflects on Finding Inspiration from Fred Rogers; Tips on How to Avoid Romance Scams; and What You Need to Know About Retiring Abroad The new issue examines the relationships, choices, and experiences that define life today for older Americans. - The August/September 2026 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) delivers exclusive conversations with visionaries, compelling reporting on money and rela  more
Ariz. House Republicans Call on Governor Hobbs to Join Federal Anti-Fraud Data-Sharing Partnership
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 4 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Call on Governor Hobbs to Join Federal Anti-Fraud Data-Sharing Partnership Six states have already agreed to help federal investigators uncover fraud - Arizona House Majority Leader Michael Carbone and State Representative Selina Bliss, Chairman of the House Health and Human Services Committee, today called on Governor Katie Hobbs to act immediately to bring Arizona into a ne  more
Army NCO Leverages Corporate Innovation Through Training With Industry Fellowship at Fiserv
FORT KNOX, Kentucky, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: * * * Army NCO Leverages Corporate Innovation Through Training With Industry Fellowship at Fiserv By Tim Bundick, Chief, Advertising and Public Affairs 2nd Recruiting Brigade Atlanta, GA - The Army's Training With Industry (TWI) program continues to strengthen the service's ability to compete in today's fast-moving labor market, as SFC Pops, currently assigned to Fiserv in Alpharetta, Georgia, applies   more
Attorney General McCuskey leads coalition to keep a critical gas pipeline open
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 3 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey leads coalition to keep a critical gas pipeline open * West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 18 states in an amicus brief filed in Enbridge Energy v. Gretchen Whitmer, to keep a critical gas pipeline open. The Enbridge Line 5 pipeline starts and ends in Canada and carries more than 20 million gallons of light   more
BLS: Job Openings Rate 5.5% in Georgia, 5.4% in Alaska, During 2025
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Job openings rate 5.5 percent in Georgia, 5.4 percent in Alaska, during 2025 During 2025, the job openings rate averaged 5.5 percent in Georgia and 5.4 percent in Alaska. Average job openings rates were also 5.0 percent or higher in West Virginia, Oklahoma, and Mississippi. Rates averaged under 4.0 percent in six states: California, Hawaii, Iowa, Nebraska, N  more
CNN Appoints Stefano Pozzebon as Rome Correspondent
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Appoints Stefano Pozzebon as Rome Correspondent * August 3rd, 2026 ATLANTA, GA - (August 3, 2026) - CNN today announced the appointment of Stefano Pozzebon as an international correspondent based in the network's Rome bureau. An award-winning Italian journalist, Pozzebon will be responsible for covering major news stories in Italy and across Europe for CNN's linear and digital platforms. He will work  more
Coca Cola Launches Global "The World Will Wait" Campaign, Inspiring Collective Action to Reclaim Shared Meal Moments
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * Coca Cola Launches Global "The World Will Wait" Campaign, Inspiring Collective Action to Reclaim Shared Meal Moments The Coca Cola Company has unveiled a new global Coca Cola campaign "The World Will Wait" designed to inspire people worldwide to pause the rush of modern life and reconnect over the timeless joy of shared meals. Set to launch globally on August 3rd, the campaign is an encouragement for Gen Z and Mil  more
Emory University Candler School of Theology: Candler Welcomes New Year, Faculty, and Leadership
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- Emory University Candler School of Theology issued the following news: * * * Candler Welcomes New Year, Faculty, and Leadership Author: Claire Asbury Lennox With another academic year set to begin, Candler School of Theology prepares for its 112th year of educating faithful and creative leaders for the church's ministries throughout the world. Along with a new class of incoming students across six degree programs, the school welcomes new and visiting faculty--incl  more
FERC Ignores Statutory Obligation to Public, Authorizes 500 Miles of Unnecessary Pipelines
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * FERC ignores statutory obligation to public, authorizes 500 miles of unnecessary pipelines Groups will push back against approval of $5+ billion projects across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi - WASHINGTON - In a blatant disregard to its statutory obligation, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authorized two pipeline proposals that would bring more than 500 mile  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Florida Appeals Court Reverses Medical Marijuana Ruling and Sides With Employer - 5 Steps to Take Now
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Florida Appeals Court Reverses Medical Marijuana Ruling and Sides with Employer: 5 Steps to Take Now Florida employers can breathe a little easier now that a state appeals court just shut down a paramedic's off-duty medical marijuana accommodation claim. The July 29 decision ruled that an employer was not required to make an exception to its drug-free workplace policy for medical marij  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: FP Flash Survey Reveals More Employers Are Testing Applicants for Cannabis Than Two Years Ago - 7 Biggest Employer Takeaways
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * FP Flash Survey Reveals More Employers Are Testing Applicants for Cannabis Than Two Years Ago: 7 Biggest Employer Takeaways Employer hesitation to test applicants for cannabis appears to have slowed in the past two years, according to the results from our latest FP Flash Survey. 60% of employers now test job applicants for cannabis, up from 52% when we asked the same question in 2024.   more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Wearables Are Changing Sports Employment - What Teams And Schools Should Know About Athlete Biometric Data
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Wearables Are Changing Sports Employment: What Teams And Schools Should Know About Athlete Biometric Data As teams, schools, and other sports employers collect increasingly detailed biometric data through wearable technologies, questions about who owns that data, how it can be used, and what legal protections apply are becoming just as important as the technology itself. Recent NCAA gu  more
GCSU granted $710,000 to grow rural business in Georgia
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Aug. 3 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * GCSU granted $710,000 to grow rural business in Georgia * G eorgia College & State University has been awarded more than $700,000 in federal funding to boost business development throughout Georgia, specifically within rural areas. A total of $710,000 has been appropriated by the United States Congress -through the offices of Sen. Jon Ossoff and Sen. Raphael Warnock -for Georgia College to launch the Bobcat   more
Georgia Tech to Lead National Cloud Laboratory for Advanced Manufacturing and Materials
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Georgia Tech to Lead National Cloud Laboratory for Advanced Manufacturing and Materials The cloud lab will give researchers nationwide remote access to Georgia Tech's Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility, pairing AI with autonomous experimentation to accelerate new materials discovery. - Advancements in technology are key to a nation's ability to innovate and compete. Next-generation infrastru  more
Hilton Announces James Beard Award winning Mashama Bailey as Chef Partner for Signia Hilton Savannah
MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Hilton Announces James Beard Award winning Mashama Bailey as Chef Partner for Signia Hilton Savannah Grey Spaces' Co founders Chef Mashama Bailey and Restaurateur Johno Morisano will bring their culinary vision to the hotel, set to debut in 2028 * Hilton partners with Savannah culinary pioneers and Grey Spaces co-founders, Chef Mashama Bailey and Johno Morisano, to bring Grey Spaces  more
ICCFA University 2026 Concludes Another Transformative Year of Professional Education
STERLING, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Facilities Management] -- The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association issued the following news release: * * * ICCFA University 2026 Concludes Another Transformative Year of Professional Education The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) proudly concluded another successful ICCFA University, held July 17-22, 2026, at the Emory Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Recognized as one of the deathcare pro  more
ICYMI: New Warnock Report Finds Required School Supplies Can Cost Georgia Families $130 Per Child
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: New Warnock Report Finds Required School Supplies Can Cost Georgia Families $130 Per Child Last week, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock unveiled a new report examining the rising cost of school supplies as families prepare for back-to-school shopping Senator Warnock's new report shows how expanding the Child Tax Credit could help Georgia families manage back-to-school costs The   more
Justice Department Files Record 25 Denaturalization Cases Against Naturalized Criminals Including Attempted Murderers, Spousal Abusers, and Child Sex Offenders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Record 25 Denaturalization Cases Against Naturalized Criminals Including Attempted Murderers, Spousal Abusers, and Child Sex Offenders 25 complaints filed since July 20, 2026, mark largest denaturalization effort ever - The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 25 individuals accu  more
Kilpatrick Earns Highest Distinction in Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars Guide
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kilpatrick Earns Highest Distinction in Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars Guide * 32 Kilpatrick Attorneys Named Individual IP Stars ATLANTA (August 3) - Kilpatrick announced today that it has once again been recognized for its exceptional IP capabilities in Managing Intellectual Property's (Managing IP) prestigious 2026 IP Stars Guide. The Firm  more
Listening First: Dr. Will Meeks' Mission to Serve Those Who Serve
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * Listening First: Dr. Will Meeks' Mission to Serve Those Who Serve * Dr. Will Meeks has supported military service members and their families through deployments, relocations and life's everyday challenges for nearly 20 years, guided by one simple belief: Sometimes the most meaningful thing you can do for another person is list  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Consultation Open for Wide-Ranging Reforms to UK's Equal Pay Framework
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 4 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 3, 2026, by partner Nicola James and associate Georgia Fisher: * * * Consultation Open for Wide-Ranging Reforms to UK's Equal Pay Framework The UK Government's equal pay consultation looks to improve the current system and broaden the scope of protections. At a Glance * The UK Government has launched a wide-ranging formal consultation on reforming the UK's equal pay framework as it applies to E  more
Morehouse College Receives NSF Grant for EdTech Innovation Project
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- Morehouse College issued the following news: * * * Morehouse College Receives NSF Grant for EdTech Innovation Project Morehouse College has been awarded a $50,000 planning grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to support its participation in a groundbreaking national network designed to create AI-ready solutions that will help students thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy. The NSF's FINDERS (Fostering Interdisciplinary Network Driven Educat  more
Nurtured Nuts Company Wins Grand Prize for Allergen-less Peanuts in IFT FIRST Startup Pitch Competition Finale
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * Nurtured Nuts Company Wins Grand Prize for Allergen-less Peanuts in IFT FIRST Startup Pitch Competition Finale * CHICAGO - August 3, 2026 - The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is proud to announce that Nurtured Nuts Company was  more
Ogletree Deakins Grows Las Vegas Office, Welcomes Employment Litigator Derek Noack as Shareholder
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ogletree Deakins Grows Las Vegas Office, Welcomes Employment Litigator Derek Noack as Shareholder * LAS VEGAS - August 3, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Derek Noack to the firm's Las Vegas office as a shareholder. Noack joins the firm from Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, where he was   more
Ogletree Deakins Strengthens Employee Benefits Practice in Columbus with Shareholder Helana Darrow
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ogletree Deakins Strengthens Employee Benefits Practice in Columbus with Shareholder Helana Darrow * COLUMBUS, Ohio - August 3, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to welcome Helana Darrow to the firm's Columbus, Ohio office as a shareholder. Darrow joins the firm from Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, where  more
Rethinking how data meets the atom
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 3 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Rethinking how data meets the atom * Quantum computing is often framed as a hardware race with attention fixed on machines that promise amazing speed. But a foundational mathematical problem remains unresolved. No complete framework yet exists for converting massive amounts of data generated by fields such as healthcare, disease surveillance, financial transactions and climate monitoring into units a qua  more
Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Demand Answers After Trump Administration Plans to Outsource Education Department's Civil Rights Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Demand Answers After Trump Administration Plans to Outsource Education Department's Civil Rights Enforcement * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock are demanding answers as the Trump Administration reportedly ends civil rights enforcement within the Department of Education. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock are demanding answers from Education   more
Southeastern Legal Foundation Files Amicus Brief Defending Family Farm Against U.S. Department of Labor's Massive Overreach With Ruinous Fines
ROSWELL, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- The Southeastern Legal Foundation issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Southeastern Legal Foundation files amicus brief defending family farm against U.S. Department of Labor's massive overreach with ruinous fines Today, the Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF), a national nonprofit legal organization dedicated to defending constitutional rights, filed an amicus brief (https://slfliberty.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260731-SLF-NCAE-Amicus-Bri  more
Summer of learning immerses BW students in hands-on research
BEREA, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * Summer of learning immerses BW students in hands-on research * Faculty-student mentoring is at the heart of three BW students exploring ornithology, entomology and paleontology. And while the science behind these topics may exceed layperson knowledge, the environmental impact of their research is consequential. At BW, biology and environmental science are two of several STEM majors that enable students to ex  more
Troutman Pepper Locke's Shelli Willis Selected to Prestigious "50 Women to Watch for Boards"
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke's Shelli Willis Selected to Prestigious "50 Women to Watch for Boards" Shelli Willis, partner in Troutman Pepper Locke's Real Estate Practice Group, has been named to the 50/50 Women on Boards 2026 "50 Women to Watch for Boards," which recognizes North America's most accomplished senior executives assessed as board-ready leaders poised to shape the future of corporate governance. Fo  more
University of Georgia: What's in It for Me - People More Likely to Help the Environment When It Benefits Them
ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * What's in it for me? People more likely to help the environment when it benefits them Framing cleanup efforts as a way to meet people, exercise can boost pro-environmental behaviors By Savannah Peat People might be more inclined to keep their community clean if they believe it benefits them personally, according to new research (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00139165261455145) from  more
University of Illinois-Chicago Researchers Develop New Drug to Attack an Enduring Killer
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * UIC researchers develop new drug to attack an enduring killer Malaria is an ancient disease, dating back to 3000-4000 B.C., according to genetic evidence. Two hundred and fifty million people are infected each year, and 610,000 of those cases are fatal. UIC researchers have developed a new antimalarial drug designed to thwart even the most drug-resistant forms of the infection. Ear  more
Voting Experts Release Updated State Election Certification Law Guides Ahead of Midterms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * Voting Experts Release Updated State Election Certification Law Guides Ahead of Midterms * Today, All Voting is Local, the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law, Campaign Legal Center, and Protect Democracy released updated guides on election certification in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, along with an updated guide with general inf  more
What's in the Dust - University of Virginia Study Finds Hidden Metals in City Streets
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * What's in the dust? UVA study finds hidden metals in city streets By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu If you're in an urban area with strong winds, chances are you are breathing in more than just a little dust. You could be exposed to metals from cars, construction sites or pesticides used decades ago. In a new study published in the Environmental Science and Pollution Res  more
WIU Alumni Council Adds Six New Members
MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Alumni Council Adds Six New Members * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Six new dedicated Western Illinois University graduates began their terms on the WIU Alumni Council on July 1. Larry Ferrere `81, Phyllis McCluskey-Titus `79 `81, Matt O'Kray `04, Dr. Shawn Shianna `80, Michael Shonrock `79 `81, and Phil Weiss `98 `17 were selected by the WIU Alumni Council membership committee and were officially i  more
Wyden and Pallone Denounce Trump Disenrollment Scheme
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Wyden and Pallone Denounce Trump Disenrollment Scheme As the Trump Administration Continues to Implement Their Big, Ugly Bill, Bicameral Health Care Leaders Call for Halt to New Red Tape Requirements That Will Lead to Massive Coverage Losses - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and House Energy  more
Wyden and Pallone Denounce Trump Disenrollment Scheme
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Wyden and Pallone Denounce Trump Disenrollment Scheme As the Trump Administration Continues to Implement Their Big, Ugly Bill, Bicameral Health Care Leaders Call for Halt to New Red Tape Requirements That Will Lead to Massive Coverage Losses - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and House Energy and Commerce Ranking M  more