News Tipoffs - Georgia Editors
'It's Important Not to Lose Sight of the Actual Work Being Done' - UP's Prof Brenda Wingfield on Her 40-year Legacy in Fungal Genomics
PRETORIA, South Africa, Sept. 11 -- The University of Pretoria issued the following news:
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'It's important not to lose sight of the actual work being done' - UP's Prof Brenda Wingfield on her 40-year legacy in fungal genomics
Posted on September 09, 2026
Forty years of research on the genetic intricacies of fungi attacking forestry trees has earned the University of Pretoria's (UP) Professor Brenda Wingfield an A1 rating from the National Research Foundation (NRF). The coveted accolade
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919th SOW proves mettle in new readiness inspection construct
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news:
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919th SOW proves mettle in new readiness inspection construct
DUKE FIELD, Fla. -Air Commandos from the 919th Special Operations Wing validated their warfighting capabilities during a Combat Readiness Inspection (CRI) Aug. 6-9 at Duke Field and Hurlburt Field, Fla.
The inspection was formally spearheaded by the Air Force Reserve Command Inspector General to evaluate the wing's ability to gen
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Adoption of Mastitis Control Technologies in the Southeast to Reduce Mastitis and Improve Milk Quality
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news:
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Adoption of Mastitis Control Technologies in the Southeast to Reduce Mastitis and Improve Milk Quality
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Charting the Milky Way
Georgia dairy industry looks to UGA for growth, innovation and sustainability
Written by Anna Bentley
Photos by Caroline Newbern
Overhead view of several cows in a barn
In 2023 alone, Georgia's dairy industry co
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America First Policy Institute, 18 Co-signers Issue Letter to Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSletter) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following letter with 18 co-signers to the Members of Congress:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 9, 2026
Dear Members of Congress,
President Trump's primetime address to the Nation on July 16 laid bare critical vulnerabilities in our election system. The declassified intelligence and other materials released by the Administration documented foreign compromise of voter data, systemic weaknesses i
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Animal Welfare Institute: House-Passed Bill Would Further Jeopardize North Atlantic Right Whales
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release:
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House-Passed Bill Would Further Jeopardize North Atlantic Right Whales
Washington, DC -- The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is deeply disappointed by the US House of Representatives' recent passage of H.R. 9436, a bill that would delay--for the second time--much-needed action to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales from deadly entanglements in fishing gear. The bill passed 219-1
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Win as First Circuit Rejects Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Disrupt Mail Voting
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Another Win as First Circuit Rejects Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Disrupt Mail Voting
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OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured another victory for voters after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Trump Administra
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Binghamton University: New Poetry Collection Addresses the Visibility of Asian American Women
BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 12 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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New poetry collection addresses the visibility of Asian American women
Tina Chang's LION is an interdisciplinary exploration of safety, danger, and identity
By Jennifer Micale
September 11, 2026
It was music when the lion walked into my home.
I thought I felt it lick my palm. I bent low to the ground,
to watch it craving though I was starving too.
The tongue touches a valley inside the mouth,
only
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell August 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Sept. 11, 2026
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Area prices rose 0.2 percent over the two months, up 2.9 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, increased 0.2 percent from June to August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional C
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach August 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Sept. 11, 2026
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Area prices rose 0.1 percent over the two months, up 3.7 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach rose 0.1 percent from June to August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today.
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, South Region August 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Sept. 11, 2026
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Regional prices rose 0.2 percent in August, up 3.1 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.2 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.2 perc
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Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Armenia's Relations With Russia? Worsening
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary:
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Armenia's Relations With Russia? Worsening
No compromise between the sides is expected and Russian ultimatums remain in place.
By Emil Avdaliani
September 11, 2026
If you want one example of Armenia's problems in shaking itself free of Russia's influence, look at its rail system. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has repeatedly called for Russia to show flexibility and potentially transfer t
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: First Presidency Calls New Leaders for 11 Missionary Training Centers
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 12 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release:
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First Presidency Calls New Leaders for 11 Missionary Training Centers
The new MTC presidents and their companions will begin serving in January 2027
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The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has called new leaders for the Church's 11 missionary training centers worldwide. The following new MTC presidents and their companions will begin se
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Congressman Allen Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11th in Columbia County
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Allen Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11th in Columbia County
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Today, on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) attended the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Memorial Stair Climb in Evans, Georgia. Following the event, Congressman Allen issued the statement below:
"On this day 25 years ago, evil breached our
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Congressman Bishop Remembers the September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks on the United States
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Bishop Remembers the September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks on the United States
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COLUMBUS, Ga. - Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement solemnly commemorating the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States:
"Today, we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on our country which claimed th
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Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music enters educational partnership with Atlanta Symphony
KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music enters educational partnership with Atlanta Symphony
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Kennesaw State University's Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) are joining forces to create new opportunities for the next generation of musicians in Metro Atlanta. Beginning this fall, the educational partnership will connect KSU music students with professional music
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DSCC Friday Takeaways: Convention Tension, The Sununu Sequel, Peach State Probs, Hin-Sincere Hinson, and Sullivan's Reality Check
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news wrap up entitled "DSCC Friday Takeaways":
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Sep 11, 2026
DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: Convention Tension, The Sununu Sequel, Peach State Probs, Hin-Sincere Hinson, and Sullivan's Reality Check
TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 53 days until the midterms. - DROP US A LI
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EPA Regional Administrator Kevin McOmber and U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller and to Highlight Significant Brownfield Investments in North Georgia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Regional Administrator Kevin McOmber and U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller and to Highlight Significant Brownfield Investments in North Georgia
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CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (Sept. 11, 2026) - On September 18, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Kevin McOmber and U.S. Representative Clay Fuller (GA-14) will join state and local officials to highlight $6 million in brownfi
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Federal Register: Health Resources & Services Administration Issues Notice of Supplemental Funding, Infant-Toddler Court Program-State Awards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Notice of Supplemental Funding, Infant-Toddler Court Program-State Awards
HRSA is providing additional award funds to 11 current ITCP--State Award recipients previously funded under HRSA-22-73 to support the continuation and expansion of existing activities to build state and local capacity and implement the in
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: School is in Session - How Your Business Can Comply With Child Labor Rules This Fall
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Sept. 11, 2026:
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School is in Session: How Your Business Can Comply With Child Labor Rules This Fall
It's back to school time, ushering in a busy season for many hospitality and retail businesses and placing more restrictions on when certain teenagers can work. Since many teenagers have more flexibility during breaks, it's important for employers to review and potentially revise work schedules for
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Five VHB Women Recognized by Engineering Georgia
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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Five VHB Women Recognized by Engineering Georgia
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Five VHB professionals have been recognized in the Summer 2026 issue of Engineering Georgia for their leadership and contributions to the engineering industry. Jill Hodges, PE, CPESC; Erin Murphy; and Regan Hamm
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GSW freshmen selected for prestigious President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program
AMERICUS, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Georgia Southwestern State University posted the following news:
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GSW freshmen selected for prestigious President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program
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AMERICUS, Ga. (Sept. 11, 2026) -Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has named 18 freshmen to the President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program, which was established to honor the legacy of GSW alumnus and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. These students are the eighth cohort to enter the program since its
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Health Wanted: Postpartum Psychosis
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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Health Wanted: Postpartum Psychosis
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Having a baby is supposed to be a joyous occasion, a time to be surrounded by love and support for your growing family. But for some people, the postpartum period comes with mental health changes that put them in crisis. This week on Health Wanted, we're talking about what we do, and don't, know about postpartum psychosis.
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How to Watch "CNN & Variety Red Carpet Live: TV's Biggest Night"
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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How to Watch "CNN & Variety Red Carpet Live: TV's Biggest Night"
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September 10th, 2026
NEW YORK -(September 10, 2026) -CNN and Variety will kick off their newly expanded strategic content partnership with special live coverage from the 78th Emmy(r) Awards red carpet, bringing together CNN's global reach and multiplatform audience with Variety's unparalleled access and authority in entertainment. NN Corr
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IFPTE Recognizes Labour Day as Secretary-Treasurer Henson and IFPTE Members Across North America Honor Workers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news:
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IFPTE Recognizes Labour Day as Secretary-Treasurer Henson and IFPTE Members Across North America Honor Workers
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Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson was one of countless IFPTE leaders and members that participated in Labour Day festivities across the United States and Canada. Henson provided inspirational words of Solidarity at the Chattanooga Centr
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International Dairy Foods Association, 77 Co-signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 [Category: Food/Beverage] (TNSletter) -- The International Dairy Foods Association issued the following letter with 77 co-signers to the Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 9, 2026
The Honorable John R. Thune
Majority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Honorable Charles Schumer
Minority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker of the House
United States
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Kennesaw State software engineering student develops AI-powered navigation system
KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Kennesaw State software engineering student develops AI-powered navigation system
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KENNESAW, Ga. | Sep 11, 2026
For Kennesaw State University software engineering student Robert Hoeh, finding a room inside an unfamiliar building could one day be as simple as asking a question.
Hoeh is helping develop an AI-powered augmented reality navigation system that lets users ask for directions and guid
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Kids Alliance for Better Care celebrates Elbert Memorial Hospital's emergency department as part of...
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Kids Alliance for Better Care celebrates Elbert Memorial Hospital's emergency department as part of...
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ELBERTON, Ga. -The Elbert Memorial Hospital (EMH) Emergency Department was recognized for its commitment to strengthening pediatric emergency care in Elbert County during a Sept. 10 ribbon-cutting ceremony. Elbert Memorial Hospital was celebrated for reaching key milestones as a participating hospital in the
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Lawdragon Names 21 Alston & Bird Attorneys to Its '500 Leading Litigators in America' for 2027
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 12 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Lawdragon Names 21 Alston & Bird Attorneys to Its '500 Leading Litigators in America' for 2027
Twenty-one Alston & Bird attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of Lawdragon's "500 Leading Litigators in America." This annual list recognizes lawyers who demonstrate exceptional skill in their established litigation practice and participate in cutting-edge litigation.
Alston
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Meet Dr. Amy Watson, Recipient of VSU's 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching
VALDOSTA, Georgia, Sept. 12 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news:
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Meet Dr. Amy Watson, Recipient of VSU's 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching
Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator
VALDOSTA -- Dr. Donald J. Green, president of Valdosta State University, has honored Dr. Amy Watson with the 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching.
The Presidential Excellence Award for Teaching recognizes a faculty member who employs innovative
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NIH: Researchers Design Bone Marrow-on-a-chip Model to Study Human Immune Cells
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026:
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Researchers design bone marrow-on-a-chip model to study human immune cells
Miniaturized model provides window into production and behavior of long-lived antibody-producing cells in NIH-funded study.
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A scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed a laboratory model that reveals how an
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NSC Announces NHTSA-Funded 2026 Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 11 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news:
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NSC Announces NHTSA-Funded 2026 Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council has announced the 2026 recipients of the Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants, funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to support solutions that advance a holistic approach to making roads, vehicles and people safer
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Ochsner Lafayette General welcomes five new physician specialists
JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Sept. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release:
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Ochsner Lafayette General welcomes five new physician specialists
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LAFAYETTE, La.-Ochsner Lafayette General welcomes five physicians who bring expertise in infectious diseases, orthopedics, psychiatry, general surgery, pediatrics and pediatric neurosurgery. These physicians help to meet the growing healthcare needs of the region while
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Public Health Leaders and 161 Scholars File Amicus Brief Challenging CMS Medicaid Work Requirement Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Public Health Leaders and 161 Scholars File Amicus Brief Challenging CMS Medicaid Work Requirement Rule
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The American Public Health Association, Grantmakers in Health, the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health's Jacobs Institute of Women's Health and National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership, Liberty Health Alliance and 161 public health and health policy deans, chairs a
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Public Health Leaders and 169 Scholars File Amicus Brief Challenging CMS Medicaid Work Requirement Rule
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release:
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Public Health Leaders and 169 Scholars File Amicus Brief Challenging CMS Medicaid Work Requirement Rule
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Contact: gwmedia@gwu.edu, mediarelations@apha.org
The American Public Health Association, Grantmakers in Health, the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health's Jacobs Institute of Women's Health and National Center for M
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Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Mira Thakkar
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Mira Thakkar
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Twenty-five high school students from 15 states learned how to lead their states' fights for student press freedom as part of the Student Press Law Center's seventh annual New Voices Student Leaders Institute this summer. Learn more about what they learned here.
The institute's message was clear: Student voices can p
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Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Sriram Chiripurapu
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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Reflections from New Voices student leaders: Sriram Chiripurapu
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Twenty-five high school students from 15 states learned how to lead their states' fights for student press freedom as part of the Student Press Law Center's seventh annual New Voices Student Leaders Institute this summer. Learn more about what they learned here.
The institute's message was clear: Student voices
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Reinhardt University: Honoring, and Uniting - 25 Years After 9/11
WALESKA, Georgia, Sept. 12 -- Reinhardt University issued the following news:
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Honoring, and Uniting: 25 Years After 9/11
Published: September 11, 2026
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, when nearly 3,000 people lost their lives after hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Nationwide, communities are commemorating the anniversary, including a remembrance ceremony
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Remembering 9/11: 25 years later
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news:
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Remembering 9/11: 25 years later
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Twenty-five years ago, the Sept. 11 attacks changed the course of history, reshaping commercial aviation and the world far beyond it. A quarter century later, the weight of that tragic day is felt by many just as powerfully as it was then. Flight crews, airline passengers and office workers lost their lives alongside first responders who made the ultimate sa
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Rep. Loudermilk: Remembering 9/11/01
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Remembering 9/11/01
We Will Not Forget
Washington, D.C. (September 11, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), issued the following statement in rememberance of the 25th Anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001.
"President Ronald Reagan warned, "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction." On September 11, 2001, that warning was realized by a new generation of Americ
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Safeguarding Democracy Project issues guide for judges contending with search warrants for election materials
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 11 (TNSxrep) -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news:
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Safeguarding Democracy Project issues guide for judges contending with search warrants for election materials
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A new report from the Safeguarding Democracy Project at UCLA School of Law offers judges guidance on potential law enforcement efforts to seize election materials.
The report comes in anticipation of highly contested midterm elections nationwide
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Samford Alumnus Embraces God's Direction in Business and Devotion to Community
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 10 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Samford Alumnus Embraces God's Direction in Business and Devotion to Community
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Jordan and April Ciervo and their children: Selah, Shepherd, Karis and Brave
Jordan Ciervo's story is one full of unexpected twists and turns, following where God has called him in his life. From choosing the school where he would eventually graduate in 2006 to spending 20 years owning and operating a business in South
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Sen. Ossoff Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11th Terrorist Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11th Terrorist Attacks
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Atlanta, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
"Today, I would like to pause and honor and remember all of those who were killed in New York, in Virginia, in Pennsylvania - all of the extraordinary first responders who lost their lives or put their liv
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Senior awarded transportation engineering scholarship
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Senior awarded transportation engineering scholarship
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MACON, Ga. -Mercer University civil engineering student Gracy Padgett, EGR '27, has been awarded a Georgia ITE (GAITE) Transportation Engineering Scholarship in recognition of her academic achievement, leadership and commitment to pursuing a career in transportation engineering in Georgia.
The scholarship supports Georgia students pursuing careers in trans
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SPLC institute trains students to lead press freedom fights
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Student Press Law Center posted the following news:
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SPLC institute trains students to lead press freedom fights
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Twenty-five high school students from 15 states logged into the Student Press Law Center's New Voices Student Leaders Institute this summer expecting to learn about press freedom, but they say they took away so much more.
After two weeks of training and collaborating with their peers, they're now equipped with the
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TLU Presents the Fall 2026 Brown Event Featuring Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor
SEGUIN, Texas, Sept. 12 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news:
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TLU Presents the Fall 2026 Brown Event Featuring Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor
Posted on September 11, 2026
You might not expect that someone born in a town called Oceanside--a palm tree-dotted place perched along the coast in California--would end up being an Olympic bobsledder. But Elana Meyers Taylor never has been one to do the expected.
The fact that Meyers Taylor's family moved to Douglasville, Georg
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Tulane University wins rare $6 million National Science Foundation grant -- one of only nine nationwide -- to build the South's next innovation engine
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Sept. 11 -- Tulane University issued the following news release:
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Tulane University wins rare $6 million National Science Foundation grant -- one of only nine nationwide -- to build the South's next innovation engine
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Tulane University has been selected for a four-year, $6 million grant from the National Science Foundation's Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program. The grant, one of only nine such awards available nationwide, focuses on transforming acad
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Tyler Hubbard to perform free pregame concert at WKU on Tuesday, Oct. 27
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 10 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Tyler Hubbard to perform free pregame concert at WKU on Tuesday, Oct. 27
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Country music artist Tyler Hubbard will perform a free pregame concert on Tuesday, Oct. 27, prior to WKU Football's home game against Delaware.
The one-hour concert will begin at 4:30 p.m. CT with kickoff set for 6 p.m. CT at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. South Lawn will open at 1:30 p.m. CT for the concert fes
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UGA Memorial Stair Climb Marks 25 Years Since 9/11
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 12 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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UGA memorial stair climb marks 25 years since 9/11
Students and first responders honor victims and remember the sacrifices of those who served.
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The University of Georgia is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with its annual memorial stair climb.
A quarter of a century ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, 2,977 people died in a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks.
University ROTC s
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University of Georgia: Testing Specialist Helps Create the Right Environment
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 12 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Testing specialist helps create the right environment
Jimmy Lim bridges the gap for UGA's students
Sep 11, 2026 -- By Krista Richmond
Exams can test more than a student's knowledge.
As the senior test administration specialist in the University of Georgia Division of Student Affairs' accessibility and testing department, Jimmy Lim provides the accommodations students need to complete their exams success
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USPOULTRY Accepting Board Research Initiative Preproposals on Colibacillosis in Commercial Layer Operations
TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Poultry Foundation issued the following news release:
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USPOULTRY Accepting Board Research Initiative Preproposals on Colibacillosis in Commercial Layer Operations
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the USPOULTRY Foundation are seeking research preproposals to address colibacillosis, one of the most common and economically significant bacterial diseases affecting commercial layer operations worldwide. Caused by avian pathogenic Escheri
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Utah A.G. Brown Pushes FCC to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider' Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 12 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news:
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Attorney General Brown pushes FCC to strengthen "Know Your Upstream Provider" rules to combat illegal robocalls
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Attorney General Derek Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to keep scammers from using the U.S. phone network
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W&L Announces 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award Winners
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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W&L Announces 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award Winners
Bren Flanigan '16 and Madison Sanders '16 will be recognized during Young Alumni Weekend.
September 11, 2026
Washington and Lee University's 2026 Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners, Bren Flanigan '16 and Madison Sanders '16, will be celebrated during Young Alumni Weekend, Sept. 25-27. The award recognizes outstanding contributions
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What I Tell My Children About 9/11
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release:
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What I Tell My Children About 9/11
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What do you say about a moment as remarked upon as 9/11? The 25th anniversary of that terrible day brings an obligation of remembrance, yet even the veteran writer recognizes the futility (or heresy) of trying to express something new or different.
So today, I decided simply to share with you what I am telling my children about the meaning and resi
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