News Tipoffs - Georgia Editors
AETC Achieves 1,500-Pilot Goal, Validates Modernized Training Model
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
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AETC Achieves 1,500-Pilot Goal, Validates Modernized Training Model
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* Published Sept. 15, 2026
* By Nakayah Bellamy
* AETC Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -
Just over a year after overhauling its flight training enterprise, the Air Force is on track to graduate 1,500 new pilots this fiscal year -validating a modernized mode
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After GOP's Historic Medicaid Cuts, Sen. Ossoff Delivering Federal Funding to Strengthen Georgia's Rural Hospitals
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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After GOP's Historic Medicaid Cuts, Sen. Ossoff Delivering Federal Funding to Strengthen Georgia's Rural Hospitals
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Washington, D.C. -After Congressional Republican's historic cuts to Medicaid last year, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering Federal funding to strengthen Georgia's rural hospitals.
Sen. Ossoff is delivering Federal funding to 18 rural hospitals across Georgia through the Rural Hospi
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Alumnae in the family: Mother-daughter duo teaching at the same school
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Sept. 15 -- Georgia College posted the following news:
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Alumnae in the family: Mother-daughter duo teaching at the same school
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By Gil Pound
A nyone asking for Ms. Kitchens at Tattnall Square Academy this year is probably going to be met with a question - which one?
Misty Kitchens ('01) has been molding kindergarten minds at the Macon, Georgia, private school since 2009. Her daughter, Maddie Kitchens ('25), joined the Tattnall Square faculty this year as a m
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America's Electric Companies Protect Customers by Ensuring Data Centers Pay Their Fair Share
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release:
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America's Electric Companies Protect Customers by Ensuring Data Centers Pay Their Fair Share
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WASHINGTON (September 15, 2026) -The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) welcomes the House's consideration of the Ratepayer Protection Act, which reinforces work already underway across the country to protect families and small businesses from costs associated with serving data centers and
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American Bankers Association, 79 Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Leaders Thune, Schumer
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSletter) -- The American Bankers Association issued the following letter with 79 co-signers to Senate leaders John Thune and Charles Schumer:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 10, 2026
The Honorable John 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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RE: Amend the Clarity Act to Preserve Local Lending
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American Medical Association, 50 Organizations Issue Letter to Reps. Joyce, Murphy, Schrier
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 50 organizations to Reps. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, and Kim Schrier, D-Washington:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 14, 2026
The Honorable John Joyce, MD
U.S. House of Representatives
2102 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD
U.S. House of Representatives
407 Cannon House Office Bu
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Baker Donelson Expands Equipment Finance Team With Addition of Nationally Recognized Attorney Ken Weinberg
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Baker Donelson Expands Equipment Finance Team with Addition of Nationally Recognized Attorney Ken Weinberg
Experienced Asset-Based Financing Transactions Attorney Jennifer Howard Also Joins, Furthering Firm's Commercial Equipment Leasing and Finance Capabilities
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Baker Donelson has expanded its Equipment Finance Team with the addition of Ken Weinberg, a nationally recognized attorney in the
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CCRKBA FILES AMICUS IN SCOTUS OUT-OF-STATE CARRY PERMIT CASE
BELLEVUE, Washington, Sept. 15 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release:
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CCRKBA FILES AMICUS IN SCOTUS OUT-OF-STATE CARRY PERMIT CASE
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BELLEVUE, WA - - The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to affirm that the right to bear arms does not disappear when a law-abiding citizen crosses a state line.
After CCRKBA's amicus brief in Viramontes v. Cook County (Ill
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Delaware Game/Concert Early Campus Modifications
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 15 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Delaware Game/Concert Early Campus Modifications
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Dear Faculty and Staff,
Country music star Tyler Hubbard will perform a one-hour, FREE pregame concert on the Lower South Lawn prior to the Hilltoppers' home football game vs. Delaware on Tuesday, October 27.
From his multi-platinum success with Florida Georgia Line to his remarkable solo career amassing more than two billion streams to date,
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Emory University School of Medicine: National Academy of Medicine Selects Rachel Hadler as a 2026 Fellow
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 15 -- Emory University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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National Academy of Medicine selects Rachel Hadler as a 2026 fellow
September 15, 2026
Ethan Fogus
Clear communication makes a world of difference when a loved one is in the intensive care unit (ICU). Early discussions about recovery expectations give care teams more agency, improving quality of life while also saving patients and caregivers from long-lasting stress.
Rachel A. Hadler (anesth
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Energy Subcommittee Holds Hearing to Discuss Affordable Nuclear Energy to Power American Communities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release:
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Energy Subcommittee Holds Hearing to Discuss Affordable Nuclear Energy to Power American Communities
Sep 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled Nuclear Spent Fuel Policy: Examining Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses.
"Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Ca
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EPA Proposes Approval of Indiana's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Proposes Approval of Indiana's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program
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Contact Information
EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov)
INDIANAPOLIS -Today, at the Indiana Statehouse, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi was joined by Indiana Governor Mike Braun, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and other leaders to announce the proposed approval of
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FAMU Students Take Center Stage at "The College Tour" Red-Carpet Premiere
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 15 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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FAMU Students Take Center Stage at "The College Tour" Red-Carpet Premiere
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Florida A&M University students took center stage Friday evening as the university rolled out the red carpet at Lee Hall Auditorium to celebrate the premiere of its episode of "The College Tour," showcasing life on the Hill through the voices of Rattlers
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Federal Fire Science Hub Moves to Virginia Tech With New Funding
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Federal fire science hub moves to Virginia Tech with new funding
A major, ongoing federal grant positions the university to lead wildland fire monitoring, student training, and regional outreach.
By Chris Moody 15 Sep 2026
Virginia Tech is now the administrator of a major, ongoing federal grant from the Joint Fire Science Program, bringing hundreds of thousands of dollars in wildland fire science and extension
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Georgia Tech's Avant South Brings 'AI in Action' to Atlanta
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 16 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Georgia Tech's Avant South Brings 'AI in Action' to Atlanta
Avant South returns to Tech Square on Oct. 12 - 13 to convene founders, executives, policymakers, investors, researchers, creators, and students to focus on the intersection of technology, culture, and innovation.
Sep 15, 2026
Artificial intelligence is already changing how people work, learn, build companies, manufacture products, m
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Hayes Introduces Legislation to Increase WIC Enrollment for Pregnant Women, Moms, Infants, And Young Children In Connecticut
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Hayes Introduces Legislation to Increase WIC Enrollment for Pregnant Women, Moms, Infants, And Young Children In Connecticut
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the WIC For Kids Act, legislation to eliminate barriers to enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
WIC is a cost-effective investment in families th
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ICCFA Celebrates the Next Generation of Deathcare Leaders with 2026 40 Under 40 Awards
STERLING, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Facilities Management] -- The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association posted the following news release:
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ICCFA Celebrates the Next Generation of Deathcare Leaders with 2026 40 Under 40 Awards
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Sterling, Va. (September 15, 2026) - The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 40 Under 40 Award, recognizing 40 emerging leaders who are making a meaningful impa
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IMMCG co-director invited to Sustainable Scientific Enterprise Task Force
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Sept. 15 -- Augusta University posted the following news release:
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IMMCG co-director invited to Sustainable Scientific Enterprise Task Force
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Klaus Ley, MD, founding co-director of the Immunology Center of Georgia, part of the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Georgia Research Alliance Bradley Turner Eminent Scholar Chair in Immunology and professor of physiology, has been invited to join the Sustainable Scientific Enterprise Task Force, formed by form
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International Federation for Human Rights: Russia - European Court of Human Rights Decides to Strike Out 879 Cases Leaves Victims Without Justice
PARIS, France, Sept. 16 -- International Federation for Human Rights issued the following news release:
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Russia: European Court of Human Rights decides to strike out 879 cases leaves victims without justice
15/09/2026
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) strongly condemns the decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) to strike out 879 applications against Russia from its list of pending cases, leaving more than 1,500 individuals and organisations without a j
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Kennesaw State launches Presidential Fellows Cohort for high-achieving Georgia students
KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 15 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Kennesaw State launches Presidential Fellows Cohort for high-achieving Georgia students
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KENNESAW, Ga. | Sep 15, 2026
Kennesaw State University (KSU) will launch a Presidential Fellows Cohort in fall 2027, establishing a premier scholarship and leadership initiative designed to attract, retain and develop some of Georgia's highest-achieving students.
Housed within the KSU Journey Honors Colle
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Larsen Statement on Joint U.S.-Canada Oil Spill Response Exercise
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Larsen Statement on Joint U.S.-Canada Oil Spill Response Exercise
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Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement:
"On September 2, my staff observed a joint exercise between the U.S. Coast Guard and the Canadian Coast Guard designed to simulate response efforts and coordination between our
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Marching band alumni return for reunion weekend, recognize Walker's 25 years at TROY
TROY, Alabama, Sept. 15 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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Marching band alumni return for reunion weekend, recognize Walker's 25 years at TROY
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Sound of the Sound alumni returned to the TROY campus to march and perform with old friends and current students during the Trojan's season opener against Sam Houston on September 5.
This year marks 87 years of Troy University bands, 61 years of the Sound of the South and 25 years for Director of Bands Mark Walker at Troy Univers
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McCaul Speaks in Support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act at Rules Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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McCaul Speaks in Support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act at Rules Committee
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WASHINGTON - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) spoke at a House Rules Committee hearing in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he introduced in the House with Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and a bipart
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Medicaid Expansion Linked to Improved Cancer Outcomes Among Older Adults Living in Low-Income Communities, Study Finds
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 15 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release:
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Medicaid Expansion Linked to Improved Cancer Outcomes Among Older Adults Living in Low-Income Communities, Study Finds
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* Medicaid expansion linked to earlier cancer diagnoses and improved survival
* Greatest benefits seen among older adults in low-income and underserved communities
* Benefits seen among older adults despite not being targeted by expansion
ATLANTA, S
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Metropolitan Museum of Art Breaks Ground on New Wing for Modern and Contemporary Art
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release:
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Breaks Ground on New Wing for Modern and Contemporary Art
Designed by renowned architect Frida Escobedo, the redesigned wing will create a world-class home for the Museum's diverse collection of 20th- and 21st-century art and include critical advances in accessibility, infrastructure, and sustainability
Elected officials from city and state government joined Museum lea
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President Sandu addresses first meeting of Joint Consultative Committee with Moldova
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 15 -- The European Committee of the Regions posted the following news:
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President Sandu addresses first meeting of Joint Consultative Committee with Moldova
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In Chisinau, European Committee of the Regions also launches its new pilot Eastern Partnership Academy for local and regional civil servants.
The inaugural meeting of the Joint Consultative Committee between the European Committee of the Regions and the Republic of Moldova that took place on 15 September
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Protect Our Care: ICYMI - Trump Administration Continues Its Sham PR Campaign After Gutting Rural Health Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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ICYMI: Trump Administration Continues Its Sham PR Campaign After Gutting Rural Health Care
September 14, 2026
Washington, D.C. -- The Trump administration continues to tout new "investments" in rural health care, but communities across the country are being left to pick up the pieces from Trump and Republicans massive health care cuts. Last year, Donald Trump and Republicans slashed more than $1 trillion from Medicaid
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Rep. Clyde Introduces MAGA Act to Safeguard U.S. Elections & Representation Prior to 2028 Election
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Clyde Introduces MAGA Act to Safeguard U.S. Elections & Representation Prior to 2028 Election
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) led more than 40 House Republicans in introducing the Make Apportionment Great Again (MAGA) Act, legislation to require a reapportionment prior to the 2028 election and add a U.S. citizenship question to the 2030 census and beyond. The MAGA A
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Republican Attorneys General Association Joins Vice President Vance, Attorney General Todd Blanche, DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Unveiled Massive Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Expand
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news:
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Republican Attorneys General Association Joins Vice President Vance, Attorney General Todd Blanche, DOJ's Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Unveiled Massive Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Expand
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Republican Attorneys General Association joined Vice President J.D. Vance, Attorney General Todd Blanche, the Justice Department's Nati
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Saint Peter's University Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in History to Campus
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- Saint Peter's University posted the following news release:
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Saint Peter's University Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in History to Campus
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JERSEY CITY, N.J. - September 15, 2026 - Saint Peter's University announced that it welcomed a record-setting number of new students to campus for the 2026-27 academic year, marking a historic milestone that reflects the University's growing momentum, expanding appeal and enduring commitment to delivering an exc
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Saul Ewing Expands Into Atlanta, Strengthening Firm's Presence in the Southeast
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Saul Ewing Expands Into Atlanta, Strengthening Firm's Presence in the Southeast
The expansion builds on the firm's existing work in Georgia and strengthens its presence across several growing industries, including real estate, higher education, energy, food and beverage, financial services, sports and entertainment, and intellectual property.
ATLANTA -- September 15, 2026 -- Saul Ewing LL
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SC Gov. Henry McMaster Voices Support for Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 15 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Norfolk Southern posted the following news release:
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SC Gov. Henry McMaster Voices Support for Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger
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Governor cites economic growth, supply chain efficiency and expanded opportunities for South Carolina businesses
OMAHA & ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2026 -Momentum continues to build for the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination, with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster voicing his support
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Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Lower Price of Medicine for Georgia Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Lower Price of Medicine for Georgia Families
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to lower the price of life-saving medicine.
Sen. Ossoff recently cosponsored the bipartisan Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act to eliminate outdated regulations that often raise the price of critical medications for Georgia families.
The bill,
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Social Security is Critical Issue for Voters in Key US Senate Races
NEW YORK, Sept. 16 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation posted the following news release:
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Social Security is Critical Issue for Voters in Key US Senate Races
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Battleground state voters who will decide the balance of the U.S. Senate say that Social Security will be a deciding factor in their choice this November, according to a new survey released today by the nonpartisan Peter G. Peterson Foundation. Voters in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas are far more likely to vo
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SPLC Launches 'We Decide: Georgia' and 'Decidimos' To Mobilize Voters Ahead of the Crucial Midterms
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news:
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SPLC Launches 'We Decide: Georgia' and 'Decidimos' To Mobilize Voters Ahead of the Crucial Midterms
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ATLANTA -Today, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) launched "We Decide: Georgia" and its Spanish-language counterpart, "Decidimos." Both voter engagement campaigns focus on registering, educating and mobilizing Georgia voters ahead of the 2026 midterm electi
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Subcommittee Chair Allen Holds Hearing on Union Politics Leaving Workers Behind
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Georgia, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions, issued the following news release:
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Allen Holds Hearing on Union Politics Leaving Workers Behind
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 15, 2026
Today, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Out of Touch: When Union Politics
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Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Workforce Development Holds Hearing on Crypto's Opportunity for Main Street
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Brian Jack, R-Georgia, chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development, issued the following news release:
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Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development Holds Hearing on Crypto's Opportunity for Main Street
Washington, September 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brian Jack (R-GA), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and
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Subcommittee Ranking Member Johnson's Opening Statement At Hearing On Trump's Attacks On American Global Leadership
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Subcommittee Ranking Member Johnson's Opening Statement At Hearing On Trump's Attacks On American Global Leadership
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 15, 2026)-Today, Rep. Hank Johnson, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, delivered opening remarks at a hearing on the International Criminal Court (ICC), highlighti
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The perspective we choose makes all the difference | Craig McMahan, Ph.D.
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 15 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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The perspective we choose makes all the difference | Craig McMahan, Ph.D.
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I have been thinking about perspective on the horizon of this new semester.
I first learned about perspective in Mr. Lantz's seventh grade art class. He taught us how to turn a flat square drawing into a 3D-looking box. He called the technique perspective.
You remember it, don't you? Start with a square. Draw a horizon line somewhere a
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UCLA School of Law Williams Institute: Potential Impact of Voter Identification Laws on Transgender Voters in the 2026 General Election
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following report on Sept. 2026, entitled "The Potential Impact of Voter Identification Laws on Transgender Voters in the 2026 General Election."
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
Transgender people face unique obstacles to obtaining identity documents (ID) that match their gender identity. Identity documents that do not match a person's gender, such as a person's name or gender marker
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UGA Named 2026 APLU Excellence in Student Success Award Finalist
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 16 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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UGA named 2026 APLU Excellence in Student Success Award finalist
Sep 14, 2026 -- By Heather Skyler
The recognition affirms the university's achievements in advancing student outcomes
In recognition of the University of Georgia's ongoing efforts to enhance the student experience, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities named UGA a finalist for the 2026 Excellence in Student Success Award. Th
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University of Arkansas: New Fay Jones School Dean Jim Stevens Approaches Leadership Through Engagement
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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New Fay Jones School Dean Jim Stevens Approaches Leadership Through Engagement
Sep. 15, 2026
When Jim Stevens was announced in June as the next dean for the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the U of A, he was teaching study abroad students at Clemson University's center in Genoa, Italy. Navigating the seven-hour time difference, he prepared for this transition over the summer. Once
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Using AI to Predict Who Gets Readmitted After Heart Surgery
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 15 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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Using AI to Predict Who Gets Readmitted After Heart Surgery
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AI may soon help doctors predict who will return to the hospital after coronary artery bypass surgery.
This heart surgery helps restore blood flow to the heart by bypassing blockages in the arteries. More than 12% of people who get bypass surgery are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days. To understand why,
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USPOULTRY and Foundation Invest $465,000 for Five New Research Projects
TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Poultry Foundation issued the following news release:
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USPOULTRY and Foundation Invest $465,000 for Five New Research Projects
September 14, 2026
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are continuing their longstanding investment in advancing poultry and egg industry research, approving $465,000 in funding for five new research projects at five institutions through the organizations' Comprehensive Research Program. The boards of directors of USPOULT
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USPOULTRY Seeks BRI Preproposals to Examine PFAS in Potable Water at Poultry Processing Facilities
TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 15 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release:
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USPOULTRY Seeks BRI Preproposals to Examine PFAS in Potable Water at Poultry Processing Facilities
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The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the USPOULTRY Foundation are seeking research preproposals to examine the presence and potential movement of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in incoming potable water supplies used at poultr
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VSU's 2026 Excellence Awards Presented to Distinguished Faculty, Staff
VALDOSTA, Georgia, Sept. 15 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news:
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September 15, 2026
VSU's 2026 Excellence Awards Presented to Distinguished Faculty, Staff
Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator
VALDOSTA -- Dr. Donald J. Green, president of Valdosta State University, recently honored five faculty members and two staff members with a 2026 Presidential Excellence Award.
The Presidential Excellence Award for Faculty is an annual tradition at VSU,
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Washington & Lee University: Office of Community-Based Learning Announces 2026-27 Faculty Collaborative
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Office of Community-Based Learning Announces 2026-27 Faculty Collaborative
This year's collaborative includes 16 faculty members representing a variety of disciplines.
By Brian Laubscher
September 15, 2026
The Office of Community-Based Learning (CBL) at Washington and Lee University has announced the members of its fifth CBL Faculty Collaborative, who will receive training and work with students
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Why: Chris Williams is Printing the Future at Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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The why: Chris Williams is printing the future at Virginia Tech
By Jimmy Robertson 15 Sep 2026
Chris Williams remembers the exact day that he took a keen interest in additive manufacturing, more commonly known as 3D printing.
In 1997, he sat in an Introduction to Mechanical Design course during his sophomore year at the University of Florida, and the professor, Carl Crane, unboxed this new contraption called a
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Williams, Merkley, Booker Lead Push to Close Constitutional Loophole Allowing for Slavery
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Williams, Merkley, Booker Lead Push to Close Constitutional Loophole Allowing for Slavery
Sep 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) today teamed up with New Jersey's U.S. Senator Cory Booker to reintroduce the End the Exception Amendment. The bicameral resolution would strike the 'Slavery Clause' of the 13th Amendment, a constitution
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