Sunday - October 4, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia

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'A Solemn Promise': Painting features Air Force reservists supporting dignified transfer mission
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * 'A Solemn Promise': Painting features Air Force reservists supporting dignified transfer mission * DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. - A combat artist returned to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Sept. 12-14, 2026, to unveil a piece of art that was inspired by the base's mission of returning the fallen. Warren Neary, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel with the Air Force Reserve Command Office o  more
20 Years at the Top: Spelman College Continues Historic Reign as Nation's No. 1 HBCU
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- Spelman College posted the following news: * * * 20 Years at the Top: Spelman College Continues Historic Reign as Nation's No. 1 HBCU * [ATLANTA] - Sept. 22, 2026 -Spelman College has been ranked No. 1 among the 2027 Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the 20th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report. The milestone extends Spelman's historic record of being named the nation's No. 1 HBCU every year since the HBCU rankings began. Thi  more
Ala. A.G. Marshall, Co-signers Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio on National Security Vulnerabilities in Foreign GLP1, Peptide Supply Chains
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following letter with co-signers to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the national security vulnerabilities in foreign GLP1 and peptide supply chains: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 17, 2026 Secretary of State Marco Rubio 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Secretary Rubio: We, the Attorneys General of Alabama and 19 other States, would first like to ackn  more
All-Time High: Georgia College Ranked No. 4 in South by U.S. News & World Report
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * All-Time High: Georgia College Ranked No. 4 in South by U.S. News & World Report * By Amanda Respess G eorgia College & State University was named No. 4 among all public colleges and universities in the 12-state regional South in U.S. News & Report's 2027 Best Colleges list, released today. After cracking the Top 5 in the South for the first time in its 137-year history last year, this No. 4 placement mark  more
Alston & Bird Adds 20-Year FTC Consumer Protection Veteran as Partner in Washington
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 23 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 Alston & Bird Adds 20-Year FTC Consumer Protection Veteran as Partner in Washington Alston & Bird has added Sandhya "Sandy" P. Brown, former assistant director in the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Financial Practices, as a partner in Washington, D.C. She joins the firm's Litigation & Trial Practice Group and will strengthen its consume  more
An Even Dozen: ASU Named No. 1 in Innovation for 12th Straight Year
TEMPE, Arizona, Sept. 23 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * An even dozen: ASU named No. 1 in innovation for 12th straight year University also garners No. 1 spot in U.S. for supply chain management, plus 24 more top-20 rankings among public institutions By Mary Beth Faller | September 21, 2026 Story highlights * ASU has placed first every year since the "Most Innovative Schools" category was created by U.S. News & World Report magazine. * W. P. Carey School of   more
As Ebola spreads and El Nino looms, urgent investment is needed in the DRC
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * As Ebola spreads and El Nino looms, urgent investment is needed in the DRC * Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, September 21, 2026 - The escalation of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is deeply alarming. We are witnessing the virus spread at a terrifying speed across an increasingly wider geographic are  more
Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * September 22, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan group of 47 other attorneys general in urging eligible consumers to submit claims for compensation from generic drug manufacturers that illegally colluded to raise prices. The U.S. Dist  more
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilger is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a pl  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general, is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases, and to submit a claim for compensation. Raoul and the coalition filed  more
Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices * As Oregon families deal with skyrocketing costs for everyday necessities like prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging Oregonians to check if they're owed money(Opens in a new tab/window) from pharmaceutical corporations who were caught secretly conspiring to drive up prices to pad their profit  more
Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Press Releases Attorney General Tong, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of   more
AU continues to contribute to Georgia's economy throughout FY 2025
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * AU continues to contribute to Georgia's economy throughout FY 2025 * Augusta University's growing network that includes regional and clinical campuses is continuing to leave its mark across the state. According to the University System of Georgia's annual "Economic Impact of University System of Georgia Institutions on their Regional Economies in FY 2025," Augusta University provided a $1.78 billion bo  more
CGTC Welding Program Partners with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to Support Local Children and Families
MACON, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- Central Georgia Technical College posted the following news: * * * CGTC Welding Program Partners with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to Support Local Children and Families * Warner Robins, Ga. - Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) students in the Aerospace, Trade and Industry Division spent part of the fall semester giving back to the nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace Warner Robins. As part of the partnership, students and faculty constructed three dip tanks specif  more
CNN's Ed Lavandera Reports in "30 Days Inside: Hospitals and the Immigrant Workforce" for THE WHOLE STORY WITH ANDERSON COOPER
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Ed Lavandera Reports in "30 Days Inside: Hospitals and the Immigrant Workforce" for THE WHOLE STORY WITH ANDERSON COOPER * September 22nd, 2026 NEW EPISODE PREMIERES SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT 8PM ET/PT NEW YORK, NY - (September 22, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a seven-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with a month-long embed inside a rural hospital in Hettinger, North  more
Coast Guard, good Samaritan rescue 2 mariners off Brunswick, Georgia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard, good Samaritan rescue 2 mariners off Brunswick, Georgia * MIAMI -Coast Guard Southeast District watchstanders coordinated the rescue of two mariners after their 30-foot fishing vessel sank approximately 75 miles offshore of Brunswick, Georgia, Monday. The M/V American Phoenix crew rescued Calvin Roman and Zachary Wade clinging to a bean bag after their vessel s  more
Columbia University School of the Arts: Debut Memoir 'The Sound of Burning: A Mother, a Daughter, a Murder' by Kristi D. Osorio '17 Out in October
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The Columbia University School of the Arts issued the following news: * * * Debut Memoir 'The Sound of Burning: A Mother, a Daughter, a Murder' by Kristi D. Osorio '17 Out in October By Katie O'Connor September 22, 2026 How can you write about the unimaginable? In The Sound of Burning: A Mother, a Daughter, a Murder, forthcoming from the University of Georgia Press on October 1, 2026, Writing alum Kristi D. Osorio '17 examines the cultural obsession with true crime t  more
Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities Health Task Force Warns Proposed CMS Rule Will Cut Medicaid Funding and Reduce Access to Care for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. {D1158732.DOCX / 1 } 660 820 First Street, NE Suite 740 Washington, DC 20002 PH 202-567-3516 FAX 202-408-9520 Info@c-c-d.org www.c-c-d.org September 21, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-2452- P P.O. Box 8010 Balti  more
Dalton State Receives Great College to Work For(R) Honor for Third Straight Year
DALTON, Georgia, Sept. 23 -- Dalton State College issued the following news: * * * Dalton State receives Great College to Work For(R) honor for third straight year September 22, 2026 Dalton State College has been named one of the nation's Great Colleges to Work For for the third consecutive year, earning recognition in eight workplace categories and securing a place on the program's Honor Roll for the third straight year. The 2026 results, released Sept. 18 in a special insert of The Chroni  more
Delta people take center stage in Times Square after fifth straight Skytrax award
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta people take center stage in Times Square after fifth straight Skytrax award * For the fifth consecutive year, customers have recognized Delta with the Best Airline Staff Service in North America award at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Based entirely on customer feedback, the award recognizes the service travelers experience at the airport and onboard. At the heart of that experienc  more
During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Gottheimer Announces New Bipartisan Legislation To Fight Pediatric Cancer
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Gottheimer Announces New Bipartisan Legislation To Fight Pediatric Cancer Ensures Pediatric Cancer Experts Involved in State Cancer Plans; Named After Jersey Native, Kylie Kupperman, Who Passed Away from Cancer at Just 19 Sep 22, 2026 MONTVALE, NJ -- Today, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, at Memorial Sloan Ketteri  more
EIFL Renews Agreement With OpenEdition
VILNIUS, Lithuania, Sept. 23 -- Electronic Information for Libraries issued the following news: * * * EIFL renews agreement with OpenEdition Libraries in 28 countries benefit from access to journals in the OpenEdition Freemium collection through EIFL agreement September 22, 2026 EIFL and OpenEdition have renewed their agreement for the OpenEdition Freemium collection of journals for one year, until December 2027. The renewed agreement provides libraries in 28 countries with free access to 1  more
Emory clinical trial to test potential ways to remove PFAS from humans' bodies
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Emory clinical trial to test potential ways to remove PFAS from humans' bodies * Researchers from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health announced a new clinical trial Tuesday that will test if a commonly used medication can effectively remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," from the body. The study, which represen  more
Emory Ranked Among Top National Universities by U.S. News
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- Emory University College of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Emory ranked among top national universities by U.S. News September 22, 2026 Emory University continues to be listed among the nation's top universities, coming in at No. 23 in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 "Best Colleges" rankings. The rankings also list Emory at No. 19 for undergraduate teaching and No. 19 for "Best Value," which is based on academic value and cost. This distinc  more
Emory School of Medicine and Georgia Tech Launch New MD/MS Dual-degree Program in Robotics
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- Emory University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Emory School of Medicine and Georgia Tech launch new MD/MS dual-degree program in robotics September 22, 2026 ATLANTA - Emory University School of Medicine and the Georgia Institute of Technology have launched a new dual-degree program pairing a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Emory with a Master of Science (MS) in Robotics from Georgia Tech. The five-year MD/MS in Robotics program offers medical   more
FCC Issues Daily Digest for Sept. 22
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following Daily Digest (Vol. 45, No. 182) on Sept. 22, 2026: * * * THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DATED AND RELEASED TODAY: NEWS RELEASES GOMEZ ON PARAMOUNT-WBD SETTLEMENT. Gomez on Paramount-WBD Settlement. by News Release. News Media Contact: Gomez.Press@fcc.gov. OMR OCAG. DOC-425232A1.docx (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425232A1.docx) DOC-425232A1.pdf (https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-425232A1.pdf)   more
Federal Register: FTC Reaches $100 Million Settlement With Corpay Inc. Over Deceptive Fuel Card Fees
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * FleetCor Technologies; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order To Aid Public Comment The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The attached Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the complaint and the terms of the consent order--embodied in t  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: 6 Ways Technology is Transforming the Hospitality Industry - Benefits, Risks, and Considerations When Using AI Tools
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 23 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * 6 Ways Technology is Transforming the Hospitality Industry: Benefits, Risks, and Considerations When Using AI Tools Sep 22, 2026 Hospitality employers are incorporating AI into nearly every aspect of their business, from the front of the house to the back of the house. You're likely seeing the impact in recruiting, workforce management, operations, guest services, and more. While these AI tools hav  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Texas AG Warns of CIPA Website Privacy Demand Letters - 5 Steps Businesses Should Take
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 23 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Texas AG Warns of CIPA Website Privacy Demand Letters: 5 Steps Businesses Should Take Sep 22, 2026 The Texas Attorney General just warned businesses that they should be on lookout for demand letters claiming that their routine website tools - such as cookies, pixels, analytics platforms, search bars, chat functions, and session-replay software - violate California privacy law. AG Ken Paxton's Septe  more
Forest Products Innovation Corridor launches regional effort to rebuild markets for Southern wood
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Forest Products Innovation Corridor launches regional effort to rebuild markets for Southern wood * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences The Forest Products Innovation Corridor launched Sept. 9-11 in Greenville, bringing together forest landowners, manufacturers, researchers, investors, policymakers and economic development leaders from across the Southeast to address declining markets for  more
From a Family Farm to an AI Startup: A CWRU Alumni Entrepreneur's Path
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 23 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * From a family farm to an AI startup: A CWRU alumni entrepreneur's path A conversation with Ethan Pickering (CWR '15; GRS '16, mechanical and aerospace engineering), co-founder of Prophet AI September 22, 2026 Story by: Karin Ong Raised on a Northeast Ohio family farm, Ethan Pickering (CWR '15; GRS '16, mechanical and aerospace engineering) came to Case Western Reserve University to become a rocket  more
From perfect GPA to fungal diets: Georgia's journey into conservation
TOOWOOMBA, Australia, Sept. 23 -- The University of Southern Queensland posted the following news: * * * From perfect GPA to fungal diets: Georgia's journey into conservation * With a surname like Fox, it is perhaps no surprise that Georgia Fox grew up as an "animal kid" with a passion for wildlife and ecology. That passion has taken Georgia from university study and fieldwork into a career protecting Australia's environment. Earlier this year, she graduated from the University of Southern   more
FVSU Earns National Recognition in 2027 U.S. News Rankings, Maintains Top Public HBCU Ranking in Georgia
FORT VALLEY, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- Fort Valley State University posted the following news: * * * FVSU Earns National Recognition in 2027 U.S. News Rankings, Maintains Top Public HBCU Ranking in Georgia * Fort Valley State University (FVSU) continues to shine as the #1 public Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Georgia for the ninth consecutive year, according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The university also earned national recognition, ranking   more
Georgia State Ranks Among Nation's Top 100 Public Universities, No. 1 Public for Undergraduate Teaching
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 23 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State Ranks Among Nation's Top 100 Public Universities, No. 1 Public for Undergraduate Teaching September 22, 2026 No. 1 for Undergraduate Teaching for seventh consecutive year, Top 5 Most Innovative for 12th year in latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. ATLANTA -- Georgia State University has reached a historic milestone in the 2027 edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best   more
Georgia State University: Georgia Policy Labs Announces Engaged Research Competition Winner
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 23 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia Policy Labs Announces Engaged Research Competition Winner September 21, 2026 ATLANTA -- Georgia State University's Georgia Policy Labs (GPL) has named social worker Lindsey Disney the winner of its fifth annual Engaged Research Competition. Disney, an assistant professor in the School of Social Work at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, will receive $30,000 to support a research-practice  more
Gov. Kemp: Pirelli to Invest $1.2 Billion in Georgia Expansion
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 23 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 Gov. Kemp: Pirelli to Invest $1.2 Billion in Georgia Expansion "For over two decades, Pirelli has been a valued presence in our state, and I'm thankful that our efforts to grow this partnership are paying off with even more jobs for hardworking Georgians," said Governor Brian P. Kemp. "This historic investment will expand Pirelli's footprint with roughly five times more po  more
GSW's Day of Giving sets new record of 668 donors from all 50 states
AMERICUS, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- Georgia Southwestern State University posted the following news: * * * GSW's Day of Giving sets new record of 668 donors from all 50 states * AMERICUS, Ga. (Sept. 22, 2026) -Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) celebrated its eighth annual Day of Giving on Thursday, Sept. 17, with a record 668 donors from all 50 states contributing $139,125 in support of the University. The 24-hour giving challenge is powered by gifts from alumni, community members, par  more
HOW TO WATCH 'FARM AID 2026: MUSIC FESTIVAL LIVE'
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * HOW TO WATCH 'FARM AID 2026: MUSIC FESTIVAL LIVE' * September 22nd, 2026 CNN will again partner with Farm Aid, bringing audiences across platforms, front row access to Farm Aid 2026: Music Festival Live. Audiences can watch the annual music festival will air live on Saturday, September 26 from 7pm ET to 11pm ET on CNN and stream live on CNN.com/Watch and the CNN app. CNN's airing of the evening will in  more
Human Rights Campaign and Human Rights Campaign Foundation Welcome New LGBTQ+ Champions to Their Boards of Directors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Human Rights Campaign and Human Rights Campaign Foundation Welcome New LGBTQ+ Champions to Their Boards of Directors * These seven new board members bring specialized expertise and years of experience in advocacy that will help the organization in its mission to advance LGBTQ+ equality WASHINGTON -Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HR  more
In Response to DSA's Growing Political Presence, McCormick Introduces Communist Control Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * In Response to DSA's Growing Political Presence, McCormick Introduces Communist Control Act of 2026 * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07) introduced the Communist Control Act of 2026 (H.R. 10501) to amend the Communist Control Act of 1954 and apply its provisions to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). This critical piece of legislation would treat the DSA in the s  more
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Kazakhstan and European Union Strengthen Economic Cooperation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Sept. 22, 2026, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Kazakhstan and European Union Strengthen Economic Cooperation Emil Avdaliani - Executive Summary: * The European Union has increased economic and connectivity infrastructure cooperation with Kazakhstan since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine created the need for the Middle Corridor, an east-west transit route that bypasses Russia via Cen  more
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Kremlin Draws Georgia Into Its War as Tbilisi Rewrites History in Russia's Favor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Sept. 22, 2026, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Kremlin Draws Georgia into its War as Tbilisi Rewrites History in Russia's Favor Beka Chedia Executive Summary: * Otar Romanov-Partskhaladze, a U.S. sanctioned former Georgian prosecutor general based in Russia, has formed the Kremlin-funded Georgievsk battalion to fight in Ukraine, giving Moscow a Georgian face for its war and a potential poli  more
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Two 'Russian' Elections Whose Outcome Really Matters--in South Ossetia and Udmurtia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Sept. 22, 2026, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Two 'Russian' Elections Whose Outcome Really Matters--in South Ossetia and Udmurtia Paul Goble Executive Summary: * The just-completed and much-covered "elections" to the Russian State Duma have unsurprisingly produced an even more tightly controlled Russian parliament that will do whatever Russian President Vladimir Putin wants and that he wil  more
Jason Cox named CEO of MUSC Health-Pee Dee Division
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 22 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * Jason Cox named CEO of MUSC Health-Pee Dee Division * FLORENCE, S.C. (Sept. 22, 2026) - MUSC Health-Pee Dee Division has named Jason Cox its CEO. In this role, he will lead MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, MUSC Health Marion Medical Center, MUSC Health Black River Medical Center and the MUSC Health Jean and Hugh K. Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion. Cox assumes th  more
Met to Present Major Survey of Works by Renowned Contemporary Artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres, the First in New York City in Over Three Decades
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release: * * * The Met to Present Major Survey of Works by Renowned Contemporary Artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres, the First in New York City in Over Three Decades Opening June 10, 2027, Felix Gonzalez-Torres: The Spaces Between brings together over 40 works by the acclaimed artist, unfolding across some of the Museum's most iconic spaces Exhibition Details: June 10 - October 18, 2027 Exhibition Location: The Met Fif  more
Milken Institute School of Public Health Names 2026 Geiger Gibson Program Distinguished Visitor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Milken Institute School of Public Health Names 2026 Geiger Gibson Program Distinguished Visitor * The Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University has named Dr. James Hotz, Clinical Services Director, Albany Area Primary Health Care (AAPHC), as the 2026 Geiger Gibson Program Distinguished Visitor. The Distinguished Visitor Program recognizes leaders in the community health   more
MIT named the nation's top university by U.S. News for 2026-27
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 22 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT named the nation's top university by U.S. News for 2026-27 * U.S. News and World Report has designated MIT as the top school in its annual rankings of the nation's best universities, announced today. Among the academic specialties that U.S. News evaluates, MIT's engineering program continues to lead the rankings of undergraduate engineering programs at a doctoral institution  more
Northwestern University: Resurgence of Nuclear Power - Expert Available
EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Resurgence of nuclear power: Expert available 'Supply chains are being reestablished and workers trained, but there's still a way to go' September 22, 2026 EVANSTON, Ill. -- As technology companies race to build energy-hungry AI data centers, they increasingly are turning to nuclear power for the enormous amounts of around-the-clock electricity those facilities require. This month alone, Google  more
Pentagon Showcases Dozens of Advanced Energy Projects
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Pentagon Showcases Dozens of Advanced Energy Projects * On display at the Pentagon for three days are more than 100 exhibits related to energy innovation, including the Army's Tactical Microgrid Standard, the Navy's system to use microwaves to beam limitless power from space and the Air Force's Modular Energy for Tactical Expeditionary Operations Resource, or METEOR power system. The Energy Sentry - Pentago  more
Pinnacle is the No. 1 bank in Nashville by deposits and No. 4 in Atlanta as deposit growth shows continued momentum across the Southeast
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle is the No. 1 bank in Nashville by deposits and No. 4 in Atlanta as deposit growth shows continued momentum across the Southeast * FDIC market share data reflects continued execution of growth model during integration Pinnacle Financ  more
RELEASE: Carter welcomes new 14-day red snapper season following efforts to expand fishing access
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Carter welcomes new 14-day red snapper season following efforts to expand fishing access * September 22, 2026 Contact: Preston McGee Phone: (202) 809-5889 #Carter welcomes new 14-day red snapper season following efforts to expand fishing access WASHINGTON, D.C. -Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today welcomed NOAA Fisheries' announcement of a new 14-day recreational red snapper  more
Remarks by Director John A. Squires on the Economic Impact of Bayh-Dole: American Ingenuity and Economic Handshakes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release: * * * Remarks by Director John A. Squires on the Economic Impact of Bayh-Dole: American Ingenuity and Economic Handshakes * Remarks as delivered John A. Squires Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and 60th Director of the USPTO Bayh-Dole Coalition's release of its new report, "Measuring the Impact of American Innovation" The Economic Impact of Bayh-Dole  more
Rep. Williams, Co-signers Issue Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following letter with co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 21, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave SW Washington, D.C. Dear Secretary Kennedy, We are writing to urge the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) bolster access to important   more
Report From Sen. Ossoff: Insurance Companies Denying & Delyaing Necessary Health Care
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSCrpt) -- GEORGIANS' HEALTH AT RISK: INSURANCE COMPANIES DENYING & DELAYING NECESSARY HEALTH CARE - A report from Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia - September 2026 (6 pages) * * * I. Executive Summary U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is continuing his investigation into the impact of rising health care costs, rising insurance premiums, prior authorization issues, and Medicaid cuts on Georgia patients, families, and health care providers. On July 6, 2026, Senator Ossoff released a fir  more
SBA Awards $8.9 Million in SCALE Funding to 18 Organizations to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * SBA Awards $8.9 Million in SCALE Funding to 18 Organizations to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chains Funding will help small manufacturers scale production and support strategic priorities September 22, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it awarded $8.9 million in grants across 18 organizations through its Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enabl  more
SBA: FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas Into Commercial Capability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability September 22, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST Program provides small businesses and s  more
Star Meat Delivery Inc. Recalls Raw Pork, Beef, and Goat Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert: * * * Star Meat Delivery Inc. Recalls Raw Pork, Beef, and Goat Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection * WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2026 - Star Meat Delivery Inc., located in Lucama, N.C., is recalling approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, bearing labels with a false   more
Tankersley Named Dean of CSU College of Health Sciences
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 23 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news: * * * Tankersley named dean of CSU College of Health Sciences September 22, 2026 Charleston Southern University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Janet B. Tankersley as dean of the College of Health Sciences. She has been serving as interim dean since June of this year. Tankersley came to Charleston Southern in 2021 as a professor and associate program director for the Department of  more
Troutman eMerge Honored at IMPACT Awards for Georgia Innocence Project Pro Bono Work
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman eMerge Honored at IMPACT Awards for Georgia Innocence Project Pro Bono Work * ATLANTA - The Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta honored Troutman eMerge with the Corporate Skills-Based Award at its 29th Annual IMPACT Awards, recognizing the firm's pro bono work supporting the Georgia Innocence Project's (GIP) mission of exonerating those wrongfully convicted.  more
Troutman EMerge Honored at IMPACT Awards for Georgia Innocence Project Pro Bono Work
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 23 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * September 22, 2026 Troutman eMerge Honored at IMPACT Awards for Georgia Innocence Project Pro Bono Work ATLANTA - The Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta honored Troutman eMerge with the Corporate Skills-Based Award at its 29th Annual IMPACT Awards, recognizing the firm's pro bono work supporting the Georgia Innocence Project's (GIP) mission of exonerating those wrongfully convicted. Working in co  more
U of O Named a Top 10 University for 20th Straight Year
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 22 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * U of O Named a Top 10 University for 20th Straight Year * For the 20th consecutive year, University of the Ozarks is ranked among the top 10 regional colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report in its annual college rankings. In the 2027 edition of U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges, released on Tuesday, Ozarks was ranked fourth overall among South Regional Colleges. The overall ra  more
U.N. Special Rapporteur Exposes Russia's Global Transnational Repression Campaign, Calls for Binding U.N. Convention
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 22 -- United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Special Rapporteur Mariana Katzarova issued the following statement: * * * UN Special Rapporteur exposes Russia's global transnational repression campaign, calls for binding United Nations convention 20 September 2026 Delivered by: Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation Mariana Katzarova At: 63rd session of the Human Rights Council - Mr President Vice-President, Exce  more
U.S. News Ranks Berry No. 1 for Best Value in the South
MOUNT BERRY, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- Berry College posted the following news: * * * U.S. News Ranks Berry No. 1 for Best Value in the South * U.S. News & World Report has ranked Berry College No. 1 for "best value" and for "best undergraduate teaching" among universities in the South. Berry ranked second overall in the South, which consists of 13 states and territories. More info: https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges. The "best value" ranking reflects the college's successful LifeWorks progra  more
UGA alum Gaana Nagaraj drives global food innovation and recipe development for Chick-fil-A
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * UGA alum Gaana Nagaraj drives global food innovation and recipe development for Chick-fil-A * University of Georgia food science expert Faith Critzer has been named head of the Department of Food Science and Technology effective Aug. 1. Critzer, who had served as interim department head since fall 2025, succeeds Manpreet Singh, who was named associate de  more
UGA Extends Top 20 Streak Among Public Universities to 11 Years
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 23 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA extends top 20 streak among public universities to 11 years U.S. News rankings highlight more than a decade of national excellence. - For the 11th consecutive year, the University of Georgia is among the nation's top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report's 2027 rankings. UGA is tied at No. 19 with Virginia Tech and William & Mary. "Sustaining a place among the nation's top 20 public uni  more
UN Talks on Free Education Advance as States Weigh Next Steps
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * UN Talks on Free Education Advance as States Weigh Next Steps * A United Nations process is moving forward to consider a new legally binding treaty to strengthen children's right to free education. The proposed Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child would explicitly recognize early childhood care and education as part of the right to education, and guarantee free public  more
Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Combination Gains Additional Momentum
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 22 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Norfolk Southern posted the following news release: * * * Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Combination Gains Additional Momentum * Surface Transportation Board Unanimously Rejects Opponents' Requests to Dismiss Merger Application Without Review SMART-MD Jobs-for-Life Agreement Underscores Commitment to Employees OMAHA & ATLANTA, Sept. 22, 2026 - Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYS  more
UWG Ranked No. 1 Regional University in Georgia for Social Mobility, Climbs into Top 75 Nationally
CARROLLTON, Georgia, Sept. 22 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * UWG Ranked No. 1 Regional University in Georgia for Social Mobility, Climbs into Top 75 Nationally * The University of West Georgia continues to lead the state in transforming lives through higher education, earning the top social mobility ranking among Georgia's regional universities and climbing to No. 75 nationally in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The ranking rec  more
Vironix Health Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Direct-Employment Mandate for Remote Patient Monitoring
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14th, 2026 Docket No. CMS-2026-2377 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244 Re: Comments on CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P; 91 Fed.  more
WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices * Attorney General Nick Brown is urging Washington consumers and businesses to check their eligibility for compensation under a recent settlement for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. Following litigation by Washington and a coalition of 47 other states and t  more
Warnock, Britt Push Trump Department of Justice for Guardrails on State, Local Use of Flock Cameras
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Britt Push Trump Department of Justice for Guardrails on State, Local Use of Flock Cameras * In a new bipartisan letter, Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Katie Britt urged Attorney General Todd Blanche to provide state and local law enforcement with guidance on how to prevent the misuse of automatic license plate readers, like Flock Safety cameras The bipartisan effort follows   more
Western Iowa Tech Summer 2026 Graduates
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Sept. 21 -- Western Iowa Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Western Iowa Tech Summer 2026 Graduates * Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) conferred degrees, diplomas, and certificates for Summer 2026 to the following list of WITCC graduates. An asterisk (*) denotes students graduating with honors. GEORGIA Covington Caleb Kawela IOWA Akron Jolie Sabaliauskas, *Carly West Ames Fatima Paez Quevedo Anthon Laiken Hamman Aurelia Jul  more