Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia
'Best Colleges' rankings overlook the value of smaller, regional universities
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Georgia College posted the following news:
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'Best Colleges' rankings overlook the value of smaller, regional universities
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Georgia College & State University President Cathy Cox explores what annual college rankings can -and cannot -measure, specifically as it relates to the unique advantages found at smaller institutions, in a guest essay originally published in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and provided below.
By Cathy Cox
R anking season in h
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'Think Blue' for Call to Earth Day 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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'Think Blue' for Call to Earth Day 2026
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September 25th, 2026
More than one million participants have signed up to take part in the sixth edition of CNN's Call to Earth Day on October 8th, 2026. Partnering with schools, individuals, and organisations across the world, CNN will again use its global presence for a day of action to raise awareness of environmental issues and to engage with conservation edu
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2026 Missouri Honor Medalists craft master classes for Missouri School of Journalism students
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 25 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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2026 Missouri Honor Medalists craft master classes for Missouri School of Journalism students
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By Austin Fitzgerald
COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 25, 2026) -Earlier this week, a famous journalist, a highly influential news and philanthropy executive and the leader of the world's largest advertising agency each delivered master classes to students at the Missouri School of Journal
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Acting A.G. Mills Announces Settlement With Labcorp Over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 26 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Labcorp over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans
September 25, 2026
(Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills has announced that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") after a multistate investigation into the 2019 data br
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Air reserve leaders from 11 nations build readiness, strengthen partnerships at Dobbins
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news:
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Air reserve leaders from 11 nations build readiness, strengthen partnerships at Dobbins
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DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -
Senior air reserve leaders from around the world met at Dobbins Air Reserve Base Sept. 22-24 for the 30th International Air Reserve Symposium, sharing ideas on how to strengthen readiness, integration and cooperation among their nations' reserve forces.
Delegations from
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Albany State University Awarded $2.24 Million MBDA Grant to Expand Entrepreneurship Education Across Southwest Georgia
ALBANY, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Albany State University posted the following news:
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Albany State University Awarded $2.24 Million MBDA Grant to Expand Entrepreneurship Education Across Southwest Georgia
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Media Contact: Dr. Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu
ALBANY, Ga., September 25, 2026 -Albany State University (ASU) has been awarded a $2.24 million competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) to develop and launch a regional entr
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Alumna earns competitive scholarship to study in Japan
KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Alumna earns competitive scholarship to study in Japan
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KENNESAW, Ga. | Sep 25, 2026
It was a trip to Japan during high school that sparked Leah Hackaday's curiosity about how other countries operate and interact with each other, a curiosity that eventually led her to major in international affairs when she enrolled at Kennesaw State University. The opportunity to spend a semester in Japan dur
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As Breast Cancer Survivors Live Longer, City of Hope Spotlights Patient Stories and Growing Need for Survivorship Care
DUARTE, California, Sept. 26 -- City of Hope issued the following news release:
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As Breast Cancer Survivors Live Longer, City of Hope Spotlights Patient Stories and Growing Need for Survivorship Care
Sep 24, 2026
City of Hope highlights survivorship support as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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LOS ANGELES - As advances in breast cancer care help more patients live longer, City of Hope is celebrating survivors and highlighting the need for long-term support to help them live full
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Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach
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Settlement Requires Stronger Oversight of Vendors Handling Sensitive Patient Information
Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Nevada, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with Labor
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov
919-538-2809
RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 44 other attorneys general reached a $2.2 million settlement with Labcorp following a multistate investigation into a 2019 data breach involving Labcorp's debt
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging eligible North Carolinians to claim the compensation they're owed for overpaying for certain generic drugs.
Recently, a court preliminarily approved a plan by Attorney General Jackson and a coalition o
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Biggest ever overhaul of SEND teacher training begins
LONDON, England, Sept. 25 -- The British Department for Education issued the following news release:
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Biggest ever overhaul of SEND teacher training begins
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Every single teacher in England will be empowered to better support children and young people with SEND, as government kickstarts the most comprehensive teacher training offer in a generation.
Developed by training experts Ambition Institute, and building on expertise from the sector, the first-of-their-kind free, adaptable and pr
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Brooke Army Medical Center's award-winning care honors its namesake
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Brooke Army Medical Center's award-winning care honors its namesake
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -
This year, the Military Health System is celebrating 250 years of America by recognizing military medicine's enduring history of innovation and impact to the warfighter.
Pioneering military doctor Army Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Roger Brooke, whos
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Campus Gate Art Gallery hosts Justin Archer exhibit
YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Young Harris College posted the following news:
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Campus Gate Art Gallery hosts Justin Archer exhibit
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By Steve Esser
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. -Young Harris College's Campus Gate Art Gallery will present Justin Archer's "Stratified Histories," a sculptor's look at fragility and beauty found in the human experience.
Stratified Histories will open Oct. 1, with a reception at 6 p.m. in the gallery and will be on display until Oct. 29. The exhibition and recept
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Capital Research Center Issues InfluenceWatch Wrap Up on Sept. 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrap up on Sept. 25, 2026:
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InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog gro
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CGTC's Dr. Deborah Burks Honored for More Than Two Decades of Service to SACCR
MACON, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Central Georgia Technical College posted the following news:
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CGTC's Dr. Deborah Burks Honored for More Than Two Decades of Service to SACCR
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Macon, Ga - The Southern Association of Community College Research (SACCR) recently presented Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness Dr. Deborah Burks with the prestigious Edith Carter Outstanding Service Award during its annual conference in September in Charleston, Sou
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Citizen Air Commandos advance Arctic mobility during Exercise Northern Viking 2026 with NATO Allies
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news:
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Citizen Air Commandos advance Arctic mobility during Exercise Northern Viking 2026 with NATO Allies
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AKUREYRI, Iceland -
Citizen Air Commandos from the 919th Special Operations Wing went to northern Iceland to conduct specialized air mobility operations during Exercise Northern Viking 2026.
Northern Viking 2026 is a joint and allied live exercise designed to strengthen interoperability an
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Coca Cola Company Names Rob Gehring President of North America Operating Unit
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 26 -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release:
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The Coca Cola Company Names Rob Gehring President of North America Operating Unit
ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2026 -- The Coca Cola Company today announced that Rob Gehring will become president of the company's North America operating unit effective Dec. 1, 2026.
Gehring succeeds John Murphy, who has led the North America operating unit on an interim basis since Aug. 1, 2026. Murphy remains president and chief financia
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Common Defense Endorses Jon Ossoff for Re-Election to U.S. Senate in Georgia
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Common Defense, an organization of veterans and military families, issued the following news:
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Common Defense Endorses Jon Ossoff for Re-Election to U.S. Senate in Georgia
September 24, 2026
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Washington, D.C. -- Today, Common Defense, a grassroots organization of veterans and military families, announced its endorsement of Jon Ossoff, U.S. Senator in Georgia, for re-election to the U.S. Senate.
Naveed Shah, U.S. Army veteran and Political Director at Common De
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams' Statement on the Supreme Court Permitting Trump Administration to Use Expanded Database for Potential Voter Purges
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams' Statement on the Supreme Court Permitting Trump Administration to Use Expanded Database for Potential Voter Purges
Sep 25, 2026
ATLANTA, GA - Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court permitting the Trump administration to use an expanded federal database to purge voter rolls.
Congresswoman Nikema Willi
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Delta brings more of Europe closer with new routes from Detroit and Boston
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news:
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Delta brings more of Europe closer with new routes from Detroit and Boston
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Europe is calling, and Delta is adding more ways and more time to experience it.
New nonstop service from Detroit to Athens and Boston to Venice will join Delta's previously announced route from Austin to Paris. The airline is also extending its transatlantic season, with several popular routes starting earlier in
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DNC: In the States - Republicans Can Run From Donald Trump - But They Can't Hide From His Costly Agenda That's Hurting Working Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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September 25, 2026
IN THE STATES: Republicans Can Run From Donald Trump -- But They Can't Hide From His Costly Agenda That's Hurting Working Families
With less than 40 days until the midterms, Republicans are freaking out and desperate times call for desperate measures -- like avoiding Donald Trump at all costs. As Trump's approval rating sinks to an all-time low and his price-hiking agenda hem
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Emory Recognizes Newly Tenured, Promoted Faculty for 2025-26
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Emory University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Emory recognizes newly tenured, promoted faculty for 2025-26
September 25, 2026
Ashlee Gardner
On Sept. 16, 2026, the Office of the Provost hosted a Newly Tenured and Promoted Faculty Reception in which 78 Emory faculty members were honored. The event recognized faculty who earned tenure and tenured faculty who were promoted to a higher rank in the 2025 - 2026 academic year.
The cohort inclu
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Federal Register: EPA Approves Kentucky Second 10-Year Maintenance Plan for Campbell County Air Quality Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Air Plan Approval; Kentucky; Campbell-Clermont Area Maintenance Plan for the 2010 1-Hour SO2 NAAQS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (DAQ), on February 20, 2025. The SIP revision includes the second 10-year
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: EU Cyber Resilience Act Reporting Is Now Live - 7-Step Plan for Manufacturers Facing 24-Hour Deadlines
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 26 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight:
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EU Cyber Resilience Act Reporting Is Now Live: A 7-Step Plan for Manufacturers Facing 24-Hour Deadlines
Sep 25, 2026
Manufacturers need to be aware of the European Union's cybersecurity law for products with digital elements. If your company sells a connected product, a software application, or a hardware component in the European Union, you are already on a 24-hour reporting clock. The EU Cyber Re
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Illinois Is Taking a Closer Look at Employer Pay Data - 5 Steps to Prepare for 2027
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 26 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight:
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Illinois Is Taking a Closer Look at Employer Pay Data: 5 Steps to Prepare for 2027
Sep 25, 2026
Illinois employers covered by pay data reporting requirements should prepare for additional scrutiny and targeted audits. Notably, the state labor department is also making an important reporting change that takes effect January 1, 2027, and will reject Equal Pay Registration Certificate (EPRC) submissio
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Food and Water Watch: Community, Consumer and Enviro Groups Slam Hochul's Multibillion Dollar Nuclear Agenda
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release:
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Community, Consumer and Enviro Groups Slam Hochul's Multibillion Dollar Nuclear Agenda
Thousands of public comments submitted: Nuclear power is fiscally irresponsible
Sep 24, 2026
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New York, NY - Today, dozens of environmental and consumer advocates rallied in front of Governor Kathy Hochul's office to oppose nuclear power in New York. Food & Water Watch was joined by Citizen Action of New
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Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension 4-H'er Selected as Runner Up for National 4-H Award
FORT VALLEY, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Fort Valley State University posted the following news:
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Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension 4-H'er Selected as Runner Up for National 4-H Award
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Fairburn, Ga. (September 15, 2026) - National 4-H Council announced today that Ja'Mari Little of Fairburn, Georgia is a runner up for the 4-H Youth in Action Award. Little is recognized nationally for his passion for environmental sustainability and dedication to expanding access to agriculture
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From Kaua'i to Kuala Lumpur, Here's Where Hilton is Opening and Renovating This Season
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release:
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Sep 25, 2026
From Kaua'i to Kuala Lumpur, Here's Where Hilton is Opening and Renovating this Season
* Hilton is continuing strong momentum across its portfolio, including the debut of NoMad in Singapore, the debut of Waldorf Astoria and Conrad in Malaysia, and the expansion of Signia Hilton and Apartment Collection by Hilton in key U.S. destinations.
* This quarter marks important firsts in new
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Ga. A.G. Carr Files Suit Against SDG Impact Fund
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 26 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release:
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September 25, 2026
Carr Files Suit Against SDG Impact Fund
Alleges 501 (c)(3) Charitable Funds Were Used to Fund Lavish Lifestyle
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ATLANTA, GA -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed a complaint in Fulton County Superior Court against SDG Impact Fund, Inc. (SDGIF); SDGIF's successor entity, SDG Global Impact Fund, Inc.; SDGIF's executive director, Anthony Suber; and SDGIF's
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Georgia State Research Advances Understanding of Tick-Borne Powassan Virus
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 26 (TNSjou) -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Georgia State Research Advances Understanding of Tick-Borne Powassan Virus
September 24, 2026
ATLANTA -- Tick populations are expanding across the U.S., driving an increase in tick-borne diseases. Among them is Powassan virus, a rare but increasingly reported infection that can cause severe brain inflammation and lasting neurological complications.
Although reported cases are growing, scientist
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Georgia State University: Carrie Manning Selected for Association of International Education Administrators Presidential Fellows Program
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 26 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Carrie Manning Selected for Association of International Education Administrators Presidential Fellows Program
September 25, 2026
ATLANTA -- Georgia State Associate Provost for International Initiatives Carrie Manning, a professor of political science, has been selected for the 2026-27 Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) Presidential Fellows Program, a prestigious national leader
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Georgia State University: Students Showcase Discoveries at Institute for Biomedical Sciences Research Day
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 26 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Students Showcase Discoveries at Institute for Biomedical Sciences Research Day
September 25, 2026
ATLANTA -- Institute for Biomedical Sciences Research Day 2026, a student-led research symposium for undergraduate and graduate students in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) at Georgia State University, featured outstanding student research projects, award presentations and career discussions by i
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Greenberg Traurig Climbs to No. 6 on JAMES Magazine's Top Law-Firm-Affiliated Governmental Affairs Firms in Georgia List
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Climbs to No. 6 on JAMES Magazine's Top Law-Firm-Affiliated Governmental Affairs Firms in Georgia List
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ATLANTA - Sept. 25, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been recognized by JAMES Magazine as the No. 6 law-firm-affiliated governmental affairs firm in Georgia, reinforcing the firm's leadership in the state's governmental affairs and
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Hofstra University: New Military Science Chair Focuses on Developing Future Leaders
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Sept. 26 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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New Military Science Chair Focuses on Developing Future Leaders
Growing up in Ghana, Lt. Col. Afua O. Boahema, Hofstra's new chair of military science, was surrounded by examples of public service. Her parents served in law enforcement, and seeing them every day in uniform inspired her military career.
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News in Summary
* Lt. Col. Afua O. Boahema brings more than two decades of military experience, inc
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House Financial Services Committee Issues Report on Credit Access and Inclusion Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-788) on the Credit Access and Inclusion Act (H.R. 5402). The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on Sept. 1, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 5402, the Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2025, was introduced on September 16, 2025, by Republican Representative Young Kim (CA-40). H.R. 5402 permits public housing authorities, utility providers, and telecommunication
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House Financial Services Committee Issues Report on Heirs Estate Inheritance Resolution and Succession Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-793) on the Heirs Estate Inheritance Resolution and Succession Act (H.R. 1640). The report was advanced by Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, on Sept. 1, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose and Summary
H.R. 1640, the Heirs' Estate Inheritance Resolution and Succession (HEIRS) Act of 2025, was introduced on February 26, 2025, by Democratic Representative Nikema Williams (GA-05). H.R. 1640 allows the Depar
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House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Issues Report on Water Resources Development Act (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-795) on the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 9497). The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Sept. 3, 2026.
The House passed the bill on Sept. 16, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee.
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(Continued from Part 1 of 3)
Congressional Direction
Academic Partnerships.--The Committee recognizes the value of the Corps entering
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ICYMI: Blunt Rochester, Ernst Bill to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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September 25, 2026
ICYMI: Blunt Rochester, Ernst Bill to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing Passes Senate
U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) celebrated the unanimous passage of the bipartisan Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act to decrease our reliance on fo
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LDF Decries U.S. Department of Justice Dismissal of Over Fifty Federal School Desegregation Cases
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news:
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LDF Decries U.S. Department of Justice Dismissal of Over Fifty Federal School Desegregation Cases
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Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a misleading announcement, claiming that it had "ended" more than 50 federal school desegregation cases. The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) decried the deceptive announcement. LDF continues to litigate many of these open scho
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Like Mother, Like Major: A Clemson English Legacy
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Like Mother, Like Major: A Clemson English Legacy
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College of Arts and Humanities
The Ott Family bleeds Clemson orange, but when Cynthia Ott '86 stepped on campus in the 1980's, she wasn't sold on the idea.
"I was originally accepted to the University of Georgia and fully intended to go there. My older sister had graduated from Clemson, and I was determined to be 'different,'" she recalled. But her pa
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Mercer alumnae rise to top levels of Greek organizations
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Mercer alumnae rise to top levels of Greek organizations
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Alumnae from Mercer University's sorority chapters are continuing to make an impact in their Greek organizations at the regional, national and international levels.
These Mercerians have carried the skills and sisterhood experiences they gained as students into their lives and careers. Many stay involved in their sororities long after graduation, and se
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More enriching activities for hundreds of thousands of children
LONDON, England, Sept. 25 -- The British Department for Education issued the following news release:
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More enriching activities for hundreds of thousands of children
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Hundreds of thousands more young people in disadvantaged communities will get the chance to join sports teams, learn an instrument, or take part in debating and outdoor adventures, helping them build confidence, develop new skills and stay engaged both in and out of education.
More than 400 secondary schools will benefit
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National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association Urges Risk-Based Approach and Electronic Certification to Streamline Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Processes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
8601 Georgia Ave, Suite 612 | Silver Spring, MD 20910 | Phone 202.466.0222 | ncbfaa.org
September 25, 2026
Samuel D Rauch III
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs
National Marine Fisheries Service
1315 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
RE: Implementation of the MMPA Fish and Fish Produc
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NBDA Welcomes Three New Board Members and Re-Elects Board Chair Andrew Feenstra
IRVINE, California, Sept. 26 -- The National Bicycle Dealers Association, a non-profit supported by the membership of participating retailers and industry sponsorship, issued the following news:
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NBDA Welcomes Three New Board Members and Re-Elects Board Chair Andrew Feenstra
New and returning directors bring decades of retail leadership, business expertise, advocacy experience, and community service to the organization
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The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is pleased to ann
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New Faculty Join Coker University
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 26 -- Coker University issued the following news:
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New Faculty Join Coker University
Sep 25, 2026
Coker welcomes 11 faculty across eight academic areas
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Coker University welcomed 11 new faculty members this semester. With specialties in art, education, business, history, and criminology, the incoming faculty are dedicated to developing students' analytical and creative thinking in each subject area.
"It is always exciting to welcome new faculty into
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NUJ Solidarity With Turkish Journalists
LONDON, England, Sept. 25 -- The National Union of Journalists posted the following news:
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NUJ solidarity with Turkish journalists
24 Sep 2026
The NUJ has renewed its support for Turkish journalists following the latest state assault on press freedom.
At a rally outside the Turkish Embassy in Dublin on 23 September, Seamus Dooley, NUJ assistant general secretary, called on the Irish government to use the country's presidency of the European Union to highlight human rights violations in
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Owner of Semi-truck Business Indicted for Operating $105 Million Fraud Scheme
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Owner of Semi-truck Business Indicted for Operating $105 Million Fraud Scheme
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Tampa, Florida - Kristopher Lunsford (46, Henderson, Nevada, formerly of Georgia) has been charged by indictment with six counts of wire fraud and two counts of money laundering. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison on each wire fraud count and u
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Padilla Demands Answers from Governor Abbott on Texas Voter Registration Errors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Demands Answers from Governor Abbott on Texas Voter Registration Errors
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee with oversight over federal elections, demanded answers from Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Secretary of State Robert Howden regarding recent disclosures showing potentially hundreds of thousands of Tex
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PEN International: Georgia - Joint Civil Society Letter to PACE Members on Georgia
LONDON, England, Sept. 25 -- PEN International issued the following news:
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Georgia: Joint civil society letter to PACE members on Georgia
25 September 2026: PEN International joins Human Rights House Foundation and partners in calling on members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to urge their governments to seriously assess an inter-State application against Georgia before the European Court of Human Rights. The joint letter seeks concrete follow-up to PACE Re
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Peterson Institute for International Economics: Trump's Greenland Deal Preserves the Status Quo, Making the Island's Independence Less Likely
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary by nonresident senior fellow Jacob Funk Kirkegaard:
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Trump's Greenland deal preserves the status quo, making the island's independence less likely
Jacob Funk Kirkegaard (PIIE)
September 24, 2026
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President Donald Trump and the prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland this week signed an agreement allowing the US military's continued presence on the Arctic island, which should he
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Pinnacle Financial Partners is the No. 1 Best Place to Work for Women
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 [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:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners is the No. 1 Best Place to Work for Women
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Firm is ranked among 16 finalist companies nationwide
Pinnacle Financial Partners earned the No. 1 spot nationwide on the 2026 list of Best Places to Work for Women fro
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Reinhardt University: Business Students Rank 2nd Worldwide
WALESKA, Georgia, Sept. 26 -- Reinhardt University issued the following news:
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Business Students Rank 2nd Worldwide
September 25, 2026
Students in Reinhardt's Strategic Management course, Business-460, compete with approximately 15,000 teams around the world in a strategy simulation competition called GLO-BUS (global business). Last week, three teams scored in the top 100, and one team received second place.
Uriel Guzman (RU-2028), with teammates Anthony Garcia (RU-2027) and Jorge Mare
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Remembering Beth Wynn
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 25 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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Remembering Beth Wynn
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Amanda "Beth" Newman Wynn, an award-winning Mississippi State photographer who chronicled life at the university for 16 years, died at her home in Starkville Sept. 24 after a yearslong battle against cancer. She was 42.
Those who didn't personally know Wynn likely know her work, which was featured heavily in university publications and websites during her tenure at MSU
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Report From Sen. Warnock: The Marriage Tax - How the SAVE Act Costs Married Women Time and Money
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSCrpt) -- THE MARRIAGE TAX: How the SAVE Act Costs MARRIED WOMEN Time and Money - A report from Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia - September 2026 (14 pages)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Washington Republicans want to fundamentally change how Americans register to vote by imposing a series of strict requirements for documentary proof of citizenship and in-person voter identification. Far more than a simple voter ID bill, this sweeping legislation would dramatically change
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Rutherford Statement on the 2026 South Atlantic Red Snapper Season
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rutherford Statement on the 2026 South Atlantic Red Snapper Season
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Friday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05) released the following statement on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries' announcement of the 2026 recreational red snapper fishing season in the South Atlantic in which the agency issued new Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs)
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Sempio Food Services Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Stew Products Imported Without the Benefit of Import Reinspection
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert:
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Sempio Food Services Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Stew Products Imported Without the Benefit of Import Reinspection
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2026 - Sempio Food Services Inc., located in Cerritos, Calif., is recalling approximately 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew products that were imported from the Republic of Korea without the benefit of impo
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Sens. Scott, Schiff, Reps. Moran, Sanchez, Jack, Friedman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish a Federal Film Tax Credit to Keep Film and Television Production in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Scott, Schiff, Reps. Moran, Sanchez, Jack, Friedman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish a Federal Film Tax Credit to Keep Film and Television Production in the U.S.
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Bipartisan, bicameral legislation from lawmakers from film production states follows call for action by President Trump, decades-long push by lawmakers to enact federal credit
Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Tim Sco
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Six Surgeons Honored With 2026 ACS/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Six Surgeons Honored with 2026 ACS/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards
American College of Surgeons/Pfizer awards recognize surgeons' efforts to bring quality surgical care to patients worldwide
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CHICAGO (September 25, 2026) -- Six distinguished surgeons with leadership positions in global health across the nation and abroad will be recognized for their relentless effor
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Southeastern Legal Foundation Welcomes Amicus Support for Massapequa School Board Free Speech Lawsuit
ROSWELL, Georgia, Sept. 26 -- The Southeastern Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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Southeastern Legal Foundation welcomes amicus support for Massapequa School Board free speech lawsuit
[September 25, 2026] Today, four organizations and one New York school board member filed an amicus brief (https://www.buckeyeinstitute.org/library/docLib/2026-09-25-The-Buckeye-Institute-Amicus-Brief-in-Wachter-v-James.pdf) supporting SLF's lawsuit on behalf of two school board members ag
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Turkiye: Tugba Tekerek detained as press freedom suffers in LGBTQ+ crackdown
PARIS, France, Sept. 25 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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Turkiye: Tugba Tekerek detained as press freedom suffers in LGBTQ+ crackdown
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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls for the immediate release of freelance journalist Tugba Tekerek. She was arrested as part of the nationwide "Ailem Guvende" ("My Family Is Safe") raids targeting LGBTQ+ organisations and has been held in pre-trial detention since 15 September. She is being investigated for h
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UNC School of Medicine Launches Innovative Effort to Block Life-Threatening Peanut Allergic Reactions
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Sept. 26 -- The University of North Carolina School of Medicine issued the following news:
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UNC School of Medicine Launches Innovative Effort to Block Life-Threatening Peanut Allergic Reactions
September 25, 2026
Researchers hope to create a therapy that reduces the fear, anxiety and lifestyle limitations associated with peanut allergy.
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A research team at the UNC School of Medicine has received a $3.5 million federal grant to develop a long-lasting, safe
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University of Georgia: New Faculty Connect With Resources, Campus Community at Orientation
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 26 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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New faculty connect with resources, campus community at orientation
Sep 25, 2026
By Lily Ding
Annual event introduces new faculty to UGA's mission, traditions and support network
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The University of Georgia welcomed new faculty members to campus during New Faculty Orientation in August and connected them with resources designed to help them succeed in teaching, research and service.
Hosted by the Offi
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US: Trump Administration Rejects External Election Observers
NEW YORK, Sept. 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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US: Trump Administration Rejects External Election Observers
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(New York) - The Trump administration's decision not to invite the leading international election observation body to monitor crucial US midterm polls fuels fears of serious human rights concerns around the upcoming elections, Human Rights Watch said today.
"The US government has long criticized Russia and other governments for d
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What a Campus Visit at Young Harris College Is Actually Like
YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia, Sept. 25 -- Young Harris College posted the following news:
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What a Campus Visit at Young Harris College Is Actually Like
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A campus visit at Young Harris College gives you time to explore classrooms and residence halls, meet people, and ask questions about life here. Campus tours take about an hour. Add lunch, a faculty conversation, or a scheduled activity, and you can spend more time getting to know the college.
Visits are free, and lunch in the dining hall is
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