Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia
AARP North Carolina Poll: Older Voters Could Be Decisive in U.S. Senate Race
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- AARP issued the following news release:
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New AARP North Carolina Poll: Older Voters Could Be Decisive in U.S. Senate Race
Highly motivated 50+ voters are focused on Social Security, Medicare, and local affordability conversations in the lead-up to November's election.
September 28, 2026
WASHINGTON - Today, AARP released new bipartisan polling highlighting the outsized role older voters are poised to play in North Carolina's closely-watched Senate race this Novem
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Albany State University Launches "Forever a Ram" Brick Campaign
ALBANY, Georgia, Sept. 28 -- Albany State University posted the following news:
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Albany State University Launches "Forever a Ram" Brick Campaign
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Media Contact: Dr. Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu
ALBANY, Ga., September 28, 2026 -The Albany State University (ASU) Foundation, in partnership with University Growth, is launching the Forever a Ram Brick Campaign, a one-of-a-kind fundraising initiative designed to create a lasting tribute to the people who have shaped the history and le
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Alston & Bird Once Again Earns 'Powerhouse' Ranking in BTI Consulting Group's 2027 Litigation Outlook
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 29 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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September 28, 2026
Alston & Bird Once Again Earns 'Powerhouse' Ranking in BTI Consulting Group's 2027 Litigation Outlook
Alston & Bird has again been recognized in eight practice categories within BTI Consulting Group's 2027 Litigation Outlook and ranked among the BTI Awesome Opponents: The Most Feared Law Firms in Litigation. This annual report is based exclusively on in-depth surveys and int
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America First Policy Institute: Public Safety Without Weaponization: A Balanced Approach to Automatic License Plate Readers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following brief on September 16, 2026, entitled "Public Safety Without Weaponization: A Balanced Approach to Automatic License Plate Readers":
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
Automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) have become one of the most contested tools in American policing. More than 200 local governments have canceled or declined to renew their contracts since the start of 2025; Texas and Florid
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Catholic League Issues Commentary: Does Sharia Law = Canon Law And Judaic Law?
NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary by President Bill Donohue:
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Does Sharia Law = Canon Law And Judaic Law?
Michigan Senatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed recently defended sharia law by saying it was the equivalent of canon law in Christian law. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Klobuchar Campaign Cash Connections
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 29 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary:
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Klobuchar campaign cash connections
Written by Bill Glahn | September 27, 2026
I've had much fun over the years tracing the campaign donations to Minnesota Democrats from the shadowy foreign billionaire George Soros and his extended family of New York City. So, here we go again.
The Soros-funded De
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CNN and Jubilee Media Partner to Host 'CNN & Jubilee Town Hall with James Talarico'
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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CNN and Jubilee Media Partner to Host 'CNN & Jubilee Town Hall with James Talarico'
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September 28th, 2026
'CNN & Jubilee Town Hall with James Talarico' Airs on Wednesday, October 14 at 8pmET
Washington, DC - (September 28, 2026) - CNN and Jubilee Media are partnering to host the CNN & Jubilee Town Hall with James Talarico on Wednesday, October 14 at 8pmET live from Texas. The Town Hall will be moderate
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Coca Cola Company Announces Leadership Changes in Customer Commercial and McDonald's Teams
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 29 -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release:
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The Coca Cola Company Announces Leadership Changes in Customer Commercial and McDonald's Teams
ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2026 - The Coca Cola Company today announced leadership transitions for its Customer Commercial team and The McDonald's Division, which manages the company's global partnership with McDonald's.
Beginning Nov. 1, Roberto Mercade, who currently serves as president of The McDonald's Division, will becom
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DSCC: What They're Saying - "Delusional" Republicans Met With "Disbelief" Over "Disintegrating" Senate Map
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Sep 28, 2026
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: "Delusional" Republicans Met With "Disbelief" Over "Disintegrating" Senate Map
The Washington Sun: "The path for Republicans to keep their Senate majority is getting smaller by the day -- a once-unthinkable prospect for the party"
GOP Strategist: "Things were bad. But they started to go worse recently and if it keeps on this track, it's gonna be re
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EEOC Sues Majestic Developers for Disability Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues Majestic Developers for Disability Discrimination
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Federal lawsuit alleges real estate development company failed to accommodate a new employee and fired him due to his disability
HOUSTON -Majestic Developers, LLC, a real estate developer in Sugar Land, Texas, violated federal law when it failed to accommodate and fired a legally blind employee on his first day of work, th
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: California Expands Bereavement Leave to Cover Extended and Chosen Family - 3 Key Changes for Employers
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 29 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight:
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California Expands Bereavement Leave to Cover Extended and Chosen Family: 3 Key Changes for Employers
Sep 28, 2026
California employees will soon be able to take bereavement leave when an extended relative or someone they consider family dies. Governor Newsom signed SB 1149 late yesterday, allowing employees to take bereavement leave upon the death of a "designated person," which means any person r
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: California Law Adds Anti-Hate Speech Training Requirement for Employers - What to Know + 4 Steps to Take Now
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 29 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight:
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New California Law Adds Anti-Hate Speech Training Requirement for Employers: What to Know + 4 Steps to Take Now
Sep 28, 2026
Many California employers will need to expand their sexual harassment prevention training to include an anti-hate speech component by 2028. A new law adds a broad component to California's already detailed harassment-prevention training obligations, and employers should begin
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Georgia Southwestern ranks among Top Public Universities in the South
AMERICUS, Georgia, Sept. 28 -- Georgia Southwestern State University posted the following news:
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Georgia Southwestern ranks among Top Public Universities in the South
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AMERICUS, Ga. (Sept. 28, 2026) - Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has once again earned national recognition, ranking #49 among Top Public Universities in the South in U.S. News and World Report's 2027 Best Colleges list.
GSW also climbed 25 spots to #37 among Top Performers on Social Mobility, which measures
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Georgia State Alumna Turns Neuroscience Training Into Career in Clinical Trials
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 29 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Georgia State Alumna Turns Neuroscience Training Into Career in Clinical Trials
September 28, 2026
ATLANTA -- For Yvonne Ogbonmwan (B.S. '07), the path from winning a high school science competition to helping design global clinical trials began with an introduction to a field she once did not know existed.
Ogbonmwan already had an interest in psychology and mental health when she learned about the Atla
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Gov. Kemp Suspends Gas Tax, Provides Relief to Hardworking Georgians
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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September 28, 2026
Gov. Kemp Suspends Gas Tax, Provides Relief to Hardworking Georgians
ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today declared a state of emergency due to global market volatility and suspended the state's motor fuel excise tax for a period of 30 days. The suspension will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on September 29 and run through October 29. The governor's executive order declaring t
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Holland & Knight Continues Atlanta Growth with Addition of Top Corporate M&A Partner Anne Cox-Johnson
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Continues Atlanta Growth with Addition of Top Corporate M&A Partner Anne Cox-Johnson
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ATLANTA (September 28, 2026) - Holland & Knight continues to strengthen its market-leading Corporate, M&A and Securities Section nationwide with the addition of Anne Cox-Johnson, a recognized leader and trusted corporate advisor, as a partner in the Firm's Atlanta o
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ICYMI: Ramaswamy Doubles Down on Historically Unpopular College Closure Scam as University Leaders Speak Out
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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ICYMI: Ramaswamy Doubles Down on Historically Unpopular College Closure Scam as University Leaders Speak Out
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Columbus, Ohio -Vivek Ramaswamy is doubling down on his historically unpopular college closure scam just weeks before Ohioans head to the polls. Months after its initial release, Ramaswamy still can't get away from his college closure scam after students, university leaders, and even Republican Go
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Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Azerbaijan Expands Green Energy Production
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Sept. 28, 2026, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Azerbaijan Expands Green Energy Production
Vasif Huseynov
Executive Summary:
* Azerbaijan connected the 100-megawatt Gobustan solar plant to the grid on September 16, adding to a rapidly expanding renewable sector that Baku says will reduce domestic gas consumption and support its electricity and gas exports. The renewable build-out builds on
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N.C. State: Forest Landscapes and Birdsong Soundscapes Have Independent Physical Health Benefits
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 29 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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Forest landscapes and birdsong soundscapes have independent physical health benefits
September 28, 2026
A new study finds that exposure to birdsong soundscapes or forest landscapes reduce physiological stress. These findings of physical health effects compliment previous research showing mental health benefits associated with birdwatching and could be useful for urban plann
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New Funding Expands Georgia State's Role in Landmark Autism Research
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 29 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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New Funding Expands Georgia State's Role in Landmark Autism Research
September 28, 2026
ATLANTA -- Researchers at Georgia State University's Translational Research in Neuroimaging and Data Science (TReNDS) Center are expanding their role in some of the largest autism research initiatives to date, thanks to new funding awarded to the Marcus Autism Center, a subsidiary of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
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New Presidential Fellows cohort announced
COLUMBUS, Georgia, Sept. 28 -- Columbus State University posted the following news:
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New Presidential Fellows cohort announced
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President Stuart Rayfield has selected her newest cohort of Presidential Fellows for the 2026-27 academic year. This group of students and employees will continue partnering with her to help identify campus challenges that can be addressed quickly. Fellows serve as the eyes and ears of university leadership by identifying and suggesting ways to enhance the uni
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NOAA: Secrets of Salish Sea's Sixgill Sharks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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The Secrets of Salish Sea's Sixgill Sharks
September 28, 2026
Female sixgills often mate with multiple males and return to Salish Sea to give birth.
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Bluntnose sixgill sharks are something of an enigma, even to scientists who study them. Using data collected over more than 20 years, scientists have learned that the Salish Sea, including Puget So
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Oct. 6 talk underscores Columbus State's focus on Korean relations, military history preservation
COLUMBUS, Georgia, Sept. 28 -- Columbus State University posted the following news:
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Oct. 6 talk underscores Columbus State's focus on Korean relations, military history preservation
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On Tuesday, Oct. 6, a rare event will bring together two esteemed retired generals to discuss the strategic military relationship and global partnership between the United States and the Republic of Korea. During this public dialogue, they will address current issues shaping U.S.-South Korean relations an
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Pharmacy students dive into research through summer program
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 28 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Pharmacy students dive into research through summer program
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Thanks to a special program from the Mercer University College of Pharmacy, four Doctor of Pharmacy students spent the summer working alongside faculty mentors on research projects ranging from clinical studies to literature reviews, gaining skills that will carry into their future residencies, fellowships and careers.
"This research program allows p
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds eight to Jacksonville team
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 28 [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 adds eight to Jacksonville team
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New additions continue growth trajectory for combined firm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 28, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners added eight new financial services professionals, bringi
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Pitt's $3 Billion Campaign is the Most Ambitious in Its 239-year History
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news:
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Pitt's $3 billion campaign is the most ambitious in its 239-year history
September 28, 2026
From the moment the University of Pittsburgh was founded in a log cabin in 1787, we've done more than imagine what's possible -- we've made it into reality.
From first-generation-student success stories to lifesaving discoveries to hands-on research that shapes industries and communities, at the Unive
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Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Announces 2026 Superlative Award Recipients
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 29 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release:
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September 28, 2026
Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Announces 2026 Superlative Award Recipients
(Alexandria, Va.) -- The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Superlative Awards: Builder of the Year, Service Company of t
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Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Josh Kaul in New Ad
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news:
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Republican Attorneys General Association Blasts Josh Kaul in New Ad
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group, Safer Wisconsin Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Wisconsin.
"Wisconsin needs an attorney general who will fight crime and make Wisconsin a safer
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Reynolds IGA Foodliner to Pay $65,000 in EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Reynolds IGA Foodliner to Pay $65,000 in EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
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Piggly Wiggly franchisee settles federal suit charging it denied an employee's request to observe her Sabbath and then fired her
ATLANTA -Reynolds IGA Foodliner, Inc., owner and operator of a chain of grocery stores, will pay $65,000 and provide other equitable relief to settle a religious discrimination
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Roger S. Foster, Jr., MD, FACS, and Baiba J. Grube, MD, FACS, Are the ACS Foundation Distinguished Philanthropists of the Year
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Roger S. Foster, Jr., MD, FACS, and Baiba J. Grube, MD, FACS, Are the ACS Foundation Distinguished Philanthropists of the Year
September 27, 2026
WASHINGTON -- The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Foundation announced Roger S. Foster, Jr., MD, FACS, and Baiba J. Grube, MD, FACS, as the recipients of its prestigious Distinguished Philanthropist Award, which was presented during the ACS C
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SAS Named a Leader in Worldwide Decision Intelligence Platforms
CARY, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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SAS named a Leader in worldwide decision intelligence platforms
Cary, NC (Sep 28, 2026)
SAS has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Decision Intelligence Platforms 2026 Vendor Assessment/*.
SAS(R) Intelligent Decisioning is a cloud-native, cloud-agnostic platform built on flagship SAS Viya. It combines data, AI models, business rule
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Siemens and Voltus Partner to Help Commercial Building Operators Generate Virtual Power Plant Revenue
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Siemens and Voltus Partner to Help Commercial Building Operators Generate Virtual Power Plant Revenue
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* Siemens's Peak Demand Limiting (PDL) service is now integrated with Voltus's market-connected distributed energy platform
* Enables participating U.S. customers to reduce energy
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Student cooks up success through engineering and content creation
KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 28 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Student cooks up success through engineering and content creation
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KENNESAW, Ga. | Sep 28, 2026
When Kennesaw State University engineering student Joel Louise began creating cooking videos this summer, he knew very little about preparing meals or producing social media content. What he did understand was how to analyze a problem, learn from mistakes, and improve a process.
Louise developed th
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Tennessee Tech professor draws on childhood challenges to inspire students to raise more than $25,000 for charity
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 28 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech professor draws on childhood challenges to inspire students to raise more than $25,000 for charity
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Students in a Tennessee Tech University organizational leadership course are learning that leadership is about more than managing people or turning a profit. They are putting classroom lessons into practice by planning and carrying out fundraising events for charitable
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University of Georgia: Social Media May Make Investors Feel More Confident Than They Should Be
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Social media may make investors feel more confident than they should be
Sep 28, 2026
By Juleah Carl
Relying on social media for investment advice linked to higher confidence but lower actual knowledge
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Investment advice is only a scroll away. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests social media may leave some investors feeling more knowledgeable than they actually are.
The r
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