Sunday - October 4, 2026

News Tipoffs - Georgia Editors

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315th OSS Airmen recognized for Artemis II support
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * 315th OSS Airmen recognized for Artemis II support * JOINT BASE LINDSEY GRAHAM, S.C. - NASA Exploration Ground Systems' landing and recovery director recognized 315th Operations Support Squadron Airmen Aug. 27 for their support of the agency's Artemis II mission. Liliana Villarreal presented the recognition to squadron members who provided contingency search, rescue and recovery support for  more
Aerospace Education Council: September 2026 Update
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Aerospace Education Council: September 2026 Update * #AFA Education Awards at the Field Awards Banquet We celebrated several presentations to outstanding individuals. Among them: our top individual honor of the Buck Buckwalter Distinguished Sustained Aerospace Education Award (DSEA), the AFA Thompson Mallett Teacher of the Year Awards, Outstanding AFJRO  more
Albany State University and Colony Bank Launch Strategic Partnership to Expand Student Opportunity and Drive Regional Growth
ALBANY, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * Albany State University and Colony Bank Launch Strategic Partnership to Expand Student Opportunity and Drive Regional Growth * Media Contact: Dr. Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu ALBANY, Ga., September 30, 2026 -Albany State University (ASU) and Colony Bank have entered into a strategic partnership designed to expand opportunities for students, strengthen workforce development, and contribute to the cont  more
Americans for Tax Reform: Appeal Challenges Federal District Court Decision Upholding Oregon's EPR Law
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following news: * * * Appeal Challenges Federal District Court Decision Upholding Oregon's EPR Law 09/30/2026 In a recent column in RealClearMarkets, Americans for Tax Reform's VP of State Affairs described Extended Produced Responsibility (EPR), a new regulatory regime thus far enacted in eight blue states, explaining how it is "a regressive, hidden tax that Americans will soon know well." "EPR, like cap-and-trade programs and carbo  more
Attendee Registration and Housing for 2027 IPPE Open Oct. 5
TUCKER, Georgia, Sept. 30 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * Attendee Registration and Housing for 2027 IPPE Open Oct. 5 * Attendee registration and general housing for the 2027 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) will open Monday, Oct. 5. IPPE remains the world's largest annual showcase of technology, equipment, supplies and services for the production and processing of eggs, meat, poultry and an  more
Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Clark joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the attorneys genera  more
Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut this month granted preliminary approval of a p  more
Blaze the Trail: Building a Path to VSU, One South Georgia County at a Time
VALDOSTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * September 30, 2026 Jessica Pope, Communications and Media Relations Coordinator Logan Cole, Communication & Event Project Manager, VSU Foundation Blaze the Trail: Building a Path to VSU, One South Georgia County at a Time VALDOSTA -- For generations, students from across South Georgia have found their way to Valdosta State University. Now, Valdosta State is working to make that path even stronger by inv  more
Blumenthal Slams Republican Attempts to Ignore the Reason for Jack Smith's Lawful Investigation: Trump's Incitement of a Violent Insurrection at the Capitol to Prevent the Transition of Power
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Slams Republican Attempts to Ignore the Reason for Jack Smith's Lawful Investigation: Trump's Incitement of a Violent Insurrection at the Capitol to Prevent the Transition of Power * [WASHINGTON, DC] - During a hearing today with former Special Counsel Jack Smith, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, underscored the seriousness of   more
Chairman Smith Announces Field Hearing on One, Big, Beautiful, Bill Delivering for Small Business, Manufacturing, Working Families - Collierville, TN
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith Announces Field Hearing on The One, Big, Beautiful, Bill Delivering for Small Business, Manufacturing, and Working Families - Collierville, TN September 29, 2026 Washington, D.C. - House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) announced that the Ways and Means Committee will hold a field hearing on The One, Big, Beautiful,   more
Citizen Air Commando represents 919th SOW at 2026 NATO Pentathlon in Romania
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * Citizen Air Commando represents 919th SOW at 2026 NATO Pentathlon in Romania * DUKE FIELD, Fla. - An Air Force Reservist helped lead a joint three-member U.S. military team to a third-place overall finish in the novice division at the 2026 International Confederation of Reserve Officers Military Competition in Bucharest, Romania. Lt. Col. Lance Speed was part of an elite contingent of 18 Am  more
CNN Announces New Streaming Series, Body Language by CNN, Hosted by Pamela Brown
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Announces New Streaming Series, Body Language by CNN, Hosted by Pamela Brown * September 30th, 2026 Washington, D.C. - (September 30, 2026) - CNN today announced Body Language by CNN, a new streaming series hosted by CNN Anchor and Chief Investigative Correspondent Pamela Brown that brings an unflinchingly honest lens to the uncomfortable, unspoken and sometimes absurd health experiences that shape w  more
CNN Delivers Strong Third Quarter Performance Across Platforms
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Delivers Strong Third Quarter Performance Across Platforms * September 30th, 2026 +15% YEAR OVER YEAR GROWTH IN PRIMETIME TV PROGRAMMING TOP 5 CABLE NETWORK FOR 17 QUARTERS AND 21 MONTHS RUNNING CNN CONTINUES TO GROW SUBSCRIBERS WHILE ALSO BECOMING TOP U.S. NEWS ORGANIZATION ON YOUTUBE AND TIKTOK NEW YORK, NY -(September 30, 2026) -CNN ended the third quarter of 2026 with strong audience growth an  more
CNN FlashDoc "Zuckerberg: Facebook and the Cost of Connection" Now Streaming on the CNN App
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN FlashDoc "Zuckerberg: Facebook and the Cost of Connection" Now Streaming on the CNN App * September 30th, 2026 CNN Broadcast Premiere on Sunday, October 4 at 9pm ET/PT Promo: Watch here NEW YORK, NY - (September 30, 2026) - CNN today announced the premiere of its latest CNN FlashDoc, Zuckerberg: Facebook and the Cost of Connection, exploring how the social media platform - and the man who created i  more
Conn. A.G. Tong, Co-signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515   more
Dalton State College: Northwest Georgia Workforce Summit to Convene Regional Leaders on Healthcare, Manufacturing and AI
DALTON, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- Dalton State College issued the following news: * * * Northwest Georgia Workforce Summit to convene regional leaders on healthcare, manufacturing and AI September 30, 2026 Business leaders, educators, economic development professionals and workforce experts from across Northwest Georgia will gather Oct. 29 for the second annual Northwest Georgia Workforce Summit, a regional forum designed to address workforce challenges, share innovative solutions and strengthen th  more
Delta, Georgia leaders unite to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel growth
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta, Georgia leaders unite to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel growth * Delta Air Lines joined partners across Georgia to launch the Georgia Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition, a new statewide effort established by the Metro Atlanta Chamber and founding members Delta, the Georgia Forestry Association and Georgia Farm Bureau. The coalition aims to advance SAF production and drive   more
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Four Eagles Tapped for AIAA's 30/30 Class Recognizing Young Aerospace Leaders
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Oct. 1 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Four Eagles Tapped for AIAA's 30/30 Class Recognizing Young Aerospace Leaders Author: Michaela Jarvis and Seth Robbins September 30, 2026 The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has named an Embry Riddle doctoral candidate and three university alumni to its inaugural 30/30 class, which recognizes young professionals whose work is advancing aerospace and shaping its f  more
European Commission: From Curiosity to Breakthrough - Europe's Young Scientists Take the Stage
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 30 -- The European Commission issued the following news: * * * From curiosity to breakthrough: Europe's young scientists take the stage 28 September 2026 On 27 September in Kiel, Germany, the 37th edition of the EU Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) closed with the announcement of its winners. Over one week, around 140 young scientists (aged 14 to 20) from almost 40 countries presented their scientific projects to an international jury, the public and their peers.   more
European Commission: Second International Conference on Returning Ukrainian Children, Detained Civilians, Prisoners of War
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 30 -- The European Commission posted the following news: * * * Second International Conference on Returning Ukrainian Children, Detained Civilians, and Prisoners of War 30 September 2026 "We, the Foreign Ministers and representatives of participating states and international organizations, gathered in Toronto on September 28-29, 2026, for the Second International Conference on Returning Ukrainian Children, Detained Civilians, and Prisoners of War, co-chaired by Canad  more
Eurostat: Returns to Third Countries Up by 10% in Q2 2026
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 30 -- Eurostat, a statistical office of the European Union, issued the following news: * * * 30 September 2026 Returns to third countries up by 10% in Q2 2026 In the second quarter of 2026, EU countries issued orders to leave to 110 335 non-EU citizens, and 36 825 people were returned to third countries following an order. Compared with the second quarter of 2025, the number of non-EU citizens ordered to leave declined by 12.0%, while the number of people returned  more
Faculty and Staff Notables | October 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Notables | October 2026 * #Tift College of Education Karyn Allee, Ph.D., associate professor of elementary education, with Brittany Adams, Ph.D., of the University of Alabama, and Nance Wilson, Ph.D., of SUNY Cortland, co-authored the article "The Climb Model of Reading: A strategic framework for comprehension, metacognition, and classroom practice," published in the Early Childhood Education   more
Fed Governor Cook Issues Remarks at Investing in Rural America Conference
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks by Governor Lisa D. Cook: * * * September 30, 2026 The Dual Mandate in Rural America At the 2026 Investing in Rural America Conference, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Asheville, North Carolina - Thank you, President Barkin, for that kind introduction. And thank you to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and your partners across the Federal Reserve System for organizing this timely and important conference this year   more
Finding Greatness: Trennadi Anderson
MACON, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Middle Georgia State University posted the following news: * * * Finding Greatness: Trennadi Anderson * Cochran, GA Trennadi Anderson has wasted little time making her mark at Middle Georgia State University. Since transferring to MGA, the political science major has embraced leadership and service across the University, taking on roles ranging from president of the Cochran Campus Activities Board to vice president of SGA's Eastern District. With plans to attend   more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Courts Pushed Back on Website Tracking Lawsuits in September, But Broken Cookie Banners Are Still a Major Risk
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Courts Pushed Back on Website Tracking Lawsuits in September, But Broken Cookie Banners Are Still a Major Risk Sep 30, 2026 FP tracked six court rulings in September claiming that businesses illegally let third parties track visitors to their websites, with four favoring the companies being sued and two favoring plaintiffs. The cases were brought under California's wiretapping and "pen register" laws  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: FP Visa Bulletin for October 2026 - Final Action Dates and an Employer's Immigration Action Plan
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * The FP Visa Bulletin for October 2026: Final Action Dates and an Employer's Immigration Action Plan Sep 30, 2026 Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This Insight reviews October's release to help employers determine whether a  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Washington Employers Must Notify Workers About Federal Immigration Inspections Starting October 1 - Your 8-Step Guide
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight: * * * Washington Employers Must Notify Workers About Federal Immigration Inspections Starting October 1: Your 8-Step Guide Sep 30, 2026 Starting October 1, Washington employers must notify their workers when a federal agency announces plans to inspect employment eligibility paperwork. They must also follow up with individual notices once the government reports what it has found. The Immigrant Worker Protec  more
Florida Board of Governors confirms Dr. Michael P. Shannon as UNF's eighth president
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 30 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * Florida Board of Governors confirms Dr. Michael P. Shannon as UNF's eighth president * The Florida Board of Governors on Wednesday unanimously confirmed Dr. Michael P. Shannon as the eighth president of the University of North Florida. Shannon, who will step into the role on Jan. 4, was selected by the UNF Board of Trustees on Sept. 16 after a five-month national search. "I am deeply grate  more
Florida State University and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare finalize landmark agreements advancing FSU Health
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare finalize landmark agreements advancing FSU Health * #Key Points * Florida State University and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare have finalized landmark agreements establishing the long-term framework for FSU Health, an integrated academic health system serving North Florida and beyond. * FSU Health will connect academic research, medical  more
From the Hill to 'Raising Kanan,' Rob Hardy Knows the Power of a Good Story
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 29 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * From the Hill to 'Raising Kanan,' Rob Hardy Knows the Power of a Good Story * The FAMU alumnus behind the "Raising Kanan" finale built a career telling stories Black audiences recognize. Now he's making sure more people get the chance to tell them. The ending of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" gave fans the shock they knew was coming and still we  more
Ga. Gov. Kemp: Top State for Talent Award Winners Announced at Governor's Workforce Summit
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 Top State for Talent Award Winners Announced at Governor's Workforce Summit ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), the University System of Georgia (USG), the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC), and the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy (GOEWS), held the fourth annual Governor's Wor  more
Georgia Southern Rises in Engineering, National Rankings for U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2027
STATESBORO, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern rises in engineering, national rankings for U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2027 September 30, 2026 STATESBORO -- U.S. News & World Report has released the 2027 Best College rankings, recognizing Georgia Southern University in six out of 10 categories, including engineering, business and nursing. Georgia Southern made a significant 15 spot jump, ranking #328 in nation  more
Georgia Southern University: Ava Edwards Receives Excellence in Alumni Relations Award
STATESBORO, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Ava Edwards receives Excellence in Alumni Relations award September 30, 2026 Ava Edwards, director of Alumni Relations at Georgia Southern University, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Georgia Education Advancement Council's (GEAC) Excellence in Alumni Relations Award. "This year's honorees exemplify the very best of higher education advancement in our state," said GEAC President Fran  more
Georgia State Biologist Awarded $2.17 Million Grant to Study Viruses That Kill Bacteria
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State Biologist Awarded $2.17 Million Grant to Study Viruses That Kill Bacteria September 30, 2026 ATLANTA -- James Gurney, an assistant professor in Georgia State University's Department of Biology, has been awarded $2.17 million by the National Institutes of Health to study bacteriophages -- viruses that infect and kill bacteria. The five-year grant will support his lab's research into how phage  more
Global Call for the Release of Entire Newsroom at Egyptian Investigative Journalism Platform Matsadaash
CAIRO, Egypt, Sept. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights issued the following news release: * * * Global Call for the Release of Entire Newsroom at Egyptian Investigative Journalism Platform Matsadaash * We, the undersigned civil society organizations and independent media outlets, join together to condemn the escalating crackdown on independent Egyptian investigative journalism platform Matsadaash, which now includes the arrest of six journalists, consti  more
Gov. Kemp Announces Superior Court Appointment
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 Gov. Kemp Announces Superior Court Appointment ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment of Ronald "Ron" E. Daniels to the Superior Court of the Oconee Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the passing of the Honorable Howard Cauldwell Kaufold, Jr. Ronald "Ron" Edward Daniels is the managing partner of Daniels Law LLC in Eastman and Cochran  more
GSW students named to summer 2026 honors lists
AMERICUS, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Georgia Southwestern State University posted the following news: * * * GSW students named to summer 2026 honors lists * AMERICUS, Ga. (Sept. 30, 2026) -Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) recognizes 613 students who made the President's List, Dean's List, or Academic Achievement List for the 2026 summer semester. This distinction recognizes excellence in educational performance as demonstrated by an exemplary grade point average (GPA). For summer 2026   more
How One TechOps Employee's Tribute Became Ride 4 the Fight
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * How One TechOps Employee's Tribute Became Ride 4 the Fight * "Unfortunately, many great stories start with a tragedy, and that is how this one began." Ten years ago, Emiel Akkermans, Maintenance Manager in Delta TechOps AMS, lost his childhood friend, Mark, to cancer. Mark was only 40 years old and was preparing to become a father for the first time. A year later, Emiel found a way to turn  more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary Entitled 'Unbearable Lightness of American Restraint'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, posted the following commentary to National Review: * * * Sep 30, 2026 National Review The Unbearable Lightness of American Restraint A great power cannot shed its mass simply because it has grown weary of the weight. Ludovic Hood Milan Kundera's The Unbearable Lightness of Being turned on a cruel paradox: A life unburdened by weight feels like freedom  more
IMMCG researcher highlights neutrophils' 'chameleon' behavior in new review
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * IMMCG researcher highlights neutrophils' 'chameleon' behavior in new review * Neutrophils are best known as the immune system's rapid-response cells, rushing to sites of infection and inflammation to help protect the body. But these abundant white blood cells are far more versatile than their traditional "first responder" reputation suggests. A new review by Yanfang "Peipei" Zhu, PhD, an assistant prof  more
KU Debate teams excel at Kentucky tournaments
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Sept. 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Debate teams excel at Kentucky tournaments * LAWRENCE -Multiple University of Kansas Debate teams placed in the top five at a pair of tournaments hosted by the University of Kentucky this past week. The team of Owen Owings, Lee's Summit, Missouri, with Max Ulven, St. Paul, Minnesota, finished in second place at the "Run for the Roses" round-robin invitational for seven of the top teams in the country   more
La Trobe University: Fossils Confirm Human Ancestors First Appearance
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- La Trobe University issued the following news release: * * * 3009/2026 Fossils confirm human ancestors first appearance La Trobe archaeologists have described 18 new hominin fossils including a second Homo erectus skull fragment confirming the species' first appearance was in southern Africa 2.0 million years ago - 200,000 years earlier than traditionally thought. The fossils also include representatives of another species, P. robustus, and show th  more
Legal 500 UK 2027 Honors Alston & Bird's London Practices
ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 1 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 The Legal 500 UK 2027 Honors Alston & Bird's London Practices Alston & Bird has been recognized for excellence in eight practice areas in The Legal 500 United Kingdom's 2027 edition, and three attorneys have been honored for individual achievement in their fields. The rankings include: * Dispute Resolution: Banking Litigation: Investment and Retail * Dispute Resolution: Int  more
Lujan, Heinrich, Kelly, Cantwell Call on States to Stop Data Centers From Passing Rising Costs on to Ratepayers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * September 30, 2026 Lujan, Heinrich, Kelly, Cantwell Call on States to Stop Data Centers from Passing Rising Costs on to Ratepayers Lujan is one of only two U.S. Senators, and the only Democratic Senator, to have served as a state utility commissioner - Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on  more
Mercer named a Best Value College for 2027 by The Princeton Review
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer named a Best Value College for 2027 by The Princeton Review * MACON, Ga. -Mercer University is once again one of the nation's best colleges for students seeking a great education with excellent career services and at a relatively affordable price, according to The Princeton Review(r), which released its Best Value Colleges for 2027 list on Sept. 29. Out of more than 650 institutions surveyed, The Princet  more
MSU designated 'Distinguished Military College' by Sec. Hegseth as War Dept. unveils six major changes in operating, training policies
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU designated 'Distinguished Military College' by Sec. Hegseth as War Dept. unveils six major changes in operating, training policies * Contact: Sid Salter and Harriet Laird STARKVILLE, Miss.-Mississippi State University is one of five universities designated as a new "Distinguished Military College" by order of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The announcement came during Secretary Hegseth's s  more
Nationally Recognized Author and Emmy Award Winner to Discuss Georgia's Changing Coast
BRUNSWICK, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- The College of Coastal Georgia posted the following news: * * * Nationally Recognized Author and Emmy Award Winner to Discuss Georgia's Changing Coast * The next installment of Mariner Talks: Voices That Shape the Coast will feature acclaimed author and former Smithsonian Secretary Dr. Wayne Clough on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. The event will be moderated by Jon Goode, an Emmy Award-winning writer and storyteller. Clough, a native of Douglas, Georgia, is an   more
New EEI Report Shows How Electric Companies Are Supporting Customers, Helping Families Manage Energy Costs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * New EEI Report Shows How Electric Companies Are Supporting Customers, Helping Families Manage Energy Costs * WASHINGTON (September 30, 2026) -The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today released Powering Customer Savings: Helping Residential Customers Save on Energy Costs, a report showcasing how America's investor-owned electric companies are helping customers through bill assista  more
Oklahoma City University: Theologian to Lead Three-part Series on Grace and Experience
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 1 -- Oklahoma City University issued the following news: * * * Theologian to lead three-part series on grace and experience Sep 30, 2026 * The Wimberly School of Religion will host Dr. Rebekah Miles, Albert Outler Professor of Wesley Studies at SMU, for the annual Willson Lectures on Oct. 15. * The free, public three-part series takes place at the Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel (1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.) and focuses on divine life, ecstatic religious experien  more
OPERATION SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER: Trump's Transportation Department Joins Multi-State Operation, Removes More than 75 Unqualified Truckers from U.S. Roads
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted the following news release: * * * OPERATION SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER: Trump's Transportation Department Joins Multi-State Operation, Removes More than 75 Unqualified Truckers from U.S. Roads * Contact: FMCSA.PublicAffairs@dot.gov(link sends email) #Operation conducted 552 inspections that placed 78 drivers and 25 vehicles out of service COLUMBIA, SC -The U.S. Department of Transport  more
Penny L. Elkins, Ph.D., to be inaugurated as Mercer University's 19th president, becoming its...
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Penny L. Elkins, Ph.D., to be inaugurated as Mercer University's 19th president, becoming its... * #19-Day Celebration Will Culminate in Oct. 29 Investiture Ceremony MACON, Ga. -The Mercer University Board of Trustees will host the formal investiture ceremony of Penny L. Elkins, Ph.D., as the institution's 19th president on Oct. 29 on the University's historic Macon campus. The ceremony -which will be broadcast  more
Pinnacle Equipment Finance Marks Five-Year Anniversary
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 [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 Equipment Finance Marks Five-Year Anniversary * Team has grown from its founding members to 39 experienced professionals and a $2.5 billion portfolio NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 30, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners' Equipment Finance   more
Reformation Day to Focus on Georgia's First Lutherans
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Emory University Candler School of Theology posted the following news: * * * Reformation Day to Focus on Georgia's First Lutherans * Candler's Pitts Theology Library will host the 2026 Reformation Day at Emory on Thursday, Oct. 29. Highlighting the library's renowned Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection, the annual gathering offers a chance to explore an aspect of the Protestant Reformation that connects to culture today. This year's Reformation Day will f  more
Researchers in various studies looking for participants
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Sept. 30 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers in various studies looking for participants * Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. #Factors impacting fall risk in people with chronic kidney disease Brandon Kistler's lab in the Department of Nutrition Science is conducting a study to learn more about the factors impacting fall risk in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study   more
School of Medicine announces featured speaker for 2026 Greenberg-Williams Lectureship
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * School of Medicine announces featured speaker for 2026 Greenberg-Williams Lectureship * Mercer University School of Medicine has announced Renee McLeod-Sordjan, D.N.P, Ph.D., as the featured speaker for the 2026 Greenberg-Williams Lectureship. The free lecture, presented virtually on Zoom, will take place at noon on Nov. 11. Register for the free virtual event here. McLeod-Sordjan will deliver a lecture titled   more
SEC Charges Georgia Man in Connection With Alleged $4.25 Million Real Estate Offering Fraud
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Lamar D. Fletcher, No. 1:26-cv-05623-SCJ (N.D. Ga. filed Sept. 29, 2026) On September 29, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against Georgia resident Lamar D. Fletcher for operating an alleged offering fraud scheme through which he raised more than $4.25 million by selling promissory notes and similar securities to approximat  more
Sen. Schiff Calls Out GOP Attacks on Jack Smith, Refusal to Acknowledge Trump's Conspiracies on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Calls Out GOP Attacks on Jack Smith, Refusal to Acknowledge Trump's Conspiracies on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes and called out Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans' repeated attacks on Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led investigations into the events of January 6, 2021,   more
Sen. Schiff Calls Out GOP Refusal to Acknowledge Trump Conspiracies, Pushes Committee to Subpoena Volume II Report at Jack Smith Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Calls Out GOP Refusal to Acknowledge Trump Conspiracies, Pushes Committee to Subpoena Volume II Report at Jack Smith Hearing * Washington, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) called out Senate Republicans for their refusal to acknowledge President Trump's conspiracies during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led investiga  more
Study traces genetic roots of tomato flavor loss, identifies new pathway for improvement
ATHENS, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * Study traces genetic roots of tomato flavor loss, identifies new pathway for improvement * #Takeaways * UGA researchers are studying changing virus pressure in Georgia tomato fields. * Field trials identified four tomato cultivars that performed well under natural disease pressure. * Research and Extension teams work together to give growers practic  more
Top cops: GCSU Public Safety officers earn state awards
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * Top cops: GCSU Public Safety officers earn state awards * By Gil Pound T wo Georgia College & State University Department of Public Safety officers received statewide recognition recently. The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police honored Deputy Chief Maj. Brian Freese as Supervisor of the Year and Officer Orion Johnson as Officer of the Year during the GACP fall conference held Sept. 21-24 in Savannah  more
University of Arkansas: AI in Agriculture - Experts Say Human Judgment Key as Technology Advances
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * AI in Agriculture: Experts Say Human Judgment Key as Technology Advances Sep. 30, 2026 As artificial intelligence becomes faster and more capable of complex tasks, human critical thinking and the ability to ask the right questions will become even more important. At the AI in Agriculture Symposium on Sept. 21, panelists in a roundtable discussion noted that many tasks once considered specialized s  more
University of Georgia: Higher GLP-1 Costs Lead to Lower Adherence
ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Higher GLP-1 costs lead to lower adherence Sep 30, 2026 By Erica Techo Patients significantly less likely to use the weight loss medication when monthly costs exceed $75 - Semaglutides, or GLP-1s, can produce substantial weight loss if individuals adhere to their doctor's instructions. But a new study from the University of Georgia suggests patients aren't taking the weight loss medication as pr  more
URI math professor secures $1.1 million NSF CAREER award
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Sept. 30 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI math professor secures $1.1 million NSF CAREER award * KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 30, 2026 - Irma Stevens, assistant professor of mathematics at the University of Rhode Island, has secured a five-year, $1.1 million CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation. Stevens will use the funding to research variable literacy-the ability to comprehend and use mathematical symbols-and to develop  more
UTF Fetterman School of Nursing Celebrates 91.7% NCLEX Pass Rate
TOCCOA FALLS, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- The University of Toccoa Falls posted the following news: * * * UTF Fetterman School of Nursing Celebrates 91.7% NCLEX Pass Rate * Toccoa Falls, Ga. (September 30, 2026) - The UTF Fetterman School of Nursing is celebrating the success of its 2026 graduates, with 11 of 12 graduates passing the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) on their first attempt, for a 91.7% first-time pass rate. The NCLEX is the national licensure examination required for   more
Zielinski's 'Transformations' opens at McEachern Art Center
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 30 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Zielinski's 'Transformations' opens at McEachern Art Center * MACON, Ga. -McEachern Art Center (the MAC) will present Transformations: Layers of Time and Self, an exhibition of abstract quilted works by artist and Mercer Professor Emerita Marian Zielinski. The exhibition opens with a free public reception on Friday, Oct. 2, and remains on view through mid-November. In Transformations: Layers of Time and Self, Z  more