ATLANTA, Georgia, July 31 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: In the field of immigration law, the need for counsel is acute and often unfulfilled. Complex immigration laws and enforcement practices make it challenging for many immigrants, even those with the most compelling cases, to secure their right to stay in the U.S. Those who can afford an attorney or obtain pro bono counsel are significantly more likely to succeed. Responding to this critical shortage, fellows in  more

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, July 30 -- Antioch University issued the following news: By Georgia Bermingham Before self-care became a buzzword appropriated by consumerist culture and leisurewear, the concept was developed and spread by Black feminist activists, including the poet Audre Lorde, who wrote, "Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare." When Lesley Jackson, PhD, first came upon this concept, she found it powerfully resonant.   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 31 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The Office of the Executive Vice President for Research has announced a new fund to cover up to 5% of research faculty salaries, enabling career development activities and service to the Institute. * * * By Brittany Aiello Georgia Tech's Office of the Executive Vice President for Research (EVPR) has announced a new Faculty Service and Development Fund (SD Fund) designed to cover up to 5% of salarie  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 31 -- CNN issued the following news: * * * The All-Star Cast of Hosts Includes Alan Cumming, Taraji P. Henson, Simu Liu, Billy Porter, Octavia Spencer and Questlove * * * NEW YORK - (July 30, 2024) -- A new host-led travel series, My Happy Place (w/t), is in production from CNN Original Series and Boardwalk Pictures. The six-episode series will premiere next year as part of CNN Originals anticipated 2025 slate. Across six visually stunning episodes, My Happy Place (w/  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- PNC Bank, a member of PNC Financial Services Group, issued the following news release: * * * EQ2 investment with ACE increases economic opportunity in vulnerable communities * * * ATLANTA, July 30, 2024 -- PNC Bank has entered into a $4 million investment agreement with ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Inc. to fund affordable and accessible loans to women, people of color and low- to moderate-income small business owners in Georgia. The equity eq  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 31 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release: State Representative Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) was recently recognized by the Uniform Law Commission for sponsoring the Georgia's Uniform Commercial Code Modernization Act, House Bill 1240, which was carried in the State Senate by President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy and signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp in May of 2024. "I was proud to sponsor the Georgia Commercial Code Modernization Act," said Rep. Matt Reev  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 31 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on July 30, 2024: State Representatives Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) and Segun Adeyina (D-Grayson) will host a community listening session event on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., at Redemptive Life Church in Conyers. The community listening event will feature several county commissioners as guest speakers, including Denise R. Mitchell, Gwinnett Tax Commissioner; Tisa Smart-Washington, Rockdale Ta  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Marking the 59th anniversary of the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid, Georgia Democratic Party Chair Nikema Williams, Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa, and Mississippi Democratic Party Chair Cheikh Taylor released the following statement: "Despite broad and bipartisan support from voters across the country, MAGA Republicans across the Sout  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release on July 29, 2024: The Board of Directors of The Coca Cola Company today announced the election of a new corporate officer, along with declaring the company's regular quarterly dividend. Carlos Pagoaga has been elected as a vice president of the company. Pagoaga serves as Vice President of Global Community Affairs and President of The Coca Cola Foundation. Pagoaga's new role with Global Community Affairs and the Foundation  more