ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 18 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2025: * * * Peach State Showing Promise on Taxes, Health Care * * * Atlanta, Georgia--Today Georgia Governor Brian Kemp gave his annual state of the state address. In his speech, he outlined encouraging gains the Peach State is making in lowering taxes, making smart decisions on health care policy, and making life more affordable for job creators and families. Americans for Prosperity-Geor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 [Category: Energy] -- The American Petroleum Institute issued the following news release: * * * API, States File Lawsuit to Reverse New Restrictions on Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Development WASHINGTON, January 17, 2025 -- The American Petroleum Institute today joined with the states of Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi in filing a challenge to the Biden administration's ban on new oil and natural gas leasing across millions of acres of federal waters.   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 17 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * At The Capitol: Legislative Days 1-5 The 40-day Georgia legislative session gaveled in on Monday, January 13 and legislators quickly handled ceremonial and preliminary duties that accompany new terms. The House reelected Rep. Jon Burns, R-Newington, as Speaker and Rep. Jan Jones, R-Milton, as House speaker pro tempore. On the Senate side, Sen. John Kennedy, R-Macon, was reelected presi  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, Jan. 17 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Renowned speaker and higher education leader Walter Kimbrough, Ph.D., will deliver the keynote address at Georgia Southern University's celebration of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy on Friday, Jan. 17. "Dr. Kimbrough is an established leader in higher education and has recently emerged as a voice on free speech, which is a timely topic and a hallmark of campuses of higher education,"   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 17 -- Emory University's Candler School of Theology issued the following news: The Aquinas Center of Theology at Candler will host its annual Aquinas Day lecture on Thursday, January 30. Held near the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, this event introduces the research of younger theologians to showcase the latest perspectives in theological thinking. This year's lecture will feature Alexia Williams, assistant professor of religion and African American studies at the Universit  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, Jan. 18 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Nalanda Roy, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Political Science and International Studies at Georgia Southern University, was recently honored with the Noam Chomsky Global Connections Shining Star Research Award for her research in global affairs, international relations and South and Southeast Asian maritime security. Noam Chomsky is a world-renowned professor, considered by many to be a lead  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, Jan. 18 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: When the power goes out during a storm, there's a team with a Georgia Southern University student at the Georgia Transmission Corporation (GTC) responsible for looking into what happened. Elizabeth Sills, a computer and electrical engineering senior from Savannah works in the system reliability department for the GTC.engin "If there's an outage and they don't know what caused it, I'll run a lightning  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Small Business Owner Alison Couch Testifies Before U.S.... WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 17, 2025) - Alison Couch, Georgia Small Business Owner and member of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) testified before the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means at a hearing titled, "Hearing on The Need to Make Permanent the Trump Tax Cuts for Working Fa  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Jan. 18 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: Against the backdrop of a new exhibit honoring the "foot soldiers" of the Civil Rights Movement, the KSU Convocation Center filled on Friday to commemorate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during the MLK Legacy Breakfast Celebration. The celebration served as the kickoff for MLK Week, an annual event honoring the late civil rights icon. In addition to the breakfast, events are scheduled throughout next we  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Jan. 17 (TNSres) -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: The answer to leading healthcare issues may be sitting in the pockets of millions nationwide. Researchers in Kennesaw State University's mHealth Research Lab are looking to innovate the healthcare marketplace by developing mHealth systems (apps) that can be accessed on a standard smartphone. Launched last year by Nazmus Sakib, an assistant professor of information technology in the College of Co  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 17 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Jennifer Falk A Mercer University professor is conducting cutting-edge research that could lead to earlier screening for children with suspected learning disabilities, behavioral problems or neurological delays. Dr. Anastasia Kerr-German, assistant professor of psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is using innovative technology to scan children's brains and collect neurocognitive data tha  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 10 (TNSsta) -- Operation HOPE issued the following statement: * * * We recently shared a story during our year-end giving campaign that did not fully reflect the reality of Dawnita Brown's experience. We deeply regret this oversight and want to correct the record by sharing her true story with her permission. The impact of our work remains meaningful, and we are committed to ensuring transparency. In 2018, Dawnita Brown's life changed forever when her mom suffered a deb  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 17 -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on November 15, 2024, approved revumenib--the first of a new class of drugs called menin inhibitors for aggressive, treatment-resistant leukemia. The FDA granted priority review for the revumenib application, designating the drug both a breakthrough and an orphan drug. The FDA's approval is based on data from 104 adults and pediatric patients in   more