Friday - March 27, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia

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Gallup, Rollins Survey Reveals Americans' Public Health Priorities, Trust
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 6 (TNSres) -- Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health issued the following newsletter: As the Trump administration begins to implement changes to national public health strategies, a new survey from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health and Gallup provides insights into what public health issues Americans want leaders to prioritize and who they trust most for critical health information. The Rollins-Gallup Public Health Priorities Survey asked 2,1  more
Georgia State Professor Delivers TEDx Talk on Transformative STEM Education Methods
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 7 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Georgia State Professor Delivers TEDx Talk on Transformative STEM Education Methods ATLANTA -- Hamed Laroui, a senior lecturer in Georgia State's Department of Chemistry, has figured out how to reduce failure rates among his students. He shared his insights during the University of Algiers' TEDx event titled "Inspiring Youth for a Brighter Future." "The experience was a bit surreal, to be honest," Laroui sa  more
GSW Students Earn Pro Certification in New Cutting-Edge IT Server Management Course
AMERICUS, Georgia, Feb. 7 -- Georgia Southwestern State University issued the following news: * * * GSW students earn pro certification in new cutting-Edge IT server management course AMERICUS, Ga (Feb. 6, 2025) - Two students at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW), David Harrison of Fayetteville and Jasmine Sparks of Americus, earned the prestigious Hybrid Server Pro certification as part of the new IT Server Management course, a cutting-edge addition to the University's Information   more
Incorporating Black History Month in Your Classroom: Resources Included!
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 7 -- The American Board for the Certification of Teacher Excellence issued the following commentary: * * * Incorporating Black History Month in Your Classroom: Resources Included! Incorporating Black History Month in your classroom effectively means going beyond surface-level celebrations and weaving Black history, culture, and contributions into daily learning. Below we provide some impactful ways (and resources) you can do this. Incorporating Black History Month in Y  more
Judge Upholds PSC Ruling in Eminent Domain Case, But Stays Construction of Speculative Private Railroad Pending Appeal
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Judge Upholds PSC Ruling in Eminent Domain Case, But Stays Construction of Speculative Private Railroad Pending Appeal ATLANTA --On Tuesday, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Craig Schwall upheld a ruling by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) granting a private railroad company the state's eminent domain power to take land from several property owners in Sparta. Ho  more
Reproductive Freedom for All Georgia Condemns SB 39 as an Extreme Attack on Access to Health Care for the Trans Community
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Georgia Condemns SB 39 as an Extreme Attack on Access to Health Care for the Trans Community CONTACT: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Atlanta, GA-- Today, Reproductive Freedom for All Georgia strongly condemned Senate Bill 39, a harmful and politically motivated measure that would strip transgender Georgians of a  more
Seven States Named to New Higher Education Basic Needs Academy
BOULDER, Colorado, Feb. 7 -- The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association issued the following news: * * * Seven states named to new higher education Basic Needs Academy The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) kicked off a new Basic Needs Academy this week, focused on supporting states in expanding data capacity and developing policy infrastructure for integrating and using basic needs information in state postsecondary data systems. Seven states - Ariz  more
Students Explore South Africa Through Study Abroad Program
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 7 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * Students Explore South Africa Through Study Abroad Program Registration is open for the 2025 program. ATLANTA -- Georgia State students can immerse themselves in South Africa's vibrant business landscapes and rich cultural heritage through a transformative summer study abroad program. The South Africa trip is part of the Economic and Business Environment Study Abroad Program, a joint initiative between the  more
Summer Study Abroad Deadlines Approaching
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 7 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following Campus and Community news: * * * Summer Study Abroad Deadlines Approaching More than 30 study abroad programs are still accepting applications for the summer. The application deadline for over 30 summer study abroad programs is fast approaching. Whether it's a 12-week adventure across Europe as part of the Oxford Summer Program or a three-week study of stress and happiness in Italy, the Georgia Tech Office of I  more