Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia
ACLU of Georgia Opposes Renewal of Flock Safety Contract at Atlanta Airport
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 16 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia issued the following statement on June 15, 2026:
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ACLU of Georgia Opposes Renewal of Flock Safety Contract at Atlanta Airport
The City should not renew its contract with a company that has failed to address serious privacy and civil liberties concerns.
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The ACLU of Georgia issues the following statement in response to the Atlanta City Council considering the renewal of the City's contract with Flock Safety fo
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Choosing a Medicare Plan? New Study Suggests Looking Beyond the Premium
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 15 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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Choosing a Medicare Plan? New Study Suggests Looking Beyond the Premium
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Every year, roughly 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day and face one of the most consequential financial decisions of later life: choosing a Medicare plan to cover health care costs in older age.
For many, the choice seems straightforward between the two primary plans for Medicare coverage-Original Med
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Issues Statement on Georgia Senate Race
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following statement on June 14, 2026:
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DSCC Statement on Georgia Senate Race
In response to Donald Trump's endorsement of Congressman Mike Collins in the GOP Senate runoff in Georgia, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesperson Maeve Coyle released the following statement:
"Republicans are waking up with deja vu this morning: after a yearlong bitter and bruising primary that set off panic about thei
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Florida Law Offers Clarity in Workplace Discrimination Filings - What Employers Need to Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 16 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 15, 2026:
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New Florida Law Offers Clarity in Workplace Discrimination Filings: What Employers Need to Know
Florida just cleared up a longstanding question for employers facing state-law workplace discrimination claims. Employers and employees alike now have a clearer, more predictable deadline for when such claims can go to court. Indeed, HB 1407 should reduce the procedural fights that have cl
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Like, Comment, Comply - Retailer's Guide to Social Media and Workplace Law Compliance
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 16 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 15, 2026:
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Like, Comment, Comply: The Retailer's Guide to Social Media and Workplace Law Compliance
Employee-generated social media content has become a major workplace safety and compliance issue for retailers. If you've spent any time on TikTok or similar platforms lately, you've seen the content - from grainy ring-light footage from a back stockroom to a side-eye to the camera when a difficu
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Georgia State Preparing Next Generation of Sustainable Scientists
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Georgia State Preparing Next Generation of Sustainable Scientists
Faculty and students at Georgia State University are working to integrate sustainable practices into undergraduate science education, and a new study highlights ways to advance laboratory practices and teaching strategies.
Published in the Journal of Chemical Education, the study demonstrates how environmentally responsible strategies can be
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Georgia: Authorities built coordinated system to crush dissent and entrench power
LONDON, England, June 15 [Category: International] -- Amnesty International issued the following news release:
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Georgia: Authorities built coordinated system to crush dissent and entrench power
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Georgia is undergoing one of the most serious erosions of human rights since independence, as the ruling party increasingly resorts to authoritarian practices to preserve its grip on power amid growing public discontent over its approach to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Georgia's
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Greenberg Traurig's Lori Cohen Named to Forbes 2026 'America's Top Women Lawyers' List
MIAMI, Florida, June 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Lori Cohen Named to Forbes 2026 'America's Top Women Lawyers' List
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ATLANTA - Lori G. Cohen, vice chair of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and co-chair of the firm's Global Litigation Practice and Trial Practice Group, has been named to Forbes ' inaugural 2026 " America's Top Women Lawyers " list. The list recognizes 200 women attorneys in pr
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GSW Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading
AMERICUS, Georgia, June 9 (TNSrpt) -- Georgia Southwestern State University issued the following news:
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GSW earns national recognition for preparing future elementary teachers in the science of reading
The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students.
* Bachelor of Science in Educatio
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ICYMI: "Bitter, Largely Stagnant Intraparty Fight" Reaches Breaking Point in Georgia Senate Runoff as GOP Faces "Infighting" After Trump Endorsement
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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ICYMI: "Bitter, Largely Stagnant Intraparty Fight" Reaches Breaking Point in Georgia Senate Runoff as GOP Faces "Infighting" After Trump Endorsement
After months of "a bitter, largely stagnant intraparty fight" in the Georgia GOP Senate primary, which has "complicat[ed] the party's prospects in the key battleground," Republicans woke up Sunday morning with a Trump-indu
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Interior Dept. National Park Service Seeks Public Input on Historic Place Nominations Across 10 States
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on properties nominated for listing and related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The agency said nominations received before May 30, 2026, are under review. The notice covers properties in California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Among the sites under consideration are the Raymond Hotel Apartments in San Francisco, South-View Cemeter
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Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Armenian Election Results Inspire Pro-Western Forces in Georgia
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by journalist Giorgi Menabde in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Armenian Election Results Inspire Pro-Western Forces in Georgia
Executive Summary:
* Georgian officials congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his victory in the parliamentary elections in Armenia, expressing hope for strengthening Georgian-Armenian ties.
* Many Georgians followed the Armenian electi
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Johnson Announces Service Academy Appointments
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Johnson Announces Service Academy Appointments
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced nine South Dakotans will be attending the United States service academies. They will begin their military training at their respective schools in June. Johnson nominated each of these students in December 2025, and they recently accepted their appointment offers. This
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Lighter, Faster, Ready: 477th Fighter Group pushes limits during drill weekend
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, June 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news:
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Lighter, Faster, Ready: 477th Fighter Group pushes limits during drill weekend
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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - In modern warfare, the warning order will not wait for a convenient schedule. For the Citizen Airmen of the 477th Fighter Group, the pivot from civilian life to combat readiness happened in a matter of hours indicating the kickoff to Exercise Iron Warrior, June 5, 2026. Bu
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Littler Issues Commentary: Labor & Employment World Cup 2026 - Atlanta, Georgia V. Spain on Non-Discrimination Protections
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by associate Maria Luisa Riu Cobo, partner Sonia Cortes and Atlanta office managing shareholder Bradley E. Strawn:
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Labor & Employment World Cup 2026: Atlanta, Georgia v. Spain on Non-Discrimination Protections
At a Glance
What happens when different sports cultures and legal frameworks converge on the same global stage? Our Labor & Employment World Cup 2026 series aims to find o
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Los Alamos Medical Center Names Michael Covert as Chief Executive Officer
BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, June 15 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, posted the following news:
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Los Alamos Medical Center Names Michael Covert as Chief Executive Officer
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Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) announced today that Michael H. Covert, FACHE, has been appointed chief executive officer, effective June 15. Covert will replace Bob Singletary who has been serving as interim CEO since March.
Covert brings decades of healthcare leadership experience
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Lung cancer screening programs need to include quit-smoking support
BEDFORD PARK, Australia, June 16 -- Flinders University posted the following news:
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Lung cancer screening programs need to include quit-smoking support
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Review identifies what's needed to sustain quit smoking support in lung cancer screening programs
Researchers from Flinders University say that building lung cancer screening programs that include strong, consistent and long-term quit-smoking support could play a crucial role in preventing smoking-related deaths.
A new review publi
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pvt. Joe Gandara
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pvt. Joe Gandara
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Army Pvt. Joe Gandara was a paratrooper who fought in France during World War II. Little is known about him other than that he was the son of Mexican immigrants. However, his bravery and selflessness earned him a posthumous Medal of Honor -nearly 70 years after he sacrificed himself to save his battle buddies.
Gandara was born to Jose Melendez and Ramona Orranti
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MGA Partnership With Sleep in Heavenly Peace Will Study How A Bed Can Change A Child's Life
MACON, Georgia, June 16 -- Middle Georgia State University issued the following news:
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MGA Partnership With Sleep in Heavenly Peace Will Study How A Bed Can Change A Child's Life
Author: Sheron Smith
Tonight in Macon, Warner Robins, and Perry, many children will try to go to sleep on the floor, on piles of clothes, or on makeshift beds of pallets and other materials.
"In today's world, to think that that is still even a thing blows all of our minds," said Mark Conner, senior director o
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Music alumnus receives national recognition for library work
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 15 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Music alumnus receives national recognition for library work
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After a 25-year career as a full-time church musician, Alvin R. Blount is focusing on another passion: library and information sciences. A 1991 Mercer graduate, he currently serves as a learning and engagement librarian at Georgia State University. Recently, he was recognized nationally as one of Library Journal's 2026 Movers & Shakers in the communit
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Newly Funded Research Accelerator Projects Blend Novelty with Impact
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 15 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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Newly Funded Research Accelerator Projects Blend Novelty with Impact
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The Rollins School of Public Health has selected 16 research accelerator projects for funding as part of its ongoing commitment to advancing innovation and impact in scientific research.
Awarded projects ask big questions, take new approaches, and map to themes represented by the school's accelerator wo
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No Labels Issues Commentary: Locked Out of Democracy
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton:
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Locked Out of Democracy
With fewer competitive House races and a new redistricting arms race underway, voters need more choices - not fewer.
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According to the Cook Political Report, only 35 of this year's 435 House races are considered competitive. In the other 400, the general election is
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Reed Davis Selected for National Executive Leadership Academy
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, June 15 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus issued the following news:
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Reed Davis Selected for National Executive Leadership Academy
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Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Christine Reed Davis will join other higher education leaders at a gathering in Washington, D.C., to begin the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA), a distinguished program designed to prepare experienced administrators for senior executive roles across colleges and universi
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Reserve Airmen power up Guam's emergency radio network, cybersecurity systems
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, June 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news:
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Reserve Airmen power up Guam's emergency radio network, cybersecurity systems
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HAGATNA, Guam - Cybersecurity and IT Airmen from the 439th Communications Squadron and 439th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron partnered with the Government of Guam's Office of Technology, U.S. Navy Reserve Sailors, U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers, and active duty Airmen to refine Guam's emergency radio and cyber networks
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Sen. Ossoff Pushing to Help Georgia Pecan Growers Expand Access to World Markets
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Pushing to Help Georgia Pecan Growers Expand Access to World Markets
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U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff continues pushing to help Georgia pecan growers gain access to world markets.
Sen. Ossoff is urging U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to request market access for U.S. in-shell pecans during trade negotiations between the U.S. and India. Exporting pecans in-shell al
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Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Lower Health Care Costs for Military Families
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Lower Health Care Costs for Military Families
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to lower health care costs for military families.
Sen. Ossoff is cosponsoring the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act to lower health care costs for military families by expanding access to TRICARE, the health insurance program for s
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Southeastern Legal Foundation Files Amicus Brief Challenging CO Clauses That Criminalize Protected Speech
ROSWELL, Georgia, June 16 -- The Southeastern Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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Southeastern Legal Foundation files amicus brief challenging CO clauses that criminalize protected speech
Today, Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF), a national nonprofit legal organization dedicated to defending constitutional rights, filed an amicus brief supporting businesses and organizations challenging two provisions of Colorado law that violate the First Amendment by allowing the gov
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SREB Announces 2026-27 Leadership Officers and Council Chairs
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 15 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release:
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SREB Announces 2026-27 Leadership Officers and Council Chairs
Governor Reeves reelected chair, Cumings Smith of KY reelected vice chair, Cozart of AR is treasurer
Pettyjohn of DE elected chair and McCarty of MS elected vice chair of Legislative Advisory Council
CHARLOTTE -Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi was reelected chair of the Southern Regional Education
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Three Ogletree Deakins Attorneys Elected as 2026 College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Fellows
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 16 -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Three Ogletree Deakins Attorneys Elected as 2026 College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Fellows
ATLANTA - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that three attorneys have been elected as Fellows in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Class of 2026. These lawyers are among the more than 60 Ogletree Deakins atto
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns 35 Nationwide Practice Rankings and 175+ Attorney Recognitions in Legal 500 U.S. 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 16 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns 35 Nationwide Practice Rankings and 175+ Attorney Recognitions in Legal 500 US 2026
Troutman Pepper Locke earned 35 nationwide practice rankings and more than 175 attorney recognitions in the Legal 500 United States 2026, an independent ranking authority of law firms around the world. View all firm rankings.
Troutman Pepper Locke was ranked in the following nationwide practi
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