COLUMBUS, Georgia, Oct. 31 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: For the first time in Columbus State University's history, its donor-supported endowment has exceeded $100 million. "This high-water mark is another testament to the trust and support of the donors who invest in Columbus State University, its students and its programs," said Tim Money '86, chair of the CSU Foundation. "It also speaks directly to the seriousness with which the foundation's volunteer trustees stew  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 31 -- Eureka, a part of Acuity Brands, issued the following news: * * * More length options available for Arena-Straight, Arena-Square, and Arena-Rectangle. * * * By Neil Egan Montreal, October 30, 2024 - Eureka (www.eurekalighting.com), an established leader in decorative lighting solutions, today announced new sizing options for its Arena luminaire family. Arena-Straight, Arena-Square, and Arena-Rectangle versions are now available in significantly larger sizes. Sp  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 31 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that veteran attorney Sheneka Terry has joined the Gang Prosecution Unit as an Assistant Attorney General in Columbus, where she will work with Criminal Investigator Amanda McKelvey to oversee the Unit's regional efforts. Terry currently serves as Senior Defense Counsel for the Army National Guard Trial Defense Services Program, and she  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 31 -- The Georgia Department of Economic Development issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * More than $1.4 million in awards will support programs, facilities in 51 counties * * * The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced the recipients of fiscal year 2025 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities competitive grant awards to support organizat  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, Oct. 31 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Georgia Southern faculty are making significant contributions to preserving Georgia's rich history, which are being recognized by the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council (GHRAC). Amy Potter, Ph.D., geography professor at Georgia Southern University, and Lisa Denmark, Ph.D., history professor also at Georgia Southern, were honored with awards from GHRAC for their work on separate historical pro  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 31 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2024: Tuesday, October 29th marked the sixteenth day of Early Voting for the November 5th Presidential Election. On Tuesday, Georgia voters broke the 3 million mark for in-person Early Voting turnout - unprecedented in Georgia history. As of Tuesday at 3:30pm, total turnout surpassed the 3.2 Million mark, and 3 Million for Early Voting with 3,009,204 check-ins, shattering previous Early Voting perf  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: Taking the next step in changing the way diabetics monitor glucose levels, Kennesaw State University assistant professor Maria Valero has been awarded a Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) grant to continue her innovative GlucoCheck project. The project looks to modify glucose monitoring for the millions affected by diabetes by offering a noninvasive alternative for blood sugar tests. Valero's Gluco  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Oct. 30 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release: Claudia Garavis Montagut doesn't waste time. At just 19 years old, the international student from Colombia has completed an undergraduate research fellowship, gained international field research experience, led the university Model United Nations as its president, and enrolled in the KSU Journey Honors College. She has also been named a President's Parliament Scholar Ambassador, serves as a Radow College  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 31 -- CNN issued the following news: * * * Global Broadcast Will Air Sunday, December 8 at 8pm ET/PT * * * NEW YORK, NY - (October 30, 2024) - The Peabody and Emmy(R) Award-winning CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute, which honors everyday people who are making extraordinary contributions to help improve the lives of others, returns on Sunday, December 8 at 8pm ET/PT. This Year's Top 5 CNN Heroes were revealed today by CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper on CNN News Central and wil  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 31 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Melissa Oellerich New, an associate in Troutman Pepper's Energy practice, has been recognized with the KINDness Matters Award by Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), the preeminent international nongovernmental organization devoted to the protection of unaccompanied and separated children. Established 16 years ago, KIND has more than 870 pro bono partners who have donated nearly 1.5 million hours in legal services.  more

RIVERSIDE, California, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Social sciences and public policy professors say the 2024 cycle is more difficult to predict * * * Surveyed professors at UC Riverside predict Kamala Harris will prevail in five of seven battleground states, according to a straw poll conducted by UCR's news team beginning October 25. The poll considered the swing states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Caroli  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- Volkswagen of America, an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, issued the following news release: * * * * VW Flex launches in select dealerships in Atlanta, Georgia * Subscription model bundles maintenance, insurance, and roadside assistance * Through a transparent monthly payment, members benefit from a simple and flexible mobility solution * * * Reston, VA - Volkswagen Group of America has partnered with Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS aka Volk  more