WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis at the University of Chicago, Illinois, and the East Tennessee State University Center for Rural Health Research issued a 36-pg. joint final report to the Appalachian Regional Commission in August 2024 entitled "Appalachian Diseases of Despair." Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents Introduction ... 1 Methods ... 2 Findings ... 4 Overall Mortality ... 4 Diseases of Despair: Comparisons Between Appalachia & the Non  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 2 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia issued the following news release: The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Georgia, and Southern Poverty Law Center filed an emergency lawsuit to safeguard the voting rights of Cobb County voters. Cobb County admitted that they had failed to mail out more than 3,000 absentee ballots as required by statute, putting these voters at serious risk of being unable to make the existing November 5 deadline to return their bal  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 2 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia issued the following news release: * * * County must accept absentee ballots of affected voters postmarked by Election Day and received by November 8 * * * Following an emergency lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Georgia, and Southern Poverty Law Center, a judge has ordered Cobb County election officials to take immediate corrective action to protect the voting rights of more than 3,000 affec  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Oct. 30, 2024, entitled "Atlanta Area Employment - September 2024": * * * Total nonfarm employment for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, metropolitan area increased by 43,000 over the year in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the local rate of job g  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 1, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area - September 2024": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 4.8 percent in the Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended September 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 1, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Miami Metropolitan Area - September 2024": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 2.2 percent in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Port St. Lucie, FL Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended September 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rep  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Oct. 30, 2024, entitled "Miami Area Employment - September 2024": * * * Total nonfarm employment for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, metropolitan area increased by 63,000 over the year in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the local rate of  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Savannah District issued the following news release: As a reminder, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, will host a public meeting at the Fessenden Center Nov. 4, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m., to provide information about establishing a Restoration Advisory Board as an option to keep community members updated on the actions taking place at the Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used Defense Sites property located within Cap  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12800) on Oct. 30, 2024, by income security specialists Julie M. Whittaker and Katelin P. Isaacs. Here are excerpts: * * * Unemployment Benefits for Workers Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton Workers who become unemployed for reasons directly attributable to a major disaster, such as Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024, may be eligible for income support based on their wo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: ATLANTA (November 1, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced University of the Georgia Institute of Technology has been selected to receive nearly $350,000 in grants to provide technical assistance to businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention (P2) practices in local communities. Georgia Institute of Technology has been selected to receive $350,000. The Georgia Instit  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: By Julian Hernandez, 433rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Episode 16 of Ready, Set, Airlift! featured two highly accomplished female aviators who had historic Air Force careers. Retired Lt. Col. Olga Custodio served 24 years between the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve, during which time she became the first female Hispanic pilot in the U.S. Military. Between  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 2 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that the State of Georgia has joined a coalition of 50 states and territories in reaching two significant cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex. Totaling $49.1 million, the cooperation agreements and settlements resolve allegations that both companies engaged in widespread, long-running conspiraci  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) has unanimously approved a proposal redirecting $100 million to the Georgia Development Authority (GDA) for the purpose of providing disaster relief financial support for farmers and debris cleanup for timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene. This funding will provide essential fin  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based solar recycling company, will accelerate its expansion into Polk County to meet increasing demand for solar panel recycling services. The company is investing an additional $62 million to increase its panel recycling capacity to 10 million solar panels per year and create 640 new full-time jobs. "As G  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, Nov. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia issued the following news release: Eleven defendants face multiple drug trafficking charges after the unsealing of a federal indictment alleging a regional conspiracy to distribute large amounts of multiple illegal drugs. The defendants all face a primary charge of Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute, and to Distribute, Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Oxycodone, and   more

ALBANY, Georgia, Nov. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia issued the following news release: Two Albany residents, both with lengthy criminal histories in the community, pleaded guilty to federal charges resulting from separate drug trafficking investigations in Southwest Georgia. Roderick Terrell Ferrell, 37, and Kerry Lamont Davis, 42, each pleaded guilty in separate cases to one count of distribution of cocaine before U.S. District Judge Leslie Gardner on  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: ATLANTA If you receive a letter from FEMA saying you are not eligible for federal assistance after Tropical Storm Debby, with damage Aug. 4 20, 2024, or Hurricane Helene, you can appeal the decision within 60 days from the date on that letter. Make sure you read the letter carefully, as it includes the reason FEMA found you ineligible and the types of documents o  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: By Julian Hernandez, 433rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs HOUSTON -- More than 180,000 airshow goers got an opportunity to see the largest aircraft in the Air Force inventory during the Wings Over Houston Airshow at Ellington Airport Oct. 26-27. 22 Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the 433rd Airlift Wing and a C-5M Super Galaxy participated in the eighth largest airshow in the country. Visitors experie  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The FBI issued the following joint statement on Nov. 1, 2024, with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and Office of the Director of National Intelligence: * * * Today, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released the following statement: "The IC assesses that Russian influence actors manufactured a recent video that falsely dep  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: * * * Civil Rights Division Staff Available to Receive Nationwide Reports Throughout Election Day * * * The Justice Department announced today that it plans to monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in 86 jurisdictions in 27 states for the Nov. 5 general election. The Justice Department enforces federal voting rights laws that protect the rights of all eligible citizens to acc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: * * * Defendant Helped Clients File Tax Returns Claiming $14M in False Deductions, Causing Nearly $5M in Loss to the IRS * * * A Georgia accountant was sentenced today to 28 months in prison for his role in the promotion and sale of abusive syndicated conservation easement tax shelters. According to court documents and statements made in court, Herbert Lewis was a CPA and return preparer   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: Today, Reps. Brian Mast (FL-21), Bill Huizenga (MI-04), and Michael Waltz (FL-06) blew the whistle on the Pentagon's negligence in facilitating the ability of every active duty armed service member across the nation and overseas to vote this election cycle. As such, the congressmen are demanding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin mobilize the Pentagon's resources to ensure eligible active duty servi  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Nov. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: A federal jury in Columbia has convicted Kelsey Antonio McCallum, 27, of Sumter, of illegally trafficking firearms. Evidence presented at trial revealed that McCallum and his sister, Daeja Hodge, conspired to purchase firearms and resale those firearms for profit. At least 13 times from 2020-2022, McCallum made false statements to acquire firearms at dealers  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: They have quirky names and are often mistaken for stones, but freshwater mussels are very much alive and perform critical ecological functions in rivers and streams. We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have published a recovery plan to save four imperiled mussels protected under the Endangered Species Act: the rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox and spectaclecase. The   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: As Part of President Biden's American Rescue Plan, Funding Will Help Grocers, Markets and Other Organizations Provide Healthy Food Options to Underserved Communities Nov. 1, 2024 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced today that USDA is partnering with Reinvestment Fund to invest nearly $6 million to improve access to healthy foods in underserved communiti  more