ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 14 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Alston & Bird advised Hilton Grand Vacations on its securitization of $500 million in timeshare loans through Hilton Grand Vacations Trust 2024-3. Representing Hilton Grand Vacations was an Alston & Bird team led by partner Alex Park (Corporate & Business Transactions); partner Anna French, associate Donald Gallino, and senior associate Thomas Dunn (Finance); partner Bhanu Mathur and associate Jacob Ko  more

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Augusta University issued the following news release: It's a picture that is equal parts art and science. At first glance, the green and magenta hues might trick the eye into seeing Venus fly traps or plankton, but the image actually shows differentiated mouse brain tumor cells, highlighting the actin cytoskeleton, microtubules and nuclei of the cells. Even though the image won a photography contest, it wasn't made exclusively for art as it's part of a re  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Emory University issued the following news release: Researchers from Emory University recently received two separate grants, totaling $15 million, from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to lead a first-of-its-kind, multifaceted study into why specific types of air pollution increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Previous studies have linked Alzheimer's disease and related dementias to air pollution--specifically exposure to   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that GreenBox Systems LLC (GreenBox), an innovative company that provides automated warehouse services to businesses of all sizes, will invest $144 million in a new distribution facility in Jackson. The project will create more than 300 new jobs in Butts County. "Innovative job creators in every industry continue to choose Georgia, and we're pro  more

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Nov. 12 (TNSres) -- The Georgia Cancer Center at the Medical College of Georgia issued the following news release: Since 2019, the nonprofit organization Paceline has invested almost $1.5 million in cancer research. Earlier this year, Paceline presented grants to six research teams. Yan Cui, PhD, professor at Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia and the Georgia Cancer Center, and Zoya Kurago, PhD, a professor at the Dental College of Georgia, make up one of the te  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: The Savannah metro economy's growth continued, but slowed modestly during the second quarter of 2024, as reported in Georgia Southern University's recently released Q2 2024 Economic Monitor. "The economy primarily was buoyed by overall employment growth and port activity," stated Michael Toma, Ph.D., Georgia Southern's Fuller E. Callaway Professor of Economics. "Overall, the upcoming six to  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, Nov. 14 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * Demonstrated Performance Drives Continued Interest Around the World * * * Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the ultralarge- cabin Gulfstream G700 recently exceeded 65 city-pair speed records. The latest record-breaking flights include a trip from Savannah to Honolulu using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and traveling 4,090 nau  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 14 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised the underwriters on an SEC-registered offering by Georgia Power Company ("Georgia Power") of $117 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2024C Floating Rate Senior Notes due November 15, 2074 (the "Series 2024C Senior Notes"). The net proceeds of the Series 2024C Senior Notes will be used to repay all or a portion of Georgia Power's outstanding commercial paper borrowin  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release: As we close out 2024 and prepare for the upcoming year, join Constangy attorneys Sasha Thaler and Monica Towle on Dec. 11 at 1 pm ET/10 am PT for an in-depth look at labor and employment developments in Massachusetts over the last year. This webinar will provide insights into the latest legal precedent, legislative changes, and regulatory guidance, empowering employers wit  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 14 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper client U.S. Compliance, a national provider of environmental, health and safety (EHS) services, has acquired Hellman & Associates, Inc., a regional leader in EHS consulting based in the Denver, CO area. Read a company press release about the acquisition. U.S. Compliance, a platform company backed by Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE), an entrepreneur-centric growth equity firm, employs   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 14 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Troutman Pepper client Domtar Corporation, a privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, has completed the successful acquisition of Iconex Paper from Atlas Holdings, a low-cost provider of paper receipt solutions. Read a company press release about the acquisition. Iconex Paper converts thermal paper parent rolls into point-of-sale (POS) receipt rolls, serving customers in industries such as f  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 14 -- The Weather Company, an IBM business unit, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * New CEO and CFO appointed; former CEO transitions to President role overseeing Enterprise business * * * The Weather Company, the world's most accurate weather forecaster,1 today announced key executive leadership changes designed to accelerate growth and enhance its ability to prepare people, businesses, and communities for weather's increasing impact. Rohit Aga  more