ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025: Lt. Governor Burt Jones joined President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. for the signing of the "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" Executive Order. The executive order bans transgender athletes from participating in women's sports. "It was an honor to stand with President Trump today as he signed the "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" Executive Order," said Lt. Governor Burt Jones.  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern College of Education faculty awarded grant for local literacy initiative Georgia Southern University professors Sally Brown, Ph.D., and Alisa Leckie, Ph.D., have been awarded the Research Grant Initiative for Implementation Research to Improve Early Language and Literacy Outcomes by the Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy at Georgia College & State Univer  more

STATESBORO, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern researchers identify promising molecules to target cancer metastasis According to the American Cancer Society, it's estimated that more than 63,000 Georgians were diagnosed with cancer for the first time last year. Nationwide, it's estimated to have been more than 2 million. Despite those numbers, a significant breakthrough in oncology is emerging at Georgia Southern Universit  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Entertainment & Media Practice is proud to recognize its clients, The Recording Academy and MusiCares, for their outstanding efforts in raising over $24 million through events associated with the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards held Feb. 2. This impressive total includes nearly $9 million raised on the day of the GRAMMYs telecast to support relief efforts related to t  more

AMERICUS, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Georgia Southwestern State University issued the following news: * * * GSW accounting students offer free tax preparation through VITA program in partnership with Sumter County Extension Service AMERICUS, Ga. (Feb. 5, 2025) - Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) accounting students, in partnership with the Sumter County Extension Service, are offering free tax preparation services to the Americus community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Piedmont issued the following news release: * * * John B. Amos Cancer Center Providers Among First in Georgia to Administer New Therapy for Cancer Treatment Columbus, Ga. (February 5, 2025) - Providers with the John B. Amos Cancer Center at Piedmont Columbus Regional are the first community oncologists in Georgia to administer a new cancer treatment known as BiTE therapies. Bispecific T-Cell Engager (BiTE) therapies show promising results in the treatment of   more

STATESBORO, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Leading medical journal publishes groundbreaking research by JPHCOPH faculty, students The Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition has published a groundbreaking discovery based on work from Georgia Southern University Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health researchers. Doctoral students enrolled in a seminar on the epidemiology of chronic diseases have found a rising, positive tre  more

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Piedmont issued the following news release: * * * Piedmont Henry Celebrates Topping Out on New Tower Stockbridge, Ga. (February 5, 2025) - Piedmont Henry Hospital celebrated the topping out of its new patient tower today. The $212 million project will add 96 new/additional inpatient rooms, as well as a new dining area and kitchen, and three additional operating rooms, giving the hospital a total of 14. Hospital staff and community members gathered for a toppi  more

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * Responsible AI co-Founder and CEO shares how to be a 'human in the loop' By Kristen Simpson Georgia College & State University hosted Orcawise co-founder and CEO Kevin Neary last week as part of a new Business Executive-in-Residence program. Orcawise is an Ireland-based company that specializes in compliance and assists businesses in implementing ethical AI solutions. Through a packed itinerary, Neary shared   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Georgia State University issued the following news: * * * School of Public Health ELEVATES Career Services With New Digital Platform ATLANTA -- The Georgia State University School of Public Health has launched a new digital platform to connect students and alumni with internships, applied practice experiences and career opportunities. Through ELEVATE, students can search postings for internships, applied practice experiences (APEs) and jobs. They can also learn ab  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following Campus and Community news: * * * Sustainable Procurement Guide Offers a Pathway to Smarter Procurement Decisions The recently published Georgia Tech Sustainable Procurement Guide, developed in partnership with the Office of Sustainability and the Office of Procurement and Business Services, reflects Georgia Tech's commitment to sustainability. The recently published Georgia Tech Sustainable Procurement Guide, de  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 6 -- The Weather Company, an IBM business unit, issued the following news release: * * * The Weather Channel App launches probabilistic snowfall feature to help premium users prepare for winter weather with more confidence Leveraging Rich Data Sets, the New Feature Provides Visual Snowfall Probabilities To Empower Informed Winter Weather Decision Making, from Commutes to School Closures ATLANTA, Feb 5, 2025 - The Weather Channel mobile application, the flagship consume  more