ATLANTA, Georgia, July 10 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Alston & Bird has strengthened its Corporate, Health Care, and Real Estate practices with the addition of three new partners. Dave Zampa, who focuses on complex M&A transactions, health care, and life sciences, and Erin Felchner, who concentrates on real estate finance, will join the firm's new Chicago office. In addition, Brielle Cuskelly, who handles real estate and real estate finance matters, will reside in the firm's new Century City office. The  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 9 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * Global Automotive President Martin Jenns to Retire at Year's End Jeff Strickland Named Successor for Global Automotive Business * * * Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases, announced today that Martin Jenns, EVP and president of Assurant Global Automotive, plans to retire at year's end after 15 years with Assurant. more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 10 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Denorris Hutchinson, 36, of East Point, has been convicted and sentenced to prison for trafficking two females, ages 15 and 17, in Fulton County. The 17-year-old, who had been reported as missing from Kansas City, Missouri, was recovered from a hotel in Fulton County as part of a multi-agency operation conducted in 2020. The Attorney General's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit ha more PR

VALDOSTA, Georgia, July 10 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: A five-member team from Charlton County recently attended the Valdosta State University Center for South Georgia Regional Impact Rural Development Institute, a three-day summit designed to help communities across Georgia develop an action plan for rural prosperity. "The RDI inspired me immensely by providing a wealth of valuable information on revitalizing our downtown area and offering practical strategies to initiate these efforts within Charlton County and t more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 10 (TNSres) -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Constangy partner and Chicago office head Laura Balson will join a webinar on the FTC's noncompete ban. The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, July 18th from 1 - p.m. ET. Set to go into effect on September 4th, the FTC's recently finalized rule bans virtually all noncompetition agreements between employers and employees. This webinar, featuring a panel of employment law, human resource, and business exper more PR

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Georgia, July 10 (TNSres) -- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Chalk up another solid season for bald eagles nesting in Georgia. * * * Annual surveys by the state Department of Natural Resources rated nest success for the national symbol above average in most areas checked, according to survey leader Dr. Bob Sargent. "The findings were even better than last year's good results," Sargent said. "That's most encouraging when you consider the beating that nesting coastal eagles  more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 10 -- Fifth Third Bank issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Fifth Third is entering the Alabama market and today announced the opening of a commercial banking office in Birmingham. The office is an expansion of its Fifth Third's operations in Georgia. The new office currently has commercial and treasury management capabilities and will expand to include a Fifth Third Private Bank office. Fifth Third's strategic expansion in the Southeast, now in its seventh year, originally focused on Tennessee, Georgia, t more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 10 (TNSres) -- LexisNexis Risk Solutions issued the following news release: * * * * Only 50% of organizations have confidence in their ability to stop scammers. * Sixty-nine percent (69%) find it difficult to break a victim's belief or trust in a scammer. * Just four percent (4%) of FIs can alert customers to scams involving impersonation of financial services employees within 24 hours. * * * LexisNexis(R) Risk Solutions published a study evaluating how financial institutions (FIs) detect and mitigate authorized tra more PR

ATLANTA, July 10 -- The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance issued the following news release: * * * The Department issues a Final Order to Cease and Desist against Mary Flanagan. * * * On or about June 13, 2024, the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance ("Department") served an Order to Cease and Desist ("Order") to Mary Bay Flanagan for engaging in activities in violation of the Georgia Installment Loan Act ("GILA"), O.C.G.A. Sec. 7-3-1 et seq. The Order became final on July 8, 2024. The Order provided that the Department had e more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 10 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy's Internet Governance Project issued the following commentary on July 8, 2024: * * * The First Amendment and Platform Content Moderation: The Supreme Court's 'Moody' Decision By Milton Mueller and Le Yang Moody v NetChoice is an important new entry into the century-long debate over how new technology affects legal standards protecting free speech. It was decided July 1, 2024. The case began in 2021 when state legislatures in Florida and Texas, both domi more PR

SAVANNAH, Georgia, July 9 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release: * * * Seamless Entry Into Service Demonstrates Program Excellence and Maturity * * * Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today marks 100 days since the all-new Gulfstream G700 received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification on March 29 and subsequently entered into service. Additional certifications, steadily increasing flight hours and deliveries around the world along with continued city-pair speed records demo more PR

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, July 10 -- Western Carolina University issued the following news: Matt Henley has been named interim director of athletic bands at Western Carolina University and will lead the Pride of the Mountains Marching Band this upcoming season while a national search is underway for a permanent director. Henley had been the assistant director of athletic bands under director Jack Eaddy Jr. who announced his departure July 5 to take a teaching position at the University of Georgia. "We are excited and grateful that Matt is s more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 10 -- CNN issued the following news on July 9, 2024: CNN announced today that Joan Biskupic has been named Chief Supreme Court Analyst for the network, based in Washington, DC. As a preeminent Supreme Court biographer and analyst, Biskupic's expertise has been an integral part of CNN's coverage of the judiciary. She provides analysis of historic decisions and groundbreaking reports on how those decisions developed behind the scenes. She has covered the Supreme Court for more than twenty-five years, becoming a leading vo more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 10 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced a series of workforce opportunity public service announcements. Lt. Governor Jones worked with Champ Bailey, the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), Shadowbox Studios and other stakeholders to develop this three-part series with a goal of bringing awareness to workforce opportunities across the state. "I want to thank Champ, TCSG, Shadowbox Studios, and everyone else who was involved  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia, July 10 -- Piedmont issued the following news release: Monroe, Ga. (July 9, 2024) - There's now a new and convenient health care option in Monroe for people looking for treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. Located at the Monroe Pavilion shopping center, Piedmont Urgent Care opened its 73rd location July 2 at 850 Pavilion Parkway. Piedmont Urgent Care provides virtual and walk-in treatment for non-life-threatening illness and injury seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The clinic is a great alternative to bu more PR

ATLANTA, July 9 -- The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance issued the following news release: * * * The Department issues a Final Order to Cease and Desist against Victoria Crabtree. * * * On July 8, 2024, an Order to Cease and Desist ("Order") issued by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance ("Department") to Victoria Crabtree for engaging in activities in violation of the Georgia Installment Loan Act ("GILA"), O.C.G.A. Sec. 7-3-1 et seq., became final. The Order provided that the Department had evidence that Ms. Crabtree eng more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 10 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release: State Representative Al Williams (D-Midway) was recently chosen by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the newly formed House Special Subcommittee of Appropriations on State Prisons. "It is important that we conduct a comprehensive review of our fiscal commitments to state prisons and how that funding supports the safety and security of these facilities and those employed by them," said Rep. Williams. "Many thanks to Speaker Burns for appointing me to se more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 9 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release: State Representative Bill Werkheiser (R-Glennville), chairman of the House Industry and Labor Committee, was recently selected by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as a member of the House Special Subcommittee of Appropriations on State Prisons. "Our state prison system in Georgia plays a crucial role in ensuring public safety, administering justice and rehabilitating those who have violated the law," said Chairman Werkheiser. "Over the years, our correcti more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 9 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release: State Representative Matt Hatchett (R-Dublin), chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, was named by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) as the chairman of the House Special Subcommittee of Appropriations on State Prisons. "As the chair of the House Appropriations Committee, it is important that we as committee members are aware of any upcoming fiscal impacts associated with ensuring that our state prisons are secure," said Chairman Hatchett. "We have heard more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 10 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: State Representative Michelle Au (D-Johns Creek) today announced that she is launching a comprehensive listening tour across House District 50, which includes the city of Johns Creek and a portion of Alpharetta, aimed at fostering conversations with constituents. Titled "Conversations with Representative Dr. Michelle Au," this initiative seeks to underscore Rep. Au's commitment to understanding the diverse needs and aspirations of the communities  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 10 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: State Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville) was recently named as the 2024 Legislator of the Year by the Georgia Council on Aging's Coalition of Advocates for Georgia's Elderly (CO-AGE). Rep. Houston will be presented with the award on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at CO-AGE's annual meeting at the Methodist Children's Home in Macon. This annual recognition is bestowed upon a legislator who shows outstanding commitment to Georgia's seniors through more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 9 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release: State Representative Scott Holcomb (D-Atlanta) was appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the recently created House Special Subcommittee of Appropriations on State Prisons. "I'm grateful to Speaker Burns for appointing me to the Special Subcommittee of Appropriations on State Prisons," said Rep. Holcomb. "Given the substantial investment our state makes on our correctional system, it's crucial that we continuously assess how Georgians' tax doll more PR

WAYCROSS, Georgia, July 10 (TNSres) -- The Georgia Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: For the second year in a row, Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) researchers are conducting a blue catfish tagging project on the Satilla River and need your help. Fisheries managers hope this study will allow them to learn more about this non-native species and better assess its impact. "As a large non-native species in the Satilla River, blue catfish have the potential to negatively i more PR

COLUMBUS, Georgia, July 10 -- Columbus State University issued the following news on July 9, 2024: Although she retired in 2019, Dr. Ellen Roberts' 32-year career as an educator and administrator at Columbus State University continues to leave an indelible mark. That is especially true in the College of Education & Health Professions, where she taught physical education and wellness. Today, she's deepening her legacy by establishing two new endowed scholarships that will, for generations to come, benefit current and aspiring teachers. The fir more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 10 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: On Wednesday, July 17,2024, at 10:00 a.m., the Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence, chaired by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell), will hold its second hearing. EVENT DETAILS: * Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 * Time: 10:00 a.m. * Location: Georgia Institute of Technology, Dalney Building, 926 Dalney St NW, Atlanta, GA 30332 * This event is open to the public and will be live-streamed on the Georgia General Assembly website here more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 9 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced the creation of the Special Subcommittee of Appropriations on State Prisons. The newly formed entity will operate as a subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee. "The General Assembly has placed significant emphasis on improving the safety, security and conditions of our state-operated corrections facilities," said Speaker Jon Burns. "With Governor Kemp's ongoing assessment of  more PR