DULUTH, Georgia, May 1 -- AGCO, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, issued the following news release: AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, will showcase innovative equipment from across its brands at the Association of Equipment Manufacturer's (AEM) Celebration of Modern Ag on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on May 6-8, 2024. Farmer-focused soluti  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Alston & Bird represented Veritiv, a leading provider of packaging, print, and facility solutions, in its acquisition of substantially all the assets of Ameripac LLC and Ameripac Pennsylvania LLC, a leading provider of turnkey contract packaging and fulfillment services with annual revenues of approximately $60 million. Representing Veritiv was an Alston & Bird team led by partner Alison LeVasseur, se  more

VALDOSTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Commissioner Tyler Harper, members of the General Assembly, and other state and local leaders, signed a package of legislation focused on supporting Georgia's ever growing agricultural industry and improving security against foreign adversaries. Among other things, included in this package is legisl  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on April 30, 2024: Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that StandardAero, a leading provider of business aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, began work on a $33 million expansion of their operations in Augusta. The expansion will create 90 new jobs in Richmond County. "As a leader in both logistics and the aerospace industry, Georgia is proud to congratulate StandardAero on thi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following statement on April 30, 2024: * * * Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement on the signing of a number of bills that will help to bolster Georgia's vitally important agriculture industry. "I am proud of our ongoing efforts to strengthen Georgia's number one industry," said Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones. "Our farmers are the backbone of our great state, and the legislation signed into law today aims to as  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following statement on April 30, 2024: * * * Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement on the signing of Senate Bill 465, "Austin's Law". Austin's Law helps to combat the fentanyl crisis in our state by addressing the sale and distribution of illicit substances. "Austin's Law will help save the lives of Georgians by fighting back against the criminals that traffic these deadly substances," said Lieutenant Governor B  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 (TNSres) -- Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: James T. Stroud has been named an Early Career Fellow by the Ecological Society of America. He joins the ranks of nine newly appointed ESA Fellows and ten 2024-2028 ESA Early Career Fellows, elected for "advancing the science of ecology and showing promise for continuing contributions" and recently confirmed by the organization's Governing Board. Stroud, an Elizabeth Smithgall Watts Early Career Ass  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Recent surveys show former President Trump holding narrow leads over President Biden in seven key battleground states, including Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. While Biden has gained ground in some states, Trump maintains a slight edge overall with the race expected to be closely contested leading up to the 2024 presidential election. Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 -- South State Bank, a financial services company, issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: SouthState Bank today announced the retirement of Doug Williams, president of the Atlanta Banking Group and head of Corporate Banking, effective Dec. 31. Williams culminates his 44-year career with SouthState after spearheading the Atlantic Capital merger in 2022. He founded the Atlanta-based bank after 26 years with Wachovia. "We cannot thank Doug enough for shep  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs partner Elizabeth Ahlstrand has been appointed chair of the firm's Insurance Disputes and Counseling Practice. "Elizabeth's impressive track record handling high-stakes disputes, client service-oriented mindset, and ability to lead diverse teams make her a natural fit for this role," said Global Litigation Practice Co-Chair John Burlingame. "As our client base diversifies and their nee  more