ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society issued the following news release: ATLANTA, April 30, 2024-- The American Cancer Society (ACS) commends today's updated recommendations for breast cancer screening from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) for lowering the age to begin mammography screening to age 40, which is more consistent with ACS guidelines. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer and the second most common cause of ca  more

DEKALB, Georgia, April 30 -- The Council for Quality Growth issued the following news release: The Council for Quality Growth, in partnership with DeKalb County Government and the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, will host the 2024 State of DeKalb County Address on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 11:30 AM at the brand new Assembly Studios in Atlanta. This year's lunch and program is presented by Amazon, Decide DeKalb Development Authority, and the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority and will feature remarks f  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- Environment Georgia issued the following news release: Environment Georgia is leading an effort urging Gov. Brian Kemp to sign HB 1192, which would pause tax credits given to data centers and investigate the energy impacts they have on Georgia. The bill was introduced by state Rep. John Carson. Just a few days after Earth Day, Environment Georgia and eight allied organizations delivered a letter to Gov. Kemp applauding the legislation and raising concerns around the   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 1 -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund issued the following news release: Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is thrilled to announce that their renowned business competition The PITCH(TM) will be hosted in Atlanta, Georgia, for 2024, under the theme "Setting The Pace." Scheduled from May 18 to May 23, 2024, The PITCH(TM) will include 200 scholars from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) for an immersive entre  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society issued the following news release: ATLANTA, April 30, 2024 - The American Cancer Society's new Addressing Barriers to Care grant program recently awarded a total of $500,000 to fund 15 community organizations providing services that address food security and nutrition, physical activity opportunities, education, social isolation, financial stability, job security, education and responsibility for dependents. These cha  more