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News from September 2021

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Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Atlanta stagnates at 32 in week ending Sep. 18

By ATL Standard | Sep 25, 2021

There were no new teachers in Atlanta who signed the pledge in week ending Sep. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH: Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 Information

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has announced $25.5 billion in new funding that is available for distribution to all states through the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4.

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CITY OF ATLANTA: Legislation Introduced to Move Infrastructure, Public Safety Updates, Atlanta Children’s Eternal Flame Memorial, and Commission on Fathers and Boys Forward

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

Two pieces of legislation were introduced today to address infrastructure needs. The 2022 infrastructure package will total $700M over the next five years. These investments are funded by existing tax revenues and do not require any increases in taxes.

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CITY OF ATLANTA: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to Host U.S. HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

Since the beginning of her term, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has been steadfast in her commitment to provide affordable housing across the city.

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PIEDMONT ATLANTA HOSPITAL: Piedmont and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Increase Access to High-Quality Healthcare Services for Medicare Advantage Members

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

Piedmont and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced today that the health system has joined Anthem’s Medicare Advantage network, which will help bring lower out-of-pocket costs for Anthem’s Medicare Advantage members

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GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: New Faculty Executive Leadership Academy Accepting Applications

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

Members of Georgia Tech’s executive leadership have created the Faculty Executive Leadership Academy (FELA), designed to identify, foster, and develop senior faculty members for positions of leadership. Applications will be accepted from tenured, full professors, and are due Friday, Oct. 15.

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FULTON COUNTY - GA: Fulton County Hosts 3rd 2021 Empowering Entrepreneurs Webinar Series: Market Your Business

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

Recognizing the importance of small business and entrepreneurship, Fulton County, in partnership with its economic development initiative, Select Fulton, is hosting the third 2021 Fulton County Empowering Entrepreneurs Webinar Series on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 from 12:00 to 1PM via Zoom

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GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY: Georgia State Receives Insight Into Diversity’s Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award Georgia State Receives Insight Into Diversity’s Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

Georgia State University has received Insight Into Diversity’s 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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Sept. 24, 2021: Congressional Record publishes “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” in the House of Representatives section

By ATL Standard | Sep 24, 2021

The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” on Sept. 24, 2021.

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FULTON COUNTY: Fulton County Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Recognizes September as National Recovery Month

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

To commemorate September as National Recovery Month, the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is hosting the “RECOVERED, CONNECTED, & THRIVING THRU COMMUNITY – Recovery Fair” on Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

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GA US HOUSE DISTRICT 5: Congresswoman Nikema Williams Announces Child Tax Credit Delivered $31.6 Million in Tax Cuts to Fifth District Families in August

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released a new report from the Joint Economic Committee estimating that 77,000Child Tax Credit monthly payments were sent to families in Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District in August.

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CITY OF ATLANTA: City Council Approves Several Items from Mayor Bottoms’ Legislative Agenda

By Press release submission | Sep 24, 2021

Several important items on Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ legislative agenda passed today in Atlanta City Council.

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“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” published by Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Sept. 23, 2021

By ATL Standard | Sep 23, 2021

The House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record published “PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” on Sept. 23, 2021.

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“ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” published by Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Sept. 22, 2021

By ATL Standard | Sep 22, 2021

“ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” was published on pages H5092-H5093 of the Congressional Record on Sept. 22, 2021.

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“NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022.....” published by Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on Sept. 22, 2021

By ATL Standard | Sep 22, 2021

The Congressional Record published “NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022.....” in the House of Representatives section on Sept. 22, 2021.

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“House Committee Meetings.....” published by Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on Sept. 21, 2021

By ATL Standard | Sep 21, 2021

“House Committee Meetings.....” was published in the Daily Digest section on pages on Sept. 21, 2021.

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Sept. 21, 2021: Congressional Record publishes “PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” in the House of Representatives section

By ATL Standard | Sep 21, 2021

“PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” was published in the House of Representatives section on pages on Sept. 21, 2021.

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Congressional Record publishes “ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” in the House of Representatives section on Sept. 20, 2021

By ATL Standard | Sep 20, 2021

“ADDITIONAL SPONSORS.....” was published on pages H4557-H4558 of the Congressional Record on Sept. 20, 2021.

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Congressional Record publishes “PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” in the House of Representatives section on Sept. 20, 2021

By ATL Standard | Sep 20, 2021

The Congressional Record published “PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.....” in the House of Representatives section on Sept. 20, 2021.

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'“It does make me feel safer to come here and be able to know we are all vaccinated,' Georgia colleges & universities see an increase of COVID-19 cases'

By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 19, 2021

COVID-19 cases are steadily rising at several of Georgia's largest colleges and universities, according to a WSB-TV report.