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CHICKEN SALAD CHICK EXPANDING IN MIDDLE GEORGIA WITH MILLEDGEVILLE RESTAURANT OPENING

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Monday, November 6, 2023

ATLANTA, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today it's arriving in Milledgeville with a new location opening at 1901 North Columbia Street across from Hobby Lobby. Even better, Chicken Salad Chick Milledgeville will welcome guests with a convenient double drive-thru. The Milledgeville community is invited to celebrate this grand opening on Wednesday, Nov. 15th; the first 100 guests that morning will win free chicken salad for a year.

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  • -Fast casual concept celebrates grand opening Nov. 15th with free chicken salad for a year-
    ATLANTA, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick , the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today it's arriving in Milledgeville with a new location opening at 1901 North Columbia Street across from Hobby Lobby.
  • Even better, Chicken Salad Chick Milledgeville will welcome guests with a convenient double drive-thru.
  • During grand opening week, Milledgeville guests can expect to experience the Southern hospitality that Chicken Salad Chick is known for with specials and giveaways that include:
    Wednesday, Nov. 15 – Free Chicken Salad for a Year to the first 100 Guests – The first guest in line will receive one large Quick Chick of chicken salad per week for an entire year.
  • Chicken Salad Chick in Milledgeville will be open Monday – Saturday from 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.chickensaladchick.com .

CapStar Names Bryan Fryar Chattanooga Market President

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Friday, September 22, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CapStar Bank, a subsidiary of CapStar Financial Holdings (NASDAQ: CSTR), announces the promotion of Bryan Fryar to Chattanooga Market President and the addition of two local commercial bankers to the Chattanooga banking group, forming one of the region’s strongest banking teams.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CapStar Bank, a subsidiary of CapStar Financial Holdings (NASDAQ: CSTR), announces the promotion of Bryan Fryar to Chattanooga Market President and the addition of two local commercial bankers to the Chattanooga banking group, forming one of the region’s strongest banking teams.
  • “Bryan joined our team in 2021 and his energy, experience and reputation have been vital as we’ve grown our presence in the market,” said Mike Hill, CapStar’s East Tennessee Market President.
  • His previous experience includes financial consulting and investment services at SunTrust and AmSouth Investments in the Chattanooga area.
  • Adam joins CapStar after serving as Head Golf Professional at The Lookout Mountain Club in the greater Chattanooga area for the past 14 years.

GCSU's excellence noted as top 10 public university in South by U.S. News & World Report

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Georgia College ranks sixth for Top Public Schools—Regional Universities in the South .

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  • Georgia College ranks sixth for Top Public Schools—Regional Universities in the South .
  • In the category of Undergraduate Teaching Programs, Georgia College ranks third in overall teaching excellence when compared to other public regional universities in the South.
  • In addition, Georgia College is fourth in the Most Innovative category among public regional universities in the South.
  • "I am thrilled that Georgia College & State University continues to be recognized as a top-tier public university," said President Cathy Cox .

EnLink Midstream Names Chief Commercial Officer

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Friday, August 11, 2023

DALLAS, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC) (EnLink) announced today that it has named Dilanka Seimon as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

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  • DALLAS, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC) (EnLink) announced today that it has named Dilanka Seimon as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
  • "We've looked for some time for the right person with the right combination of leadership skills for this important role, and we are thrilled to have found that in Dilanka," EnLink Chief Executive Officer Jesse Arenivas said.
  • "Dilanka has a proven track record of driving commercial growth across multiple energy commodities and has successfully executed business development for new energy infrastructure.
  • He also shares EnLink's conviction that the midstream sector has a significant opportunity to lead in the energy transformation and is excited to create our next wave of commercial growth, as EnLink builds 'the future of midstream.'"

GC Journeys wins AASCU's 2023 Excellence & Innovation Award

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GC Journeys—a widely-acclaimed program at Georgia College & State University that ensures all students graduate with high-impact experiences in-and-outside the classroom—won the American Association of State Colleges and Universities' prestigious 2023 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion.

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  • MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GC Journeys—a widely-acclaimed program at Georgia College & State University that ensures all students graduate with high-impact experiences in-and-outside the classroom—won the American Association of State Colleges and Universities' prestigious 2023 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion.
  • "We are thrilled that the GC Journeys program has been recognized for excellence and innovation," said Georgia College President Cathy Cox.
  • Georgia College and GC Journeys also earned the Campus-Wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments (AURA) in 2020 and was named the nation's top undergraduate research program by the Council for Undergraduate Research (CUR).
  • In 2021, the University System of Georgia awarded the program its " Regents' Momentum Year Award for Excellence in Teaching and Curricular Innovation."

Lenz, Inc. Names Mike Killeen President and CEO

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

ATLANTA, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lenz, Inc., has named Mike Killeen its new president and CEO. Mike joined Lenz in 2002 and previously served as Vice President of Marketing.

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  • ATLANTA, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lenz, Inc., has named Mike Killeen its new president and CEO.
  • Mike joined Lenz in 2002 and previously served as Vice President of Marketing.
  • The new leadership team includes Christine Mahin as Vice President, Ricky Pattillo as Engineering Director, Rachel Cushing as Media Director, and Scott Sanders as Associate Creative Director.
  • "It is a privilege and an honor to assume this new role and help lead Lenz towards a very bright future," Killeen said.

21 Finalists Compete in the 2023 Global Scaling Challenge (Virtually)… April 14th & 15th

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the finals of the 2023 UNM Anderson Global Scaling Challenge (UNM Anderson GSC) where 21 exceptional University student teams from around the world have qualified to compete for $30,000 in cash prizes.

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  • The University of New Mexico (UNM) has announced the finals of the 2023 UNM Anderson Global Scaling Challenge (UNM Anderson GSC) where 21 exceptional University student teams from around the world have qualified to compete for $30,000 in cash prizes.
  • The University of New Mexico President Dr. Garnett S. Stokes will provide the opening remarks on Friday April 14th.
  • Dean Dr. Julie Coonrod of UNM’s Anderson School of Management will provide opening remarks on Saturday April 15th.
  • Please visit https://gsc.mgt.unm.edu to learn about the conference, sponsorship opportunities and obtain a zoom link to view the challenge.

Georgia College & State University delves into the secret lives of snakes

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Monday, April 3, 2023

But a Georgia College & State University vertebrate biologist says we don't really know much at all about what snakes do and why.

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  • But a Georgia College & State University vertebrate biologist says we don't really know much at all about what snakes do and why.
  • Eight graduate and undergraduate students track 22 snakes—19 rattlesnakes and three rat snakes—in Putnam County, Georgia.
  • Now, the group is determining if snakes make decisions—like deliberately hibernating alone instead of groups when sick.
  • "Snakes act as an important linchpin pretty much everywhere in North America, but we don't understand that role very well," DeSantis said.

New Andalusia Interpretive Center opens in time for O'Connor's birthday celebration

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Saturday, March 25, 2023

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., March 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a gift to fans of Flannery O'Connor, Georgia College & State University has opened its new Andalusia Interpretive Center.

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  • MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., March 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a gift to fans of Flannery O'Connor, Georgia College & State University has opened its new Andalusia Interpretive Center.
  • Yesterday's ribbon cutting ceremony kicked off a two-day celebration honoring O'Connor's birthday.
  • Celebrations include author talks, book signings and free tours of Andalusia O'Connor's home from 1951 until her death in 1964.
  • From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, there will be free public tours of the Interpretive Center and Andalusia farmhouse.

Georgia College & State University explores the "Power of the Public Square" in inaugural TEDx event

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia College & State University will share its expertise, creativity and thought-leadership with the world in its first TEDxGeorgiaCollege.

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  • MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia College & State University will share its expertise, creativity and thought-leadership with the world in its first TEDxGeorgiaCollege.
  • Harold Mock, director of Leadership Programs at Georgia College, says the TEDx format provides the opportunity to demonstrate what universities do best.
  • "TEDx events are organized by passionate individuals who seek to uncover new ideas and share research that spark conversations," Mock said.
  • "At Georgia College, we believe in the power of the public square," Mock said.