UGA Earns the Technology Tweet Tournament Championship Title
The Technology Association of Georgia recently industry crowned the University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication (@UGAGrady) Georgia's Technology Tweet Champion. Read More
Keynote at TiECON Southeast: Mike Kohlsdorf, Operating Partner for Francisco Partners
The southeastern chapters of The Indus Entrepreneurs ("TiE") Global, the world's largest organization for entrepreneurs, will host TiECON Southeast on April 27 and 28 in Atlanta, Georgia. Read More
Join DMA Atlanta, Denise Maling of AIS Media and an Esteemed Panel of Local Marketers
"MULTI-CHANNEL: A New Era in Marketing" Learn directly from our expert panelists and moderator (Denise Maling of AIS Media), on how they leverage multi-channel marketing within their industry. Read More
City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell and Kaplan K12 to host College Prep Series
Since its inception, more than 4,500 metro area students have participated in the free college entrance exam prep event. Read More
City Councilmember Carla Smith to Host Atlanta's 10th Annual Electronic Waste Collection
Atlanta's largest and most popular single-day recycling event is scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Turner Field. Read More
About Sales Adds Piedmont Residential to Client Roster
In less than four years, the innovative new home sales and marketing firm has grown to represent 45 new homes communities. Read More
"All About Shopper Marketing: How Shopper Thinking Can Build Your Business"
AMA Atlanta is excited to have as keynote speaker for the April 2012 Signature Luncheon, Nancy Gibson Vice President, Shopper Strategies and Solutions, Global Shopper Development, The Coca-Cola Company. Read More
Easter Eats in Downtown Atlanta
Grade-A sushi, prime cut steaks and sweet-potato souffle are all part of what makes dining Downtown a culinary treat. Central Atlanta Progress brings you news and special offers from your favorite Downtown eateries. Read More
EcoStyle South Presents 7th Annual Atlanta Eco-Fashion Trunk Show April 10
For one-day only, 22 eco-friendly fashion, jewelry, handbag, beauty and home decor designers will showcase their latest collections. Celebrate Earth Month in Style as you meet the designers in person and shop for great deals. Read More
Creating Good Jobs: Who, When, How
Gallup chief Jim Clifton, Ambassador Andrew Young headline April 16 policy forum at the Rialto Center for the Arts. Read More
Two New, Affordable Villa Plans Completed at Brannon Oak Farm
While these homes are single level, they will still have a permanent staircase that leads to a 180 square foot attic that acts as additional storage face. Buyers are able to save big with these new plans! Read More
Drug Use on U.S. College Campuses
The average college student parties 10+ hours a week
Number of freshmen who will drop out each year because of drug or alcohol abuse: 159,000
50-60% of college seniors have abused un-prescribed Adderall or Ritalin as a study aid.
40% of college students binge drink at least once a month.
16% of college students report binge drinking on five or more occasions during the previous month.
13% of college students consumed 10 or more drinks in a row within the past two weeks.
5% of college students consumed 15 or more drinks in a row within the past two weeks.
3.36 million students get behind the wheel drunk each year.
97,000 people are sexually assaulted by intoxicated students each year.
1,825 students die from alcohol poisoning each year.
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Ground-breaking author and Harvard educator Tony Wagner launches his new book, Creating Innovators, April 25, at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School. Wagner will give the school's first Lecture in Global Citizenship and Social Entrepreneurship. Free tickets: [email protected]
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