Channel 2 Action News Anchor Justin Farmer to Interview with President Obama
Channel 2 Action News Anchor Justin Farmer received an invitation to interview President Barack Obama at the White House. Read More
Georgian to win Georgia Natural Gas-Powered Honda Civic GX at 'Keys to a Cleaner Georgia' Fair
Local residents invited to recycle old electronics for free and enjoy activities for kids and adults, food, music, prizes and educational booths. Read More
Channel 2 Action News will Launch 4 p.m. Newscast on May 26, 2011
Bill Hoffman, vice president and general manager for Channel 2 WSB-TV, Atlanta's most watched television station, announced this morning that "Channel 2 Action News at 4 p.m." will begin May 26, 2011. Read More
Pace Theater's Production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" Starts Thursday
Tony Award Winning Production Kicks Off Thursday April 28 for 3 Night Run - Tickets ony $10.00 - Available at the Door! Read More
Commercial Rooftop Solar Array to be Unveiled at Alpharetta Data Center
JM Family Enterprises, Inc. will unveil the second largest commercial rooftop solar array in Georgia and the largest of any data center in the state during a special dedication ceremony this morning at 10 a.m. Read More
The Rolls Royce of Garage Sales
It's Atlanta's Most Anticipated Shopping Event of the Year! Read More
The Orange Conference is This Week! Join Nearly 5,000 Attendees!
This premiere gathering for church leaders has an inspiring and varied list of keynote speakers slated for the event, including Andy Stanley, Geoffrey Canada, Ron Hall and Perry Noble. Read More
PRSA|GA's Annual Conference: Not Too Late to Register!
Does the economy have you thinking about attending only one professional development conference this year? Check out the top reasons you should plan to attend the 2011 PRSA|GA Annual Conference. Read More
Moira Forbes of ForbesWoman heads line-up of keynote speakers at Possible Woman April 27
Molly Fletcher is opening keynote, Moira Forbes speaks at lunch, Dr. Joyce Morley speaks after lunch, Emory Mulling is closing keynote. Read More
Champions of Hope Halfway There
Twelve of the best and brightest in the community are halfway through their campaign of the Man & Woman of the Year for LLS. The event, which concludes on June 4th, raises funds for blood cancer research and patient services. Read More
Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods Announces New Sales Manager
Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods recently welcomed Sam Bass as the new Sales Manager. Read More
Redistricting: What's at Stake, How it will Affect Georgia & What's the Role of the Media?
The Atlanta Press Club is proud to partner with the League of Women Voters of Georgia for this special breakfast forum on May 18. Read More
KSU's Next Certified Managerial Coach Program Starts May 7
The effectiveness of talent development within an organization is a critical determinant of the degree of competitiveness in the current business environment. Read More
Jackson EMC & Gwinnett Chamber present the 3rd Annual Sustainability Summit
Sustainability Stories: Case Studies That Make Cents will host leaders in the green industry and will feature our first-ever Gwinnett Sustainable Award winners! Read More
Andrew J. Young Portrait to be on Permanent Display at the Smithsonian Institution
Portrait of Andrew J. Young, Civil Rights Icon ,Humanitarian, former UN Ambassador, Congressman, Mayor and Minister scheduled to be presented at the Smithsonian Institution National Portrait Gallery. Read More
Racetrac 'Coffee For a Cause' To Fund Parkinson's Research
Buy a cup of coffee at RaceTrac this week and help RaceTrac raise more than $100K for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Read More
'Think Pink and Get Healthy' Community Health Fair Apr. 30
It's The Journey, Inc., producer of the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer, teams with The Andrew & Walter Young Family YMCA and Piedmont Hospital to 'Think Pink and Get Healthy' Read More
Don't Miss the 22nd Annual MAGS Conference and GAMMA Awards
Do not miss this awesome opportunity to "be in the know" and elevate your knowledge base by embracing this chance to discover the latest and greatest in trends affecting both your magazine and the industry as a whole. Read More
Scott Rigsby Foundation/Jackso nHealthcare Alliance Ride for Wounded Warriors
See the US Army Silver Wings Parachute Team launch this year's Alliance Ride, a 25 mile/50 mile cycling and handcycling event to raise support for Wounded Warrior Famil Retreats! Read More
Ashe, Rafuse & Hill Partner Chairing Atlanta Legal Aid Annual Campaign
William B. Hill, Jr. of Ashe, Rafuse & Hill is chairing this year's Atlanta Legal Aid annual campaign, which raises funds from the legal community. Read More
Central Atlanta Progress Town Hall Meeting on April 28th
Stay connected with Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District at our quarterly Town Hall meetings. Read More
2011 Nonprofit Summit: IMPACT: Putting Ideas to Work
The Summit program delivers 10 targeted workshops on the essential topic of leading and governing nonprofits effectively, with a dedicated track that's focused on the specific set of challenges faced by rural nonprofits. Read More
Insphere Insurance Solutions Introduces Small Business Owners to Association 105 HRA
Insphere Insurance Solutions is introducing small business owners to a notable tax savings plan through the Association 105 HRA, administered by BASE. Read More
Iconic Woodruff Park Fountain Flows Again
The round fountain in Downtown Atlanta's Woodruff Park has been restored to its former brilliance thanks to backing from the City of Atlanta's Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. Read More
Taste the Town at Marietta Square Sunday May 1
Celebrate May Day at 18th Annual Taste of Marietta with delicious food, family festival and Banks & Shane Sunset Concert. Read More
Diversity Leadership Academy Atlanta Fall 2011
The Diversity Leadership Academy Atlanta, a five-month cutting-edge program, will engage leaders throughout the metropolitan Atlanta area in a developmental experience designed to build diversity awareness and capability. Read More
7 Georgia schools make 'Green Colleges' list
The Princeton Review's 2011 guide for students and parents provides boasting rights to UGA, Georgia Tech and five other Georgia institutions. Read More
Number of people killed in the Tornadoes that hit the South: 280
(TIME)
Approximate cost of the first 10 days of U.S. military involvement in Libya: $550 million
Number of correct Final Four bracket entries out of some 5.9 million submitted to ESPN.com's Tournament Challenge: 2
Initial life span of a nuclear power plant: 40 years
Percentage of U.S. electricity currently supplied by nuclear power: 20%
Average game length of a MLB Baseball game: 2:55
Average ticket price of a MLB Baseball game: $26.74
(Time)
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