Give Your Regards to Broad Street….
After an unseasonably gloomy March and April and an unprecedented tornado wreaking havoc through Downtown, the outdoor efforts of Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District are back and better than ever with the SunTrust Lunch on Broad weekly concert series. Read More
Channel 2 Action News Wins April Sweeps
Channel 2 Action News won every newscast time period in head to head competition in the April Sweeps which ran March 27-April 23, 2008. Read More
ESi® Opens New Emergency Management Training Facility
Is Atlanta really ready for the next major disaster? Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Deputy Director William Smith featured to speak at the opening ESi University, the first worldwide emergency management training facility in the Southeast. Read More
Corporate Volunteers To Perform Home Repairs for Low-Income Seniors on Saturday May 10, 2008
The Atlanta House Party presented by The Allstate Foundation, is a 1-day home repair bonanza executed by the HouseProud program at the ToolBank. Volunteers from 8 companies will provide home repairs to low-income seniors in 5 downtown neighborhoods. 2008 is the 5th year of the event. Read More
Stephanie Stinn of Kaiser Permanente Wins PRSA|GA's "Chapter Champion" Award
The Chapter Champion award was created to recognize a member who has significantly contributed to the Chapter's success. It is given monthly or when appropriate. Read More
Public House founders plan opening of H & F Bread Co.
H & F Bread Co. is scheduled to open early Summer at The Aramore. The bakery will be centrally located and will offer fresh bread each morning starting at 6:30. Read More
AMA Young Professionals Ring in Spring with Mixer at Post Alexander Tomorrow, May 13
Once again the Young Professionals are hosting a Spring Mixer to wrap up another successful AMA year. Bring your friends and colleagues and join us at Post Alexander in Buckhead for an evening of mixing and mingling. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. You won't want to miss it! Read More
Conservancy Hires New President and CEO, Builds For Future
Piedmont Park Conservancy announced its new President and CEO Yvette Bowden to more than 700 members of the business and civic communities at its twelfth annual Landmark Luncheon, Wednesday, May 7. Read More
City of East Point Offices to Occupy Kairos Development Corp.'s Jefferson Station
East Point city offices such as Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, and Finance will be relocating to Jefferson Station in East Point's historic industrial district. Read More
Dr. Joan Merrill National Authority on Lupus Speaks at Piedmont Hospital Living With Lupus Forum Saturday May 10
Dr. Merrill will be joined by Attorney Winnie Pannell speaking on employment and disability law and Dr. Gary Myerson a local authority on lupus. Read More
Cindy Trahan joins Private Bank of Buckhead
Cindy Trahan brings 30-plus years of banking experience to Private Bank of Buckhead. www.PrivateBankofBuckhead.com Read More
Adopt a Duck to Support a Great Cause!
It's time to choose a racing duck and watch it float down the Etowah River in hopes of becoming a big winner. Support the Northwest Georgia non-profit organization, Advocates for Children, by adopting a duck, or two, today! Read More
Atlanta Falcons' New Head Coach To Give Insight Into The Upcoming Season
Mike Smith, the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, will be the special guest at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Thursday, May 15. The event is sponsored by The Home Depot. Read More
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#1 Unhappiest U.S. city to work in:New Haven, Conn.
(Forbes)
Top 5 Pirated Movies
1. Avatar
2. The Dark Knight
3. Transformers
4. Inception
5. Hangover
(Meoble)
Truth About College Drinking
4 out of 5 college students drink alcohol
Number of students that die each year from alcohol related injuries: 1,825
Number of students that drive under the influence of alcohol each year: 3,360,000
Percentage of violent crimes on college campuses that involve alcohol: 95%
Percentage of students that have had to take care of another student under the influence of alcohol: 48%
Amount of money students spend on alcohol each year: $5.5 billion
(eCampus.com)
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