Women of the Year in Technology Awards - Call for Nominations Now Open
Women in Technology (WIT) shines a light on the accomplishments of Georgia's female technology executives and their impact on the community. Nominations are accepted now through Friday, September 2, 2011 at 5 p.m. Read More
Atlanta 150th American Civil War Series to Delve into the Moral Complexities of Slavery
This Friday, July 8th, The Atlanta 150th American Civil War Series Continues with WENCH Book Signing and Reading. Read More
Channel 2 Action News Wins Every Newscast
Channel 2 Action News won every newscast in the June sweeps which ran from June 2 to June 29, 2011. In the first full sweep since beginning its 4 p.m. newscast, the station continued its winning ways in head-to-head newscasts. Read More
Atlanta Green Communicators Meet Tuesday, July 19
Best Green Practices: Language & Visuals, Communications, and Industry Leadership. Roundtable discussions at Atlanta Green Communicators, Tuesday, July 19, at Hudson Grille Midtown 4:30-6 pm. RSVP to [email protected]. Read More
Write to Win - $22,000 in Scholarships Available
Womenetics' an Atlanta based women's media company has joined forces with Georgia-Pacific and Discover Financial Services to award undergraduate students interested in global issues a total of $22,000 through the Womenetics Advancing Aspirations Global Scholarship essay competition. Read More
Bastille Day 2011 brings the Splendor of France to the Southeast
Experience Joie de Vivre at Bastille Day 2011. Read More
PRSA July Luncheon at the Georgia Aquarium
Join Scott Higley, VP of Marketing and Communications for Georgia Aquarium, to deep dive into how the Aquarium's public relations team strategized & coordinated press for the recent launch of AT&T; Dolphin Tales. Read More
Phase II Now Open at Town Creek at Cedar Grove in Fairburn
Wilson Parker Homes has opened its second phase of new construction at Town Creek at Cedar Grove in Fairburn, Ga. Read More
Valley Brook Parc Offers Buckhead Single-Family Detached Homes From the $500,000s
Traton Homes is now offering single-family detached homes from the mid $500,000s in the heart of Buckhead at Valley Brook Parc. Homes in the community were originally slated to be priced from the $800,000s. Read More
New Name, Same Great Cause
The "chase" is on! Mark your calendars to run with us for a great cause. Read More
New Cottage Homes Under Construction at Vickery, Forsyth County's Premier Community
Six different floor plans will be offered within the master-planned community. The cottages are located near the front of Vickery, just a short walk to Vickery Village and the Forsyth County YMCA. Read More
Womenetics and Porsche Cars North America Present the Purposeful Women Summer Series
Get up close and personal with the 2011 POW! Award winners for extended conversations surrounding the topics initiated at this year's POW! Awards luncheon. Read More
Raising Change 2011: Fund Your Mission and Change Your World
Learn how to effectively fundraise for your cause from experienced professionals. Read More
Slavery and Freedom in Black and White
The National Archives at Atlanta invites you to the opening of an exhibit featuring historic newspapers that chronicle the African American experience during the 19th century. Read More
Quick and Dirty Nonprofit Marketing
Need a crash coarse in marketing? We've got you covered! Read More
Reflection Lake Nantahala Releases 13 Lake View Home Sites in The Village
Join us for a day at the lake. We are so confident that you will find great value and lifestyle at The Village, we bet you will want to build your dream vacation home and stay for a lifetime! Read More
Pavilion Opens at Arbor Green Just in Time for the Barbecue Season
Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods announces the opening of a new 40-foot by 30-foot community pavilion and barbecue pit at Arbor Green, its popular active adult community in Kennesaw. Read More
Number of active users on Twitter: 100 million
(Mashable)
Percentage of Americans that watch online videos at work: 64%
Percentage of workers that don't care if they are caught watching online videos in plain view: 37%
(Harris Interactive Poll)
Date of the first episode of Star Trek: September 8, 1966 (45 years ago)
(Karl Tate)
The average cost of books and supplies for an American college student during the 2010-11 school year: $1,137
Percentage of public schools that have internet access: 100%
Percentage of public schools in 1995 that had internet access: 50%
Average annual salary of public school teachers: $50,758
Number of practicing teachers pre-kindergarten to college: 7.2 million
(Lemonly)
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