8th Annual Wine South Kicks Off on Sept. 28
The South's premier food and wine event, the 8th Annual Wine South is a weekend filled with great wines, delicious food and interesting seminars, as well as live and silent auctions to benefit Angel Flight of Georgia. Read More
There's More than the Usual "Back-to-School" Excitement at Clayton State
Clayton Sate University offers three new graduate programs this year - an MBA, master of science in nursing and master of health administration. Clayton State also broke ground last month on its first on-campus student housing and an accompanying student activities center. Read More
Add a Little Bluegrass to Your Lunch
This week at Wednesdays in Woodruff listen to the bluegrass sounds of The Native Heart Band. Enjoy this inspired music during lunch, from 12-1 pm in Downtown Atlanta's Woodruff Park. Read More
Business Imperatives for Hiring Beyond Disabilities: Making A Difference Discovery Day is Sept. 27th
This annual event helps members of GA's business community discover the gifts, talents, skills and true abilities of people with disabilities through first-person accounts, project demonstrations, panel discussions, audience interaction, video highlights, presenters and keynote speakers. Read More
Otter Pair Heads South to Minnesota Zoo
This summer two rescued sea otters arrived at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward, Alaska, requiring around-the-clock care. Because of the need for constant care, the Alaska SeaLife Center reached out to the Georgia Aquarium for assistance in the otters' care. Read More
50 vs: 1 Simultaneous Chess Exhibition This Weekend at 'For Sisters Only' at GWCC
Over 30,000 people will fill the halls at Georgia World Congress Center this September 15th and 16th when For Sisters Only celebrates their 16th year in Atlanta. Two full days of fun for the whole family awaits you with great shopping, pampering services, health screenings, a sports bar for the grown folks and plenty of activities for kids! Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson will play 50 people simultaneously in chess both Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5 PM. Read More
The Gordon Vernick Quartet is Jazzing Up Downtown
This week at SunTrust Lunch on Broad, the Gordon Vernick Quartet. Led by trumpet player Vernick, the quartet will jazz up Downtown Atlanta's Broad Street from 12-1:30 pm on Friday, September 14, 2007. Read More
Calendars raise funds for AIDS, breast cancer
Photos ranging from provocative, thoughtful and introspective to fun and artistic benefit the Emory Vaccine Research Center and Breast Friends Read More
Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta Now Online
Information on the planned Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta is now available online at www.cchrpartnership.org. Read More
Horst Schulze - A Passion for Excellence and Life-Long Commitment to Service
What does it take to build a legendary brand? Legendary service, of course. And nobody knows the key elements of service better than Horst Schulze. Best known for his work as COO/President of The Ritz-Carlton, the man is known for his passion for excellence and commitment to service. Read More
Bowen Family Homes to Hold Home Buying Seminar at Alcovy Falls
Bowen Family Homes will sponsor a free homebuyers seminar at Alcovy Falls, one of Bowen's Lawrenceville communities. Read More
You Could Win Airfare to NY and a Behind-The-Scenes Tour of Good Morning America
You could be the winner of the auction for a behind-the-scenes tour of ABC's Good Morning America studios in NYC and two business class tickets on AirTran Airways. Read More
Saving Grady Hospital - Channel 2 Action News Town Meeting
After years of turmoil and financial trouble, Atlanta's Grady Hospital lies in danger of closing its doors for good. Thursday night, Channel 2's Monica Pearson, John Pruitt, and Jovita Moore anchor a live town meeting inside Grady Hospital to find solutions. Read More
Eco-Friendly Child Care Center to Open in Atlantic Station Early 2008
First "eco early care and learning boutique" to feature several firsts, including Pyramid learning program, green construction, organic food and one-of-a-kind rooftop playground Read More
"Going Green is BIG Business" - Any business can do it! Find out how on Super Tuesday, Sept. 25
Atlanta Business League launches "mega-environmental focus" for small business owners for its 23rd Annual Super Tuesday event September 25, 2007 - Hyatt Regency Atlanta 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Read More
Renaissance Tile & Bath Announces Annual Warehouse Sale for Sept. 21-22
Renaissance Tile & Bath, a premiere design resource for luxury tile, stone and bath products, is pleased to announce its Annual Warehouse Sale on Sept. 21-22. This highly anticipated sale features designer materials and products available to the public at deeply discounted prices. Read More
Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Presents Groundbreaking Exhibition of Video Art by Black Women Artists
Video art is currently the most pervasive genre of contemporary art and beginning September 14, through Saturday, December 8, Spelman College Museum of Fine Art will feature the first-ever exhibition that explores this genre. Read More
Richport Properties To Celebrate Opening of Trail at Stonecypher
Richport Properties will celebrate the grand opening of the new walking trail at Stonecypher in Suwanee on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Read More
Sold out as of 10am today - 2007 Human Resources Executive Seminar on Sept. 21
Please join us on Friday, September 21st for Business to Business magazine's annual Human Resources Executive Seminar. This event is the premier human resources educational event in Atlanta. Read More
Seasoned designer returns to Buckhead
Rick Dent, with 30 years of experience in architecture, interior design and retail furniture, has returned to Atlanta, joining Mathews' Furniture Galleries. www.MathewsFurniture.com Read More
GWBC 2007 "The Power of Partnering" Marketplace, September 19th, Cobb Galleria
Learn to work ON your business and not just IN your business. Read More
Scott Payne Appointed McCar Homes President of Sales and Marketing
Scott Payne, former McCar Homes Charlotte Division Vice President, has been named President of Sales at Marketing at McCar Homes. Read More
Garage Sale to Benefit Local Programs
Find out you can get rid of that junk in your garage or basement while helping improve local programs and benefit the community at no cost to you! Find exactly what you're looking for at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett church-wide rummage sale. Read More
Executive Leadership Program for Nonprofit CEOs
This annual program consists of symposia delivered by the leading authorities, professors and subject matter experts on some of the top issues facing nonprofit leaders today. Launched in 2004, CEO Central is specifically designed to provide nonprofit CEOs with concepts and strategies to manage the everyday complexities of leadership. Read More
Entree Vous Celebrates National Family Day - All Month Long
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