Emergency Meeting for Flood Victims in South Dekalb, September 23rd
DeKalb County Commissioner Lee May will host an emergency meeting to hear the concerns of constituents and provide on-site assistance on Wednesday, September 23, at the Lou Walker Senior Center at 2538 Panola Road, beginning at 6 p.m. in Lithonia. Read More
Premiere Essence MedSpa Opens at the Premiere Aesthetic Center
At Premiere Essence MedSpa, social and environmental burdens are eliminated to create an eco-sensitive and tranquil space that allows clients to focus on personal relaxation, wellness, and balance to ensure that life is lived happily, blissfully, and gracefully. Read More
Best Buy Sponsors "The Captain Planet Knowledge is Power" Contest
Captain Planet Foundation and Enviro Expo USA are excited to announce that Best Buy will sponsor prizes for The Captain Planet Knowledge Is Power Contest for students in the Metro Atlanta area. The contest will allow youth to inform and inspire others to live a more eco-friendly life. Read More
Green Energy will be the focus at the next Type A event
Southeast Green has joined forces with one of the Atlanta's most influential sustainability networking events to host Georgia's leading green energy experts. Read More
Homeowners With Flood Damage Will Find Service Providers at the 2009 Fall Atlanta Home Show Sept. 25-27
Homeowners with flood damage will find numerous companies to help with flooring, landscaping, painting, sheetrocking and more all under one roof. The Show also includes speakers and demonstrations throughout the weekend. Read More
Flood-related PSAs and Recovery Effort Info to Run on Atlanta Daybook at No Charge
Those who have public service announcements or other information related to the recovery (especially services and info for the flood victims), may run their announcements on Atlanta Daybook at no charge through October 7, 2009. Read More
Asian media forum for City Council Candidate Alex Wan
Businessman and civic leader Alex Wan, who is seeking the Atlanta City Council District 6 seat, is the guest of honor at a forum for Asian media on September 30. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com Read More
Two Fully Furnished Model Townhomes Available at Caswell Overlook
Two furnished town homes recently went on the market at Bowen Family Homes' Caswell Overlook community. Be sure not to miss out on this opportunity. These two models are sure to go quickly. Read More
A Gallery of Celebration Quilts
The National Archives at Atlanta is honored to display "A Gallery of Celebration Quilts: Celebrating Public Service Excellence through the Art of Quilting" from September 25th through September 30th. Read More
Bowen Family Homes Celebrates 40 Years in Business
Bowen Family Homes is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Over the past four decades, Bowen Family Homes has become one of the top builders in the nation. Read More
Alpharetta's North Point Park Enters Close Out
Domain Realty, Inc. is excited to enter the final close out sales period at North Point Park. The Alpharetta, Ga. office condominium, the largest in Georgia, is made up of 47 buildings that will provide 263,447 square feet of office space when complete. Read More
Business Marketing Association Announces 2009-2010 Board of Directors
Business Marketing Association Announces 2009-2010 Board of Directors. Read More
Leading Atlanta PR Experts Participate in PRSA|GA's Low-Cost Workshop: "PR 101 for Non-profits"
Bari Love of Jackson Spalding and Stephen Brown of MS&L; are among Atlanta PR pros who share their knowledge on Oct 1. at this low-cost workshop specifically for non-profits who otherwise cannot afford professional PR counseling. This workshop is highly recommended by the Atlanta Daybook staff. Read More
Arthur Blank Reviews the Atlanta Falcon's Season at Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon
Arthur Blank will be the featured guest at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Thursday, October 8. Blank is owner and CEO of the Atlanta Falcons and the Georgia Force. The event is sponsored by The Home Depot. Read More
Morehouse College Partners with American Cancer Society To Host ‘Party With A Purpose' to Raise Funds to Fight Cancer
Members of the Atlanta City Council will join Morehouse College officials and the American Cancer Society for a "Party With A Purpose" on Friday, September 25 to raise funds and awareness for the Society's fight against cancer. The event is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. at Davidson House. Read More
Children in Need at Charles L. Gideon Elementary School Receive New School Clothing Valued at Over $10,000 Retail
Every September, as school begins, Assistance League of Atlanta works to make sure that children who need school clothing receive a variety of new clothing items. Rain or shine, Operation School Bell will be at Gideon on Friday, September 25 with new clothing for 125 children. Read More
Covenant House Georgia Welcomes New Executive Director
Covenant House Georgia, a non-profit organization that provides unconditional love and absolute respect to Georgia's homeless youth, announces the appointment Allison Ashe as the new Executive Director. Read More
Atlanta Real Estate Forum Providing Up-to-Date Flood Coverage
Be sure to vist Atlanta Real Estate Forum for coverage on Atlanta's flood of 2009. The site is providing all the pertinent information you need as Atlanta recovers from the flood. Read More
Recommendations and Procedures for Cleaning out a House Or Business Following a Flood
Time is the key factor in the extent of damage done to elements of the structure. Exercise extreme care when cleaning out a structure following a flood. Read More
Bowen Family Homes' Penny Incentives Take Flight This Week
Bowen Family Homes is offering homeowners numerous appliances for just $.01 during its Penny Power Promotion that runs through November 8. Read More
TiE Atlanta announces finalists for Entrepreneur Awards to be given this Saturday at the TiE Gala
The winners will be honored at the Georgia Aquarium at the Annual TiE Gala on September 26, 2009, alongside Bernie Marcus, co-founder of The Home Depot and one of Atlanta's most cherished business leaders, who is being awarded TiE Atlanta's prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award Read More
National Black Arts Festival Presents "More Than Words"
The National Black Arts Festival will present two FREE film screenings that highlight the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the creation of the child-size replica of Dr. King's birth home which debuted during the NBAF's 2009 summer festival. Read More
Saturday, Sept. 26: Free Day in Georgia's State Parks & Historic Sites
Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites is offering free admission on Saturday, September 26 as part of National Public Lands Day. The statewide celebration at all 63 parks and historic sites is a way to thank park visitors and volunteers for their support. Read More
Isakson Living Announces Partnership with Alliance Theatre
Isakson Living is proud to announce a partnership with the Alliance Theatre for the upcoming performance of COME FLY WITH ME. The new dance musical runs through October 11. Read More
The 3rd Annual Integrated Marketing Summit Announces 2009 Speakers
The 3rd Annual Integrated Marketing Summit announces its speaker roster for the November 11, 2009 event at the Renaissance Waverly. Read More
Nonprofit University and The Methodist Home for Children and Youth present "The Evans Professional Training Series,"
Nonprofit University is proud to announce a new partnership with the Macon Methodist Home for Children and Youth to present the inaugural Evans Professional Training Series. The series will span the course of a year and is geared toward nonprofit organizations and those who work with them. Read More
FOX Business Network Anchor, Alexis Glick, Discusses Where America is One Year after Financial Meltdown
Alexis Glick, who is Vice President of Business News and a FOX Business Network anchor of Opening Bell, will be a guest speaker at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Tuesday, September 29. She will discuss how the financial landscape has changed and where we go from here. Read More
Local Technology Company Offers Free Technology Services to Atlanta-area Flood Victims
In response to those affected by the devastating floods that hit metro-Atlanta this week, TANKOH is offering free data recovery services to help victims recover important information and data possibly lost on their PCs due to water exposure and flood damage up to 100GB. Read More
Percentage of high school seniors who smoked pot at least once in the past month: 21.4%.
Percentage who smoked cigarettes: 19.2%.
Percentage of high school seniors who smoke pot daily: 6.1%.
Percentage who smoked daily in 1978: 10.7%.
Percentage of high school seniors who drink flavored alcoholic beverages: 47.9%.
Percentage of high school seniors who reported binge drinking (5+ drinks in a single occasion) in the past month: 23.2%.
(Time/Dept of Health and Human Services)
Number of cars and trucks sold in the US last year: 10.4 million.
Number expected to be sold this year: 11.5.
Projected number in 2015: 17.1 million.
(Forbes)
Rank of New York among all cities for the longest average commute: 1.
Rank of King County Texas among all cities for the shortest average commute: 1.
Nationally, the average commute time for a worker, each way: 25.2 minutes.
(US Census Bureau)
"Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option."
— Anonymous
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