12th Annual Trees Atlanta Tree Sale & Festival
How can a great tree sale be even cooler? Add live bluegrass music, a small petting zoo of sheep, and a Platinum LEED certified building! Read More
"Local Food, Local Fun Day" at Panola Mountain State Park
On Saturday, October 22, enjoy a free climbing wall, organic gardening demonstrations, geocaching clinics, nature hikes, walking shelter dogs, and a healthy picnic created by Celebrity Chef Todd English. Read More
Allan Vigil Ford Lincoln and Dunwoody Kiwanis Club Sponsor Soap Box On the South Side
In an effort to establish a south side hub for the Dunwoody Kiwanis Club's Soap Box Derby, Allan Vigil Ford Lincoln, in Morrow Georgia, has partnered with the Dunwoody Kiwanis Club to create Soap Box on the South Side. Read More
Gigi's Playhouse Opens in Atlanta
Gigi's Playhouse Atlanta will open its doors on Saturday, October 8. The center for education and therapy will highlight early intervention programs for children diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Read More
Entaire Founder Jonathan Rosen Honored By Georgia Trend
Georgia Trend magazine has named entrepreneur Jonathan Rosen, founder and chief executive of Entaire Global Companies Inc., to its 2011 "40 Under 40" list of outstanding individuals. Read More
Final Week of WICKED in Atlanta, Playing at The Fox Theatre through Sunday, October 9
This is the last chance to see WICKED before it flies out of Atlanta! Broadway's biggest blockbuster will end its current engagement Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Sunday, October 9. Read More
Georgia Aquarium Hosts Sixth Annual Aqua Vino Wine Tasting Event
Wine and food enthusiasts will enjoy and sample more than 200 fine wines from around the world, gourmet food from Atlanta's premier restaurants, a live, silent and wine auction, as well as lively music. Read More
Presentation: The Life and Music of Mozart
The Pro-Mozart Society of Atlanta will present Dr. N. Lee Orr speaking about the life and music of Mozart. The presentation, which is free and open to the public. 4 p.m. Sunday, October 9. Read More
Southern Company CEO Discusses Energy Policy at the Atlanta Press Club
Tom Fanning, chairman of the board, and president and CEO of Southern Company, will be the featured guest speaker at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Wednesday, October 12. Read More
Equilibrium Weight Loss and Longevity Center invites you to their Open House Thursday, Oct. 27th
Equilibrium fights obesity aggressively, permanently and safely with their unique hCG weight loss program. Read More
Atlanta Plastic Surgeons Unveil New Fraxel Laser System at October Open House
The new Fraxel Laser system at Marietta Plastic Surgery reduces fine lines with less down time. It can help reverse the effects of sun damage, wrinkles, age spots and acne scars. Read More
Get Organized So You Can Think! Free Seminar
If clutter is taking over your desk, your Inbox, or your computer, learn how to get organized! Read More
Disability Awareness Videos Reach 1800 Online Views
In an effort to foster familiarity and understanding, spread knowledge and spark conversation, GCDD created "Voices Beyond the Mirror," a video series featuring people with a variety of disabilities talking candidly about their triumphs and challenges, public attitudes and life in general. Read More
Atlanta Ad Club October Event: "How to Create a Digital Wallet Worth Having"
Does the entire concept of digital wallets fascinate yet seem confusing? As a professional in advertising or marketing, do you wonder how you and your brand will adapt and even flourish with this new digital idea? Read More
Georgia State Parks' "Leaf Watch" Helps Leaf Peepers Plan Trips
To help track the changing leaves and plan autumn escapes, Georgia's State Parks has launched its Leaf Watch 2011 web site at www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/LeafWatch. Read More
Turner Broadcasting's Misty Skedgell shares Managing the PR, Advertising & Marketing Mix
Getting heard requires a communications strategy that serves up your messages via multiple, integrated vehicles. Hear strategic insight from Turner Broadcasting on how it stays on the front lines of integrated communications. Read More
The Providence Group Offers Move-In Ready Homes at Crabapple Crossroads
The Providence Group has three move-in ready Garden homes with rear-entry garages and private courtyards available at Crabapple Crossroads in Milton. Read More
Netflix Numbers: 2 Billion Hours of Movies and TV Shows Served in 4Q 2011
(Mashable)
Number of apps downloaded during the holidays across iOS and Android devices: 1.2 billion
Amount of money AT&T has to pay to TiVo to settle patent suit: $215 million
(TIME)
Percentage of cell owners that use phones to get directions or recommendations based on their current location: 28%
Top Social Topics in '11: Bin Laden and Mubarak
Percentage of online adults that use search engines to find information on the Web, including 59% who do so on a typical day: 92%
(Pew Internet)
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One-of-a-Kind Larry Munson: We Lost a Unique Talent Last Night
Mon, 21 Nov 2011
Any University of Georgia football fan since the late ‘60s knows Larry Munson. His gravel-voiced style of calling Bulldog football games on the radio was passionate and partisan. From the moment he took the job in 1966, Munson referred to the teams as “us” and “them.”
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