Alison Krauss to Headline Captain Planet Foundation Benefit Gala at Georgia Aquarium
The charitable evening will raise funds for Captain Planet Foundation's (CPF) mission to support environmental education through grant giving, inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards. Read More
Center for an Educated Georgia: Follow Florida's A+ Reform Plan to Improve Education
Average Florida fourth grade student is currently one full grade level ahead of a fourth grade student in Georgia. Read More
Children's Healthcare Big Winner at Annual IABC Golden Flame Awards Event
Top communicators from all over Atlanta showed up at the fabulous Fox Theater on Thursday evening, Oct. 27, to recognize their peers for outstanding achievements in their field. Read More
PEDS Announces 2011 Golden Shoe Award Winners
Join PEDS and Master of Ceremonies Kathie Gannon to honor pedestrian-friendly people, projects and places. Meet the people who are making metro Atlanta walkable. Read More
Final Week to Register for SMB Social Media Makeover Forum- Tuesday Nov. 8
Save 20 percent as a Daybook subscriber and gain valuable social media insights for your small or mid-sized business at the SMB Social Media Makeover Forum. Read More
Free Mozart Concert Features Acclaimed Musicians
Pro-Mozart Atlanta invites anyone interested in classical music to its first official concert of the season Saturday, November 5. Soprano, clarinetist, pianist featured. Read More
Channel 2 WSB-TV Announces "Katie" to Start September 2012
Channel 2 WSB-TV announced that it has picked up "Katie," the highly anticipated talk show hosted by Katie Couric. The show premieres in September 2012 and will air weekdays, live, at 3 p.m. Read More
Pendleton Consulting Group Names Daraka E. Satcher as COO and Partner
Daraka E. Satcher joins Pendleton Consulting Group today as Chief Operating Officer and the company's fifth partner. Read More
Fulton County to Provide Tenant Education
Information session to focus on lease agreements, security deposits, repair needs and the eviction process. Read More
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to Host Event on Innovative Remedies for Food Deserts
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Speaker Series will host a program on November 2, 2011, examining innovative remedies for food desert neighborhoods, including mobile grocery stores, street food and corner stores. Read More
Two Move-in Ready Homes and $6,000 Broker Bonus at Mountain Park in Kennesaw
About Sales, Inc. announces that Symphony Homes has two semi-custom homes ready for move-in at Mountain Park in Kennesaw just in time for the holidays. Read More
2nd Annual Atlanta Day of the Dead Returns to Atlantic Station
Atlanta Day of the Dead brings Mexico's colorful Dia de los Muertos traditions to the city on Sunday, November 6th. This vibrant festival celebrates life with traditional displays, live music and cultural performances. Read More
BronzLens 2011 Screenings Targeted to Reach a Diverse Audience
More than 30 films will be screened during BronzeLens and of the films and of the films to be screened, 11 represent submissions from Atlanta filmmakers. Read More
Menswear Retailer Jos. A. Bank Opens Downtown Storefront
Jos. A. Bank's newest Atlanta location is a welcome addition to the retail market in Downtown Atlanta, which is enjoying a spate of growth with new business openings. Read More
NEXT Steps Youth Entrepreneur Program Launches it's 4th Quarter CFC Fundraiser
NEXT Steps Youth Entrepreneur Program has been selected to participate in the 2011 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Donations should be assigned to The NEXT Steps Youth Entrepreneur Program CFC Donor# 97485. Read More
Ashe Selected by Peers for Inclusion in 'Best Lawyers'
Lawrence Ashe, Chair of Ashe, Rafuse & Hill, LLP, has been named Best Lawyers 2012 Litigation - Labor & Employment Lawyer of the Year in Atlanta. Read More
November 2011 Event Topic: Let's Talk Mobile Advertising - A Panel Discussion
As advertising professionals, we understand more and more everyday that we live in a mobile world. It is estimated that nearly 60% of the world population, around 4 billion people, now have a mobile phone. Read More
New Model Home Open Now at Brannon Oak Farm
The Orchards has opened its newest model home, featuring the Belmont floor plan, in Cumming. The home has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,000 square feet. Read More
The Providence Group Introduces Master-On-The-Mai nPlan at Jamestown
The Providence Group announces that it has a new master-on-the-main townhome design at Jamestown in Alpharetta. The Madison plan is a nice option for buyers who want a master bedroom on the main level and townhome living. Read More
Write Right: A Power-Packed Writing Workshop for PR and Marketing Pros
Learn how to tell stories with compelling word copy. Janet Reed, a writer with more than 20 years of writing, marketing and brand strategy experience, gives insight on creating attention-grabbing headlines. Read More
Windsong at Seven Hills Opens New Terrace Model Home
Windsong at Seven Hills has recently completed its first furnished terrace model. Featuring the Henley floor plan, the model home has 3,000 square feet of living space and stunning views. Read More
Cost of Smoking
The cost of smoking comes to approximately $9000/year
1 pack a day for 20 years: Reduces your life span by: 3 years 20 days 6 hours 42 minutes. You will have paid approximately $31,526 for cigarettes alone.
Smokers pay a minimum of $1000 more a year for life insurance than a comparable non-smoker.
(Cost of Smoking)
Number of Kindle Fire's sold over the holiday season: 4 million
Angry Birds Rio and Angry Birds Seasons combined for 6.5 million downloads on Christmas Day.
(Mashable)
Average Credit Card APR Now Tops 15 Percent
(TIME)
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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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