Gifts from Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites
Annual ParkPasses, Friends Memberships and Golf Packages Provide Practical Gift Ideas for the Active Lifestyles on Your Holiday List Read More
Councilmember Kwanza Hall and Neighbors to Celebrate "The Year of Poncey-Highland" at Carter Museum November 18
Atlanta City Councilmember Kwanza Hall will join the Poncey-Highland community for the final public presentation of the Poncey-Highland Master Plan Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the theater of the newly renovated Carter Presidential Museum. Read More
Mercer Announces Lineup for 20th Annual Authors Luncheon and Book Signing
Mercer University Press is celebrating its 30th anniversary and will host the 20th Annual Authors Luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 12, at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta. Headliners include Nancy Grace, U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins, Kathryn Stockett and Barbara Brown Taylor. Read More
2009 Excellence in Social Media Awards - Call for Entries
The 2009 Excellence in Social Media Awards, sponsored by SoCon10 and the Center for Sustainable Journalism at Kennesaw State University will honor excellence and innovation in social media. Winners will be announced in an awards ceremony in February 2010. Read More
City Council CD/HR Committee to Vote on Sustainable Building Ordinance
The Atlanta Sustainable Building Ordinance (ASBO) is set to go before the Atlanta City Council's Community Development/Human Resources Committee (CD/HR) on December 1 for a critical vote after months of negotiations and meetings. Read More
Endoscopy & Sexual Health
Dr. Lyons and some researchers believe that for many women, the cervix may contribute to sexual pleasure. "Leaving the cervix in place helps prevent unnecessarily shortening the vaginal canal," he said. Read More
Idea Aid™ Asks for Big Ideas, Not Money for Global Brainstorming Benefit, Nov. 14-21
Idea Aid™ will be the world's first global brainstorming benefit to gather ideas to end world poverty. The unique internet-based effort is being led by an Atlantan who heads a brain trust of Mensa members. Local thinkers can participate online or at a live event to be held Nov. 16 Read More
Atlanta Psychologist Expands Practice
Atlanta psychologist Barbara J. Rubin, PsyD, expands her practice to accommodate increasing demand for specialties. www.DrBRubin.com Read More
Deadline Extended: AMA Atlanta Fall Membership Drive Ends November 20th
In this economy, we can all use some savings! Advance your marketing career and your network by joining AMA Atlanta, the largest professional marketing organization in Atlanta. Read More
Join Us for Our 2009 Holiday Author Party!!
Join the Atlanta Press Club for one of our most anticipated events of the year, the Holiday Author Party on Thursday, December 10! Meet best-selling authors from around Georgia and the country while placing bids on items from Atlanta's most popular restaurants and shops. Read More
Community One Associates Wins Management of Spire
Community One Associates, one of Atlanta's leading full service management companies for both residential and commercial properties recently was awarded the management and front desk concierge services at Spire. Read More
IAEE Presents Humanity Rocks: A Celebration with a Cause Dec. 8-10
"Humanity Rocks: A Celebration with a Cause" is an annual affair to offer guests an opportunity to network with other industry professionals while giving back to the local community. Read More
Charlie Crawford elected to Atlanta Track Club board
The Atlanta Track Club recently added Private Bank of Buckhead's Charlie Crawford to its board. www.PrivateBankofBuckhead.com Read More
MedShare Celebrates Their 500th Forty-Foot Container Shipment of Medical Supplies and Equipment Abroad
On Tuesday, November 17, as part of their 10th anniversary recognition, MedShare will host a formal send-off ceremony of their 500th forty-foot container of medical supplies and equipment. The shipment is sponsored by MedShare's Southeastern Council to a maternity hospital in Ecuador. Read More
Bowen Family Homes' Penny Power Promotion Comes to a Close
Bowen Family Homes awarded a total of $5,000 during their Penny Promotion that came to a conclusion Nov. 10. Read More
Jack Harris, President of Junior Achievement of Georgia to Speak at BBA Breakfast on November 19
Jack Harris, President of Junior Achievement of Georgia, will speak at the weekly breakfast meeting and networking event of the Buckhead Business Association (BBA) on Thursday, November 19. Read More
Former opponent Brodie endorses Wan
Steve Brodie, a Midtown businessman and neighborhood activist who competed in the Atlanta City Council District 6 general election, has endorsed Alex Wan, a candidate in that district's runoff. www.AlexWanForAtlanta.com Read More
Atlanta's Public Relations Community to Host The Third Annual Atlanta PR Interfaith Prayer Breakfast Nov. 19
The breakfast serves as an opportunity for the public relations community of Atlanta to gather together and hear an inspirational message: To soar, even in times of adversity. Read More
Atlanta Daybook & Connect Magazine Offer Combo Pricing
Atlanta Daybook and Connect magazine have combined forces to offer attractive package pricing allowing their respective clients to leverage the power of both publications to reach a desirable demographic of professional women in the 35-54 age range. Read More
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