A Cherished Holiday Tradition Returns to Atlanta
After a 7-year hiatus, Christmas at Callanwolde, Atlanta's spectacular holiday event, returns with a roar -- a Roaring 20's theme that is! Read More
Voting Closes November 30th for Atlanta's 2010 Cox Conserves Hero
Voting for Atlanta's 2010 Cox Conserves Heroes program will end at 5 p.m. EST on November 30th. Read More
Last Call for Atlanta Marketing Summit Registration
Today is the last chance to purchase tickets online to hear Atlanta's top marketers speak at the Atlanta Marketing Summit. Read More
Local nonprofit awarded top prize for excellence
What local nonprofit was awarded the coveted Managing for Excellence award during this challenging economy? Read More
Local businesspeople featured in video promoting from-your-desk banking services
Local businesspeople Cannon Sayers and Lee Katz take starring roles in video showing individuals and small businesses using any approved desktop scanner to make deposits into their bank accounts. Read More
WSB-TV's Jovita Moore and WABE's 90.1 FM Denis O'Hayer explore beyond the headlines
Given the national and global diversity dialogues that traverse the communities, board rooms, news rooms, and the White House, the public and our leadership continues to struggle with race in America Read More
Celebrate Kwanzaa with NBAF!
Join NBAF (National Black Arts Festival) this holiday season as we present 'Kwanzaa Korner' - a free interactive learning experience that teaches the principles of Kwanzaa to kids and adults through hands-on activities. Read More
Saint Joseph's hosts French Cardiologists in an International Event Dec. 1
The Consulate General of France and Saint Joseph's Health System are pleased to invite you to join us for a very unique experience as we look at international perspectives on the treatment of the heart. Read More
World AIDS Day: Save Georgia's ADAP Press Conference and Rally
Georgia Equality, through its Georgia HIV Advocacy Network, is holding a rally on World AIDS Day at the Georgia State Capitol at 1 p.m. Read More
Food. Shelter. Comfort. Hope. Give Gifts that Save the Day!
The Red Cross Gift Catalog allows you to give gifts in the name of your loved ones and provide help and hope all year long to families in crisis. $18 buys a stack of warm blankets. $50 provides a Comfort Kit to a member of our military. $25 protects 25 children from measles. (redcross.org/gifts) Read More
Join Us for Our 2010 Holiday Author Party
Join the Atlanta Press Club for our annual Holiday Author Party now in its 18th year on Monday, December 6 at 200 Peachtree Street, in downtown Atlanta. The presenting sponsor is Buick-GMC. Read More
mRELEVANCE Wins SAMMY Award for Social Media
mRELEVANCE won a Gold SAMMY for Best Social Media Campaign at the 2010 SAMMY Awards Gala held at the Meridian Banquets in Rolling Meadows, Ill. in November. The Internet marketing firm won for the blog www.ChicagolandRealEsta Read More
Last Chance to Save on Atlanta Daybook Credits for 2011
Only a few days left to take advantage of the 2010 Holiday Sale. Purchase now and save for your news coverage in 2011! Read More
Over the Quarry and Through Candlelit Woods to Swan House We Go
Atlanta History Center's classic holiday celebrations feature candle-lit evening festivities and tours of decorated historic houses. Read More
The Nation's First Brick & Mortar Web Design Store Opens at Northlake Mall
The Website Shop will offer holiday promotions on design and print services starting at $100 Read More
Murphy's Restaurant Hosts Fourth Annual Tree Lighting and Neighborhood Party
Murphy's Invites Local Virginia Highland Residents, Businesses to Celebrate Start of Holiday Season Read More
Channel 2 WSB-TV Wins 100% of Each Broadcast Day, Monday-Friday
Channel 2 Action News won every newscast in the November Sweeps, which runs October 28 - November 24, 2010. Read More
Nutcracker is Back! Atlanta's Favorite Holiday Tradition Returns to the Fabulous Fox
The Sugar Plum Fairy, Rat King, young Marya, and the Prince all return to the stage in Atlanta's adored holiday classic, Belk Presents Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker, featuring the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra for ALL Performances. Read More
Channel 2 WSB-TV Presents Live Coverage of The 30th Annual Children's Christmas Parade
Channel 2 anchors Jovita Moore and Justin Farmer kick off the holiday season with an Atlanta tradition. This annual parade is the largest Christmas parade in the Southeast. Read More
Unprecedented opportunities for fixed-rate term loans
Private Bank of Buckhead (www.PrivateBankofBuckhead.com) - an SBA Preferred Lender - is able to offer both fixed and floating rate loans on owner-occupied real estate. Read More
December 2 Chapter Seminar: Sizing Up Social Media - Effectively Measuring Social Media
Virginia Miracle, SVP and Senior Digital Influence Strategy Head for Oglivy PR's Washington D.C. office, will discuss best practices and the most efficient and effective methods to measure social media. Read More
Dec. 2 Chapter Meeting - Inside Coca-Cola's Social Media Strategy: Expedition 206
Learn the strategy behind "Expedition 206: Happiness Goes Around," Coca-Cola's unique social media experiment. Read More
Happy Anniversary, Baby!
Atlanta Real Estate Forum, Atlanta's most popular real estate blog, celebrates its fourth anniversary this month. Publishing news 365 days a year, Atlanta Real Estate Forum offers the most comprehensive real estate coverage i Read More
Windsong Properties Earns Numerous Achievements at Atlanta Housing Awards Ceremony
Leading active adult courtyard home builder, Windsong Properties was recognized for the best 50+ Community of the Year for its Somerset community in Woodstock during the 30th Annual OBIE Awards Ceremony. Read More
Valentine's Day in the United States
Percentage of adults that say they celebrate Valentine's Day: 62%
Dollars spent on candy the week before February 14: 448 million
Pounds of chocolate candy bought during Valentine's Day week: 58 million
Valentine's Day cards and gifts sent each year: 150 million
Number of 'Sweethearts' candy produced annually: 8 billion
Percentage of adults that say they purchase flowers or plants on Valentine's Day: 23%
Average amount men shell out: $150
Average amount women shell out: $74
(History Channel)
Annual global spending on education is $1.1 trillion. Annual global spending on military is $1.3 trillion (45% by USA).
U.S. and European expenditure on pet food is $17 billion per year.
The global expenditure on health care and nutrition is $2.1 trillion.
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