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Church Reaches Out to Job Seekers and Businessmen

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:53:38 UT

Northside Church is reaching out to help men who are dealing with tough economic times. No man is exempt. A team of members and businessmen want to provide prayer, encouragement and support to men during these times...

Spa Sydell Unveils ‘Spring into Loving Your Heart’ During American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Campaign

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:48:50 UT

Actress Cicely Tyson is the keynote speaker at the May 9th Go Red for Women Atlanta luncheon event, which will include educational breakout sessions, complementary massages by Spa Sydell, goody bags and a lot more...

Governor Perdue Launches Conservation Campaign: Conserve Georgia

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:48:50 UT

Conserve Georgia is designed to promote conservation of energy, land and water in the state of Georgia. An accompanying web site has been launched supporting the program, serving as a 'one-stop-shop' of all of Georgia's conservation initiatives...

Lt. Governor Cagle Appoints Hill to Finance and Rogers to Appropriations Committee

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:48:50 UT

Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle announced today the appointment of Senator Jack Hill as an ex-officio member of the Senate Finance Committee and Senator Chip Rogers as an ex-officio member of the Senate Appropriations Committee...

Lights Out Atlanta for Earth Hour

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:39:16 UT

On March 29, 2008, for one hour, the World Wildlife Fund and the City of Atlanta will ask residences and businesses to help raise awareness about climate change in an event called Earth Hour.

Green Express Partners with The Clean Air Campaign of Georgia

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:33:35 UT

Green Express Couriers desired to get the new year started on a greener path. Like many other Atlanta businesses, the best way to go green is to join the Clean Air Campaign...

Imagine That! 2008 Southeastern Flower Show Opens January 30

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:25:40 UT

For more than two decades, the Southeastern Flower Show has been eagerly anticipated as the harbinger of spring. In particular this year, the magnificent indoor gardens and blooming displays are sure to be a welcome sight for the sore eyes of drought-weary gardeners...

Governor Perdue Launches New Website

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:25:40 UT

Governor Sonny Perdue today announced the launch of a new website for the Governor’s Office...

Eight Ways to Stop Neighborhood Speeding

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 02:20:22 UT

You, like thousands of other metro Atlanta residents, are outraged. Speeding drivers cut through your neighborhood, ruining the tranquility of your community and threatening the safety of anyone on foot...

IRS Begins Preparation for Alternative Minimum Tax Patch

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 02:20:22 UT

The Internal Revenue Service announced it will immediately begin the final reprogramming steps for its income-tax processing systems to prepare for the upcoming tax season following final passage of the Alternative Minimum Tax “patch” by the House.

Beloved Pink Pig is Back for Holiday Season

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:53:27 UT

If you've lived in or near Atlanta for a long time, you likely hold fond memories of Priscilla, the pink pig, who has brought joy to children of all ages during many a holiday season for more than four decades...

Motorists Urged to Watch for Deer and Wildlife

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:53:27 UT

With an estimated 50,000 deer-car collisions annually in Georgia, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources , Wildlife Resources Division advises commuters across the state to be extra cautious of increased deer and wildlife sightings this fall season...

SEC Sports Report Picks the SEC Upset Game of the Week.....Roll Tide!

Jay Holgate — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:27:27 UT

Last week, we predicted that Kentucky would pull the SEC Upset of the Week. We were right; Kentucky won 42-29. This week the experts believe Florida State will beat Alabama by 3.5 points. We like the Tide......

Newt Gingrich Kicks of American Solutions Today

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:43:19 UT

American Solutions for Winning the Future is a new, non-partisan organization built around three goals: to defend America and our allies abroad and defeat our enemies, to strengthen and revitalize America’s core values, and to move the government into the 21st Century. The General Chairman is former Speaker Newt Gingrich....

Les Miles and the LSU Tigers Leading SEC Coaches Stock......

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:00:31 UT

SEC Sports Report publishes its SEC Coaches Stock Report for week 2. Analyst Jay Holgate evaluates the coaches and ranks them #1-12. Read this column and see who is up and who is down in the SEC coaching ranks.