[ In Education ]Brenau Soccer Adds New Assistant CoachThe Brenau soccer program announces the hiring of Ilisha Hall as an assistant coach. She will begin her duties in August when the 2008 season kicks off. Hall is a 2006 graduate of Northwest Oklahoma State University where she earned her B.A. in Sociology...May 11, 2008
[ In Education ]Gwinnett Tech Students Make Their Mark on the AT&T Classic GTC Sport and Recreation Management Students Learn from the Pros; Help Design AT&T Fan ZoneWhile all eyes will be on the pros next week when the PGA Tour comes to Duluth for the AT&T Classic at TPC Sugarloaf, Gwinnett Technical College student Ryan Figlestahler will be focused on the most profitable part of the tournament as manager of the corporate display area...
May 10, 2008
[ In Parks and Recreation ]Saturday's $5.00 Customer Appreciation Singles Dance in Dunwoody!!!SATURDAY.... Why even think of going anywhere else when you know that everyone will be coming to Georgia's Favorite Singles Event for JUST $5.00...
May 10, 2008
[ In Education ]Brenau Trustees ´Redefine´ Liberal Arts Education with Expanded Academics and Aggressive GrowthThe Brenau University Board of Trustees affirmed the framework for a $40 million to $55 million strategic plan to transform the university into the premier private doctoral degree-granting liberal arts institution in the Southeast with an exemplary national reputation and a global reach...
May 10, 2008
[ In Hall Events ]Job Fair is June 25Greater Hall Chamber Hosts Event for Employers and Job Seekers...
May 9, 2008
[ In Quality of Life ]Local Community to Support the 18th Annual Komen Atlanta Race for the CureMother's Day weekend event to unite thousands of Atlanta area residents dedicated to saving lives and ending breast cancer forever. The 18th Annual Komen Atlanta Race for the Cure takes place on Saturday, May 10 at Atlantic Station and hopes to raise a record-setting $1.5 million...
May 9, 2008
[ In Hall Events ]The US Army Ground Forces "The Jazz Guardians" to Close the 2008 Jazz Depot...Evenings of Intimate Jazz Season With a FREE ConcertThe Jazz Guardians is an 18-member group whose primary mission is to maintain and promote Jazz, a uniquely American art form. Jazz Guardians pay tribute to the big bands of yesterday by performing the music made popular by such greats as Ellington, Basie, Miller, and Herman...
May 9, 2008
[ In Hall Events ]Small Business SeminarThe Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Small Business Seminar on
Tuesday, May 20 from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. at the Chamber.
Donna Steinhilber of Randstad will present “
Hiring the Right People"...
May 9, 2008
[ In Parks and Recreation ]19th Annual Pig-OutGet out that big red magic marker and circle Saturday, May 24th on the calendar. That’s the day of Sautee-Nacoochee Volunteer Firefighters’ 19th annual Pig-Out, and you sure don’t want to miss some of the best barbeque anywhere around...
May 8, 2008
[ In Music ]Celebrate 31 Years of Jazz and 31 Days of Atlanta with the Atlanta Jazz FestivalAtlanta Jazz fuses art, music and culture with Atlanta’s hottest neighborhoods to bring the best festival yet...
May 8, 2008
[ In Environment ]Flammer Relations Does More Than Just Talk GreenFlammer Relations, Inc., the Atlanta public relations and social media firm that has made a name for itself in the real estate and business-to-business worlds, stands out in another arena, too: going green. Featuring strategists with backgrounds in environmentally-friendly programs and promotions, Flammer Relations not only represents green clients but also employs green practices as company policy...
May 8, 2008
[ In Education ]Brenau to Graduate Record Numbers; Expert in Myanmar Relief is SpeakerBrenau University will graduate a record 468 undergraduates and confer 285 graduate degrees during commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 9 and May 10, at the Northeast Georgia Mountain Center in Gainesville...
May 8, 2008
[ In Education ]Gwinnett Tech Expands Hybrid Automotive Training FleetToyota Provides Second Prius to GTC Automotive Program. With gas prices skyrocketing and consumers driven to conserve, hybrid vehicles are becoming ever more popular...
May 7, 2008
[ In Education ]G-CAPP Takes a Local Stand for National Teen Pregnancy Prevention MonthGeorgia ranks 8th in highest teen birth rate in the nation - 2nd highest in the rate of repeat births to teens. Hundreds of thousands of teens nationwide are expected to participate in the 7th annual National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy on May 7 and G-CAPP (Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention) will do its part to ensure Georgian youth become a part of the movement...
May 7, 2008
[ In Business ]As Gas Prices Escalate, Atlanta's Eco-Friendly Courier Lowers Next Day Delivery RatesGREEN Express couriers changed its business model last year in anticipation of high gas prices. Atlanta's only earth friendly courier is driving fuel efficient hybrids, working from satellite offices and using GPS technology to insure the most effective routes are being used by its green friendly drivers...
May 7, 2008
[ In Quality of Life ]Atlanta Cycles for Ovarian Cancer ResearchParticipants completed a six-hour, indoor bike ride to raise funds for ovarian cancer research. Proceeds are donated to the Atlanta-based Ovarian Cancer Institute (OCI), and the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF). Dr. Benedict Benigno, founder of OCI, was on hand to update riders on the latest research for an early detection test...
May 7, 2008
[ In Living ]Governor Sonny Perdue to Perform Ultrasound on Zoo Atlanta Elephant May 7, 2008A licensed veterinarian, the Governor and First Lady are serving as Honorary Co-Chairs of 'Wild One Night,' the 2008 Beastly Feast to benefit Zoo Atlanta...
May 6, 2008
[ In Business ]Q: What’s one of the best ways to be recognized and rewarded at work?A: Strong presentation and communication skills. Q: Where can you learn how to be a better speaker? A: NSA Georgia’s Speakers’ Academy...
May 6, 2008
[ In Parks and Recreation ]Take Mother to a Free rodeo in South Fulton CountySouthern K Ranch presents its Eighth Annual South Fulton Community Timed Events Rodeo and Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10 in College Park...
May 6, 2008
[ In Quality of Life ]Action Ministries’ Night of Champions Honors Clark HowardOn May 15, Action Ministries, a faith-based non-profit serving homeless and low-income people, will host its Night of Champions at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. The event will also recognize WSB radio and TV personality Clark Howard for his philanthropic work...
May 5, 2008