Senior Leadership Gwinnett Announces 2008-2009 Class

Senior Leadership Gwinnett announces the members of the 2008-09 class of its leadership program, which is sponsored by Gwinnett Technical College...
Jul 28, 2008

Dove Hunters May Have Opportunities to Bag More Birds This Season

Georgia dove hunters may soon reap the benefits of a recent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regulations approval aimed at expanding dove season opportunities...

Jul 25, 2008

Final Opportunity To Vote for Ron Clark in 2008 Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame Contest

Ron Clark, co-founder and teacher at the nonprofit Ron Clark Academy, is one of 10 national finalists in the 2008 Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame contest. Ron and his fellow finalists all demonstrate the same perseverance, never-quit spirit and positive attitude as the Energizer Bunny...
Jul 24, 2008

Law Violators Can Lose Privilege to Hunt and Fish

Hunting deer at night, hunting alligators or bears in a manner violating state laws and computer assisted remote hunting - all of these activities are illegal and are offensive to honest hunters and the general public...
Jul 24, 2008

Public Hearing on New School on Spout Springs Road

At the July monthly business meeting, the Hall County Board of Education announced plans to hold a public hearing on the new facility under construction on Spout Springs Road in Flowery Branch.  The hearing will immediately follow the regular monthly meeting (5:30 p.m.), which will be held on Monday, August 11, 2008 at the new Chestnut Mountain Elementary School on Union Church Road...
Jul 22, 2008

Gainesville City Board of Education Anounces Merrianne B. Dyer as Interim Superintendent

We have the opportunity to demonstrate to them that a positive attitude, confidence, hard work and helping others are the essentials to realizing our goals and dreams.  I look forward to working together to move our school system forward and continue our extraordinary tradition of excellence...
Jul 22, 2008

Atlanta’s Leading Radio Stations Unite for Broadcasters for Babies – July 29

Twenty-eight major Atlanta radio stations will put competition aside on July 29th (6 am-11 am) to raise money in support of life saving research and critical programs focused on giving every baby a healthy start or providing comfort to families when the unexpected happens...
Jul 20, 2008

Fifth Annual Dahlonega Literary Festival & Writer's Conference

Featuring New York Times best-selling authors, a cooking demonstration by cookbook author, Nathalie Dupree and a writers conference...
Jul 20, 2008

The Clean Air Campaign Launches New Web Site, Blog

Commuters and employers searching for ways to reduce the burden of high gas prices have a new online resource at their disposal – CleanAirCampaign.com.  This updated version of The Clean Air Campaign’s Web site has been restructured, simplified and outfitted with tools to provide users with easy access to solutions for their commuting problems...
Jul 18, 2008

Apply Now for Fall Quarter

Apply now to begin your journey towards a solid career and a brighter future. The application deadline to begin classes fall quarter is Friday, August 24. Classes begin October 1...
Jul 18, 2008

Paint and Decoupage Class at the Library

You will learn the basics of preparation, application, and finishing, while at the same time, creating a beautiful addition to your garden. Once you have learned the basics...
Jul 17, 2008

Summer Enrollment Up 19 Percent at Gwinnett Tech

It may be the lazy, hazy days of summer, but energy is high at Gwinnett Technical College where summer enrollment is up 19 percent over last year. Classes for the quarter began July 1 with 3,511 students registered.//
Jul 16, 2008

The Boom of Guns and A General's Last Ride: It's Battle Time

Come out to see history in the "re-making" during the 144th Anniversary of the Observance of the Battle of Atlanta -one of the Civil War's most significant battles July 18th through 20th. Visit www.batlevent.org for a list of events...
Jul 15, 2008

Dear EarthTalk

I need to replace my old TV. Can you tell me which of the latest models is the greenest? I was told that the flat-screen/plasmas are real energy hogs. What do you recommend?   -- Angela Montague, via e-mail...

Jul 14, 2008

Pints for Prostates Delivers Men's Health Message Using the Universal Language of Beer

The symptoms of prostate cancer rarely show before the disease has progressed, but a simple PSA blood test can serve as an early warning and save men's lives. But how do you reach men in their late 30s and...
Jul 12, 2008