Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities 2008-09 Annual Work Plan

The Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities is proposing to submit its Federal Fiscal year 2008-09 Annual Work Plan to the Administration on Developmental Disabilities...
Jul 28, 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

Dear EarthTalk

I was intrigued to hear that there were a number of ways one could modify or construct a roof on a house or office facility that would provide great environmental benefit. Can you enlighten?   -- Bill Teague, Menlo Park, CA...
Jul 23, 2008

The Georgia Urban Forest Council Earns Seal of Excellence

The Georgia Urban Forest Council, a nonprofit organization sustaining Georgia's green legacy by helping communities grow healthy trees, was awarded the Standards for Excellence Institute's Seal of Excellence for successfully completing the Standards for Excellence certification program...
Jul 22, 2008

2008 Housing Counseling Soars 184 Percent at CCCS Atlanta

More than 30,000 Americans turned to Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of Greater Atlanta for housing counseling in the first half of 2008. Average income of housing counseling clients tops $40,000 for first time...
Jul 21, 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

Yum! Back to School Peanut Butter and Jelly Food Drive

Bank of North Georgia will host a ‘Back to School Peanut Butter and Jelly Food Drive’ to benefit 17 local food banks that are located near the bank’s 34 offices...
Jul 18, 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

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

Annual Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk 5K and “World’s Largest Office Party” Celebrates 26 Years on September 25, 2008

The 26th annual Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk and Fitness Program, the largest corporate-organized fitness events in the Southeast, with more than 18,000 runners/walkers from over 600 Atlanta companies...
Jul 15, 2008

Vote Today! Georgia Primary Election on Tuesday, July 15th Su Voto Es Su Voz!

Vote today!  Tuesday, July 15th, 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.!  Georgia voters can vote at their designated polling place on Tuesday, July 15th...

Jul 15, 2008

Men Stopping Violence Annual Awards Dinner

Two calendar listings for the Men Stopping Violence Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. 
George McKerrow Jr. and Natasha Trethewey will be honored at this gala.  Men Stopping Violence is a nonprofit organization that works to end men's violence against women...
Jul 13, 2008

First Solar Photovoltaic Installation on Emory University Campus

A small array of six solar photovoltaic (PV) modules has been installed on the roof of a job‐site trailer of Holder Construction Company on the campus of Emory University in suburban Atlanta, Georgia...
Jul 13, 2008