[ In Education ]
Brenau Team Travels to Mediation Tournament in Chicago

Brenau University will participate in the Ninth Annual National Mock Mediation Tournament at the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Nov. 6-8. More than 30 teams from around d the United States will participate...
Oct 31, 2008

[ In Education ]
45th Georgia Author of the Year Awards

The oldest literary competition in the Southeast, the Georgia Author of the Year Awards (GAYA), announced this year's call for nominations.  All Georgia-resident authors with books published in 2008 are eligible to enter the 45th Annual GAYA competition...
Oct 30, 2008

SEC Sports Report Makes Saturday Pick on Georgia-Florida Game

SEC Sports Report makes their Saturday football picks for SEC football.  Find out the winner of the Georgia-Florida game...
Oct 29, 2008

[ In Government ]
Letter to the Editor

With the election just days away, the MSM appears to have buried the war against terrorism – out of sight, out of mind. Well, I hope Americans are not reminded about how vulnerable we still are to terrorists’ attacks in this nation (and how fortunate we have been for the past 7 year) by another attack on our shores...
Oct 29, 2008

[ In World ]
Afghanistan-born Author Khaled Hosseini Reveals Other Side of the World to Brenau Students, Audiences

More than 1,000 people turned out to hear best-selling author Khaled Hosseini during his appearance at Brenau University Oct. 23-24 - the largest crowd ever to attend a Brenau event other than commencement exercises...
Oct 29, 2008

[ In Public Safety ]
Local Chick-fil-A Restaurant to Host Safe Driving Event for Teens Event will Include Tour of a Professional Racecar and Safe Driving Simulator

Local racecar diver, Chris Holbrook will be helping local teens understand the importance of responsible driving. Holbrook will be one of the speakers at a Safe Driving Event for teens Saturday, November 1st – hosted by Chick-fil-A at Lanier Crossing...
Oct 28, 2008

[ In Government ]
Governor Perdue to Host Veterans Day Proclamation Signing

The annual event, which has been held every year since 1954 at the State Capital, attracts the area’s top military leaders, key members of the Georgia legislature, and the leaders of the state’s veterans’ organizations and their auxiliaries...
Oct 27, 2008

[ In Government ]
Take Our Daughters to the Polls

If you could teach a girl in your life the power of her voice, and show her that you believe in her ability to make a difference, wouldn't you do it...
Oct 27, 2008

[ In Environment ]
Dear EarthTalk

Used motor oil is a big contributor to the pollution in our waterways and drinking water. How can I make sure I am not contributing to this problem?  -- John Eckerle, Jupiter, FL...
Oct 27, 2008

[ In Quality of Life ]
Halloween Hoots and Howls, Georgia is Full of Fun

Attractions across Georgia put on their own costumes during October, offering special events and activities for visitors in the spirit of Halloween. Ghosts and ghouls, screams and scares, and, of course, candy can be found from the mountains to the coast...
Oct 26, 2008

[ In Government ]
In Coordination with the Veterans, American Legion and White County Community and Economic Development

This is the event schedule for the Veteran's Day event in White County, November 11th at the Court House and The American Legion...
Oct 26, 2008

[ In Education ]
Dear EarthTalk

What’s the story with LED light bulbs that are reputed to be even more energy-efficient than compact fluorescents? --Toby Eskridge, Little Rock, AR...
Oct 26, 2008

[ In Government ]
Double, Double, Your Commute Could Be Trouble

Come Friday, Oct. 31, the afternoon rush hour in metro Atlanta will be one of the worst of the year.  It’s Halloween – the day of haunted houses, ghoulish goblins and one creepy homebound commute.  As parents leave work to take their kids trick-or-treating and commuters race home to get into party costumes, Halloween traffic typically becomes more congested than usual as thousands of cars hit the road all at once...
Oct 25, 2008

[ In Government ]
I-85/SR 316 Interchange Project Nears Completion

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced today that the $147 million reconstruction of the Interstate Highway 85/State Route 316 interchange is set to be completed next week – more than two months ahead of schedule...
Oct 25, 2008

[ In Education ]
Dear EarthTalk

I’ve followed the trends in “eco-homes” now for many years. Are there equally encouraging things happening in the world of condos?  -- Charlie Anderson, Seattle, WA...
Oct 25, 2008