April 18th, 2008
Hands On Atlanta, a non-profit organization, is asking for volunteers to sign up for Global Youth Service Day, taking place on Saturday, April 26. Get your children involved! Although the event is targeted to youth, I noticed that some of the projects indicate that families are invited to participate! Youth groups are also encouraged […]
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April 17th, 2008
The Tom Joyner Morning Show, a radio show on 104.1, discussed scams. A scam expert told listeners about some of the top scams. I was surprised to hear about one scam in particular. Here’s how it works. You go to a gas station and decide to pay for your gas at the pump using your […]
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April 16th, 2008
Delta Airlines and Northwest announced a merger, creating the largest airlines in the world. The airline will be called Delta and will be based in Atlanta with some operations in Minneapolis. The merger is said to be due to increased airline costs. It is said to help offset oil prices. We are waiting to see […]
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April 16th, 2008
I had never heard of this before, but did you know that in some rural areas around Atlanta, the police won’t come out to a scene of car accidents if they consider the accident to be minor? It happened to me? I was driving out of my subdivision, minding my own business, when this […]
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April 15th, 2008
Courage, the Vision to End Segregation, the Guts to Fight It, an exhibit at the Art History Center of Atlanta is on display through June 22, 2008. The exhibit tells the story of the people in Clarendon, South Carolina who actually fought to eliminate segregation in schools. Their battle came prior to the famous Brown […]
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April 14th, 2008
The Annual Music, Art Festival will be held April 18-20 in Dahlonega, Ga. That sounds well and fine, but an interesting tidbit is that something called Bear on the Square Mountain Festival will also be held during the Music and Art Festival in Hancock Park. I have to admit, that I am not familiar […]
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April 13th, 2008
The best things about Brasstown Valley resort in Young Harris, Georgia were the food and the views. The resort is approximately three hours from Atlanta. I visited Brasstown Valley for a weekend getaway and review. I stayed in the hotel, but reported a black spot on my stay. My guest and I were politely […]
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April 11th, 2008
I recently grabbed a burger and fries at Five Guys Restaurant, a chain that’s famous for its huge burgers and yummy fries. The burgers are handmade from actual patties, not the pre-made ones that you get at other restaurants. The fries were well-seasoned and appeared to be made from actual rustic potatoes, though they […]
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April 10th, 2008
You can pay $20 per person up until April 18th to enter Komen Atlanta Race for a Cure which raises money to help find a cure for breast cancer. After April 18th, the registration for this tradition goes up to $35 per person up until race day. This 5K race will take place on May […]
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April 9th, 2008
The Georgia Music Business Program at the University of Georgia will host free panels on the music business, “The New Music Business” beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 12th at Terry Executive Education Center in Atlanta, One Live Oak Center, 3475 Lenox Road, In Atlanta. If you are interested in the music business, come […]
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