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Archive for the ‘Announcements’ Category

March 28th, 2008

Traffic Nightmare is Averted

For now, we don’t have to worry about traffic delays due to 10th Street road improvements this weekend. So, I think that it will be o.k. to venture out into downtown Atlanta over the next couple of days. The Department of Transportation decided to postpone the project until next weekend due to anticipated showers in […]

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March 27th, 2008

Braves Season Opener

Don’t  miss the Atlanta Braves’ home opener on Monday, March 31 at 7:10 p.m. against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Turner Field. Tickets are available, now!
The Braves will also play Pittsburgh on Wednesday, April 2nd  at 7:10 p.m. and on Thursday, April 3rd at 7:10 p.m, also at Turner Field. The team will then play […]

By Claudine -- 2 comments

March 26th, 2008

Delta Charging $25 for Luggage

Atlanta-based Delta Airlines will begin charging $25 for bags beginning on May 1.The first checked in bag is free, but passengers must pay $25 for any additional bags. Delta is the latest airline to announce extra baggage fees. United and U.S. Airways had previously announced additional fees for extra baggage. Delta’s fee does not apply […]

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March 23rd, 2008

Happy Easter in Atlanta!

Technorati Tags: Easter,atlanta,holiday,celebrate

Photo used by the permission of Stone Mountain National Park

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March 16th, 2008

Storm Damage in Video

Check out this video on the destruction in Atlanta following a tornado on March 14, 2008. Keep in mind that this probably represents some of the worst damage. Some areas were unharmed by the storm.

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March 15th, 2008

St. Patricks Day Parade is Cancelled

Due to the tornado damage in Atlanta on Friday, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, scheduled for Saturday, March 15 has been cancelled. I’m sure that they cancelled the parade to keep people safe and away from all of the debris downtown.
Tags: Atlanta, tornado

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March 14th, 2008

Storm: Significant Damage in Downtown Atlanta

Some crazy, weird weather has been coming through this spring. A friend of mine who was leaving the gym downtown said that he could hardly see as he drove: Bucket of water were being poured on my car. My windshield wipers could barely turn. Then big pieces of rock were pounding on my car. That […]

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March 12th, 2008

Who Won the Romantic Weekend Getaway?

As you may know, I have had a little contest going on this blog. People who posted comments from Feb. 10 through March 10 earned entries for a chance to win a stay at a Georgia State Parks lodge. The contest is over, and I have a winner. Drum roll, please….
Congratulations to Shana for winning […]

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March 11th, 2008

Atlanta Romantic Getaway Contest

Unicoi Lodge
Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Parks
The contest to give away a romantic stay at a Georgia State Parks lodge ended on March 10.  I want to thank all the people who entered by posting comments on this blog. I will draw the name of the winner on March 12. The winner will receive a […]

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March 5th, 2008

Black College Expo is on Saturday

The Black College Expo is this Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre at Two Galleria Parkway in Atlanta. College recruiters will discuss entry requirements, financial aid and activities available to students at the expo.  High school juniors and seniors should bring their high school transcripts and SAT and/or […]

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