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If we ever needed wisdom in American history, now is the time. There is a book on wisdom written by a north Atlanta author that is on my recommended books list for 2008...
Fifth Annual Dahlonega Literary Festival & Writer's Conference Coming August 8th
On August 8, the Fifth Annual Dahlonega Literary Festival returns to north Georgia. Making a rare public appearance will be Steve Berry, New York Times best-selling author of The Alexandria Link, and one of five headliners for this year's weekend-long festival ...
Jul 19, 2008
'The Political Brain' Explains Hillary Clinton's Slide
How did upstart Barack Obama manage to derail Hillary Clinton's once fast-track bid for the Democratic presidential nomination? The answer lies as much in the minds and brains of the voters as in delegate math, says Drew Westen, Emory University professor of psychology ...
Jun 3, 2008
Tifton Native Gary Roberts to Share History of Doc Holliday at A True West Weekend
The Booth Western Art Museum will welcome renowned author Gary Roberts to A True West Weekend Saturday, April 12 at 1 p.m. Roberts, a native of Tifton, Ga. will discuss his book entitled "Doc Holliday: The Life and Legend," ...
Apr 7, 2008
Upcoming Events & Activities at DeKalb County Public Libraries
DeKalb County Public Library offers exciting line-up of events and fun activities for adults and children ...
Mar 29, 2008
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library to Close for Construction
The Northlake-Barbara Loar Library will close for several months beginning Monday, April 7 as the DeKalb County Public Library system prepares to begin expansion work on the branch. The last day of service will be Saturday, April 5 ....
Mar 26, 2008
Faith-Based Initiatives Likely to Endure, Says Emory Author
Whatever the outcome of the 2008 election, one legacy of the Bush administration that is likely to remain a permanent part of the American landscape is faith-based initiatives, says Emory University political scientist Michael Leo Owens ...
Mar 26, 2008
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Places Archive at Emory
Emory University and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) announced March 6 that the SCLC has placed its archive with Emory's Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library ...
Mar 25, 2008
Agnes Scott College to Feature Espada, Martinez and Lee-Fong-Farris at 2008 Writers' Festival
Guest writers Martín Espada, Rubén Martinez and 1999 Agnes Scott College graduate Gillian Lee-Fong-Farris bring a blend of Latin and Caribbean influences to the 2008 Agnes Scott College Writers Festival March 27-28, 2008 ...
Mar 17, 2008
Nikki Giovanni Lecture, Reading, Book Signing at Emory Feb. 6
Activist, poet, author and educator Nikki Giovanni will present a lecture on issues plaguing the African American community and read her own selected poetry at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6 ...
Jan 27, 2008
Little Shop of Stories Makes Reading an Adventure
At this children's bookstore in Decatur, books come alive and story time takes on a new meaning all with the purpose of instilling a love of reading in children and young adults...
Jan 15, 2008
Can You Prepare Yourself to Handle the Bad Things in Life?
We live in a world where we're constantly bombarded by bad news. While you can't bury your head in the sand and pretend these problems don't exist, can you prevent the state of the world from stressing you out? ...
Dec 2, 2007
Tom Brokaw To Speak To Atlanta Press Club On Thursday, December 6
Tom Brokaw to speak to Atlanta Press Club on Thursday, December 6. Former anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News will also sign latest book ...
Nov 27, 2007
Flannery O’Connor Letters on Exhibit Through December 28th at Emory
Famed author Flannery O'Connor's correspondence with Atlantan Betty Hester is on exhibition for the first time at Emory's Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library ...
Oct 27, 2007
October Author Visits at DeKalb County Public Libraries
Exciting line-up of noted authors to appear at DeKalb County Publc Libraries. Check-out the October calendar ...
Oct 13, 2007
Library Unveils Plans for New Embry Hills Library
The community gets an opportunity this month to see design plans for the new Embry Hills Library. Library officials and the Sizemore Group architectural firm will show the plans and answer questions at a community meeting on Thursday, October 18th ...
Oct 13, 2007
