[ In DeKalb Events ]
Ovarian Cancer Institute Hosts Fall Jamboree Fundraiser

Highlights of the outdoor family event include delicious food and drink, performances by My Friend Ian’s Band, musical entertainment by Unforgiven, and kicking demonstrations by Georgia Force Arena Football kicker, Carlos Martinez...
Sep 11, 2008

[ In Government ]
Joint Statement From John McCain and Barack Obama on 9/11 Anniversary

"On Thursday, we will put aside politics and come together to renew that unity, to honor the memory of each and every American who died, and to grieve with the families and friends who lost loved ones."...
Sep 6, 2008

[ In Government ]
What They're Saying About McCain's Address to RNC

The McCain camp shares several sound bites from various media sources, including the New York Post, the Boston Globe, the New York Times, Fox News, CNN and others...
Sep 5, 2008

Ten Free Atlanta Attractions

In between stressing over your mortgage payment, gas bills, and long commutes, keep money in your wallet by exploring all the free attractions Atlanta has to offer.  From tours, art, wine, and more, you can say, “The best things in life are free” and truly mean it...
Sep 5, 2008

[ In Public Safety ]
11Alive, MyAtlTV and Comcast Make Falcons Tickets Available to Community Volunteers

As one of the recipients of the tickets purchased by WXIA-TV, WATL-TV and Comcast, the Metro Atlanta Red Cross is distributing these opener game day tickets to evacuees of Hurricane Gustav who remain in Atlanta and to the volunteers who worked tirelessly in support of the evacuation effort...
Sep 5, 2008

[ In Severe Weather ]
Train of Tropical Trouble Stirring in Atlantic

Gustav's still not finished, and AccuWeather.com reports that Hanna, Ike and Josephine are developing in the Atlantic...
Sep 2, 2008

[ In Government ]
McCain Selects Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as Vice Presidential Running Mate

Governor Palin is a tough executive who has demonstrated during her time in office that she is ready to be president. She has brought Republicans and Democrats together within her Administration...
Aug 29, 2008

The Trail of Tears Association – September Meeting

The next meeting of the Georgia Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at the Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site in Cartersville...
Aug 28, 2008

[ In Government ]
The Saxby Chambliss Report August 28

Georgians continue to express their concern about high gas prices, and they want Congress to do something about it...
Aug 28, 2008

[ In Government ]
Governor Removes Clayton County School Board Members

Governor Sonny Perdue issued an Executive Order today removing four members of the Clayton County School Board - Michelle Strong, Louise Baines-Hunter, Yolonda Everett and Sandra Scott - who were found by State Administrative Hearing Judge Michael Malihi to have violated their duties under state law...
Aug 28, 2008

[ In Government ]
Congressional Insight Online Brings Elections into Focus

The U.S. Congressional District Geo-demographic and Voter Data Mapping reveal the American political landscape...
Aug 28, 2008

[ In Education ]
Atlanta Mom Inspired by Grandmother’s Encouragement and Love of Education: Creates Online Study Site

Qwizzy’s World was transformed from a ‘good idea’ to a ‘dream-come-true’
for local entrepreneur Julie Wilson, who designed the site to help her kids study for tests...
Aug 27, 2008

[ In Severe Weather ]
Gustav Eyes Gulf Interests

Fears that Tropical Storm Gustav will become a major hurricane before reaching the oil production areas in the Gulf of Mexico have sent oil prices soaring...
Aug 27, 2008

[ In Government ]
Democrats and Independents to Rally for McCain During DNC

Calling themselves Citizens for McCain, the group is an organization within the McCain campaign who put country before political party and support the candidate for President they feel has a proven record of bipartisanship...
Aug 27, 2008

[ In DeKalb Events ]
11Alive Announces Atlanta’s Biggest Loser Contest

The contest features twelve Atlanta’s Biggest Loser contestants who will be divided into rival teams of six.  Each team will work out with one of the program's two fitness partners, The American Boot Camp Company or Adrenaline Fitness and Wellness, and an online voting contest will ultimately determine the winner...
Aug 26, 2008