DeKalb CEO To Be Honored At Mainstreet Scholarship & Awards DinnerDeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Vernon Jones will be honored by the Mainstreet Community Services Association, Inc., on Saturday, April 19, 2008 ...
Apr 18, 2008
Competition Can Solve Atlanta's Budget WoesThe chickens have finally come home to roost in Atlanta. The city's recently announced $70 million budget deficit - one of the largest among U.S. cities, representing a staggering 11 percent of the general fund - is the most recent symptom of unchecked growth in city government ...
Apr 7, 2008
Positive Lessons from Charter Schools in GeorgiaGeorgia's 71 charter schools are outperforming traditional public schools and are serving a more diverse and economically disadvantaged population, according to the Georgia Department of Education's most recent Annual Report on Charter Schools ...
Mar 20, 2008
Hands On Atlanta Host Americorps Job Fair on June 4thOn Monday, June 4, Hands On Atlanta is hosting an information and interview session for individuals interesting in joining its school-based AmeriCorps program. Individuals will be able to fill out an AmeriCorps application and interview at the event ...
May 19, 2007
Friday Facts!It's Friday! Here are a few interesting Friday facts. Have a great weekend ...
Mar 16, 2007
Time to File the Taxes - Again!It's that time again - tax filing time. Here are some tips to guide you through the annual ritual. Be sure to check out these helpful hints ...
Feb 2, 2007
Weather Alerts & Landscape PlantsThe Weather Bureau has issued a severe freeze warning, and the humidity is very low. Cold dry winds are very hard on new plants, so before the cold hits ...
Dec 7, 2006
Calling Georgia To ServeHands On Georgia Presents The Georgia Summit on Volunteerism ...
Oct 15, 2006
Valentines Day: How Do I Love Thee?It’s that time again when the stores are filled with red gifts and hearts everywhere. It’s time to say I love you again to those close to you. What does it mean and how do you do it each year?...
Jan 24, 2006
Remembering Ronald ReaganToday, America mourns the loss of a great leader. President Reagan was a true leader, taking people where they would not go by themselves...
Jun 6, 2004
Mourning the passing of Ronald ReaganI heard the news about Ronald Reagan’s passing this afternoon while sitting around with friends at a campaign meet and greet. The room went quiet for a moment or two. Some were visibly upset at the news, while others took it stoically due to the long illness our former President has suffered from these many years.
Jun 5, 2004