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Government

Georgia’s Unemployment Rate Declines to 8.5 Percent in November

The Georgia Department of Labor announced Dec. 20 that Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 8.5 percent in November, down two-tenths of a percentage point from 8.7 percent in October. The rate was 9.5 percent in November a year ago. “This is the lowest state unemployment rate…

Awareness

SENIORS LEAP INTO NEW WORLD OF TECHNOLOGY AND BEGIN JOURNEY ON THE INFORMATION HIGHWAY

Micki Sullivan of Atlanta sat wide-eyed and with excited anticipation, awaiting a presentation she hoped would bring her closer to her children and grandchildren, some of whom live more than 2,000 miles – and a continent away - in California. But Sullivan, and the 25 other Atlanta-area senior …

Awareness

Teddy Bear Collection for Sandy Hook Elementary

A teddy bear drive for the students of Sandy Hook Elementary has gained national recognition by two Smyrna residents originally from Connecticut. When Cindy Pitts learned about the incident in Sandy Hook, she rushed to her friend, Nina Sonsini and the two consoled one another in disbelief that the …

Local Connections

GA Charter Schools Assoc. Trainings for 2013

Georgia Charter Schools Association Announces Trainings for 2013 Passage of GA charter schools amendment unleashes demand for leadership training and technical assistance.   Atlanta (December 17, 2012 ) – Following the November 6th victory for the charter schools amendment, interest in Georgia’s …

Holiday Guide

Woof-Friendly Resolutions

This holiday season, as others are toasting to healthier and wealthier futures, The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) is urging pet parents to make a commitment to their furry family members—NAPPS is encouraging pet parents to set a resolution for the New Year that will …

Social Notes

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Brings Reading With Ringling Brothers

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey has partnered with Atlanta and Duluth area libraries to host Reading with Ringling Brothers, the week of January 14, 2013. All branches of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System and Gwinnett Library System will be participating, along with many of the outlying …

Real Estate

Furnished Room Camp Creek Pkway@Old Fairburn Road

  • By lyn
  • Dec 11, 2012

Furnished room is located in House in Camp Creek just 10 miles to airport. Just a 5 minute ride to entry to I-285@exit 2. Cable, Internet Parking, shared bathroom and kitchen.  Perfect location for traveling professional who needs to be close to airport If interested call (770) 292-8776 Available …

Government

Representative Roger Bruce Will Introduce LegislationTo Protect Against Exploitation of Headshots for Profit

Representative Roger Bruce Will Introduce LegislationTo Protect Against Exploitation of Headshots for Profit Atlanta, GA – December 7, 2012 – Representative Roger Bruce has recently caught the attention of national media with talks on introducing legislation in 2013 to protect individuals who have …

Social Notes

Colored Rocks Foundation Introduces Its Curator of the Rock

For Immediate ReleaseColored Rocks Foundation Introduces Its Curator of the RockThe Georgia based Colored Rocks Foundation, which awards the Colored Rocks Prize to male students of color, has landed business and nonprofit guru, Vaughn Thomas to serve in the newly created position of Curator of the …

Holiday Guide

Iconosys Inc. Bringing Christmas Magic To Parents And Children

There is nothing quite like the enchantment of Christmas when you’re a kid. It’s a wonderful experience for a child, believing in the magic of Santa Claus, writing him letters, and waiting expectantly for him to pay a visit on Christmas eve. But these times are just as cherished by parents, as they…

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