Atlanta's favorite soft drink company is celebrating its 125th anniversary this week. If you've ever toured a new home community in July, then you've surely been grateful when someone handed you an ice cold soft drink. In honor of Coca-Cola's continued success, here are some of the things planned for the celebration: Coca-Cola employees will be treated to a free,[...]
In honor of Earth Day, Atlanta’s largest and most popular single-day recycling event, Electronics Recycling Day, will take place on Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Turner Field (Gold Lot). The event has collected over 400,000 pounds of electronic equipment since its inception nearly a decade ago. The first 100 cars that show up will receive[...]
If you're a citizen of Atlanta looking to give back to this wonderful city, here's your chance to do so: HomeAid Atlanta is accepting donations for the 2011 Essentials for Young Lives® Drive from April 25 until May 2. Diapers, baby wipes, baby food, formula and baby hygiene products are all being collected to help homeless mothers and their infants. HomeAid[...]
Even though the college football season has been over for quite some time, recent events involving the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) and the NCAA may get fans in Atlanta talking again. A recent article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle reveals that Atlanta may bid for a BCS Bowl in wake of the controversy surrounding the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz. Arizona[...]
You’ve heard it said often: Being a parent is the toughest job you’ll ever have. For those without a home, the job is not just difficult; it’s a daily battle for survival. In fact, the average age of a homeless person is 9 years old. In Georgia, 42 percent of homeless children are under the age of 6. So, this[...]