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Atlanta Construction Companies Give Local Students Hands-On Experience with Construction

Submitted by msleff on Wednesday, December 7th, 1:07 pm
Atlanta Construction Companies Give Local Students Hands-On Experience with Construction

National ACE Mentoring Program Recently Won Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Math and Engineering Mentoring

Atlanta’s Turner Construction and other local construction firms have recently expanded the ACE Mentor Program -- an effort to encourage high school students to explore careers in the design and construction industry -- in metro Atlanta for the 2011-2012 session. Professionals in the construction, architecture and design fields mentor student teams, guiding them through weekly design projects, tours of major construction sites and visits to the offices of leading firms in the global building industry.

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Gourmet Gents: Atlanta 2011

Submitted by ConnTV on Tuesday, December 6th, 4:31 am

Watch as Conn Jackson cooks it up at the 2011 Coalition of 100 Black Women's fundraiser Gourmet Gents. Who did Conn meet and what did he end up cooking? Watch and find out!

For more stories like this one visit http://www.ConnTV.com!

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Fulton County Youth Commissioners “Give Back” to the Community

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Friday, December 2nd, 11:45 am
Fulton County Youth Commissioners “Give Back” to the Community

Fulton County Youth Commissioners (from left to right) Claire Beskin, Cathy Tang and Treva Tam prepare to carry plates of Thanksgiving dinners to homeless citizens and their families during the annual Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless dinner.  This year’s dinner was held at the Georgia World Congress Center.  The Hosea Feed the Hungry Thanksgiving dinner is one of several projects taken on by Youth Commissioners to serve those in need in Fulton County.

 

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Secret Santas Wanted

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona
Thursday, December 1st, 2011, 7:00am
Secret Santas Wanted

The Children's Center for Hope & Healing is looking for secret Santas. This wonderful non-profit organization  is dedicated to breaking the cycle of child sexual abuse and preventing the victimization of children.


If you, your office, your Sunday School Class, or your family would like to provide Christmas for one of our

children or one of our families, please call us for a wish list.  Every week, we see children whose shoes are

too small for their feet, whose legs have outgrown their Levi’s, or who greedily devour our snack supply

because they don’t have enough to eat at home.  

 

These families need our help providing clothing—winter jackets, blue jeans, sweaters, and pajamas as well as
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College Park 20th Annual Best Holiday Decorated Property

Submitted by Marc Richardson, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, 1:56pm
College Park 20th Annual Best Holiday Decorated Property

College Park - Do you and your family get in the mood during the Christmas holiday and decorate your home with lights and nativity scenes???  Well if you do and you live in College Park, you can participate in the "Best Holiday Decorations" competition.

Each year the recreation department holds a competition and award for the “Best Holiday Decorations” for a home in College Park This year’s competition will be judged Friday, December 16th 6:00-8:00pm. College Park residents may participate.  Winners will receive a photo of their property, a yard sign, and poinsettia. For more information call:  404.669.3773.

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BJ’s Wholesale to Host Holiday Food Drive in East Point and Newnan

Submitted by GA Lottery
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011, 11:25am
BJ’s Wholesale to Host Holiday Food Drive in East Point and Newnan

Atlanta - BJ’s Wholesale Club is making it easy to spread holiday spirit this holiday season by inviting the community to participate in the BJ’s Holiday Food Drive to benefit area food banks.

What:              BJ’s Wholesale Club Holiday Food Drive invites the public to donate non-perishable, non-glass food items to benefit local Feeding America food banks and help ensure those in need receive well-balanced, nutritious meals this holiday season.

 

When:              November 28 through December 12, 2011

Where:            All BJ’s Wholesale Clubs Nationwide.

Local Clubs include

331 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan, GA 30265

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College Park Mayor lights up the Christmas tree on November 28th

Submitted by College Park PIO on Tuesday, November 22nd, 9:39 am
College Park Mayor lights up the Christmas tree on November 28th

College Park -  The public is invited to join College Park Mayor Jack P. Longino and Council for “Light Up College Park” on Monday, November 28th at 7PM on the front lawn of City Hall.  

Mayor Longino will flip the switch for the illuminating of the grand Christmas tree at city hall.

There will be refreshments, seasonal music by the Philharmonic Orchestra and Choral Group, romantic horse and carriage rides to kick off the holiday season.

For more information call:  404.669.3773.

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