The first dirt was recently turned for construction to begin on the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, located at the University of Georgia in Athens. When completed in early 2019, the 2.5-acre handicap-accessible…
Decatur’s Robert L. Brown Jr. recently received the Georgia Historical Society’s (GHS) John Macpherson Berrien Award in recognition of outstanding service to GHS and a lifetime of achievement in the field of Georgia history. Brown, who is president and CEO…
If you’re looking for a different fall experience, why not trade hay rides for a breezy boat ride down the Augusta Canal. You can cruise in open-aired boats with informative guides, passing historic sites such as 19th century textile mills,…
Many of the challenges communities across Georgia face can’t be solved by one person – or even one entity. They need a cross-sector of leaders from government, academia, civic organizations, business and more to provide input, consider options and get…
The 26th annual Marietta StreetFest will be held tomorrow and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17, on the Square and will feature many free activities for all ages. For kids, there will be a one-mile fun run in addition to inflatables,…
Three years ago, an unprecedented coalition of government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the private sector joined forces to keep the gopher tortoise, our state reptile, off the endangered species list. Federal, state and private partners, including the U.S. Department…
Molly Williford, a third grader at Turner County Elementary School in Ashburn, put crayon and marker to paper and visually created what she wants to be when she grows up – a veterinarian. Her drawing competed with thousands of others…
Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed this week, Sept. 4-8, 2017, as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, with today being named Literacy Day in Georgia. The proclamation was in recognition of several alarming facts about literacy in our country and state.…
The city of Atlanta is seeking businesswomen to participate in its 2018-19 Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) business incubator program. WEI is a free, 15-month program that provides resources and networking connections to help women focus and grow their businesses. Applications…
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