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Congressional Insight Online Brings Elections into Focus

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:08:25 UT

The U.S. Congressional District Geo-demographic and Voter Data Mapping reveal the American political landscape...

SEC Sports Report Makes SEC East Predictions

Jay Holgate — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:58:23 UT

It's SEC football time again. SEC Sports Report makes their pre-season picks on the Bulldogs, Gators, Vols, Gamecocks, Wildcats and Commodores...

Local Mom Inspired by Grandmother’s Encouragement and Love of Education: Creates Online Study Site

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:16:35 UT

Qwizzy’s World was transformed from a ‘good idea’ to a ‘dream-come-true’
for local entrepreneur Julie Wilson, who designed the site to help her kids study for tests...

Gustav Eyes Gulf Interests

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:46:01 UT

Fears that Tropical Storm Gustav will become a major hurricane before reaching the oil production areas in the Gulf of Mexico have sent oil prices soaring...

Democrats and Independents to Rally for McCain During DNC

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:33:41 UT

Calling themselves Citizens for McCain, the group is an organization within the McCain campaign who put country before political party and support the candidate for President they feel has a proven record of bipartisanship...

Parkview High Designated a Naval Honors School

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:13:47 UT

The Commanding General of the Marine Corps Training and Education Command recently notified Parkview High of its status, a national honor shared by only 20% of the nation’s units...

Grandparents Day at Amicalola Falls State Park in September

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:18 UT

Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge is celebrating Grandparents Day on September 7th, 2008, with several special programs that are sure to make memories to last a lifetime...

Governor Perdue Releases Reorganization Plan for DHR

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:00:18 UT

“Since DHR’s creation 35 years ago under Governor Jimmy Carter, our state’s growth and healthcare needs have changed dramatically,” Governor Perdue said...

Brenau Retains Best Education Value Distinction in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:00:18 UT

For the fourth consecutive year the magazine U.S. News & World Report ranked 130-year-old Brenau University as the 10th best education value in the Southeast...

Laura on Life: Snapshots In Time

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:00:30 UT

I have had e-mails from people who wonder if my home is as chaotic as I make it sound in my column...

Gwinnett County Public Schools' 2008 SAT Test-takers Top State, National Averages

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:21:21 UT

Gwinnett’s average composite score on the SAT is 1521, a combination of the average critical reading score of 504, the average mathematics score of 522, and the average writing score of 495...

11Alive Announces Atlanta’s Biggest Loser Contest

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:56:20 UT

The contest features twelve Atlanta’s Biggest Loser contestants who will be divided into rival teams of six. Each team will work out with one of the program's two fitness partners, The American Boot Camp Company or Adrenaline Fitness and Wellness, and an online voting contest will ultimately determine the winner...

Sea Turtle Nest Damage from Fay Likely not as Intense as Feared

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:05:30 UT

Tropical Storm Fay cut short a record-breaking year for loggerhead sea turtles...

Brenau Expands Music Faculty with Addition of Barbara Steinhaus

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:05:30 UT

Lyric soprano Barbara Steinhaus has joined the faculty at Brenau University in a new position as professor of music and director of the music program with a specialization in vocal performance...

Is Your Company the ‘Most Fit?’

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:36:46 UT

Businesses with outstanding employee health programs will be announced at 2008 Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk on September 25. The coveted Corporate Cup and many other awards will be handed out at the 26th annual event, also known as the 'world's largest office party'...