Athens Run For the Dogs Benefits Canine Companions for Independence

The event will include a 5K race for runners and a 1-mile fun run and walk for people and their dogs. Dogs may participate in all but the 5K race...
Aug 15, 2008

Governor Announces Launch of Together Rx Access For Georgia Card

Governor Sonny Perdue and Together Rx Access announced Thursday the launch of the Together Rx Access® FOR GEORGIA Card to help eligible uninsured Georgians gain access to immediate and meaningful savings on prescription medicines and products right at the pharmacy counter...
Aug 15, 2008

Church Reaches Out to Job Seekers and Businessmen

Northside Church is reaching out to help men who are dealing with tough economic times. No man is exempt. A team of members and businessmen want to provide prayer, encouragement and support to men during these times...
Aug 14, 2008

Titanic Aquatic to Debut at Georgia Aquarium in August

Through this exhibition, which opens on August 22, the Aquarium will be able to tell the story of the RMS Titanic through authentic artifacts and interactive experiences...
Aug 14, 2008

Local Company Launches Domestic Staffing Agency in Gwinnett

Xtra Pair of Hands, LLC, a provider of high-end luxury personal assistant services, is opening a domestic staffing agency in Gwinnett, providing nannies, celebrity nannies, estate managers, housekeepers, personal chefs and personal assistants to residents in Gwinnett County and surrounding areas...
Aug 14, 2008

ACT scores on rise as Georgia leaps three spots in national rankings

Georgia's composite ACT score rose to 20.6 in 2008, up from 20.3 in 2007. The national average dropped to 21.1, down .1 from 2007. Georgia’s scores also increased in every subject area tested by the ACT – English, Reading, Mathematics and Science...
Aug 13, 2008

Brenau Dean Starich Named to Prestigious Leader Fellowship

Gale Hansen Starich is one of 76 U.S. educators named to the first class of academic fellows cited for their roles in engaging science and math students with courses and curriculum rooted in real-world problems...
Aug 11, 2008

Kristian Stanfill Concert Slated for Early September

This event will be set to a theme called the Soundtrack of Life, which will be happen every Thursday in September at Free Chapel in Gainesville...
Aug 11, 2008

'Shoes That Fit' Partners with Rack Room Shoes

This partnership allows for the opportunity to raise funds to provide new shoes for thousands of kids who could not otherwise afford them. The result is that these children are provided with the ability to go to school with dignity and in comfort...
Aug 5, 2008

A Spice That’s Nice for Your Pancreas

Turmeric -- the spice that gives curry and other Far Eastern fare its strong, distinctive flavor -- may lower your risk of pancreatic cancer. So find that takeout number...
Aug 5, 2008

Laura on Life: Mom's Law

There is a certain age when your children will no longer listen to your sage advice...
Aug 5, 2008

Watermelon: Three Juicy Benefits

Watermelon is more than just a seasonal treat. Check out three great health reasons to dig into this juicy fruit...
Aug 4, 2008

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Cites 'National Minority Donation Awareness' Day

More than half of the national transplant waiting list consists of multicultural populations because some diseases of the kidney, heart, lung, pancreas and liver that are best treated through transplantation are found more frequently in these populations.  Young CHOA patients, Carina and Rylen are success stories thanks to the availability of organs both needed to survive...
Aug 1, 2008

WSB-TV Joins 135 Southeast Television Stations To Broadcast Digital Transition Message Simultaneously

Congress has mandated that, on February 17, 2009, all full power TV broadcast stations must discontinue broadcasting in the analog standard. For those viewers who receive their TV signals direct and over-the air, a converter box will be needed to view the new digital TV broadcast.  So-long rabbit ears...
Aug 1, 2008

Church Reaches Out to Job Seekers and Businessmen

Northside Church is reaching out to help men who are dealing with tough economic times. No man is exempt. A team of members and businessmen want to provide prayer, encouragement and support to men during these times...
Jul 31, 2008