Is Your Company the ‘Most Fit?’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'...
Aug 25, 2008
Award-winning 80s Band, The Rupert’s Orchestra, to Perform at Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/WalkBig hair, leg warmers and fingerless gloves were hot in the late 80s, and so was Rupert’s. Voted ‘Atlanta’s Best House Band’ for eight years in a row, the red-hot 80s band is back and ready to entertain more than 18,000 runners and walkers at the 26th annual Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk...
Aug 20, 2008
Athens Run For the Dogs Benefits Canine Companions for IndependenceThe 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
Sterling Stampede 5K Set for September 27Proceeds benefit My Sister’s Place, which provides shelter, support, education and advocacy for women and children in need...
Jul 17, 2008
Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk and 'World's Largest Office Party' Celebrates 26 YearsThe popular event began in Atlanta in 1983 with 900 participants from a handful of companies. Today, the Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk program attracts more than 18,000 participants from over 600 Atlanta companies and has grown to become the largest workplace organized corporate fitness event of its kind in the Southeast...
Jul 9, 2008
Register Now for Dawson County Overnight Etowah ExperienceOn July 18-20 The Dawson County Etowah River Experience will host an overnight kayak/canoe camping trip...
Jul 1, 2008
Aflac Iron Girl Triathlon Comes to Lake Lanier Islands ResortThe Aflac Iron Girl Atlanta Triathlon at Lake Lanier will feature women of all ages and fitness levels. The course includes a 1/3 mile swim, 18-mile bike and 3-mile run...
Jun 20, 2008
New Features to be Constructed at Bay Creek ParkPhase two construction will include the addition of a 20,000 square-foot lighted skate complex, four lighted tennis courts with shade structures, two lighted half-court basketball courts, an open space area for informal play, 60-ft. picnic pavilion with grill, sand volleyball court, a third playground and two restroom buildings...
Jun 10, 2008
Swim Lessons Available at YMCASwim lessons for ages six months to adult at the J.M.Tull Gwinnett Family YMCA began June 3 and will continue through the summer at two-week intervals...
Jun 9, 2008
26th Annual Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk & Fitness Program Opens with First Captain’s Kickoff EventGuest speakers feature race founder, renowned author and speaker, and U.S. Olympian, Jeff Galloway, and DAVE-FM’s radio personality Mara Davis, as well as a host of team captains and KPCRW organizers...
May 6, 2008
Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk Makes Strides for Corporate Wellness in 2008Founder and Race Director, Jeff Galloway, has cited promising employee statistics in companies with active wellness programs. The numbers might surprise you...
Apr 23, 2008
Tour de Georgia and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Collaborate for Health and Wellness of Georgia ChildrenThe not-for-profit children's hospital has teamed up with the Tour de Georgia’s Health and Wellness Expo at each finish line Host Venue including: Savannah, Augusta, Gainesville, Braselton, Dahlonega, Brasstown Bald Mountain/Towns County and Atlanta...
Apr 18, 2008
Ovarian Cycle Celebrates 5th Annual 'Ride to Change the Future' with Kickoff on SundayGeorgia Force kicker, Carlos Martinez, will be on-hand at the kickoff festivities, sharing his personal story about how ovarian cancer has recently touched his life and what he's doing to raise much needed money for ongoing research...
Mar 7, 2008
11th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count Begins TodayThe Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts...
Feb 15, 2008
Section of Peachtree Ridge Park in Suwanee Now OpenNow open is one mile of paved multi-purpose trails with .23-mile handicap accessible loop, a playground, large pavilion, basketball courts, restroom facility and an open play area...
Feb 14, 2008