February, 2012 Archives

    The Atlanta Business League hosted its 17th annual Women of Vision breakfast Tuesday, Feb. 21,  at the Hyatt Regency to recognize “Atlanta’s 100 Top Black Women of Influence,” and inducted J. Veronica Biggins into its “Women’s Hall of Fame.”      Biggins, managing director of Diversified Search and a former banking executive and director of [...]

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Leadership Johns Creek has begun the nomination and recruitment process for the Class of 2013, with 16 nominations already made at this early date. The eight-month program is scheduled to begin in September with an anticipated 30-member class. If you are interested in being a participant or finding out more about the program, an information [...]

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The Women’s auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is holding a free public health fair on Saturday, March 3, at the Ocee Library as a way of giving back to the community. “The community offers such wonderful opportunities for us to benefit from and to take steps towards a healthier life. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s [...]

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Hi, my name is Nala. I’m a sweet kitty who needs a loving home. I’m 10-months-old, and was turned in on Feb. 21. I’m very good with kids and up to date on shots. I’ll be tested, spayed and microchipped at the time of adoption. You can find me in Cage 631 at the Cobb [...]

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Metro Atlanta small businesses increased hiring slightly in February, but paid less toward salaries.

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On May 31, 2011, Atlanta lost its second professional hockey team to Canada.

Continue Reading Forbes: Atlanta the most miserable sports city

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Ted Turner Outspoken Atlanta media mogul Ted Turner no longer watches CNN  Article source: http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~r/bizj_atlanta/~3/UWfYW0RsY1s/hollywood-report-publishes-revealing.html

Continue Reading Hollywood Report publishes revealing piece on Ted Turner

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Delta Air Lines Inc. said Wednesday it is closing a warehouse at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, eliminating 66 jobs in the Twin Cities.

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and other metro airports will join the Federal Aviation Administration’s initiative to make air traffic control more efficient, help airlines improve on-time performance and cut emissions.

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Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Inc. (KMMG) hit a production milestone on Leap Day.

Continue Reading Kia Georgia plant makes 500,000th vehicle

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