AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Atlanta Georgia. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:07:36 -0600 Atlanta, GA - On November 18, 2009, Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding the relocation of Sony Ericsson’s North American... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/statement-of-governor-sonny-perdue-on-sony-ericsson-relocation-235197 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/statement-of-governor-sonny-perdue-on-sony-ericsson-relocation-235197 Government and Politics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Atlanta – Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement on November 16, regarding the beginning of the Kia Plan production in West... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/statement-of-governor-sonny-perdue-on-kia-plant-production-234808 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/statement-of-governor-sonny-perdue-on-kia-plant-production-234808 Government and Politics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ATLANTA, GA---Governor Sonny Perdue announced November 17, 2009 the following executive appointments.  Brief biographies are provided... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/governor-perdue-announces-executive-appointments-234932 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/governor-perdue-announces-executive-appointments-234932 Government and Politics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Five Projects Funded Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. ATLANTA,GA---Governor Sonny Perdue November 17, 2009 announced the approval... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/seven-water-sewer-infrastructure-projects-totaling-5-6-million-approved-for-georgia-communities-234975 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/seven-water-sewer-infrastructure-projects-totaling-5-6-million-approved-for-georgia-communities-234975 Government and Politics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 U.S. headquarters, expansion, new trade deal among announcements made today Dubai, U.A.E – Governor Sonny Perdue welcomed three economic... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/three-aerospace-companies-announce-new-georgia-projects-234470 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/three-aerospace-companies-announce-new-georgia-projects-234470 Government and Politics Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Trip follows visits to Georgia troops in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan Atlanta – Governor Sonny Perdue will lead a 37-member Georgia delegation to... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/governor-champions-georgia-s-aerospace-industry-in-dubai-234215 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/governor-champions-georgia-s-aerospace-industry-in-dubai-234215 Government and Politics Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 On November 16, 2009 , Governor Sonny Perdue announced from the Dubai Airshow that Wamar International, Inc., will expand its Georgia operations,... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/wamar-international-to-expand-in-georgia-add-up-to-300-jobs-234397 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/wamar-international-to-expand-in-georgia-add-up-to-300-jobs-234397 Government and Politics Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Task Force Focused on Statewide Water Needs - By John Brock and Tim Lowe Water is a finite resource. It is critical to our environment, our quality... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/task-force-focused-on-statewide-water-needs-233962 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/task-force-focused-on-statewide-water-needs-233962 Government and Politics Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 On October 10th, the Sam's Club Grant Foundation donated $1500.00 to the Fulton County Schools Special Olympics program. Keith Pradarits, from Sam's... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/fulton-county-schools-special-olympics-program-receives-sam-s-club-grant-234004 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/fulton-county-schools-special-olympics-program-receives-sam-s-club-grant-234004 Schools and Libraries Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Atlanta (November 10) V-Rooms(TM), an Atlanta-based provider of cloud computing virtual data room technology is offering a free month’s... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/v-rooms-offers-free-service-to-manage-absentee-employees-working-from-home-232451 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/v-rooms-offers-free-service-to-manage-absentee-employees-working-from-home-232451 Business and Professional Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ATLANTA,GA---Governor Sonny Perdue announced November 9, 2009  the following executive appointments.  Brief biographies are provided... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/governor-perdue-announces-executive-appointments-233013 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/governor-perdue-announces-executive-appointments-233013 Government and Politics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ATLANTA - On November 9, 2009 , Governor Sonny Perdue announced that net revenue collections for the month of October 2009 (Fiscal Year 2010) totaled... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/governor-perdue-announces-october-revenue-figures-232677 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/governor-perdue-announces-october-revenue-figures-232677 Government and Politics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ATLANTA – On November 9, 2009,  Governor Sonny Perdue announced that he has certified $65.8 million in transportation projects under the... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/governor-certifies-66-million-in-transportation-projects-232766 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/governor-certifies-66-million-in-transportation-projects-232766 Government and Politics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Atlanta, GA - For high school seniors considering college but are unsure about how to apply, Governor Sonny Perdue has proclaimed Nov. 9 through Nov.... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/apply-to-college-week-focuses-on-helping-high-school-seniors-start-application-process-232816 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/apply-to-college-week-focuses-on-helping-high-school-seniors-start-application-process-232816 Schools and Libraries Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Alpharetta Elementary Teachers Honored by Sam's/WalMart On November 5th, Walmart/Sam's presented ten teachers from Alpharetta Elementary $100.00... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/alpharetta-elementary-honored-by-samswalmart-232122 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/alpharetta-elementary-honored-by-samswalmart-232122 Schools and Libraries Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 $35 million in one-time savings captured in FY 2010; Annual debt service reduced by $10 million Atlanta, GA - On November 4, 2009, Governor Sonny... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/bond-sale-nets-historic-low-interest-rates-231634 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/bond-sale-nets-historic-low-interest-rates-231634 Government and Politics Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Showcases 22 Counties Earning Certified Work Ready Community Status. ATLANTA,GA---Governor Sonny Perdue and the Governor’s Office of Workforce... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/work-ready-awards-honors-businesses-partners-individuals-231404 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/work-ready-awards-honors-businesses-partners-individuals-231404 Government and Politics Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Miracle League All - Star Team finishes First in Tourney. The North Metro Miracle League All-Star team finished first in their division in the... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/miracle-league-tourney-230588 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/miracle-league-tourney-230588 Sports and Recreation Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Atlanta – Governor Sonny Perdue announced Wednesday that he will host a business summit at the Georgia World Congress Center from 1 p.m. to 4:30... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/governor-perdue-to-host-business-summit-229706 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/governor-perdue-to-host-business-summit-229706 Government and Politics Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Georgia proves to be a safe bet even in tough times, should save the state millions Governor Sonny Perdue today announced that Georgia has once... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/state-retains-triple-a-bond-ratings-230238 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/state-retains-triple-a-bond-ratings-230238 Government and Politics Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Brunswick Zone in Roswell hosted Special Olympics local bowling on October 22nd. Over 240 athletes competed! Athletes who qualify will go on to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/brunswick-zone-hosts-special-olympics-229567 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/brunswick-zone-hosts-special-olympics-229567 Sports and Recreation Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 ATLANTA - On October 29, 2009 , Governor Perdue announced that the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development received the ACT Community... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/georgia-work-ready-receives-act-community-development-award-229818 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/georgia-work-ready-receives-act-community-development-award-229818 Government and Politics Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 THE DANSKIN® DANCE SERIES INVITES DANCE GROUPS TO COMPETE TO BE A PART OF “TEAM ATLANTA” National... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/danskin-dance-series-229278 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/danskin-dance-series-229278 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Ryan Teague appointed Deputy Executive Counsel. ATLANTA,GA---Governor Sonny Perdue announced October 27, 2009 that he has appointed Nels Peterson as... http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/governor-perdue-appoints-nels-peterson-as-executive-counsel-229457 http://www.americantowns.com/ga/atlanta/news/governor-perdue-appoints-nels-peterson-as-executive-counsel-229457 Government and Politics Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500