Category: Development

  • Development

    Marietta Teen Wins State Google Art Competition, Moves On To Nationals
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com May 7, 2018
    1 Min Read

    When you go to Google’s homepage you may soon see the artwork of a Marietta, Georgia teenager if things work out as planned. Pope High School freshman Helena Soriano recently won Georgia’s annual Doodle 4 Google competition, which is open to K-12 students across America.

    Pope High School Teen Wins Google Art Competition

    The contest gives students the task of redesigning the Google logo using the theme: “What Inspires Me?”

    Soriano is one of the 53 state winners and competition finalists. Her doodle, “Wildlife Wonders” depicts wild animals in their natural habitats.

    She will now go up against other state winners around the nation. If she moves on, she’ll get a $30,000 college scholarship. Pope High School will receive a $50,000 Google for Education grant toward computer lab or technology program improvements.

    When the winner is announced on June 8, the artist’s doodle will go live on Google.com that day.

    Cast your vote in the competition here.

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    Atlanta University Center To Get Twitter Show
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com May 1, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Atlanta has long represented on Black Twitter, but now Black Twitter is going to the small screen — and we don’t mean TV.

    The Atlanta University Center will be the epicenter of a new show broadcast on Twitter, bringing together the most entertaining, enlightening and comedic content across Twitter feeds while attributing and highlighting diverse voices.

    The show is part of more than 30 new collaborations and renewals announced this week across entertainment, news, sports, gaming and more.

    “Twitter is the only place where conversation is tied to video and the biggest live moments, giving brands the unique ability to connect with leaned in consumers who are shaping culture,” said Twitter Global VP of Revenue and Content Partnerships Matthew Derella. “That’s our superpower.”

    Execs at the social media site say they’re tapping into what people have expressed that they want to see, which is markedly different from TV.

    “We’re not guessing, we’re listening. People tell us what they want to see with the conversations they share on Twitter,” said Twitter’s Global Head of Content Partnerships Kay Madati. “In the past year, we’ve really expanded our efforts with the best publishers and content creators in the world to bring a slate of programming that reflects those diverse content interests.”

    It is unknown when the AU Center show will begin production.

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    Run for the Chips and Cheese at Jeff & Jenn Show’s 5Queso 5K
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 30, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Metro Atlanta will be in full fiesta in the coming days as local Cinco De Mayo celebrations kick off in various locations. The day observes the date of the Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War in 1862.

    If you want to be all healthy and stuff, you can participate in a race for a good cause. The event is sponsored by Tin LIzzy’s and costs $30 per runner. The race will take place at:

    330 Town Center Ave
    Suwanee, GA US 30024

    Run for the Chips and Cheese at Jeff & Jenn Show’s 5Queso 5K

    The Jeff & Jenn Show, Star 94.1, and Tin Lizzy’s are inviting people  to run this 3.1 mile Peachtree Road Race qualifier course with a common goal in mind… tortilla chips, melted cheese, and margaritas.

    The race starts at 8:30 am Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Suwanee Town Center Park — 330 Town Center Ave, Suwanee, GA 30024. Sign up here.

    The Jeff & Jenn Show’s 5Queso 5K will kick off a full day of live music, great food and fun at Suwanee Town Center Park, as Star 94.1 hosts Woofstock, the 15th annual Pet Party. All señors and señoritas, bring your sombrero, salt, and a lime along with your pup to this dog-friendly race.

    Awards will go to the top runners in all age groups — and you’ll get a signature race T-shirt.

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  • Development

    La Fiesta Del Cinco Del Hapeville
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 30, 2018
    2 Min Read
    Metro Atlanta will be in full fiesta in the coming days as local Cinco De Mayo celebrations kick off in various locations. The day observes the date of the Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War in 1862.
    Hapeville is having its May 5, 2018 Cinco De Mayo event, called La Fiesta Del Cinco Del Hapeville, at Jess Lucas Park.
    The park is located at 680 S. Central Ave, Hapeville. The event will run from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. and serve authentic Mexican dishes, live bands, inflatables & a mechanical bull ride.
    There will be free admission & parking.
    Here is the Schedule of events:
    11 a.m. Festival begins & DJ Bravo Jay will entertain you with all your favorite Hispanic hits throughout the day!
    11:45 – 12 pm Royal Allusion Dance performs
    12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Mariachi Amigoz De Taylor Fuentes performs
    1:00 p.m.- 1:15 p.m. dance performance from Hapeville’s Jazzy Girls
    2:00 p.m. -2:15 p.m. Karate with Secondria Keith
    2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Join in with Hapeville’s Zumba performance with Sheila Sellers
    2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Conjunto Alazzan Performs
    3:15p p.m.-3:45 p.m. Soccer awards and Trophies
    5 p.m. Festival ends

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  • Development

    Bring Your Own Grandma (BYOG) Painting Class
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 30, 2018
    1 Min Read

    With Mothers Day quickly approaching, WonderRoot is having an all-ages family painting class led by Meagan Jain of Ageless interAction.

    Ageless interAction uses visual arts to connect communities with elders 70+ to foster an interchange of love, respect and artistry.

    The event will especially highlight how art can create conversations, community, and connections around aging. At the end of the class, everyone will have their own handmade artwork.

    BYOGs Can Be Any Elderly Woman, Not Solely Grandmas

    Please register in advance, space is limited. Each $5 ticket covers one family member.

    Family Root promotes interaction and civically-oriented communication between artists and families. Family Root is designed for a broad range of ages to nurture artistic collaboration between children and adults, creating an emotional scaffolding to navigate challenging conversations and promotes working and thinking creatively and critically as a cohesive unit. Family Root connects artists and families to imagine an equitable thriving Atlanta for all.

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    Atlanta Burger Week Offers $5 Burgers At Key Restaurants
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 25, 2018
    2 Min Read

    Ahh, the hamburger. Lionized in fast-food lore as laden between a sesame bun, the hamburger has been castigated and criticized by health kickers for years, yet remains America’s most accessible meal. Notice we said meal. Yes, a real hamburger is a meal unto itself.

    Get $5 burgers in Atlanta during ATL Burger Week

    ATL is the epicenter this week as Atlanta Burger Week is on and poppin’ like French fry grease. The annual partnership between the Georgia Beef Board and Creative Loafing brings  ATL Burger Week to the city once again.

    From Monday, April 2 through Sunday, April 29, Atlantans can get $5 burgers at more than 40 participating restaurants.

    Of course, with the delish deal, you’ll be encouraged to vote for your favorite burger at atlburgerweek.com. If you go online to the site, you’ll be able to map out your burger destinations to find out where the sandwiches within a certain radius to your location.

    If you want something to wash it all down with, check out which eateries are also offering $5 Evan Williams Peach Bourbon drinks as part of the deal  as well.

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  • Development

    YMCA Wins Battle Of Good Causes In Atlanta
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 24, 2018
    2 Min Read

    The YMCA of Metro Atlanta came out victorious in the championship game versus The Giving Kitchen. at this past weekend’s SweetWater 420 Fest. The April 22 event featured 12 metro area charities competing in Gas South’s Charity Cornhole Tournament.

    Held at Centennial Olympic Park, the event saw Gas South in tandem with the SweetWater Brewing Company award the YMCA of Metro Atlanta $10,000.

    “The stakes were high again this year as the charities competed in the wind and rain,” said Chris Coan, Gas South vice president and general manager of business and government markets. “Every year the Charity Cornhole Tournament brings together local nonprofits that are committed to giving back. This is something our team looks forward to on an annual basis, and we are so thrilled to have the opportunity to help to make a positive impact with our local community.”

    Gas South also donated $5,000 to The Giving Kitchen for second place and $2,500 to both The Metro Atlanta Salvation Army and Something New for third and fourth place.

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    Atlanta / Development

    Bank Program Aims To Boost Atlanta Homeownership
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 20, 2018
    2 Min Read

    If you’re looking to buy (or keep) a home in Atlanta, a new bank program will be available to city residents as part of an outreach plan. Wells Fargo, along with NeighborWorks America and its network members, has committed $6 million to boosting homeownership in metro Atlanta.

    The investment is particularly earmarked for homes in Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties.

    NeighborhoodLIFT Program To Aid Homeownership In Atlanta

    “This investment from Wells Fargo will help provide well-deserved stability and economic security for hardworking families and individuals who dream of homeownership,” Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said in a statement. “There is a critical need in our community to create equitable opportunities for everyone who desires to live in Atlanta. I am thankful to Wells Fargo, NeighborWorks and Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, Inc. for working together to bring this innovative program back to our residents.”

    Overall, Wells Fargo has presided over nearly 60 LIFT program events around the United States since 2012.

    Hundreds of homebuyers will converge on downtown Atlanta on May 4 and 5 to attend the NeighborhoodLIFT event from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart. Thats’ when grant eligibility will be determined to buy a home in the counties of Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, or Gwinnett.

    While registration is full, walk-ins are welcome to meet with a nonprofit specialist while funds are available for reservation. Those intending to walk in should be prepared with documents required to reserve funds posted at www.andpi.org/lift.

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  • Development

    GSU’s WomenLead Program Honored For Innovation
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 17, 2018
    1 Min Read

    Georgia State University’s WomenLead program in the Robinson College of Business has been recognized as one of its this year’s “Innovations That Inspire.”

    The program gives high-achieving GSU students opportunities that encourage them to strive for top leadership roles in the business, science, nonprofit and government sectors.

    GSU’s WomenLead Program Recognized For ‘Innovations That Inspire’

    More than 430 students have enrolled in the course since its inception three years ago, according to GSU.

    “We are enormously proud for WomenLead to receive this prestigious recognition from AACSB, and we hope more universities will offer similar leadership development programs,” said Richard Phillips, dean of the Robinson College.

    Phillips added: “It is incumbent on everyone in higher education to prepare women for leadership roles in business, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and government.”

     

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  • Development

    Cinnabon Promotes Kristen Hartman To Brand President
    craigsotherlistyahoo-com April 11, 2018
    1 Min Read

    Kristen Hartman, a former Vice President of Marketing a Focus Brands, has been promoted to Brand President of Cinnabon, the Atlanta-based company announced this week. Hartman’s new job includes helming the brand’s strategy and business growth.

    “We are thrilled to have Kristen step into the role as President of Cinnabon. With her business expertise, love of the customer and passion for the brand teams, we are excited for her to lead Cinnabon through its continued growth,” said FOCUS Brands COO and President, North America, Kat Cole.

    Cinnabon Names New Brand President

    “I am honored to have the opportunity to return to Cinnabon and, most importantly, reconnect with the franchisees who have contributed so much to the brand’s accomplishments.  I’ve enjoyed watching them flourish and am excited to contribute to their future success,” said Hartman.  “It’s a wonderful feeling to be part of a brand that brings a smile and so many special memories to mind whenever it’s mentioned.”

     

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