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LaShaun Williams
Fulton County announces 2021 millage rate on August 18
FULTON COUNTY, GA - The Fulton County Board of Commissioners invites residents to a public hearing on August 18 at 10 a.m. to consider its 2021 millage rate. The Board of Commissioners is trying to get more residents to vote for the August public hearing despite the urge of COVID-19 pandemic. Fulton County tries to reduce residents' tax burden by lowering the millage rate in 2021.
TifGrand and TifSport bermudagrass developed by the University of Georgia in Tifton covered the Olympic stadium in Tokyo
ATLANTA, GA — UGA’s Tifton campus, world-renowned for its turfgrass research, has been chosen to develop bermudagrass to sod the Olympic stadium in Tokyo. The bermudagrasses are called TifSport and TifGrand, two of the best bermudagrasses made by UGA.
Train to be a Certified TreeKeeper with this 8 weeks training program by Trees Atlanta
ATLANTA, GA — Trees Atlanta’s “TreeKeeper” program trains volunteers to become leaders in urban forest care. Volunteers are eligible to become Certified TreeKeeper after completing project leadership requirements at the end of the program.
Trees Atlanta is hiring BeltLine Arboretum Lead (Kendeda Center Team)
ATLANTA, GA — Trees Atlanta is hiring an Education Program Intern for students or recent college graduates. The program is an opportunity to gain experience working with an environmental non-profit organization.
Help the trees then help yourself with a glass of wine in Trees Atlanta's 'Weeds & Wine' volunteer program
ATLANTA, GA — Show your care for the trees in the Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum by volunteering. The volunteers will weed out aggressively growing plants to help native plants grow better. All volunteers will be awarded free drinks and appetizers at the 97 Estoria restaurant in Cabbagetown after their hard work.
Internship opportunity available in Alliance Theatre
ATLANTA, GA — Alliance Theatre opens up two available internships for college students and recent graduates pursuing careers in professional theatre. The staff and artists at Alliance are ready to share their knowledge with the interns. The two available internships right now are The Kenny Leon and Literary Internships.
Atlanta becomes one of the top cities in the US for recreation
ATLANTA, GA—Atlanta is named as one of the top cities in the United States for recreational use, reported by the personal finance website WalletHub. WalletHub conducts the test by collecting samples from 100 most populated cities in the United States and compare them based on their recreational facilities, parks, and quality of weather. Atlanta was placed number nine for its facilities.
All the upcoming events this July at Arabia Mountain, Stonecrest
ATLANTA, GA — July is almost over, but Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area still has many great activities for you and your family. Enjoy the peak of summer while soaking in the fresh mountain air and experience what nature has got to offer with the following activities.
Rock Garden, one of the unique attractions in Calhoun, Georgia
CALHOUN, GA—Rock Garden, located behind a church in Calhoun, is one of the unique attractions in Georgia that is full of miniature creations of towns, castles, and more. These miniature creations are crafted from tiny stones, broken glass, cement, shells, wire, and other materials. One of the miniature creations is the Paris Notre Dame Cathedral, made of pebbles and shells and complete with its stained-glass windows.
‘Your Fantastic Mind' series is now airing in various television stations across the US
ATLANTA, GA — After being awarded six regional Emmy awards in June, a television series born out of the partnership between Emory Brain Health Center and Georgia Public Broadcasting, ‘Your Fantastic Mind’, is now airing in many television stations across the US.
The Seventh Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Butterfly Encounter Program is back this summer
ROSWELL, GA — The Butterfly Encounter Program is an annual exhibit held by Chattahoochee Nature Center or CNC. This year marks the seventh time of this program. Open daily from June 7 to August 8, this exhibit will give you the opportunity to see hundreds of native butterflies. The nectar sticks to draw the butterfly’s attention will be provided, but you can also bring your own stick. If you want to make your own butterfly garden, CNC also has nectar and host plants available to purchase.
Bragg Jam Brings Back Live Music Concert ‘Bragg On’ in Summer 2021
MACON, GA—After the Bragg Jam annual concert 'Concert Crawl' being canceled in 2020, Bragg Jam is finally back this summer with a smaller concert called 'Bragg On' that will be held on July 31, this concert is a free community concert at Coleman Hill.
Birds of Prey Nature Shows will be held on July 31 in Whitesburg
Whitesburg, GA—Birds of Prey Nature Shows, held by Historic Banning Mills Adventure and Conservation Center, offers you an exciting live show of various birds of prey. The closest upcoming shows will be held on July 31 and conducted by Master Falconer, Dale Arrowood and his Winged Ambassadors team.
Atlanta High Museum of Art combines cocktails and music with art in “August HIGH Frequency Friday”
ATLANTA, GA — The monthly “August HIGH Frequency Friday” is coming back to Atlanta High Museum of Art on Friday, August 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy the museum’s exhibition while listening to the DJ’s beat and sipping on tasty cocktails. At the time of the event, the museum will hold exhibitions of the works of Calder-Picasso, Electrifying Design: A Century of Lighting, and Outside the Lines.
Three events to attend this week near Alpharetta
Alpharetta, GA — If you’re looking for exciting and interesting events near Alpharetta, you might be up for these three events that will be held this week. Home by Dark 2021 Concert holds twice a month from June 12 to August 28 with different musicians for every concert. The closest upcoming concert will be held on July 24 at 7:30 p.m. featuring Raquel Cole and Cindy Morgan.
Wild Encounter: Lemur at Zoo Atlanta on July 23
ATLANTA, GA — Wild Encounter is one of the Zoo Atlanta programs. This program is designed to provide an opportunity for people to see one of the most iconic native species. The closest upcoming program will be held on Friday, July 23.
Toddler Thursday, High Museum of Art in Atlanta Program For Children
ATLANTA, GA—Toddler Thursday is one of the High Museum of Art in Atlanta's programs that are designed for children ages fifteen months through three years. In this event, children will explore monthly topics with related artwork while being engaged in creative activities, including new art-making activities. There are two sessions each Thursday; the first session is from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and the second session is from 1-3 p.m.
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