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Ambassador to Discuss Dynamics of Diplomatic Service April 1 at Spelman

Submitted by SpelmanCollege on Wednesday, March 27th, 1:24 pm

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, director general of the Foreign Service and director of human resources for the U.S. Department of State, will address the dynamics of diplomatic service during a presentation titled, “Meeting Today's Global Challenges with 21st Century Diplomats,” at Spelman College, Monday, April 1, at 4:30 p.m. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield leads a team of 400 employees who carry out a range of personnel functions for the State Department’s 60,000-strong workforce − from recruitment and hiring, through evaluations and promotions, to retirement.

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Atlanta blogger wins 2013 Lexus ES 300h during the B. FAB Awards

Submitted by Tiffini Gatlin, Editorial Director

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 11:44am

Atlanta blogger wins 2013 Lexus ES 300h during the B. FAB Awards

ATLANTA -- On Sunday, March 24, over 200 bloggers, media and sponsors gathered at Ambient Studios in Southwest Atlanta for the first formal awards ceremony celebrating bloggers in fashion and beauty.

As a publication designed especially for millennial's, Lexus gravitated towards the ingenuity of the 2013 B. FAB Awards and recognized that the Lexus brand was synonymous with the messaging for the B. FAB Awards and therefore sponsored the 'Lexus Style Blazer Award'.

Atlanta Bloggers Alexis Felder, Tekela Murray and Arkeedah McCormick

A birds eye view of the 2013 B. FAB Awards

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Gladys Knight to perform at Wolf Creek Amphitheater

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, March 18th, 2013, 10:50am

Gladys Knight to perform at Wolf Creek Amphitheater

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. -- The Empress of Soul will perform a concert in south Fulton County later this year.

Gladys Knight, former lead singer of Gladys Knight and the Pips, will grace the stage of Wolf Creek Amphitheater on Friday, May 3.

Singer and songwriter Howard Hewett will be Knight's special guest for the concert. Jazz trumpeter "Milkshake" Mayfield is also scheduled to perform.

Tickets for the May 3 show are currently available and can be purchased at ticketalternative.com. They range in price from $45 for a lawn seat to $125 for a VIP table.

Wolf Creek Amphitheater is located at 3025 Merk Road. Learn more at wolfcreekamphitheater.com.

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Ga. Teacher of the Year finalists announced

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 11:48am

Ga. Teacher of the Year finalists announced

ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Education has revealed the 10 finalists for 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year.

Several of the finalists are from metro Atlanta. The top teachers were chosen from 155 educators across the state.

"I congratulate our ten Georgia Teacher of the Year finalists and those who applied," State Superintendent Dr. John Barge said in a statement. "As usual, we had a very impressive group of teachers make the top ten."

The 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year will be revealed at a banquet on May 3. That teacher will succeed 2013 Georgia Teacher of the Year Lauren Eckman, who works at the Georgia Academy for the Blind in Macon.

The 10 finalists are:

Tamika N. Ball
Teaches math at D.M. Therrell School of Health Sciences and Research
Atlanta Public Schools

Jemelleh Coes
Teaches English language arts and reading at Langston Chapel Middle School
Bulloch County School System

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U.S. EPA Acting Administrator 'Bob P' visits Atlanta, inspires students in STEM education

Submitted by Arit Essien, 11Alive Contributing Blogger

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013, 11:23am

U.S. EPA Acting Administrator 'Bob P' visits Atlanta, inspires students in STEM education

ATLANTA -- U.S.

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V103's Egypt's Sister's Keeper Shut-In

Submitted by ReinChild, By ReinChild, NBC 11Alive! Blogger

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013, 11:18am

ATLANTA -- Egypt Sherrod, V-103 Atlanta radio personality and host of HGTV's "Property Virgins," joined forces with Clark Atlanta University

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Reed says he will seek reelection

Submitted by Michael H. King, Digital Executive Producer

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013, 5:25pm

ATLANTA -- During his fourth State of the City address, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed announced his intention to seek a second term in the mayor's office.

Reed began his remarks by teasing the audience about his future plans. Later in the speech, he said he had given his future considerable thought and that he would be with President Barack Obama during his visit to metro Atlanta on Thursday.

As the crowd held its collective breath, Reed laughed and said he would run again.

The audience broke into a cheering standing ovation as Reed laughed and said, "Fooled you!"

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