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Where is the Mobile Career Center?

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012, 7:41am
Where is the Mobile Career Center?

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. -- DeKalb's Mobile Career Center will roll throughout the country all during the month of May.

The county's job bus supports the ONE DeKalb Works initiative, which puts DeKalb residents back to work.

RELATED | Learn about the Mobile Career Center

DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis released the center's May schedule on Monday. More information is available at www.dekalbworkforce.org.

Tuesday, May 1
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Covington Library (3500 Covington Highway, Decatur)

Wednesday, May 2
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Decatur Housing Authority Community Center (481 Electric Avenue)

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DeKalb Parks and Rec's Department Highlights

Submitted by Dekalbparksandrec on Monday, February 27th, 12:00 pm

You Can Make A Difference!

In an ongoing effort, our deparment invites you to join our "Sponsor a Child" program.  By participating in this program you will assist a child who may not have the opportunity to attend due to financial difficulties.  With your help, a child will participate in a caring, supportive and fun environment.  During Camp Superstars and Camp Funnomenal, we strive to make a difference in someone's life and truly believe

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13 Metro Atlanta communities receive transportation grants

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Thursday, November 17th, 2011, 9:20am
13 Metro Atlanta communities receive transportation grants

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Regional Commission recently awarded $34 million in grants to help 13 Metro Atlanta communities build innovative transportation projects.

Each project includes pedestrian and bicycle improvements to encourage residents to find "greener" ways of getting from place to place, and to make these neighborhoods more livable and supportive of transit.

The money was given through the ARC's Livable Center Initiative, which is funded with federal transportation dollars.

"LCI has helped communities across Metro Atlanta re-tool and redesign over the years, creating more plans that attract residents and businesses alike," said Doug Hooker, executive director of ARC. "This program is a model for others around the country and has helped to create or finalize many of our region's most innovative and livable communities."

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Emory History Minute: Candler Mansion

Submitted by Corey Broman-Fulks on Friday, October 28th, 11:21 am
Emory History Minute: Candler Mansion

To celebrate Emory's 175th anniversary, Emory Report brings you a look at little-known facts about the university. 

The Candler Mansion on Emory's Briarcliff campus is a beautiful yet eerie estate. Built in 1920 by Asa "Buddy" Candler, Jr., the second son of the founder of Coca-Cola, the 42 acre property once housed wild animals including four elephants: Coca, Cola, Refreshing and Delicious. In the 1960s, the mansion was turned into a mental health institute.

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Best out-of-the-ordinary Halloween events around Atlanta you don't want to miss

Submitted by Liza Cardona, Liza Cardona
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011, 5:40am
Best out-of-the-ordinary Halloween events around Atlanta you don't want to miss

Fernbank BOO-seum Trick-or-Treat

Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Get ready to have a screaming (in delight) good time! For one day only, Fernbank Museum is becoming Fernbank BOO-seum. Little Beat Music, Inc. will provide family-friendly tunes and face painting will inspire those who didn’t quite finish their costumes. Plus, enjoy a frightening-ly fun Halloween party featuring games, crafts, hands-on activities and special treats for kids in costumes.* (*Treats available while supplies last.)

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DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Temporarily Closes Mason Mill Playground

Submitted by Dekalbparksandrec on Saturday, October 8th, 11:17 am
DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Temporarily Closes Mason Mill Playground

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will temporarily close the Mason Mill playground for maintenance on Monday, Oct. 11 – 12. Maintenance will be conditional due to weather and it is anticipated that the playground will reopen on Wednesday, Oct. 13. Participants will still have complete access to picnic pavilions, tennis courts, restrooms and nature trail.

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Atlanta's Best Kept Secret Takes Over Nightlife... Wanna Play?

Submitted by Candace N. Ledbetter, Community Blogger
Monday, September 12th, 2011, 11:41am
Atlanta's Best Kept Secret Takes Over Nightlife... Wanna Play?

In case you haven’t noticed, Atlanta nightlife isn’t the same… at least not with PlayDate on the scene! Every other weekend, local club owners shake, beyond their dance floors, because a game-changer (no pun intended) has interrupted the habits of regular club-goers!

Yep, PlayDate has redefined the traditional pursuits of having a “night out on the town” by getting back to the childhood basics of fun, and it has truly become a necessary experience for grown men and women not just in Atlanta, but all over the world!

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