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    <title>'I Love This School' Tour Reaches Out to Elementary Schools</title>
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An interactive concert event specifically for elementary schools, promoting positive energy with a positive message, the &apos;musical show&apos; includes songs&amp;#160;like&amp;#160;I&lt;em&gt; Love This School, Keep Your Hands to Yourself, Bullies Ain&apos;t Nice, Reading Rocks!&amp;#160;&lt;/em&gt;and&amp;#160;&lt;em&gt;Teachers Rule the School&lt;/em&gt;...
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    <title>House Passes $700B Bailout Bill</title>
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The stock markets peaked in the moments before the House signed off on the financial rescue plan, falling sharply after it became clear the bill would pass...
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&quot;We are carefully monitoring the financial markets, including the duress at Lehman Brothers that is the latest reminder of ineffective regulation and management. Efforts must also be focused on ensuring that the deposits of hardworking Americans are protected.&quot;...
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    <title>Congressional Insight Online Brings Elections into Focus</title>
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The U.S. Congressional District Geo-demographic and Voter Data Mapping reveal the American political landscape...
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    <title>Atlanta Mom Inspired by Grandmother’s Encouragement and Love of Education: Creates Online Study Site</title>
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Qwizzy’s World was transformed from a ‘good idea’ to a ‘dream-come-true’&lt;br /&gt;
for local entrepreneur Julie Wilson, who designed the study site to help her kids study for tests...
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    <title>Is Your Company the ‘Most Fit?’</title>
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Businesses with outstanding employee health programs will be&amp;#160;announced at 2008 Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk on September 25.&amp;#160;&amp;#160;The coveted&amp;#160;Corporate Cup and many other&amp;#160;awards will be handed out at the 26th annual event, also known as the &apos;world&apos;s largest office party&apos;...
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Northside Church is reaching out to help men who are dealing with tough economic times. No man is exempt. A team of members and businessmen want to provide prayer, encouragement and support to men during these times...
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Northside Church is reaching out to help men who are dealing with tough economic times. No man is exempt. A team of members and businessmen want to provide prayer, encouragement and support to men during these times...
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    <title>Monte Hewett Homes Announces Town Park II in Smyrna's West Village</title>
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Part of the award-winning live, shop, play community just outside of I-285 near Atlanta Road, Town Park II offers buyers their first option to buy a townhome in West Village in the low $300,000s...
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Commuters and employers have easy access to tools for dealing with rising gas costs...
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    <title>The Westin Atlanta Airport Becomes Atlanta’s Destination for Travelers to Revive and Refresh</title>
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The Westin Atlanta Airport becomes Atlanta’s destination for travelers to revive and refresh upon the completion of guest room renovations.&amp;#160; Business travelers can renew themselves in a renovated, relaxing retreat...
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&lt;span id=&quot;news_Body&quot;&gt;Marietta Mayor Bill Dunaway and City Council honored Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company for being named Georgia&apos;s 2008 Manufacturer of the Year July 9...&lt;/span&gt;
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Cobb-based LBi Atlanta, a leading digital agency, this week announced two new additions to its fast-growing team: Ernest Quarles, as Vice President of Technology, and Steve Haber as Director, Business Development...
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SmartNumbers has named The Towns of Crescent Park the number one best selling townhome development in their top 28 for the period of January 1, 2007- May 31, 2008 in the price range of $300,000- $499, 999...
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Meeting Park will extend the downtown area in a sensitive way respectful of the city&apos;s history and will offer many owner-occupied housing options, along with office and retail.
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