University of Georgia rated as one of hottest colleges in the U.S. (video)

The University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens, Georgia was rated as one of the hottest schools of the decade nationwide by The Daily Beast last month.

While UGA largely benefit’s from the HOPE scholarship that draws a large talent pool of 3.0-GPA students and above to its beautiful campus, it goes without saying that Athens offers way more than a free ride through college. Read more…

How to make chocolate truffles the easy way

By Kate Mitchell

Making chocolate truffles for the holidays is easier than it seems. Here is what you need:

• 1- 1 lbs bag of oreo cookies
• 1- 8 oz package of cream cheese
• 1- 12 oz or bigger bag of chocolate chips  Read more…

The 8th Annual Time Warner Cable Hilton Head Island Half Marathon & 10K/5K

Hilton Head Island, SC – Dec 2, 2009-– The 8th Annual Time Warner Cable Hilton Head Island Half Marathon & 10K/5K will be held on Saturday, February 6th at 8:00am from Jarvis Creek Park. Read more…

Waycross offers ‘opportunity in every direction’

Waycross, Ga. (Nov. 24, 2009) – Since Waycross-Ware County has received its share of national attention in recent years, community leaders decided last year it was time to create a new logo and tagline for the area. Working with The Robin Shepherd Group of Jacksonville, Fla., the community recently adopted its new brand identity, “Opportunity in every direction.”

The tagline plays upon the area’s location, easy access to other major metropolitan areas and the city’s many assets for current and future residents, visitors and businesses – those presently located in Waycross and those considering relocation. Read more…

10 tips for your successful job search from the Georgia Department of Labor

According to the Georgia Department of Labor approximately 170,000 to 175,000 Georgians are unemployed monthly. In order to remedy the situation open positions are listed on the official website, as well as job search tips and helpful resources for anyone seeking a job in Georgia. Here are ten useful tips:

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Find a job at the North Georgia Career Expo and Job Fair in Dalton this Thursday

ATLANTA — State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said today that the Georgia Department of Labor and WTVC NewsChannel 9 will co-sponsor the North Georgia Career Expo and Job Fair Thursday, Nov. 19. The event will be held from 1-5 p.m. at the Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, in Dalton. The event is expected to attract 60 employers with job openings. Read more…

What are drug tests at Georgia schools really costing you?

By Ben Baker

According to a Drugs Don’t Work program coordinator who spoke at a Chamber of Commerce meeting a while back the two Georgia teachers’ unions, the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and the Georgia  Association of Educators, may cost tax payers millions of dollars each year because the unions blocked an effort to have teachers tested for drug use. Read more…

Try some pizza with pizzazz at Ingleside Village Pizza

Next time you’re in Macon, Georgia be sure to stop by Ingleside Village Pizza.  Ingleside features a wide variety of great hand-tossed, New-York style pizzas and boasts the largest offering of domestic and imported beer in town.

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Book review: Weird, Wacky, Wild Georgia Trivia

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction as you’ll discover in an updated version of Weird, Wacky, Wild Georgia Trivia by authors Stephanie Watson and Lisa Wojna published by Blue Bike Books. Read more…

Add yourself to our Georgia business directory

No matter what kind of business you run, add yourself to our directory for convenient networking and referrals. Read more…