Give Your Regards to Broad Street….

After an unseasonably gloomy March and April and an unprecedented tornado wreaking havoc through Downtown, the outdoor efforts of Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District are back and better than ever with the SunTrust Lunch on Broad weekly concert series.

Channel 2 Action News Wins April Sweeps

Channel 2 Action News won every newscast time period in head to head competition in the April Sweeps which ran March 27-April 23, 2008.

Conservancy Hires New President and CEO, Builds For Future

Piedmont Park Conservancy announced its new President and CEO, Yvette Bowden to more than 700 members of the business and civic communities at its twelfth annual Landmark Luncheon, Wednesday, May 7.

ESi® Opens New Emergency Management Training Facility

Is Atlanta really ready for the next major disaster? Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Deputy Director William Smith featured to speak at the opening ESi University, the first worldwide emergency management training facility in the Southeast.

City of East Point Offices to Occupy Kairos Development Corp.'s Jefferson Station

East Point city offices such as Human Resources, Parks and Recreation, and Finance will be relocating to Jefferson Station in East Point's historic industrial district.

Corporate Volunteers To Perform Home Repairs for Low-Income Seniors on Saturday May 10, 2008

The Atlanta House Party presented by The Allstate Foundation, is a 1-day home repair bonanza executed by the HouseProud program at the ToolBank. Volunteers from 8 companies will provide home repairs to low-income seniors in 5 downtown neighborhoods. 2008 is the 5th year of the event.

Dr. Joan Merrill National Authority on Lupus Speaks at Piedmont Hospital Living With Lupus Forum Saturday May 10

Dr. Merrill will be joined by Attorney Winnie Pannell speaking on employment and disability law and Dr. Gary Myerson a local authority on lupus.

Stephanie Stinn of Kaiser Permanente Wins PRSA|GA’s “Chapter Champion” Award

The Chapter Champion award was created to recognize a member who has significantly contributed to the Chapter’s success. It is given monthly or when appropriate.

Cindy Trahan joins Private Bank of Buckhead

Cindy Trahan brings 30-plus years of banking experience to Private Bank of Buckhead. www.PrivateBankofBuckhead.com

Public House founders plan opening of H & F Bread Co.

H & F Bread Co. is scheduled to open early Summer at The Aramore. The bakery will be centrally located and will offer fresh bread each morning starting at 6:30.

Adopt a Duck to Support a Great Cause!

It's time to choose a racing duck and watch it float down the Etowah River in hopes of becoming a big winner. Support the Northwest Georgia non-profit organization, Advocates for Children, by adopting a duck, or two, today!

AMA Young Professional Ring In Spring with Mixer at Post Alexander on May 13

Once again the Young Professionals are hosting a Spring Mixer to wrap up another successful AMA year. Bring your friends and colleagues and join us at Post Alexander in Buckhead for an evening of mixing and mingling. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. You won't want to miss it!

Atlanta Falcons' New Head Coach To Give Insight Into The Upcoming Season

Mike Smith, the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, will be the special guest at the Atlanta Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on Thursday, May 15. The event is sponsored by The Home Depot.