Featured Post Archives - Page 6 of 8

Commentary

What happened when Mets fans were too loud in Turner Field is hysterical

June 22, 2015 Todd DeFeo

New York Mets fans by the hundreds turned out to Turner Field on Saturday to cheer on the Amazins. That’s no surprise, given the number of transplants in the Atlanta area, but this was no ordinary night at the ballpark.

Radford: Uber is about more than rides

May 2, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The popular ride-sourcing app Uber is partnering with MARTA to help people travel from transit stations to their final destinations, the company’s general manager for the Atlanta market told a business organization this week.

Vint Cerf: ‘Privacy is privacy’ whether cyber or not

April 7, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Privacy is a key tenant of the country, and people shouldn’t try to label cyber security as different than offline security, the “Father of the Internet” told the Atlanta Press Club recently.

‘We can focus on the negative … or we can focus on the things that bring us together’

April 3, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Atlanta’s growing suburbs have seen the greatest growth in poverty over the past six years, but many of the people who need help are employed, the head of a non-profit community food bank said.

Massell: ‘Buckhead continues to progress and prosper’

March 12, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Buckhead community continues to “progress and prosper” as evidenced by a number of key developments over the past year, the prominent head of a civic organization and the unofficial mayor of Buckhead said Thursday.

Atlanta Hawks to name members of diversity committee

March 8, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Atlanta Hawks are set to this week name new members of a new diversity council that will develop strategies to ensure the team focuses on diversity.

Small businesses the key to ending homelessness, non-profit head says

February 13, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Small businesses, even more so than larger corporations, “are the final step in permanently ending homelessness for men and women,” the head of a non-profit organization working to eradicate homelessness told a business organization.

Reed: Focus on the fundamentals the key to success

February 1, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The city of Atlanta will continue to focus on the fundamentals to continue its positive trajectory and ensure a firm financial foundation moving forward, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said on Friday.

Is college worth the investment? Agnes Scott president says yes

January 29, 2015 Todd DeFeo

College is a worthy investment that will pay dividends throughout a graduate’s career, the president of Agnes Scott College told an Atlanta civic organization on Thursday.

Buckhead Business Association honors businesses for shaping community

January 22, 2015 Todd DeFeo

The Buckhead Business Association on Thursday honored local businesses for their commitment to the community and for helping to reshape Buckhead.