In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), SHOWAbility, a leading 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to promoting accessibility in the performing arts, is partnering with Georgia State University to host an informational expo focused on accessibility in the film industry. The first of its type in the country, the ACCESSIBILITY BELOW-THE-LINE™ Expo, will take place on Sunday, October 20, 2024, starting at 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The Expo is designed to empower professionals and aspiring creative workers with disabilities, by providing crucial insights into industry accommodations and opportunities for inclusive…
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Conyers’ Chemical Fire and Hurricane Helene Are Georgia’s Agencies and Pet Owners Prepared When It Comes To Animals / Pets During Disasters? Disaster preparedness is essential to protecting animals during natural disasters and manmade disasters. Even though Governor Kemp declared a State of Emergency, most agencies and pet owners do not have a clue what to do with animals during these disasters. Why? Lack of terrain, and evacuation and sheltering options are limited or nonexistent. This disregard for companion animal welfare during a disaster can have public health consequences. WE…
Converging Realities: Hammonds House Museum Collection exhibit and the new John Rhoden Sculpture Garden will open simultaneously on September 20. Converging Realities is a captivating exhibition from the Hammonds House Museum permanent collection. It takes visitors on a remarkable journey through the dynamic interplay of artistic expressions spanning the 19th century to the present day. This diverse collection, curated by the Artistic Chair Halima Taha, Gallery Associate Lydia Kimbrough, and Hammonds House Museum Collection Scholar Kevin Sipp, presents a tapestry of aesthetic movements that have shaped the artistic landscape, including…
The Miguel Wilson Collection and the Ride to the Olympics Foundation are hosting the 7th Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic weekend, Friday, October 11 – Sunday, October 13. The event, which has previously attracted over 1,000 guests and is expected to draw between 2,500 and 3,000 attendees this year. “Where Culture and Class Connect,” the 7th Annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic is an all-inclusive VIP experience and multi-faceted event sponsored by Bentley Atlanta. Over the years, the event has grown to incorporate multiple events, including the Black Tie…
Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas survive Helene’s wrath after the hurricane made landfall on Thursday, September 26, 2024 as the strongest hurricane on record to slam into Florida’s Big Bend region. The hurricane, which sustained maximum winds of 140 mph, killed at least 93 people, leaving millions without power and trapping families in floodwaters. At least 17 people died in Georgia. Two people were killed by a tornado in Alamo, Georgia (in Wheeler County). Among the other people who died in Georgia were a mother and her one-month-old twin boys…
Lil’ Kim to Headline AIDS Walk Atlanta Fundraiser and Festival Viral sensation Durand Bernarr joins rapper/hip-hop legend for 33rd annual fundraising event on Saturday, September 28th in Piedmont Park Atlanta, Georgia – Multiple award-winning rapper and hip-hop artist Lil’ Kim is using her star power to shine a spotlight on the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. Lil’ Kim will be the featured headliner at the 33rd annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5k Run presented by AHF Pharmacy. Multifaceted singer/songwriter and Durand Bernarr will join to kick off the concert…
