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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DWM Issues Boil Water Advisory lifted at October 1, 2024 1:17 pm The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management has lifted the boil water advisory issued on Sunday, September 29, 2024, for customers in parts of the City of Atlanta from Martin L. King, Jr. Drive, south of I-20, to the City of Fairburn, the City of South Fulton, Chattahoochee Hills, Palmetto, and Union City. Sampling has confirmed there was no contamination of the public water system. Water may be used for all purposes without boiling. The City’s drinking…
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…
DWM Issues Boil Water Advisory issued at September 30, 2024 12:37 am The Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has issued a boil water advisory out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with Georgia EPD guidance for public advisory. DWM calls for immediate water restriction for critical uses only to allow system pressures to rebuild. A failure at the Adamsville Pumping Station has caused a widespread water outage for customers in parts of the City of Atlanta from Martin L. King, Jr. Drive SW, south of I-20, to the…
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…