Public Spaces

Fulton County Cooperative Extension sponsors free workshop for budding entrepreneurs

Submitted by AprilMajors on Saturday, September 14th, 8:24 am

ATLANTA -- Have you ever considered starting your own home-based business? Fulton County Cooperative Extension will sponsor a free workshop on Starting a Home-Based Business on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System’s Central Library, 1 Margaret Mitchell Square, Suite 109, Atlanta.

Participants will gain valuable information to help them start and maintain a successful home-based business. Specific topics will include how to identify fraud and scams billed as business opportunities, space and time needs, identifying factors that contribute to success and much more.

Fulton County Cooperative Extension hosts monthly classes on a variety of topics such as nutrition, financial management, diabetes and gardening. Classes are held in locations throughout the county. Call 404-332-2400 for more information.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Piedmont Park sculpture honors Nelson Mandela

Submitted by 11Alive on Thursday, July 11th, 11:29 am

ATLANTA -- Even to Piedmont Park regulars, it's easy to overlook.

The giant rock with a metal Mohawk is actually the work of a famous artist, and it's been honoring Nelson Mandela in Atlanta for decades.

GALLERY | Nelson Mandela 1993 visit to Atlanta

PHOTO HISTORY | Nelson Mandela

The people who know the large sculpture exists probably don't know the official name for it. The title is "Nelson Mandela Must Be Free to Lead His People and South Africa to Peace and Prosperity." That long title is more often summed up with the three words etched in stone: "Free Nelson Mandela."

View Comments | Post a Comment

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, July 5th, 2013, 9:41am

ATLANTA -- The pool at Piedmont Park is closed until further notice.

The park tweeted Friday morning that the pool is closed for mechanical reasons.

Learn more at piedmontpark.org.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Fulton County senior multipurpose facilities to celebrate Black History Month

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Tuesday, February 5th, 12:06 pm

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- Fulton County Senior Multipurpose Facilities will host the following Black History observances during February:

Harriett G. Darnell Senior Multipurpose Facility
Black History Month Celebration
Monday, February 18, 2013
10:00am – 11:30am
Program will feature the Darnell Chorus, the Adult Day Program Bells of Darnell, representatives from the Darnell Players, Toast Masters, the Darnell Divas & Dudes and more.
Contact information: Terryl Sparkman, Senior Services Manager, 404-699-8580

Adult Day Program Black History Month Celebration
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
10:30: a.m. – Noon
Participants will recognize the contributions of Africans Americans to the nation’s history through music and theatrical presentations.
Contact Information: Partrounar Bryant- James – 404-6998595

H.J.C. Bowden Senior Multipurpose Facility

View Comments | Post a Comment

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012, 10:37am

Eat at Chipotle, help Piedmont Park's Education Garden

ATLANTA -- Eating at Chipotle Mexican Grill just got even better.

All Atlanta-area Chipotle locations will donate the day's proceeds to the Education Garden at Piedmont Park this Wednesday, Oct. 24.

The giveaway is part of the restaurant chain's recognition of Food Day, a nationwide movement that works to improve food policies.

Chipotle will give the Education Garden up to $10,000. More than 800 children visit the garden every year to learn about natural and organic gardening methods.

You can do your part to help the garden by eating at Chipotle on Wednesday. Visit chipotle.com to find your nearest location.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Fulton County voters can cast ballots and get their flu shots beginning Oct. 27

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Wednesday, October 17th, 11:56 am

ATLANTA -- Fulton County Voters can “Vote and Vax” beginning Saturday, October 27, 2012. Voters can cast their ballots and obtain their annual flu slots as a part of an effort to reduce the risk of flu among citizens. Vote and Vax primarily targets adults aged 50 or older.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Fulton wants seniors to 'Join the Conversation' regarding strategies to meet growing senior needs

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Wednesday, October 17th, 6:21 am

ATLANTA -- The Fulton County Housing and Human Services Department, Office of Aging wants seniors and their caregivers to participate in focus groups designed to plan strategies for meeting the growing needs of seniors. The focus group meetings are designed to plan strategies to help seniors to age-in- place and maintain their independence. Caregivers of more fragile seniors are also urged to participate in the conversations about program and service needs.

The Office of Aging will host four “Join the Conversation” meetings beginning Monday, October 22, 2012. The meetings will be held on the following dates:

Monday, October 22, 2012 – Helene S. Mills Senior Multipurpose Facility
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 – Harriett G. Darnell Senior Multipurpose Facility
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

View Comments | Post a Comment