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Coca-Cola Issues an A.P.B. (All Play Bulletin) to Families: Go Outdoors. Play in the Park. Vote.

Coca-Cola Issues an A.P.B. (All Play Bulletin) to Families: Go Outdoors. Play in the Park. Vote.

America Is Your Park campaign urges families to get out, discover fun ways to get active in the park while helping their favorite park win big

 

ATLANTA, July 10, 2011 – If you’re reading this, you should get to your favorite park – STAT! Coca-Cola is calling all families to go out and play this summer as part of the second annual America Is Your Park campaign.

Deion Sanders Will Celebrated Hall of Fame Induction With a Star Studded Red & Black Gala July 16th

Deion Sanders Will Celebrated Hall of Fame Induction With a Star Studded Red & Black Gala July 16th

 

Deion "Prime Time" Sanders, eight-time pro bowl selection and winner of two Super Bowl rings, is taking his rightful place in the Hall of Fame's Class of 2011.

Deion decided to come back where it all started and host a star studded Red & Black Gala on Saturday July 16th at the newly renovated downtown Macy's building which is now known as 200 Peachtree.

Visit Atlanta Tastemaker Magazine for the confirmed star studded list and information on how to purchase tickets. 

Georgia Eye Care Experts Warn Parents of 1,800⁰ F of Holiday Danger & Say Avoid Sparklers on July 4

Georgia Eye Care Experts Warn Parents of 1,800⁰ F of Holiday Danger & Say Avoid Sparklers on July 4
Georgia Eye Care Experts Warn Parents of 1,800⁰ F of Holiday Danger & Say Avoid Sparklers this Fourth of July Georgia Optometric Association Offers Tips to Celebrate the Holiday Safely

Road To Tara Museum Teams Up with Atlanta Braves & Margaret Mitchell House

Road To Tara Museum Teams Up with Atlanta Braves & Margaret Mitchell House

Jonesboro, Ga. - The Road to Tara Museum will team up with the Atlanta Braves, Margaret Mitchell House and Atlanta History Center on Saturday, July 2 to celebrate Gone With The Wind night at Turner Field.

Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the world's best-selling novel, fans who attend the Braves vs. Baltimore Orioles game dressed as their favorite Gone With The Wind character will be given $10 off Upper Box or Outfield Pavilion tickets.  In addition, the first 1,000 fans through Turner Field's gates will receive a free admission voucher for the Road to Tara Museum in Jonesboro ($7 value).  Housed in an 1867 train depot, the Road to Tara Museum showcases original film props and costume pieces, reproduction costumes, foreign edition library, the Herb Bridges collection of Gone With The Wind Memorabilia and more.

Have a 'Goofy' weekend with Disney World and Perimeter Mall

Have a 'Goofy' weekend with Disney World and Perimeter Mall

ATLANTA -- There's no need to drive to Orlando to get the Disney World experience this weekend.

Through its Let the Memories Begin tour campaign, Disney World is bringing Goofy and his magical crew to Metro Atlanta to spread happiness, memories and, of course, pixie dust.

After stopping by the 11Alive studio Friday morning to chat with the anchors and help Chesley give the weekend weather, Goofy moved on to Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta.

The tour will be at Perimeter Mall (4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody) from noon until 8 p.m.

Pink Stiletto Valet Launches in Atlanta Spicing up the Valet Industry with Superstar Appeal

Pink Stiletto Valet Launches in Atlanta Spicing up the Valet Industry with Superstar Appeal

Beyonce' says it best, "Girls! We run this!" and Cordie MooreCEO of Pink Stiletto Valet, echoes the International Pop Star's sentiments proudly, "Move over boys, there's a new valet in town and she wears a pink heel!" Pink Stiletto Valet, an all female valet service and events company officially launches in Atlanta on June 16th with a private party that will be held in Buckhead with plenty of camaraderie to share with special invited guests.

BEST SPOTS: To Run in the City

BEST SPOTS: To Run in the City

ATLANTA -- For this week's edition of Best Spots, we have compiled a list of best places to run for beginners, intermediate and advanced runners.

Recently, running has risen in popularity due to people discovering the different benefits it offers. Running has been proven to lessen stress, aid in weight loss and can serve as a method of meditation. According to the Seattle Times, 26.5 million people in the US run 50 days out of the year.

  • Beginners Routes

The Silver Comet Trail is known as “the only truly flat place you can run in Atlanta”. The trail starts near Mavell Road in Smyrna and runs all the way to the Georgia/Alabama line, near Cedartown and Esom. The trail is a favorite among runners searching for a leisurely stroll and good scenery.