Free Yoga and Meditation Class with Westside Yoga at Park Tavern

Drop and give Westside Yoga zen on the grassy meadow at Park Tavern during a complimentary yoga and meditation session with Westside Yoga’s founder, Amber Barry, on Monday, November 12, 2018. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., all levels of yoga experience are welcome to bring their yoga loving friends, a yoga mat, a towel and a water bottle while executing their best vinyasa amidst Midtown’s breathtaking scenic skyline.… Read More »

The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year

The Experts in Mystery Entertainment are now performing live public and private interactive murder mystery dinner shows in Atlanta and surrounding areas throughout Georgia. Join us for a night of intrigue, deception, and delicious food in this comedic thriller!

Silver Bells are ringing at this seasonal stand up performance, but the jolly jokester gets upstaged by an event far worse than a bad holiday comedy: a murder!… Read More »

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Alexis Marsh
(888) 643-2583
murdermysteryalexis@gmail.com

SSAT Flex Testing Site

Is your child making application to middle or high schools this admissions season? Academics Plus serves as an official SSAT Flex Testing site to students who may benefit from a smaller, more comfortable testing environment or are unable to make the standard test date. Flex testing is offered to individual students seven days a week.

The Flex Test option is great for a child that may benefit from a more individualized, supportive environment or is in need of accommodations, such as extended time or a calculator.… Read More »

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Contact:

Elizabeth Silverstein
(404) 816-0708
elizabeth@aplusatl.com

Learn how colleges discount costs

College Discounting

College costs are increasing this year, but so are tuition discounts (college discounts).

The nation’s colleges and universities raised their tuition prices again this year, continuing a practice that has been making higher education more expensive for many consecutive years.

College Board reports that tuition, fees, and room and board at private colleges increased 3.4% to $45,370 this academic year.… Read More »

Predictive Analytics & Admissions l Focus on Majors l Maximizing Merit Aid

  •  Predictive Analytics & Admissions – the rise of enrollment management programs is changing the face of admissions.  Take every opportunity to learn as much as you can about your colleges, understanding that they are spending a great deal of money to learn as much as they can about you!
  •  Focus on Majors – Peace and Conflict Studies –  with the political climate in the United States so divisive at this time, a major that focuses on ways to solve problems peacefully may resonate with you.  
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Stop Asking Your Friends, These College Admissions Experts’ Websites Have Many of the Answers You Need

Traveling the college admissions process with our kids can be confusing, frustrating, expensive, overwhelming, yep, all of that. We often turn to our friends for advice and counsel, but they can only help so much. Most have a limited range of experience, their entire sample set is their two or three kids, and they cannot begin to know all of the options open to our teens.… Read More »

Book of the Week: Irresistible by Andy Stanley

I told someone this week that I’ve been addicted to Andy Stanley podcasts lately.   I literally listened to his 4 part series “The Bible for Grown-Ups” in one afternoon.   Now I’ve moved on to reading his latest book: Irresistible: Reclaiming the New that Jesus Unleashed for the World.   I realize this book won’t be interesting to all of my subscribers, but both the Bible for Grown-Ups podcast series and his Irresistible book are well worth mentioning for our readers who are interested in how the Bible, as we know it, came to be……..… Read More »

Veterans Day Tribute and Concert Will be Held in the Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

The community is invited to the City’s annual Veteran’s Day Tribute on Friday, November 9, 2018 beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the Byers Theatre. Following the Veteran’s Day tribute, there will be an additional celebration commemorating the United States Marine Corp’s 243rd birthday.

Later that same evening, the celebration continues at 7 p.m. with a free Veterans Day Concert in the Byers Theatre, featuring Nashville favorite, Yankton of Rascal Flats fame.… Read More »

The Davis Academy Launches the Sending Love to Pittsburgh Initiative

Middle School students at The Davis Academy launched an initiative, “Sending Love to Pittsburgh”, in response to the tragedy that occurred at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Eager to show support for the Squirrel Hill Community, the students set a goal to collect and send 11,000 paper hearts (one thousand for each victim who perished during the tragedy).… Read More »

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Davis Academy Students Explore Parts of 3D Printer

As a part of their Technology Exploratory class, Davis Academy fifth graders had the opportunity tinker with a JellyBOX 3D printer, a specially made 3D printer created to be taken apart and put back together as a learning experience. Led by Bruce Troutman and Carlos Bouffier with IMADE3D, this hands-on activity not only taught Davis students about the parts of a 3D printer but also strengthened their machine building skills.… Read More »

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mbayme@davisacademy.org

Eat, Drink and Be Thankful at STK Atlanta this Thanksgiving

Looking to treat the family to a day on the town this Turkey Day? Then it’s time to eat, drink and be thankful at STK Atlanta, because if spoiling the family with an unforgettable dinner is on the agenda this Thanksgiving, November 22nd, STK is going above and beyond. Located in the heart of Midtown, the modern steakhouse is offering it’s full menu and special holiday offerings created by Executive Chef Thomas Mikesell including Lobster Butternut Squash —Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Maine Lobster; Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Confit Turkey Legs — Chestnut Stuffing; Orange Cranberry Chutney; Sweet Potato Purée with hints of vanilla and maple; Creamy Yukon Mashed Potatoes; French green beans; and just for the occasion, guests can savor the sweetness of the season with a Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake served with Gingersnap Crumble and Cranberry Compote.… Read More »

Gobble ‘Til You Wobble at Dantanna’s This Thanksgiving

Football fans have something to be thankful for, because Dantanna’s Buckhead location will be open from 4 p.m to 12 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22nd. Not only will they be serving up all the games on multiple flat screen TVs throughout the expansive bar and restaurant, but Executive Chef Brad Parker’s full lunch and dinner menu will also be available for guests.… Read More »