When Ted Turner, the founder of the Cable News Network, inaugurated the company’s first broadcast on June 1, 1980 he forever changed the way the world would receive television news and opinion programming. That’s why it’s fitting that the Georgia Historical Society just dedicated a new “Georgia Business History Initiative” marker at Atlanta’s CNN Center that recognizes Turner. The Society annually salutes Georgia companies in order to teach students, citizens and tourists about the pivotal role of the state’s business development. So we salute both the Georgia Historical Society for this worthy recognition and Turner for his visionary contribution 38 years ago. Their boats are RISING….
Atlanta “Parties with a Purpose”
Do you like chicken wings? Of course you do! This Sunday head to The Fairmont in West Midtown for the 2019 Southern Wing Showdown, produced by our friends at Taste of Atlanta. More than 25 local and southeastern restaurants will be serving up their specialty wings, and of course drinks will be flowing and live music will be playing. Charity partners include Angel Flight Soars and Second Helpings Atlanta, so you’ll be partying with a purpose. Get your tickets HERE and we’ll see you there – good wings, good drinks, and good people have this weekend RISING…
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