The Atlanta Braves are looking for bands who think they have what it takes to energize and entertain thousands of fans at Turner Field before a home Braves game in 2009. Country, rock, pop, cover, or original bands can submit their information for review at www.braves.com/bravesbands.
"There is an abundance of great musical talent in our region," said Scott Cunningham, Braves Director of Game Entertainment. "This contest gives us an opportunity to tap into the wealth of talent for our fans to enjoy, while supporting up and coming musicians by providing them a venue and audience at the major league level."
Bands selected to perform before a home game during the 2009 season will receive free tickets for their members to that night's game and a special discount code to pass along to their loyal followers to see them live in action.
One group will be named the "Braves Band of the Year" and win a free suite to the final home game of 2009. The "Band of the Year" will be chosen by the Braves game entertainment staff, who will judge the groups based on combination of factors including crowd participation and enthusiasm.
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
Atlanta Braves Searching for Bands to Perform Before 2009 Braves Home Games
Friday, January 2, 2009
Deadline Approaching for Marley & Me Creative Writing Contest
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- What can the world's worst dog possibly be thinking? Weekly Reader Custom Publishing wants to know. Twentieth Century Fox and Weekly Reader Custom Publishing are still accepting entries for its Marley & Me Creative Writing Contest for grades seven through nine.
Marley & Me, which opened at $14.7 million on Christmas Day alone and grossed $37 million that weekend, is about life, love, family -- and the world's most rambunctious dog. The film stars Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Eric Dane and Alan Arkin. It was directed by David Frankel, from the screenplay by Scott Frank and Don Roos, based upon the best-selling book by John Grogan.
This original classroom program builds on the appeal of the movie to encourage students to write a story up to 300 words from the point of view of an animal. Entrants 13 years or older are encouraged to log onto www.weeklyreader.com/marley to submit their entry online. Entries can also be mailed. Deadline is January 30, 2009.
"We are excited to host the Marley & Me Writing Contest," said Elizabeth Gabler, President, Fox 2000 Pictures. "The contest will give children the opportunity to express themselves by showing their literary creativity. I'm looking forward to seeing all of the imaginative and original ideas coming from entrants. Who knows, maybe there is a budding screenwriter out there."
The grand prize winner will receive a $2,000 Best Buy gift card and have a $500 donation made in their name to their animal charity of choice. One first prize winner will receive an $800 Best Buy gift card and one second prize winner will receive a $500 Best Buy gift card. Five Runner Up Winners will receive $50 Best Buy gift cards. Teachers who encourage their students to enter are also eligible to win prizes.
This original writing contest, coordinated by Weekly Reader Custom Publishing, meets national language arts standards for grades seven through nine.
Submissions will be judged on creativity and originality; relevance to contest theme; language mechanics (grammar and spelling); and adherence to contest rules.
Enter by January 30, 2009 at www.weeklyreader.com/marley or by mail.
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Friday, October 24, 2008
Only One Week Remains to Vote for Line Creek!
Your vote online can direct $5,000 for new trail signs and trail maintenance at the Line Creek Nature Area!
Line Creek is a 70 acre hidden treasure on the border of Fayette and Coweta Counties that offers something for everyone who loves the outdoors: a fishing dock over a placid pond . . . a picnic gazebo . . . both easy and challenging hiking trails that lead you through a majestic hardwood forest, over rock outcroppings, and down to rushing Line Creek . . . see the historic Mule Rock carving and ruins of an old stone bridge . . .
The Line Creek trails project is one of 20 finalists chosen from 70 applicants across the nation to be featured in the "Save the Trails" online contest sponsored by the American Hiking Society and Nature Valley granola bars.
Vote for Line Creek at www.wheresyours.com/SaveTheTrailsVote.aspx. (It's 2/3 of the way down the page.)
You can help improve this popular nature preserve without spending a dime and make Line Creek an even better place to visit!
The deadline to vote is Friday, October 31st.The Line Creek preserve is located on Hwy 54 on the border of Fayette and Coweta County.
Make a lasting difference in your own community -- vote for Line Creek Nature Area today!
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
AirTran Airways, Danica Patrick Put Atlanta Gamers in the Driver's Seat
PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI) , today announced that IndyCar Series driver and 2008 Indy Japan 300 winner, Danica Patrick will be challenging three Atlanta residents racing skills via video game for a chance to win a roundtrip ticket to anywhere AirTran Airways flies in the U.S. The event, which will include approximately 50 gamers looking for a shot at taking on Patrick, will take place at the ESPN Zone Buckhead on November 12. The top three scorers will face-off against Danica in the final round.
"AirTran Airways and Danica Patrick are proud to provide racing fans with this unique opportunity to test their gaming skills against a real professional race car driver," said Tad Hutcheson, vice president of marketing and sales for AirTran Airways. "The lucky winner of the competition won't have to miss anything when he or she flies, because we offer free XM Satellite Radio at every seat, to ensure racing fans can listen to the IndyCar Series Racing channel."
"With all due respect to the challengers, I expect to win this competition," said Danica Patrick. "If you think you can beat me, bring it on."
Prospective contestants can enter at http://www.airtran.com/danica and all fans are welcome to come to the ESPN Zone to watch the competition. Directly after the racing competition, Patrick will be available for a Q & A session followed by a meet and greet. Be sure to arrive early as signatures and photos may be limited.
For complete contest rules and information see http://www.airtran.com/danica.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Atlanta Chosen as "Biggest Loser"
Contest website: http://www.atlbiggestloser.com.
24-7 - Mari Garner, founder and owner of The American Boot Camp Company, Atlanta's leading results based fitness company, has been chosen by Atlanta's NBC affiliate, 11Alive, to be one of only two trainers to lead Atlanta's very own The Biggest Loser contest using the same guidelines as the well-known national smash hit TV reality show.
Beginning August 25, 2008, hopeful contestants will submit video applications to be selected on one of two finalist teams. The top 12 finalists will weigh in live on September 17 and begin their 12-week journey to become Atlanta's Biggest Loser. Every Tuesday, contestants will weigh-in and one contestant will be eliminated. Viewers tuning into 11Alive will receive updates and tips from Mari Garner on Wednesday's and Friday's and will be able to see how her team shrinks when they appear live every other week. Mari's team, the Red Team, will receive health screenings, enjoy a personalized nutrition plan, and participate in a boot camp fitness regimen provided by The American Boot Camp Company for the entire 12 weeks. The grand finale will air live on December 13, 2008 when one person will be named Atlanta's Biggest Loser.
Even those not chosen to be a contestant on Atlanta's Biggest Loser can still be a part of the contest. The American Boot Camp Company has created a website dedicated to aiding others in their own journey to become The Biggest Loser. The website will allow viewers to see what's happening with the team, obtain workout and nutrition samples, read success stories, take advantage of fitness tips, and register for giveaways.
Why was The American Boot Camp Company chosen? "Boot camp is the hottest fitness trend in the country, and is a wonderful way to meet health-related goals and have a good time while you're doing it," said Mari Garner, founder of The American Boot Camp Company. "My experience and qualifications as a lead group instructor and the amazing transformations my clients have achieved who have completed my Boot Camp programs played a huge factor in my being selected to lead Atlanta's Biggest Loser contest. Contestants selected to be on my team will be a tremendous force to be reckoned with - there is no doubt - and I know they will be thrilled with their results. Tune in to watch 'Team Mari' contestants' transform their bodies, health and attitude to become the winner and Biggest Loser in Atlanta!"
Garner says that in a society based in efficiency, her boot camp is one of the best full body workouts available. Participants frequently burn up to 750 calories in a 45-minute workout and watch their physique change dramatically in a very short period of time. The American Boot Camp Company workouts combine athletic-based drills, interval training and core conditioning with running and strength training to provide ultimate results. Coupled with a balanced nutrition regimen, this program is designed to help clients of all fitness levels get into shape quickly and stay in shape for life. This intense program has helped hundreds of ordinary people from every stage of health/fitness reach beyond their fitness goals.
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
Path2College 529 Plan sponsors Sweepstakes for College Savings Month
BUSINESS WIRE --Governor Sonny Perdue has once again declared September as College Savings Month in Georgia, urging families to save and plan for their children’s higher education by taking advantage of Georgia’s 529 college savings plan, the Path2College 529 Plan.
“As Georgia competes in the 21st century global economy, a college education has become more important than ever for our children,” said Governor Perdue. “I am committed to continuing Georgia’s strong economic growth and I urge parents and grandparents to plan for college by saving early. Together, we can prepare our state by establishing a workforce that is second to none.”
To kick off College Savings Month, the Path2College 529 Plan is teaming up with the football programs at the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech to give away tickets to upcoming UGA and Tech football games and an ultimate fan experience, which includes tickets to the rivalry game on November 29th.
Registration for the Path2College VIP Fan Experience Sweepstakes begins on August 25, 2008 and ends November 16, 2008. During this time, those who register for the Path2College VIP Fan Experience Sweepstakes could win four tickets to one of the following games: the Duke/Georgia Tech game on October 4th in Atlanta, the Vanderbilt/University of Georgia homecoming game on October 18th in Athens, and the grand prize, tickets to the Georgia Tech/University of Georgia game on November 29th in Athens with true VIP treatment for the winner and his or her guests.
The rivalry game on November 29th provides one lucky winner with the ultimate Path2College VIP Fan Experience. The winner will not only get four tickets to the game, but will also receive these great additional prizes:
- Limousine transportation to and from the game
- Pre-game hospitality passes
- Pre-game sideline passes
- Game programs, plus
- An official college football autographed by either Coach Richt or Coach Johnson.
Go to www.path2college529.com by September 28th for your chance to win the VIP Fan Experience to the Duke/Georgia Tech game and by October 12th for the Vanderbilt/University of Vanderbilt game. All entrants will automatically be entered to win the ultimate VIP Fan Experience for the grand prize rivalry game. Be sure to read the sweepstakes official rules and details. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary.
“Football season is one of the most exciting and anticipated times of the year in Georgia,” said Chuck Penuel, director of the Path2College 529 Plan. “As many parents are sending children off to college, it provides us with a great opportunity to encourage parents with younger children to start saving early while those children are still in elementary school, or even before they’ve taken their first steps.”
Any earnings in the Path2College 529 Plan grow tax-deferred, and withdrawals for qualified higher education expenses are tax-free. In addition, any Georgia taxpayer may take a state income tax deduction of up to a $2,000 per year, per beneficiary for contributions to a Path2College 529 Plan account. A transfer of funds from another state’s 529 college savings plan is not eligible for the Georgia state income tax deduction. Georgia tax forms refer to the Path2College 529 Plan as “Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan” (GHESP).
The Path2College 529 Plan is managed by TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. (TFI), a national leader in managing 529 college savings plans. The plan covers tuition and other qualified college expenses such as eligible room and board expenses, books, and fees at both public and private colleges in Georgia and nationwide.
Launched in 2002 as the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan, the Path2College 529 Plan currently has over $637 million in assets and more than 96,000 accounts as of August 15, 2008.
For more information on the Path2College 529 Plan, visit: www.path2college529.com or call 1-877-424-4377. Chuck Penuel may be reached at (404) 463-0000 or by email at chuckpenuel@otfs.ga.gov.
Consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing in the Path2College 529 Plan. Please visit www.path2college529.com for a Disclosure Booklet containing this and other information. Read it carefully.
Before investing in a 529 plan, you should consider whether the state you or your Beneficiary reside in or have taxable income in has a 529 plan that offers favorable state income tax or other benefits that are only available if you invest in that state’s 529 plan.
We are required to notify you that the tax information contained herein is not intended to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties. It was written to support the promotion of the Path2College 529 Plan. Taxpayers may wish to seek advice based on their own particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.
The State of Georgia, its agencies, TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing Inc., Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America and its affiliates do not insure any Account or guarantee its principal or investment return except for TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Company’s guarantee to the Board of Directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan under the Funding Agreement for the Guaranteed Option. Account value will fluctuate based upon a number of factors, including general market conditions.
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Friday, August 1, 2008
AirTran Airways Offers Georgia Fans a Chance to Get Out of Town
PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AAI) , announced today that the airline has launched a promotion offering contest entrants the chance to win free flights, hotel accommodations and tickets to their choice of Georgia away games during the upcoming college football season. Three lucky winners and their guests will have the opportunity to see the top ranked Georgia team play football rivals in Tempe, (via Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport), Baton Rouge,(via Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans) or Jacksonville.
Beginning August 1, travelers over the age of 18 can visit airtran.com/football and enter to win one of three trips to attend these games. Entrants must be AirTran Airways A+ Rewards frequent flier members, and registration for the program is free. Each participant can enter to win any of the following match-ups until the contest ends on October 10. The first winner, who will attend the game in Arizona, will be chosen on September 3.
Away Game Date Location
Georgia v. Arizona Saturday, September 20 @ Tempe, AZ
Georgia v. Louisiana Saturday, October 25 @ Baton Rouge, LA
Georgia v. Florida Saturday, November 1 @ Jacksonville, FL
"AirTran Airways is a true community partner with the Georgia Bulldogs Radio Network, and we are very excited about the team's prospects for the coming season," said Tad Hutcheson, vice president of sales and marketing for AirTran Airways. "We are looking forward to awarding these grand prizes to three lucky fans and their guests, treating them both to the excitement of football away games and our airline's amenities, including EasyFit overhead bins and free XM Satellite Radio at every seat."
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., a Fortune 1000 company, ranked number one in the 2008 Airline Quality Rating study. The airline offers more than 700 affordable, daily flights to 57 U.S. destinations, employs 8,900 friendly Crew Members and operates America's youngest all-Boeing fleet. AirTran Airways also provides XM Satellite Radio and Business Class seating on every flight. For more information and free online booking, visit http://www.airtran.com/.
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AirTran Airways University of Georgia Fly-Away Sweepstakes
Official Rules
VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Sweepstakes is open only to legal U.S. residents, who are 18 years of age or older as of 08/01/08. Sweepstakes begins at 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 1, 2008 and ends at Midnight EDT on October 10, 2008 ("Sweepstakes Entry Period"). This Sweepstakes is sponsored by AirTran Airways(R) ("The Sponsor").
1. ELIGIBILITY: INTERNET ACCESS IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THIS SWEEPSTAKES. Employees of AirTran Airways(R), Fulfillment Systems, Inc., Cramer-Krasselt, their respective advertising and promotion agencies, their parent, subsidiary and joint venture companies, or any other entity involved in the development or administration of this Sweepstakes, as well as members of their immediate families and households (including children, spouses and siblings and/or personal living in the same households as such persons, whether related or not), are not eligible to participate. This Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Judges and/or Sponsors, which are binding and final on matters relating to this Sweepstakes.
2. HOW TO ENTER: Go to www.airtran.com/football during the "Sweepstakes Entry Period" and register for the AirTran Airways A+ Rewards program prior to the end date/time indicated below for each of the individual drawings. One entry per person per Fly-Away will be allowed. Entrant must have an AirTran Airways A+ Rewards account in order to be awarded a prize. Registration for an AirTran Airways A+ Rewards account is free.
There will be (3) Three prizes awarded, you may enter for as many of the (3) Three separate Fly-Aways below as you wish, but only one prize per person will be allowed. Scheduled Fly-Away is subject to change. At the time of entry, you must choose the Fly-Away that you are entering for. All prize winners must depart from an AirTran Airways destination. Entrant must be available to travel on the dates listed below, in order to be eligible for that specific Fly-Away Prize.
Entry Period Drawing Departure Game Return Date
Date Date
Fri. 8/1/08 @ 9/3/08 Friday 9/19 Sat. 9/20/08 - in Sun. 9/21
12:01AM - Tempe
9/2/08 @
11:59PM
Fri. 8/1/08 @ 10/1/08 Friday 10/24 Sat. 10/25/08 - in Sun. 10/26
12:01AM Baton Rouge
- 9/30/08
@ 11:59PM
Fri. 8/1/08 @ 10/8/08 Friday 10/31 Sat. 11/1/08 - in Sun. 11/2
12:01AM Jacksonville
-10/7/08
@11:59PM
3. PRIZE/APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE "ARV": Three (3) Grand Prizes -- Each Grand Prize consists of a trip to chosen game as listed. Grand Prize winner will receive (2) two roundtrip coach AirTran Airways tickets, from an airport AirTran Airways currently serves ONLY to game destination. Winner will also receive 2- night hotel accommodations (one double occupancy room) at Hotel of Sponsor's choice in game city and (2) tickets to chosen game. Additionally winner will receive a tax assistance check stated as a general amount based on the average approximate retail value of all available Fly Away prizes, determined to be $450. Tax Assistance portion of prize will be awarded in the form of a check. (Total Approximate Retail Value of each Grand Prize is $1,954). Total Approximate Retail Value of all available prizes: $5,862. All federal, state and local taxes and other expenses including ground transportation, meals, incidental hotel expenses and gratuities, are the winner's sole responsibility. Prize is not transferable. Winner will be notified by email, mail or phone and must return all required documents within the indicated time period. Potential Grand Prize Winner will be required to execute an Affidavit Publicity/Liability Release, to be returned within seven (7) days of date notice was sent. In the event of noncompliance with the foregoing requirements or if prize notification is returned as undeliverable, prize will be forfeited and, at Sponsor's discretion, an alternate winner will be selected. Travel companion of Grand Prize winner will also be required to complete a Liability and Publicity release prior to trip. Potential prize winner and guest must be available to travel based on the set itinerary stated above.
4. TERMS OF SUBMISSION: By entering, you agree that you are 18 years of age or older as of August 1, 2008. Additionally, by entering, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Official Rules, which incorporates the www.aplusrewards.com Privacy Policies and Terms of Service (as appropriate), and you accept these Official Rules together with all of the policies referenced herein and agree to abide by its terms and conditions, as they may be amended from time to time, and all applicable rules and regulations. Official rules can be found at www.airtran.com/football.
5. GENERAL RULES: AirTran Airways(R), Fulfillment Systems, Inc., Cramer-Krasselt (collectively, "Released Parties") are not responsible for lost, interrupted or unavailable network, server, Internet Service Provider (ISP), website or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone or cable transmissions, lines or technical failures or difficulties, or other errors of any kind whether human, mechanical, electronic, network, typographical, printing or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, including, without limitation, errors which may occur in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, the processing of entries, the announcement of the prizes or in any Sweepstakes-related materials; or the incorrect or inaccurate capture of entry or other such information or the failure to capture any such information. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes. Released parties are not responsible for injury or damage to participants' or to any other person's computer related to or resulting from participating in the Sweepstakes or downloading materials from or use of the web site. Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Sweepstakes or website, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY ANY PERSON TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES, IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAW. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW (AND TO DISQUALIFY SUCH PERSON FROM THE SWEEPSTAKES, IF APPLICABLE).
Should any portion of the Sweepstakes be, in Sponsor's sole discretion, compromised by virus, worms, bugs, non-authorized human intervention or other causes which, in the sole discretion of the Sponsor, corrupt or impair the administration security, fairness or proper play, or submission of entries, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes and conduct the Sweepstakes in a manner which in its sole discretion is fair, appropriate and consistent with these Official Rules. Notice of such action by Sponsor will be posted on www.airtran.com/football. Entrants, by participating, agree that Released Parties and their respective parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, dealerships, advertising and promotion agencies, and website providers/web masters, and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents will have no liability whatsoever for, and shall be held harmless by entrants against, any liability, for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind, including death, to persons or property resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of a prize or participation in this Sweepstakes. Winner, by acceptance of prize, except where legally prohibited, grants permission from Sponsor and their designees to use his/her name, address (city and state), photograph, voice, and/or other likeness and prize information for advertising, trade and promotional purposes without further compensation, in all media now known or hereafter discovered, worldwide, and on the Internet and world wide web, in perpetuity, without notice or review or approval.
6. CONDITIONS: By entering a Submission, entrants release and agree to hold harmless AirTran Airways(R), Fulfillment Systems, Inc., Cramer-Krasselt and their promotional and advertising agencies, as well as the officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents of any of the foregoing entities, for any damage, loss or liability to person or property, due in whole or part, directly or indirectly, by reason of an entrant's entry submittal and/or its contents or by reason of the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of prize or participation in the Sweepstakes. These Official Rules are governed by the State of New York without regard to choice of law rules of New York or any other jurisdiction. Any controversy or claim relating to your Submission and/or these Official Rules shall be submitted to arbitration before the American Arbitration Association in New York County, New York under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. If any portion of these Official Rules is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, for any reason, that portion shall be severed from the rest and shall not affect the agreement to resolve all controversies and claims through arbitration. Claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, or any prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by arbitration. Claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes, but in no event attorney's fees or any other damages of any kind. These Official Rules supercede any and all agreements or communications of any kind between you and the Sponsor or anyone associated with the Sweepstakes, and cannot be modified or waived except in writing and unless properly signed.
7. WINNERS LIST/RULES REQUESTS: These Official Rules will be made available at www.airtran.com/football during the Sweepstakes Entry Period and the winners will be posted online at www.airtran.com/football after winner(s) have been confirmed.
