Meet other local Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers. Gather to network, exchange ideas, and socialize with others who are interested in writing Science Fiction, Fantasy, and other types of speculative fiction. Get critiques on your work.

There's so much going on in this city, let's do it together! Join this group if: You consider yourself a "NERD". The Urban Dictionary (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Nerd) defines Nerd as: 1.  One whose IQ exceeds his weight. 2.  An individual persecuted for his superior skills or intellect, most often by people who fear and envy him. 3.  An 'individual', i.e. a person who does not conform to society's beliefs that all people should follow trends and do what their peers do. Oft …

This is a support group for African American men and women of all ages, who are concerned their children and grand-children are losing or have lost their true identity. The purpose of this group is to reunite parent, grandparent, and child with their African/African American heritage through cultural, spiritual, political, recreational, economical, nutritional empowerment. We have the highest rate of single parent households than any other group. Our children lag behind in academics. We have a …

Do you live a Paleo, Primal, or similar lifestyle?  Would you like to spend some time with folks who understand your nutrition and fitness choices, and are on board with the science behind them?  We're whom you're looking for! We get together to eat, work out, and have fun, all in ways that make sense in terms of evolutionary science. Whether you're new to Paleo, or an old hand making the smallest tweaks, you'll love hanging out with others for healthy meals and other activities, and great dis …

Happy Science Atlanta is also known as the Center for Spiritual Growth and Meditation. Although you can easily find what you need by using Google or Wikipedia, it’s still difficult to find the answers to your life, such as “Why was I born?” “What is my life’s mission?” “How can I solve or overcome life’s problems?” “How can achieve success?” “How do I reach true happiness?” We are exploring the answers to these questions by applying the principles and laws that Master Ryuho Okawa, a founder and …

Dedicated to fans of the long-running BBC series "Doctor Who". The group is named after the paramilitary organization U.N.I.T, a covert task force created to defend Earth against alien incursion. The mysterious time/space traveler, "The Doctor", served as Scientific Adviser throughout the programme's history. U.N.I.T is an opportunity for fans to view serials/episodes, meet, engage in discussion and just have fun. If you're  a fan of the the classic series, new series, spin-offs ("Torchwood", "S …

Yes, this club is for non-readers who wish they could read more, but enjoy books nonetheless. Life is busy but if the topics are of interest to you, join us for discussion. I select a book each from one of 5 or so topics each moth, and discuss intersections in thought, and how these books can help us make our lives better in real ways. This book club is also for the veracious reader, only satisfied when engaged in the pursuit of knowledge. A mind can be enlightened with the synthesis of diverse …

This is a group for the GLBT community at The Spiritual Living Center of Atlanta.

Sci-Fi/fantasy/Horror/B/Exploitation Movie buff? Fan of Burlesque? Video, Card or Board games enthusiast? -- Welcome! Let's get together and play games, watch movies, and talk everything Geek Chic! We'll try to arrange something at least once a month, and suggestions are always welcome!

This group is for all Christian parents that are raising son's.  If you have son's or grandson's that are ages 7 yrs to 15 yrs and not very interested in the jock lifestyle, then this group is for you.   Let's stopping putting the development of boys on the back burner, since they should be cultivated to become the future leaders of the house-hold, and learn to be gentlemen.  All boys are required to wear collared shirts or tees with a V-neck covering it.  We also require all boys to get the log …

Why: I decided to start this group because I like to make sci-fi and Star Trek TOS fan made films. I am always looking for new fans that share my interests and want to star in these films. These films are posted on "You Tube" when completed. Yes, we do have a HD video camera, costumes and props. The purpose of this group is to meet periodically during the year to review scripts and make new films. If you like sci-fi and would like to write, film, or star in fan made Star trek TOS films then this …

A place to connect with others in Metro Atlanta interested in learning about the new Julia mathematical programming language being developed for scientific computing. http://julialang.org/ http://julialang.org/blog/2012/02/why-we-created-julia/ Julia is a high-level, high-performance dynamic programming language for technical computing, with syntax that is familiar to users of other technical computing environments. It provides a sophisticated compiler, distributed parallel execution, numerical …

We are a makerspace in Gwinnett County, Georgia. What is a makerspace? See Wikipedia for more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackerspace In short, we're a place where programmers, electronics hackers, robotics enthusiasts, costumers, artists, modelmakers, gamers and other like-minded types can come together and work on projects. We're currently still in the planning stages for the space. Anyone with a penchant for technology or creating things is welcome to join us. We're currently in the "pledge …

Do you write science fiction or fantasy? Space operas? Urban fantasy? Does your work cross genres, such as mystery, action, romance, or comedy? Do you want to tell a story that explores distant galaxies, magical worlds, or the wonders of your own neighborhood? We’re looking to start a genre-friendly writing group that meets in Atlanta. The group will meet biweekly to discuss the craft and business of writing and to critique each other’s work. Each meeting will be themed around a specific topic, …

Atlanta Local DIY Bio chapter. Discussion group for amateur biologist based in Atlanta. This "Meet-Up" is intended to synergize discussion around how we can make innovations within biology accessible, affordable, and open to everyone. These "Meet-Ups" are intended to initate discussions about safety and the formation of community labs.

A gathering of current and aspiring Data Science practitioners. We focus on practical applications of exploratory data analysis, statistics, machine learning and data visualization to solve interesting problems in any field. Our aim is to create a forum for discussing the techniques of data science, independent of the tools used for it (such as R or Hadoop, for which there are excellent meetups in Atlanta already).

Security Data Science is focused on advancing information security through practical applications of exploratory data analysis, statistics, machine learning and data visualization. Although the tools and techniques are no different that those used in data science in any data domain, this group has a micro-focus on reducing risk, identifying fraud or malicious insiders using data science.

While we love to read and talk about what we read, we tend to find ourselves stuck in a bit of a rut. This group is designed to tickle our literary tastebuds with a range of other genres. Open to anyone who's interested, we invite members to suggest and vote on reads and hopefully discover some new favorites along the way.

A private meetup group for people I know personally, if for some reason I know you and you aren't already a member, just ask to join! For the uninitiated, we combine together drink, food, deep conversations and the occasional off beat movie. Movies range from anything by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, post apocalyptic dystopian scifi (typically Russian for some odd reason), or even the occasional Rocky Horror Picture Show. Also, fair warning, the entire group also goes to the Atlanta Science Tavern and Atl …

The mission of Atlanta BDPA is to bridge the digital divide in the Metro Atlanta area by providing training, support and networking opportunities to all people, technical and non-technical. Through sponsorship and volunteerism, the Atlanta Chapter strives to develop and support programs in the community. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a high school student interested in technology, we have opportunities that allow you to explore your possibilities.

This group will meet once or twice per month at various Henry County Library locations in order to read and critique each other's work. The goal is to read, exchange ideas, and help each other create publishable works of fiction. We're heavily focused on fantasy, horror and scifi but will critique other types of works on occasion.

Meet with other people who want to discuss, rather then ignore, climate change, and try to do something about it. What can really be done? Probably nothing, but my sense of morality tells me that I must do something, no matter how meager. Read this interview for a fuller explanation about morality: http://thesunmagazine.org/issues/444/if_your_house_is_on_fire. I deeply regret the way my generation is leaving this world to future generations, and I feel compelled to act. Let's discuss the situati …

This group is for anyone who embodies a natural lifestyle. Whether it's food, nutrition, hair, skin, etc. Our inspiration comes from the vitality we've personally experienced with Raw foods, et al.... It's brought such a change to our lifestyle that we want to share it with anyone who wants to learn. The natural healing powers of God given food is simply amazing. We believe in let food be your medicine! We offer an environment where we all share knowledge and learn while participating in hands o …

The #1 group in Atlanta for wingmen, pickup (pua) and dating advice. This group is for normal guys who just want to get better at meeting women or find other guys to go out with. We offer free monthly hands-on workshops for improving with women and meetups to find guys to go out and progress with. Wingmen of Atlanta is fundamentally about going from average to outstanding. Our members strive to improve their relationships, social skills, fitness, happiness, and careers. Each month we have a meet …

This is the Georgia chapter of the National Space Society, or Space Georgia for short. Just like the National organization we are an independent, educational, grassroots, non-profit organization dedicated to the creation of a spacefaring civilization but with a twist that only the Peach State can bring.

This meetup is for those whose have had experiences with the paranormal such as near-death experiences, hauntings, possessions, déjà-vue, ghost sightings, strange dreams, out-of-body experiences, astral travel or any other areas of a spiritual nature. I started this group because of my understanding of the paranormal and parapsychology. I want to explore the topic of what happens when we die and what is our purpose for living. As a Psychologist, my goal is to discuss and achieve spiritual enligh …

Many people find meditation difficult and frustrating when they first begin practicing, struggling with the ceaseless activity of the mind and restlessness of the body.  Often, people give-up on meditation before they can reap its incredible benefits. In these 1-hour guided sessions you will learn a powerful inner process to align your mind, body, and inner-energies to naturally arrive at a meditative state. Once you are meditative for even a few minutes on a daily basis, your perception of your …

This is a group for anyone interested in meeting others in the digital measurement space to share knowledge and experiences.