IgniteATL is a series of events designed to bring together interesting people from a variety of backgrounds and put together evenings of education. Passionate people will give 5 minute talks, consisting of 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds on their area of expertise or experience. Join us for some fun, educational evenings over the next few months - and expand your horizons, meet new people, and learn more in the process! Door prizes include 32GB Apple iPad,  Hawks Playoff tickets, Br …

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 …

Do you want to integrate your spirituality and your work? My goal for this NEW group is to provide a forum for people to discuss how to advance their spiritual practice as they succeed professionally -- whether at a company or at their own business. Many people today find that when they are on a spiritual path, it is difficult for them to talk about or practice their spirituality in the workplace. This can change! It is possible to create harmony between who you are (spiritual practice) and …

Come out for a FREE boot camp! Yes, I said free!!! Meet the Boot Camp Leader Michelle: Born and raised in Cobb County, GA. Majoring in Exercise and Health Science at KSU. Use experience from working with personal trainers. Mission details? Each boot camp is different so you will not know what you're doing until right before you do it! It keeps it interesting that way. For those who are new, we meet at varoius locations Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays. We begin training at 0515.  Each training ses …

Welcome! We are the fastest growing social and professional organization in Atlanta. We organize hundreds of events a year for our members and their guests - ranging from dinners to classes to job fairs. Join now and become a Charter Member of the Young Professionals of Atlanta. Charter Memberships get you access to exclusive events, parties and activities, as well as discounts off of other events, merchandise and services. Saloma International Co., Since 1978 is a 32 year old company with di …

WE HAVE MOVED TO FACEBOOK!  Please contact us at vampbookclub@yahoo.com for more details. This group is for anyone who loves reading books that involve vampires, werewolves, fairies, witches and anything that goes bump in the night but is extremely sexy while doing so.  (V.A.M.P. - Vampires And More Paranormals) We will mainly be discussing new releases, favorite authors and favorite series of books.  At the end of every meeting we will discuss book suggestions for future group meetings. The bo …

Collaboration of writers, artists, marketing, and publishing talent to inspire and encourage the production and successful marketing and distribution of graphic novel, comic book, and other sequential art projects from conception to finished, distributed product. The purpose of this group is to share critique, ideas, inspiration and resources, to collaborate, and generally make what often is a lonely process more interactive, less lonely, and more fun. From would-be to professional talent is wel …

“Why do some of us seek for higher truths? Why is it that certain individuals are driven blindly, madly, and passionately to transcend their own limitations? Why do we, at times, feel compelled to improve ourselves, not only for our own sake but for the sake of a cause that we can sense yet barely see?...”  -Andrew Cohen, Founder of EnlightenNext Imagine:  A profound awakening to your own potential as an evolving human being and discovering how to consciously create a new culture with fellow Ev …

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 …

Discover the Max Meditation System™ and learn the art of true meditation. This system was developed by Dr. Gudni Gudnason who has traveled the globe for more than 35 years exploring the phenomena of the mind and the nature of the world’s people. During his travels, he acquired the knowledge of ancient meditation methods from prominent teachers in India and Tibet. The Max Meditation System is a fusion of the ancient techniques of Yoga with the modern science of psychology and Neuro-Linguistic Pro …

Hello World! Have you spawned? Do you hail from the land of Dragon*Con? Do ANY of the following phrases have meaning or resonate in your heart?: Han shot first; Captain, we are being hailed; Cylons and Daleks and goram reavers; In brightest day, in blackest night; Kneel before Zod!; all your base are belong to us; Android, Apple, ubuntu (or any *nix); nes; binary; Why so serious? Excelsior True Believers! Then you're one of us! Join your comrades in this Guild of Calamitous Intent to soci …

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 …

DIALOGUES AT THE EDGE A Powerfilled 2 hour Discussion Group. New topic each session ... At The Edge Catalyst ... Dynamic Interaction. Topics include but not limited to: Beyond Metaphysics, Advanced Quantum Science, Authentic Deep Manifesting, Psycho-Spiritual Exploration, Practical Spirituality, Ancient Wisdom, Personal Transformation, Topics that the Group creates & Much More. If you are looking for a safe sacred space to explore areas that act as a catalyst for self-discovery this is the place …

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!

The purpose of the group is to gather a group of like-minded parents who want more out of their child's first school experience (an alternative to academic preschool).  If you are interested in allowing your child to learn in developmentally appropriate ways in a loving, nurturing environment....come check our group out!  Your child's first school experience should be a positive one where the child feels loved and accepted.  Home schoolers welcome! This group is for ages preschool age children a …

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.

Part of the Reasons to Believe Mission Statement is "science and faith are, and always will be, allies, not enemies." We seek to use nature's wonders to point to the Creator as we affirm orthodox Christianity (click here for our faith statement). RTB Atlanta meets monthly on the last Thursday of the month. We explore the relation of science and the observation of nature to orthodox Christian faith.  We start with a presentation and schedule time for open discussion and questions. Our meetings ar …

This is a gaming group for players interested in participating in unique and interesting tabletop role-playing games. The group organizer is a referee with experience in running games in multiple genres, including science fiction, swashbuckling fantasy, mystery, and horror. We are looking for players that would like to participate in regular gaming sessions. We will focus on one campaign at a time, but plan to change things up from time to time with special events, one-shot games, and the occasi …

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.

Developers interested in learning about and working with graph databases for social, spatial, hierarchical or other highly connected data sets. We host hands-on lab sessions, technology reviews, topical lectures, and plenty of social beer nights. Curious about graphs, want to pimp your non-RDBMS skills? Join us!

Georgia Animal Rights and Protection (GARP) is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the abolition of animal exploitation and suffering. GARP began in 2003 by a handful of local activists who believed Georgia would benefit from an organized, cohesive animal rights group. GARP works towards protecting animals being exploited in the name of entertainment, Science, sport, fashion and food. Setting up information tables at events, making school presentations, leafleting, demonstrating, lobbyi …

Atlgentec is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting citizen science and access to biotechnology. We are looking for professionals, educators, students and anyone interested in accessing a biolab in Atlanta. This concept is being modeled after GENSPACE an organization in Brooklyn NY (genspace.org). Although we have no direct connection, we are planning something similar to GENSPACE in Atlanta. If you work in genetics or bioengineering and you want to access a lab for your own projects or …

This group has been established to provide opportunities for Research Administration Professionals to enjoy both professional and social networking events in formal and informal settings. Events will include after work social events, educational activities where the hottest topics in Sponsored Programs Administration will be discussed and much more fun stuff where we can unwind away from the office with our friends in this rewarding and exciting field.

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