We're here to host friendly, interesting discussions on the topics of the day in a thoughtful, "grown-up" manner.  Think of it as an antidote to all the confrontational bombast of the cable channels these days. We'll meet in a comfortable setting with a pre-arranged topic and hear everyone's views ... or if you want to just listen in, that's fine too.  Exercise your neurons, stimulate your conversational skills, and prepare to have an interesting time!  Drop in and out of the group as your sched …

Were you THERE when Star Wars first came out? Do you remember the *original* Battle Star Galactica? Did you ever have a Commodore 64 or a Game Boy? (Do you still have it?) Do you still have your physics textbook from 1985? If you answered yes to any of the above, then consider yourself a member! GREENVILLE OLD GEEKS (GOG!) Where we're only "old" chronologically. Come meet up with like minded science and/or fantasy buffs who grew up in the 80s, 70s, or even 60s and earlier. Share life experiences …

This group is a get together for people interested in skeptical inquiry, current events in science, church and state relations, and medicine. We support critical evaluation of alternative health modalities, conspiracy conjectures, and pseudoscience in general.

We are a group of Star Trek fans in western North Carolina who meet monthly to celebrate Star Trek, play card and board games, watch videos, discuss Star Trek science, and have fun! We are a chapter of STARFLEET, The International Star Trek Fan Association and have been in existence since 1982.

Group description: Meet with others of like mind interested in creating a joyful and meaningful lifestyle through learning coaching tools based on positive psychology and brain science. Additionally group members will learn to access the spiritual within (as defined by each person) and the empowered self (the person you can become) to build this positive lifestyle. There will be a different topic each session presented in an experiential format by different expert speakers. The topic will then b …

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 …

“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 …

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 …

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 …

Welcome to the Roswell Self-Publishing Author Group! Our Meetup group is for authors of all genres of books that are interested in self-publishing that live in the North Metro Atlanta area. The main purpose of this Meetup group is to educate authors on how to successfully self-publish their books. In addition to regularly scheduled classes on self-publishing we will occasionally hold more social meetups for authors to meet, mingle, and network. This Meetup is organized by Kimberly Marting of Jer …

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 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.

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 …

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 …

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.

I want to run game nights as often as the members want. My ideas include SciFi Fridays where we watch a science fiction movie and play science fiction games including video games, Rock and Roll Saturday where we play Rock Band and roll dice in tabletop games, and Rachael's RPG Sunday where I host an RPG like Pathfinder in honor of Rachael Goodwin. I am very flexible with days, times, and games. If the game is during a meal time, we can have a potluck, order pizza, or eat at a local restaurant. I …

The purpose of this group is to promote understanding of the geological history. Geo and planetary science science in general meteorites and fluorescent minerals in particular. Palentology/fossil, mineral/ rock identification, current topics in how geology shaped geography which shaped society. Presentations will be varied and include guest speakers from the Geological community. (NOTE: as this group is just starting and depending on the level of membership do not anticipate any field trips thil …

Welcome to Millennium Healthcare - Integrating Conventional and Holistic Medicine! Each month, we offer several Lectures, Seminars and Events, held at our state-of-the-art facility, on a wide range of topics, which include: Integrating Conventional and Holistic Healthcare, Alternative Healthcare, Natural Health, Energy Healing, Spiritual Healing, Nutrition, Vitamin & Herbal Remedies, Chiropractic, Allergy & Food Sensitivity, Skincare & Beauty, Plastic Surgery, Family Medicine, Metaphysics, Noeti …