July 4th 2009 Celebrations in Atlanta

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Take advantage of the long weekend and enjoy the many events in and around the city to celebrate our Independence Day!

Peachtree Road Race

The Peachtree Road Race, is a 10 kilometer road race held annually in Atlanta, Georgia on July 4, Independence Day. The Peachtree Road Race was until recently the world’s largest 10 kilometer race (an estimated 55,000 participants in 2007), a title it has held since the late 1970s. For more information on the location and events surrounding this event, click on the title above.

Centennial Olympic Park

Atlanta’s biggest Fourth of July celebration is in Centennial Olympic Park with a massive fireworks display over the downtown skyline. This year will include a live performance by Vertical Horizon, plus plenty of fun family activities and food vendors for a festival atmosphere. Cool off in the Olympic Rings Fountain at this truly patriotic celebration. Attendees are encouraged to ride Marta.

Lenox Square Fireworks

Gather at Lenox Square Mall as a huge fireworks show lights up the sky in Buckhead. Complete with a kids zone and live music, this celebration has the largest fireworks show in the Southeast. The fun starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m.

Decatur Square

The City of Decatur will celebrate the Fourth in the picturesque Decatur Square with a 6 p.m. Pied Piper Parade for kids followed by fireworks at 7 p.m. Kids can decorate a wagon, ride a bike, skate, or walk in this festive parade.

Buckhead Beach Party

The Buckhead Beach Party is a two-day festival on July 4 – 5 featuring popular cover band Drivin and Cryin and of course, 50 tons of sand, turning landlocked Atlanta into a fun beach luau! They will be running a free shuttle to the Lenox Mall fireworks and those with a Peachtree Road Race t-shirt get free admission before 2 p.m. after the big race. Tickets are $10 for a two-day pass.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Family fun, patriotic sing-alongs and anthems, and a fiery post-concert blast! The American Spirit is alive and well and thriving at a rip-roaring Fourth, with the ASO, the vibrantly gifted conductor Bridget Reischl and the formidable US Army Chorus. And don’t miss a special fireworks celebration following the concert! Ticket prices vary.

Stone Mountain Park Fantastic Fourth

Celebrate the Fourth at Stone Mountain Park where all of their attractions can turn it in to a whole day of family fun. The nightly Lasershow Spactacular will feature a special patriotic fireworks show.

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July Birthdays and Anniversaries

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Not only do we get to celebrate our Independence this month, but several others get to celebrate their birthday or years of service with Apto Solutions. These following individuals will have more to celebrate this month…

July Birthdays

Matthew Alston – 7/7

Kevin Stepney – 7/9

Gabriel Gullia – 7/16

John Howell – 7/27

Dave DelRosario – 7/30

July Company Anniversaries

Bo Hamby – 7/6 – 5 Years of Service

Seth Thompson – 7/9 – 2 Years of Service

Melita Mitchell – 7/9 – 1 Year of Service

Taure Anthony – 7/9 – 1 Year of Service

Eric Yarborough – 7/28 – 1 Year of Service

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Happy Father’s Day 2009

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We would like to wish a Happy

Father’s Day to all the dads at Apto

Solutions!

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Please Welcome Arush Shah

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Today Neerav and Rupangi Shah welcomed their second son, Arush Shah, into this world at 8:29am today. He came in weighing 7lb. 15oz.. He has informed me that Arush is healthy and mom and dad are doing well. Congratulations!!!

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May Top Performers

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Today we rewarded May’s Top Performers. The winners are…

Operations

Carlos Solivan

Sales

Tim Cavanaugh

Administrative

Sean Tracy – From the great State of Michigan

Company MVP

Tim Farrow – Sales Manager

Thanks to the entire company for helping to make May’s Sales forecast. Let’s keep it going into June!!!

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June Birthdays and Company Anniversaries

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June brings more birthdays and company anniversaries to celebrate. Let’s make sure we save these dates in our calendars!

June Birthdays

Neil Hutcheson – June 12th

Mo Hussain – June 15th

Sean Tracy – June 27th

Taru Warren – June 27th

Ryan Young – June 28th

Company Anniversaries

Phillip Dodson – June 17th – 1 year of service

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New Baby King

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We would like to congratulate Michael King and his wife for their new baby girl. A few words from Michael: “

MACI JOY KING

ENTERED THIS WORLD ON, SUNDAY,12:43 AM. MAY 31, 2009-

4LBS. 15 OZ. —- AND THE EPITOME OF BEAUTIFUL AND HEALTHY!

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It’s A Girl

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Today Jeff Clark informed us that his wife delivered their New Baby Girl Madeline. Everybody is doing well. We will have more info and pictures coming soon.

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Memorial Day 2009

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On Monday, May 25, 2009, Apto Solutions will be closed to celebrate Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 25 in 2009). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the civil war), it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action.

If you are looking for activities to celebrate this weekend, check out the links below…

Gwinnett Daily Post Memorial Day Concert & Celebration

Veteran’s Remembrance Day

Atlanta Jazz Festival

Memorial Day Weekend Salute to the Troops

2nd Annual Rockin Blues, Brews & Barbecue Fest

Memorial Day National Moment of Remembrance

Roswell Remembers

Atlanta’s Official Memorial Day Ceremony
The Capitol Building
7 Martin Luther King Drive, Atlanta
The State celebrates our veterans with a ceremony at the Capitol featuring Governor Sonny Perdue as the host. Guests include Gen. Charles C. Campbell, commander, Army Forces Command, Fort McPherson, and Brig. Gen. Maria Britt, commander, Georgia Army National Guard. Music will be provided by the Army Ground Forces Band. This is a free event.

Annual DeKalb County Memorial Day Service
Liane Levetan Park at Brook Run
4770 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody
Service begins in the theater with guest speaker, the Rev. Robert Certain, and music by the Callanwolde Band and moves outside to the Veterans Memorial.

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Recognizing Good Work In April

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Today we held our Company Recognition Meeting for top performers in April. Jason presented the Certificates and $50 gift cards to those that were voted on, along with announcing updates with business. Congratulations to our winners…Keep up the good work!

Operations MVP

Jay Gagne

Administrative MVP

Marcus Hall

Company MVP

Seth Thompson

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