Archive for July, 2009

GA Tax Free Weekend – Back To School

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Take advantage of back to school savings with Georgia’s Tax Free Weekend. this event started Thursday, July 30th and will run through Sunday, August 2nd. Some quick notes about the tax free savings include…

  • Clothing under $100
  • Computers/computer equipment under $1500
  • School supplies under $20

Georgia has also scheduled a separate tax free week for the purchase of energy efficient appliances (priced under $1500) for October 1-4, 2009.

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Bo Hamby – 5 Years of Service

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Today, Jason presented Bo Hamby a certificate commemorating 5 years of service with Apto Solutions. Not only does he receive a certificate, but will now have 3 weeks of vacation per year! Not a bad deal at all. Congrats Bo!

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Recognition of June Top Performers

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Today we celebrated the top performers for the month of June. Without further wait, the winners are…

Department MVP’s

Penny Jones – Administrative

Melita Mitchell – Sales

Thiago Brito – Operations

Company MVP

Michael Monti – Operations

Congrats to all of our winners! Let’s keep up the great work!

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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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