HispanicTips » Georgia http://www.hispanictips.com Essential Hispanic & Latino News :: Relevant, Trusted, Comprehensive and Useful Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:02:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 After the 2010 Census, new Members of Congress in states like Georgia and South Carolina as well as Arizona and Texas will owe their positions, in part, to the expanding Latino population. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/after-the-2010-census-new-members-of-congress-in-states-like-georgia-and-south-carolina-as-well-as-arizona-and-texas-will-owe-their-positions-in-part-to-the-expanding-latino-population/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/after-the-2010-census-new-members-of-congress-in-states-like-georgia-and-south-carolina-as-well-as-arizona-and-texas-will-owe-their-positions-in-part-to-the-expanding-latino-population/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:04:41 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/18/after-the-2010-census-new-members-of-congress-in-states-like-georgia-and-south-carolina-as-well-as-arizona-and-texas-will-owe-their-positions-in-part-to-the-expanding-latino-population/ HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67542 0 More than 1,200 students are registered to attend the 10th Annual Latino Youth Conference hosted by the Latin American Association in Atlanta. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/13/more-than-1200-students-are-registered-to-attend-the-10th-annual-latino-youth-conference-hosted-by-the-latin-american-association-in-atlanta/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/13/more-than-1200-students-are-registered-to-attend-the-10th-annual-latino-youth-conference-hosted-by-the-latin-american-association-in-atlanta/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:20:10 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=67175 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=67175 0 Al Horford, the Hispanic ALtanta Hawk that everyone loves – father, Tito, was the first Dominican-born player to play in the NBA http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/11/al-horford-the-hispanic-altanta-hawk-that-everyone-loves-father-tito-was-the-first-dominican-born-player-to-play-in-the-nba/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/11/al-horford-the-hispanic-altanta-hawk-that-everyone-loves-father-tito-was-the-first-dominican-born-player-to-play-in-the-nba/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:30:34 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66793 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66793 0 Dominican Tourism offices to open in Atlanta, Las Vegas, Orlando, Boston http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/dominican-tourism-offices-to-open-in-atlanta-las-vegas-orlando-boston/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/10/dominican-tourism-offices-to-open-in-atlanta-las-vegas-orlando-boston/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:11:02 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=66661 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=66661 0 There was a call Tuesday for more Spanish-speaking drivers on the Red Rabbit bus line in Gainesville and the surrounding area. – Georgia http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/04/there-was-a-call-tuesday-for-more-spanish-speaking-drivers-on-the-red-rabbit-bus-line-in-gainesville-and-the-surrounding-area-georgia/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/04/there-was-a-call-tuesday-for-more-spanish-speaking-drivers-on-the-red-rabbit-bus-line-in-gainesville-and-the-surrounding-area-georgia/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:08:00 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=65879 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=65879 0 Atlanta Day of the Dead Festival will debut on November 7th , 2010 at Atlantic Station – Lanza Group’s newest event is an attempt to entertain and educate on the often misunderstood Mexican tradition of ‘Dia de los muertos’ or Day of the Dead! http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/02/atlanta-day-of-the-dead-festival-will-debut-on-november-7th-2010-at-atlantic-station-lanza-groups-newest-event-is-an-attempt-to-entertain-and-educate-on-the-often-misunderstood-mexican-tradition/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/11/02/atlanta-day-of-the-dead-festival-will-debut-on-november-7th-2010-at-atlantic-station-lanza-groups-newest-event-is-an-attempt-to-entertain-and-educate-on-the-often-misunderstood-mexican-tradition/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:10:54 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=65804 Lanza Group announces its newest event, Atlanta Day of the Dead which will take place Sunday November 7th, 2010 in Atlantic Station from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Atlanta Day of the Dead will educate, be interactive and will be a day long celebration of Mexican history, culture, music, and food. The event will feature continuous live performances by musical artists, vendor booths offering free product samples, arts and crafts, and authentic Latino foods, a highlight will also be the unique and colorful altars that local artists will create. The event will be produced by Lanza Group, LLC Atlanta's Hispanic marketing, public relations, and events leader. Atlantic Station Vice President, Marketing, Liz Gillespie stated; "We are pleased to be working with the Lanza Group, they have a strong understanding of the Hispanic market and a wonderful track record with Latino focused events that work. We are confident that this event will work well in Atlantic Station and will be of interest to all of our patrons."

"Dia de los muertos" or Day of the Dead is a traditional Mexican celebration that brings together family and friends. Lanza Group President Ralph E. Herrera added "Atlanta Day of the Dead was created with the goal of producing something new and exciting that the community at large can enjoy and learn from and that has not been done in the Atlanta market. As the Hispanic market continues to grow in Georgia, we felt the need to reach out and create a cross-cultural community event at one of the premier locations in Atlanta...beautiful Atlantic Station!"

Additional information on Atlanta Day of the Dead and/or other Lanza Group events can be obtained by contacting Daniela Guevara at 404-350-0200 or DGuevara@LanzaGroup.com.

About Lanza Group:

Lanza Group, LLC is an Atlanta-based Hispanic marketing, PR and events firm that provides bi-cultural marketing solutions--connecting marketers to Hispanics throughout the United States and beyond. Lanza Group produces Atlanta's official Cinco de Mayo celebration - Fiesta Atlanta, as well as Fiesta Georgia - Georgia's Hispanic Heritage Month kick-off celebration.

Media Contact: Daniela Guevara
Lanza Group, LLC
DGuevara@LanzaGroup.com
404-350-0200
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The state’s student population of English language learners has grown more than 200% between 1995 and 2005 http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/30/the-number-of-students-in-esol-programs-is-on-the-rise-in-the-united-states-with-huge-growth-in-georgia-in-particular-the-state%e2%80%99s-student-population-of-english-language-learners-has-grown-mo/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/30/the-number-of-students-in-esol-programs-is-on-the-rise-in-the-united-states-with-huge-growth-in-georgia-in-particular-the-state%e2%80%99s-student-population-of-english-language-learners-has-grown-mo/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:41:25 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=62819 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=62819 0 Hispanic Parents Protest Racial ID of Kids in Georgia http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/18/hispanic-parents-protest-racial-id-of-kids-in-georgia/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/18/hispanic-parents-protest-racial-id-of-kids-in-georgia/#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:37:49 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=61562 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=61562 0 The head of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials is scheduled to join a panel discussion on immigration reform at an Athens Area Democrats breakfast – Jerry Gonzalez http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/14/the-head-of-the-georgia-association-of-latino-elected-officials-is-scheduled-to-join-a-panel-discussion-on-immigration-reform-at-an-athens-area-democrats-breakfast-jerry-gonzalez/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/14/the-head-of-the-georgia-association-of-latino-elected-officials-is-scheduled-to-join-a-panel-discussion-on-immigration-reform-at-an-athens-area-democrats-breakfast-jerry-gonzalez/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:22:03 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=60909 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=60909 0 Atlanta Kicks Off National Hispanic Heritage Month http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/08/atlanta-kicks-off-national-hispanic-heritage-month/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/08/atlanta-kicks-off-national-hispanic-heritage-month/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:30:15 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=60536 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=60536 0 The Economic Benefits of Immigration to Georgia and Tennessee – NEW AMERICANS IN THE PEACH AND VOLUNTEER STATES: Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians are an Economic Powerhouse in Georgia and Tennessee http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/02/the-economic-benefits-of-immigration-to-georgia-and-tennessee/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/02/the-economic-benefits-of-immigration-to-georgia-and-tennessee/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:04:59 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=60030 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=60030 0 Atlanta’s Mexican Consulate Sponsors Labor Rights Week http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/02/atlantas-mexican-consulate-sponsors-labor-rights-week/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/09/02/atlantas-mexican-consulate-sponsors-labor-rights-week/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:58:45 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=59973 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=59973 0 Tonight at the YMCA on Habersham Street, exceptional Latina women were honored for their contributions to the Latina and Hispanic community in Chatham County. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/24/tonight-at-the-ymca-on-habersham-street-exceptional-latina-women-were-honored-for-their-contributions-to-the-latina-and-hispanic-community-in-chatham-county/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/24/tonight-at-the-ymca-on-habersham-street-exceptional-latina-women-were-honored-for-their-contributions-to-the-latina-and-hispanic-community-in-chatham-county/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:39:44 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=59059 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=59059 0 The Mexican Legal Defense and Educaiton Fund is denouncing Georgia’s appeal of the Justice Department’s rejection of a voter check plan. http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/13/the-mexican-legal-defense-and-educaiton-fund-is-denouncing-georgias-appeal-of-the-justice-departments-rejection-of-a-voter-check-plan/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/13/the-mexican-legal-defense-and-educaiton-fund-is-denouncing-georgias-appeal-of-the-justice-departments-rejection-of-a-voter-check-plan/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:36:17 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=58250 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=58250 0 Albany Technical College reaches out to Hispanic students http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/13/albany-technical-college-reaches-out-to-hispanic-students/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/13/albany-technical-college-reaches-out-to-hispanic-students/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:12:29 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=58209 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=58209 0 Savannah Latino Community Reacts to Sotomayor Confirmation http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/10/savannah-latino-community-reacts-to-sotomayor-confirmation/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/08/10/savannah-latino-community-reacts-to-sotomayor-confirmation/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:18:22 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=57895 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=57895 0 Book tells stories of Hispanic population growth – “Voices from the Nueva Frontera: Latino Immigration in Dalton, Georgia” http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/07/20/book-tells-stories-of-hispanic-population-growth-%e2%80%9cvoices-from-the-nueva-frontera-latino-immigration-in-dalton-georgia%e2%80%9d/ http://www.hispanictips.com/2009/07/20/book-tells-stories-of-hispanic-population-growth-%e2%80%9cvoices-from-the-nueva-frontera-latino-immigration-in-dalton-georgia%e2%80%9d/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:11:32 +0000 Tomas http://www.hispanictips.com/?p=56801 HispanicTips :: Hispanic & Latino News & Information]]> http://js-kit.com/rss/www.hispanictips.com/p=56801 0 During the last six years the number of Hispanic registered voters in Georgia has risen by more than 1,300 percent and Hispanics now comprise 3 percent of the state’s voters, a recent study found. 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