Ryan sends along this release…  (This is a small town, so you can refer to publicists by their first-name only!)

Alison Law Tapped for Role Alongside Program Director Philip Rafshoon

March 4, 2013 (Decatur) — The AJC Decatur Book Festival (AJC DBF) is proud to announce that Alison Law, an Atlanta-based writer and marketing consultant, will step into the role of AJC DBF Assistant Program Director, effective immediately.

Daren Wang, AJC DBF Executive Director, sings praises of Law. “Wow! Just wow! After just a couple days of watching Alison in action, I’m really knocked out by what a dynamo she is. She’s a fantastic addition to the team, and Philip, Diane, and I are grateful and honored to have her,” he said.

As owner of Alison Law Communications, Law has worked with a variety of clients, including published authors and book publicity firms, public relations and advertising agencies, attorneys, accountants, veterinarians, and other professional service providers.

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Kyle sends along this announcement…

The Decatur Rotary Club is now accepting applications for 2013 Decatur Rotary Club Community Project Grants. Grant applications may be submitted online at www.decatur-rotary.org and must be received by the Club no later than March 29, 2013.

Decatur Rotary Club Community Project Grants fund projects focusing on either literacy or at-risk youth that are based in DeKalb County and serve DeKalb County residents. Grant funds must be administered by a nonprofit agency currently maintaining a tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and should be used between June 1, 2013 and May 31, 2013. The Decatur Rotary Club invites qualifying organizations to apply.

Grant criteria and the online application can be found at www.decatur-rotary.org.

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