In an effort to further preserve the history and record the success of top African-American business owners and professionals in Atlanta, The Atlanta History Center has partnered with People You Need to Know, Inc., (PYNTK) and will be archiving radio interviews from their Destined for Greatness Series.

Known as the Atlanta Historical Society in 1926, its name was changed to the Atlanta History Center in 1990. Today, it is located on 33 acres in the heart of Atlanta’s Buckhead district and includes: one of the Southeast’s largest history museums; a research library and archives; two historic houses illustrating over a century of Atlanta’s history; a two-acre midtown campus which houses the Margaret Mitchell House & Museum; and a series of gardens unique in both design and horticultural presentation in the metropolitan area.

Mr. Paul Crater, Director of the Kenan Research Center says, “We are honored to house these historical radio interviews from People You Need to Know, Inc. They will definitely aid researchers for present and future generations regarding Atlanta’s diverse history.”

PYNTK publishes Atlanta’s premier spotlight publication, which showcases business success and achievement. For more than a decade, PYNTK has been helping small business owners and professionals rise above the crowd by providing them with numerous marketing and publicity opportunities.

Their publications are available free of charge through the month of April at major distribution points throughout metro Atlanta, including Kroger, Publix, Bally’s Fitness, Sears, Kmart and Blockbuster, with a circulation of 500,000. In 2009, distribution will be expanding to Macon, Georgia; Columbia, South Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee.

From the company’s website, you can access their radio show, podcast, business listings, and online publication.

Anthony B. Thomas, “The Spark Plug,” publisher of People You Need to Know says, “We’re excited about this partnership with the Atlanta History Center because these are stories about commitment, education, family and success that are a part of Atlanta’s great and rich history. The radio interviews will not only be available for researchers, but will serve as inspiration for generations to come.”