One out of every 10 people in America is employed in a service that is related to the US auto industry.  If a plant closes, so does its suppliers, local stores and vendors.

Nearly 3 million jobs would be lost in the first year alone-with anther 2.5 million to follow over the next two years.

Personal income in the United States would drop by more than $150.7 billion over three years in lost taxes, unemployment and health care assistance.

Domestic automotive production would more than likely fall to zero-even by international producers, due to supplier bankruptcies.

There are some 14,000 US brand dealers in cities and towns across the country, employing approximately 740,000 people, with a total payroll of some $35 billion.

Please take a moment to be involved and let your representatives know you are concerned by calling 1-866-927-2233.  For more information and to state your support click on www.gmfactsandfiction.com.

Carl Black Automotive Group appreciates your time, concern and business.

Carl Black is a privately held company, locally owned and operating successfully in Kennesaw for over 15 years.   Carl Black owns and operates dealerships in Atlanta including Carl Black Chevrolet Kennesaw, Carl Black Buick Pontiac GMC Kennesaw, Carl Black Buick Pontiac GMC Hummer Saturn Roswell, and the Carl Black Auto Super Stores in Hiram and Woodstock.  Outside of Atlanta, Carl Black owns Carl Black Chevrolet in Nashville, TN, Carl Black GMC in Sarasota, FL and Carl Black Buick Pontiac GMC in Orlando, FL.

President, Mike Bowsher states, “The opening of a new single point Chevy store in this economy is a true testament to Carl Black’s way of doing business.  Keep it simple, honest and always put customers first.”

“The addition of Chevrolet to our GM line in Kennesaw will give our customers a full line up to chose from and provide them with the Carl Black service and reputation that we work hard to earn everyday.

“We opened our first Chevy dealership in Nashville 5 years ago and that allowed us the opportunity to establish ourselves in the Country Music industry with our artist’s endorsements and their strong ties to the Chevy brand.  We look forward to continuing our successful promotions here in Atlanta at Carl Black Chevrolet in Kennesaw.”

About Carl Black:  Carl Black has been the number one GMC dealer in the nation for two consecutive years and is currently the number one GMC Dealer in the Southeast.   Carl Black is the number one GMC dealer in Florida and the number one Pontiac dealer in the Southeast.  For more information about Carl Black, visit the Company’s website at www.carlblack.com.

Downtown Kennesaw will be converted into a food court from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday for the Taste of Kennesaw.

Nearly 30 restaurants will set up shop near the train Depot. Admission is free. Food samples will be sold for 50 cents to $3.

“People can have a great day downtown and not break the bank,” said Michael Everhart, committee chair for the event.

Mayor Mark Mathews said the event has attracted a good mix of restaurants from the area.

“Hopefully I can find something good and unique that I’ve never had before,” he said.

Two entertainment stages will have continuous performances, including the Kennesaw Mountain Cloggers, Country Classic Cloggers, Little General Clogg ers, Great Gig Dance, ATA Karate, ETO Demo team, Praise Him with Dance, Dancers Studio, Prodigy Performing Arts, Pil Sung Do and an acoustic set from Scott Thompson. The stages will be in front of the Depot, and nearby, at Main Street and Cherokee Street.

The city’s final concert of the summer, featuring the Great American Rock & Roll Revival with Elvis impersonator Damon Hendrix, and the rock ‘n’ roll band “Butch & the Buckheads,” will begin at 8 p.m. at the Depot stage.

Free parking is available throughout downtown, at Adams Park, First Baptist Church of Kennesaw and behind the Southern Museum. Proceeds from sponsorships will benefit four local charities - Shop with a Mustang at Kennesaw Mountain High School; Shop with a Warrior at North Cobb High School; MUST Ministries; and Kennesaw Police Department’s Jerry Worthan Community Christmas Fund. Everhart said his group hopes to raise $2,000 for each of the charities.

The list of restaurants includes Barbecue Street, Big Shanty Smokehouse, Buffalo Wild Wings, Capers on Main, Classic Dots, Dave and Buster’s, Domino’s, Hooters of Kennesaw, Joe’ and Glo’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice, Johnny’s Pizza, Marlow’s Tavern, McAlister’s Deli, McGinnis Concessions, Papa Johns, Rib Ranch BBQ, Sweet Tomatoes, T’s Concessions, Taco Mac, Texas Roadhouse, The Melting Pot, The Old Mill Restaurant, The Varsity, Trackside Grill, U.S. Play, WOW Wingery & Cafe and Zeiglers BBQ.

Participating restaurants will face professional judges in five categories, committee member Debbie Underkoffler said - best entree, best food presentation, best decorated tent, best dessert and best all-around.

Woodstock artist Patricia Caldwell, who teaches at the Kennesaw community center, has created clay platters and jugs for the winners, Underkoffler said.

Everhart said they expected 20,000 to 25,000 people to stop by Kennesaw on Saturday.

&q uot;If the weather holds off and (Hurricane) Hanna doesn’t do anything weird to us, we should have a pretty good turnout,” he said.

The Kennesaw Business Association is sponsoring the event this year. The group has previously worked with the city to produce the Big Shanty Festival.

“This is the city and the KBA trying to bring another great family event to our hometown,” he said. “This is a great way to spend a Saturday.”

GMAC will waive up to two payments if your purchase a Buick Pontiac or GMC and you may be eligible for up to $2,000 Down Payment Bonus. This is also Compatible with most all other GM Factory Incentives.

Join KICKS 101.5 Live on the Lot at Carl Black Kennesaw on Wednesday August 27 for the Last Blast of Summer with a FREE concert from Nashville’s Hottest New Acts Adam Gregory and Justin Moore.  All you “Regulars” out there know that Carl Black has brought the best new talent from Nashville to the lot for a FREE show before they went on to make BIG in Country Music.  Adam and Justin will join the ranks of Big and Rich, Rodney Atkins, Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Randy Owen, Trace Adkins, The Wreckers, Phil Vassar, and Luke Bryan-to name a few.  All have been Live on the Lot at Carl Black.

Bring the lawn chair, bring the family right here to Carl Black Buick Pontiac GMC on Wednesday, September 27 from 5 pm to 7 pm.  Enjoy a FREE concert, autograph signing, artist meet and greet and register to win prizes.  Only Carl Black, the South’s number one GMC dealer, has the Country Connections to bring you Nashville’s top talent and tickets to the 42nd Annual CMA Awards in Nashville on Wednesday November 12.

Plenty of parking and the Hooters Girls will be on site with FREE wings and Cold Drinks in the Pick Up.

Be sure to check out Adam and Justin on the links below.  If you like what you hear Live on the Lot, call our friends at WKHX and let them know.