At this point it isn't breaking news, but Web Directions North will be happening in Atlanta Sept 21st - 25th. This marks the first time this conference will be held in the United States and it's happening right here in our backyard!  Several weeks ago I was fortunate enough to run into one of the organizers, John Allsopp, while he was in town scouting out the location and making arrangements for the conference.  Sounds like a alot of great stuff is planned and it's definitely worth consideration if you are in the Atlanta area!