RFD to Install Free Smoke Alarms Through Operation Save-A-Life Roswell Fire Department (RFD) will be installing smoke alarms free of charge for families in Roswell as part of the 2018 Operation Save-A-Life fire safety awareness campaign.Five thousand smoke alarms were donated to fire departments in metro Atlanta through a partnership with WSB-TV, Kidde, Home Depot, and attorney Ken Nugent. The Operation Save-A-Life campaign increases public awareness of fire hazards and carbon monoxide poisoning, in order to reduce devastating losses that can occur as a result of these issues. Smoke alarms are one of the best and least expensive ways to provide early warning when a fire begins. When properly installed and maintained, smoke alarms can help prevent injuries and minimize property damage. While supplies last, RFD will install smoke alarms for Roswell residents in need. Families in need of a smoke alarm are asked to contact Lt. Ed Botts at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 770-594-6225.
CCSD Adds App to Expand System for Reporting Safety Concerns Reporting safety concerns to the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) is now easier than ever with the rollout of a new smartphone app.CCSDs SafeSchools Alert system allows students, parents, school staff, and everyone in the community to report safety concerns to CCSD school police and administrators by text, email, online message, or phone call, with the option to do so anonymously. To further increase accessibility, the system now includes a new smartphone app, which can be downloaded at no cost. Through SafeSchools Alert, you now can submit safety concerns to CCSD five different ways:1. By Phone - 1-855-4ALERT1, x16952. By Text - Text #1695 + your tip to ALERT1 or 2537813. By Email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.4. By Online Message - 1695.alert1.us5. By Mobile App - Download the SafeSchools Alert app from the iPhone App Store and Google Play for Android phones. The first time you open the app after downloading, youll need to enter 1695 for the ID and confirm your district is the Cherokee County School District.You can use the SafeSchools Alert system to report information about threats to school safety, bullying, harassment, drugs, vandalism, concerns about a classmates well-being, or any other safety issue. If you are experiencing an emergency, please continue to call 911.
Riverfest 2018 Raises Big Funds for Cherokee County Children This years Riverfest event raised $126,962.82, all of which will go right back into the Cherokee County community to help underprivileged children. The funds will be used throughout the upcoming year to provide help with everything from health care and eyeglasses to rent and utilities for families.Founded in 1935, the Service League of Cherokee County is the oldest volunteer service organization in Cherokee County. With its deep roots and rich heritage of caring for children, the League has grown to an organizational size of 100 women, all of whom commit to ten years of active service and contribute volunteer hours that collectively average 10,000 hours per year.
Wreaths Across America at Georgia National Cemetery Wreaths will once again be placed to honor veterans at the Georgia National Cemetery on Saturday, December 15, as part of the non-profit Wreaths across America program. At 11:00am, a prayer will be offered by designated leaders in each section of the cemetery prior to placement of wreaths, along with a moment of contemplation and expression of gratefulness. At 12:00pm, a short program will be presented at the assembly area. This years speaker is American Legionnaire Jim Lindenmayer, director of the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans. The objectives of the program are to remember our fallen U.S. veterans, honor those who serve, and teach children the value of freedom. Members of youth groups, scouts, Young Marines, Civil Air Patrol, and ROTC units assist in unloading and unpacking wreaths and providing support. The Georgia National Cemetery has over 15,000 interned. They need over 14,000 wreaths but currently have only 6,500. To help ensure every internment has a wreath, contributions for the live wreaths at the Georgia National Cemetery may be made at GaNationalCemetery.org.
Cherokee Patient Relations Representative Wins Statewide Hospital Hero Award Northside Hospital Cherokee Patient Relations Representative Kyle Porter was awarded the prestigious Georgia Hospital Heroes Award at the recent Georgia Hospital Associations (GHA) annual Hospital Heroes Awards luncheon in Atlanta. Porter, who was one of only five health care workers statewide to receive the award, was recognized for her innovative efforts in bringing a family together for a funeral via Skype. In her role as patient relations representative, Porter works to ensure patients have everything they need to help them recover and to ensure their stay in the hospital is as pleasant as possible. She is a friend to patients and community members alike, keeping in touch with former patients and nurturing them for generations. Kyle Porters innovative ideas and ability to think outside the box have taken patient care to another level, said GHA President and CEO Earl Rogers. She has a remarkable ability to connect with her patients.
Mountain Road ES Wins Cherokee Chamber Recycling Competition The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Going Green and Education Committees co-sponsored a two-day Plastic Bag Recycling Competition in partnership with Waste Management. Nine of Cherokee Countys elementary schools who collected over 105,000 plastic bags in the competition. This years competition was altered to award the school with the highest average of plastic bags per student. This alteration was due to the large variance of enrollment across Cherokee County elementary schools, with some varying by nearly 1,000 students. Mountain Road Elementary School collected an amazing 25,073 bags during the two-day event, which brought them to a phenomenal 57.38 bags/student. Congratulations to the students at Mountain Road. Indian Knoll Elementary School should also be commended for an excellent job, as they came in second with a higher total of plastic bags at 27,925, but a lower per student average at 30.03 bags/student.Through further partnership, the plastic bags collected were donated to MUST Ministries, Never Alone, and Papas Pantry, which will use them to support their ongoing projects. R & D Mechanical Services, Inc. and Papas Pantry, Inc. volunteered their time and cargo vehicles to collect plastic bags and deliver them to their respective final destinations.
City of Canton Brush and Leaf Collection City of Canton residents can call the Canton Public Works Department at 770-720-7674 to schedule pick up of weeds, grass, hedge trimmings, leaves, brush, and tree limbs by using the following guidelines: Leaves, grass clippings, and yard waste (small sticks and brush) should be placed in paper lawn waste bags to receive expedited service. Paper bags can be purchased at hardware and grocery stores. The use of plastic bags for yard waste is prohibited. Rocks and dirt are not accepted (including plants and shrubs with dirt attached to the root system) and should not be placed in lawn waste bags. Do not combine leaves with any brush. A maximum of six bags will be collected weekly per residential property. Loose-leaf pick-up can be requested as well but will be scheduled based on availability. Brush and limbs must have a diameter smaller than six inches and a length no greater than six feet. The overall size of the pile shall not be taller than six feet or wider than six feet. The City of Canton will pick up brush once a week per residential property, upon request. Removal of leaves, grass clippings, brush, and trees cut by contractors will be the responsibility of the residents contractor. Do not stack yard waste in the street, blocking sidewalks, near fire hydrants, cable or utility boxes, stormwater catch basins, mailboxes, or any other public utility receptacles. Advanced Disposal will also pick up yard waste as part of your regular weekly service with the following guidelines: Limbs must be bundled and tied with rope or string. Bundles may not exceed thirty pounds and cannot be greater than four feet long and four inches in diameter. There is a weekly limit of eight brown recycle bags, bundles, or a combination of the two (not to exceed the eight bag limit for trash and yard waste combined). Items must be at the curb before 7:00am on collection day. Grass clippings and leaves must be in bags or placed loose in a separate container labeled yard waste.The following items will not be accepted: tree trunks, limbs greater than four inches in diameter, whole trees, logs, dirt, rocks, or Christmas trees.
Childrens Haven New Director Childrens Haven recently announced the addition of new Executive Director Marcie Smith to its team. Smith has a proven track record in nonprofit management, social services, strategic planning, and fiscal responsibility. She is excited to combine those skills with her passion for community collaboration and love for children to take the Childrens Haven into its next phase of growth and development.Smith has experience in donor and community partner engagement at a national foundation and has served as director of a nonprofit, providing transitional housing for women and children. She has worked with Prevent Child Abuse and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in providing programs like First Steps, Triple-P Parenting, Parents as Teachers, and Darkness to Light, and she has served as a board member of the Department of Family and Children Services, Chamber of Commerce, and Young Professional Leaders. Smith also served as a member of the Atlanta Regional Commissions Millennial Advisory Committee and is a 2016 graduate of LEAD Atlanta. Smith states that she is passionate about social innovation, family services, community collaboration, and efforts to work together to protect children. She can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 770-345-3274 x105.
Chamber Names Volunteer of the Quarter The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Lori Flink with Allegro Business Products has been named the Chairmans Council Volunteer of the Quarter for third quarter 2018. Members of the Chairmans Council are accepted by invitation only from the Chambers board chair. In determining the Volunteer of the Quarter, attendance at Chamber events is evaluated for all members of the Chairmans Council. Lori is a dedicated Chamber volunteer, and we appreciate the countless hours of service she has provided this year, said Chamber Board Chair Julianne Rivera.For information on the Cherokee County Chamber and its programs, visit CherokeeChamber.com.
Next Step Ministries Run, Walk, or Roll 5K Fundraising Results The 5th Annual Run, Walk, or Roll was a wonderful success that raised roughly $24,000 with more than 350 registered runners! Money raised from this event will support continued programs for people with special needs. Family Life Publications was a proud sponsor of this event.
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