October 2014 - Monthly Archive

24 Oct

School - North Fulton

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Milton Teacher Wins AFAEE

Drew Bowers, choral director at Milton High School, was one of four Fulton educators selected for the Atlanta Families' Awards for Excellence in Education (AFAEE), which includes a $7,500 prize. The ... read more..

Barnwell Elementary, Milton High PTAs Honored for Excellence

24 Oct

School - North Fulton

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Barnwell Elementary, Milton High PTAs Honored for Excellence

Two Fulton schools and their PTAs recently were recognized as National PTA Schools of Excellence. Barnwell Elementary School and the Barnwell Elementary PTA, as well as Milton High School and the Milt... read more..

Middle School Students Sign Commitments for $10,000 Scholarships

24 Oct

School - North Fulton

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Middle School Students Sign Commitments for $10,000 Scholarships

Four students from North Fulton middle schools signed commitments recently to graduate high school and accept a $10,000 college scholarship funded by the REACH Georgia program. The special signing eve... read more..

Win a VIP Shopping Experience in Alpharetta CVBs Unwrap the Magic Contest

24 Oct

Community - North Fulton

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Win a VIP Shopping Experience in Alpharetta CVBs Unwrap the Magic Contest

Does your wardrobe need a new look? You could be the lucky winner of a $500 gift card and other prizes with the "Unwrap the Magic" contest, sponsored by the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau (... read more..

Veterans Memorial Walk to be Dedicated November 7

24 Oct

Community - North Fulton

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Veterans Memorial Walk to be Dedicated November 7

The Johns Creek Veterans Association will hold a dedication and flag-raising ceremony November 7 for the Johns Creek Veterans Memorial Walk entrance plaza located at Newtown Park in Johns Creek. The p... read more..

City of Roswells Brechbill Named President of National Organization

24 Oct

Community - North Fulton

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City of Roswells Brechbill Named President of National Organization

Julie Brechbill, manager of community relations for the City of Roswell, has been named president of the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA), a national organization dedicated ... read more..

Kamal Ummed, M.D. Joins Georgia Cancer Specialists

24 Oct

Business - North Fulton

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Kamal Ummed, M.D. Joins Georgia Cancer Specialists

Georgia Cancer Specialists recently welcomed Kamal Ummed, M.D. as the newest physician at its Alpharetta and Sandy Springs (Center Pointe) locations. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Ummed jo... read more..

24 Oct

Business - North Fulton

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Moxie Burger Opens in Roswell

Moxie Burger has opened a new location at Founders Square in Roswell. Owned and operated by Chas D'Huyvetter, along with general managers Brandon Eisenhart and Jordan Pearl, Moxie Burger features a va... read more..

24 Oct

School - Woodstock

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WES Parent Wins Box Top Sweepstakes

Woodstock Elementary School (WES) parent Carlene Hotz has won 50,000 box tops for the school in an online sweepstakes. The box tops can be traded in for $5,000 in school supplies, equipment or other r... read more..

Boston Elementary Students Show Spirit for Operation Graduation

24 Oct

School - Woodstock

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Boston Elementary Students Show Spirit for Operation Graduation

Boston Elementary School students show the Etowah Eagle spirit they're building as part of the "Operation Graduation" Zone initiative! The initiative encourages students at all of Etowah High School's... read more..

Carmel ES Teacher Named STEM Teacher of the Year by Museum of Aviation

24 Oct

School - Woodstock

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Carmel ES Teacher Named STEM Teacher of the Year by Museum of Aviation

Carmel Elementary School (CES) teacher Merry Willis has been named the Museum of Aviation National STEM Academy's STEM Teacher of the Year for 2014-2015. Willis was nominated by the school's 2013-2014... read more..

Cub Scouts Participate in Lake Allatoona Cleanup

24 Oct

Community - Woodstock

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Cub Scouts Participate in Lake Allatoona Cleanup

Woodstock Cub Scout Pack 2010 is doing its part to help keep Cherokee County clean. The scouts joined other groups and individuals on a recent fall morning for the Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup. The pr... read more..

Woodstock Swimmer Selected to USA Junior National Swim Team

24 Oct

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock Swimmer Selected to USA Junior National Swim Team

Lauren Case of the Chattahoochee Gold swim team has been chosen for the USA Junior National Swim Team. Lauren, age 16 and a junior at Woodstock High School, has been a swimmer for Chattahoochee Gold f... read more..

Local Athletes Support Teammate Battling Leukemia

24 Oct

Community - Woodstock

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Local Athletes Support Teammate Battling Leukemia

Lyndon Academy Terriers Girls Softball team carried special hand-crafted "Terrier blue" beads for Team Beads of Courage recently in honor of their teammate, Danielle Samsury, who has been diagnosed wi... read more..

Main Street Woodstock Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Village Market & Cafe

24 Oct

Business - Woodstock

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Main Street Woodstock Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Village Market & Cafe

Main Street Woodstock held a special ribbon cutting ceremony recently to celebrate the grand opening of Village Market & Caf in Downtown Woodstock. The Village Market & Caf is a deli, bakery a... read more..

24 Oct

Business - Woodstock

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Chad Atkinson Joins Henssler Financial

Chad Atkinson, FIC, has joined Henssler Financial as an Insurance Specialist. Atkinson has nearly three years' experience in helping families with security needs through insurance products. A U.S. Na... read more..

24 Oct

Business - Woodstock

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Skin Cancer Specialists, P.C. Relocates

Skin Cancer Specialists, P.C. has relocated to a new office in Marietta. Skin Cancer Specialists, P.C. provides services related to the prevention and management of skin cancer, including skin cancer ... read more..

Canton Moose Lodge Honors Local Firefighters

24 Oct

Community - Canton

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Canton Moose Lodge Honors Local Firefighters

The Canton Moose Lodge, located at 208 Moose Loop Road in Canton, honored several firefighters and staff members with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services during the organization's annual Commu... read more..

Service League of Cherokee County to Award $30,000 in Community Impact Grants

24 Oct

Community - Canton

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Service League of Cherokee County to Award $30,000 in Community Impact Grants

The Service League of Cherokee County is accepting applications for Community Impact Grants. The success of the League's annual fundraisers, such as the Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival, the annual ... read more..

MUST Ministries Receives $100,000 Grant to Fight Hunger

24 Oct

Community - Canton

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MUST Ministries Receives $100,000 Grant to Fight Hunger

MUST Ministries is among the Georgia charitable organizations that combined will receive more than $54 million in cash and in-kind contributions from Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. MUST Ministrie... read more..

Reinhardt Students Selected for Dr. Bob Driscoll Awards for Regional Studies and Service

24 Oct

School - Canton

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Reinhardt Students Selected for Dr. Bob Driscoll Awards for Regional Studies and Service

Reinhardt University has announced the recipients of the Dr. Bob Driscoll Award scholarship, named for the late Dr. Bob Driscoll, former vice president for academic affairs, who emphasized the value o... read more..

CHS Principal Honored at Principal of the Year Program

24 Oct

School - Canton

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CHS Principal Honored at Principal of the Year Program

Cherokee High School Principal Debra Murdock represented the State of Georgia at the National Association of Secondary Schools' Principal of the Year program in Washington, D.C. Principal Murdock was ... read more..

CMS Student Selected for Young Scholars Program

24 Oct

School - Canton

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CMS Student Selected for Young Scholars Program

Creekland Middle School student Daniela Trejo has been selected for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Young Scholars Program. The private, independent foundation "supports exceptional students from ele... read more..

Donation to Develop Splash Lab at Canton Elementary STEM Academy

24 Oct

School - Canton

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Donation to Develop Splash Lab at Canton Elementary STEM Academy

Canton Elementary School STEM Academy has received a $5,000 gift from the Rotary Club of Canton to improve teaching and learning. The donation, which was presented by Canton Rotary at a recent meeting... read more..

Skin Cancer Specialists, P.C. & Aesthetic Center Relocates

24 Oct

Business - Canton

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Skin Cancer Specialists, P.C. & Aesthetic Center Relocates

Skin Cancer Specialists, P.C. & Aesthetic Center has relocated to a new office in Marietta. Skin Cancer Specialists, P.C. & Aesthetic Center provides services related to the prevention and man... read more..

24 Oct

Business - Canton

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Chad Atkinson Joins Henssler Financial

Chad Atkinson, FIC, has joined Henssler Financial as an Insurance Specialist. Atkinson has nearly three years' experience in helping families with security needs through insurance products. A U.S. Na... read more..

24 Oct

Titles & Blurbs

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Milan Eye Center

Providing state-of-the-art technology and personal care to patients locally By Michelle Martin Milan Eye Center is led by Dr. Milan Patel; Vishal Patel, O.D., who specializes in glaucoma, diabetic e... read more..

24 Oct

Titles & Blurbs

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Wylee by Leighanne Littrell

North Fulton resident brings personal style to fashion designs By Michelle Martin Long before launching Wylee fashion designs in 2006, Leighanne Littrell had a love for fashion at an early age ofte... read more..

24 Oct

Titles & Blurbs

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Downtown Kitchen & Goin' Coastal

Historic Downtown Canton's premier dining destinations celebrate 10 years and new event space serving Cherokee diners. By Michelle Martin The ongoing popularity of reality TV shows searching for the... read more..

22 Oct

Titles & Blurbs

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Book Review: The Magic'

The Magic challenges readers to find a magical life through gratitude. By Catherine Groves "The Magic, by Rhonda Byrne, provides a 28-day journey of finding the magic in life and living life more gr... read more..