2014 - Monthly Archive

Local Cub Scouts Raise Flag at Ft. Sumter

25 Aug

Community - Canton

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Local Cub Scouts Raise Flag at Ft. Sumter

During a recent trip, members of Holly Springs Cub Scout Pack 125 had the privilege of raising the U.S. flag at Ft. Sumter. The trip to Ft. Sumter was part of a two-night "campout" aboard the World Wa... read more..

Former Cherokee Firefighter Honored on Public Safety Memorial Wall

25 Aug

Community - Canton

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Former Cherokee Firefighter Honored on Public Safety Memorial Wall

Former Cherokee County firefighter Douglas Clark Waters Jr., who passed away in 2003, has been approved for inclusion on the Georgia Public Safety Memorial Wall, located at the Georgia Public Safety T... read more..

Canton Pediatrician Named to Georgia AAP Board of Directors

25 Aug

Business - Canton

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Canton Pediatrician Named to Georgia AAP Board of Directors

Dr. Jamie Rollins, with Northside Cherokee Pediatrics in Holly Springs, has been named to the board of directors of the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). In her role, Dr. Ro... read more..

25 Aug

Business - Canton

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Burnette Opens Mediation Firm

Burnette Arbitration and Mediation Services Inc. opened recently in Downtown Canton. The firm, led by Dennis Burnette, provides alternative dispute resolution as an effective way of handling conflicts... read more..

22 Aug

Recipes

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Taste of Life: Apple Crisp Pie

Ingredients 4 cups apples (combination of Granny Smith & Honeycrisps, or all Granny Smith apples), thinly sliced2 eggs cup white sugar2 tablespoons flour teaspoon salt4 tablespoons fresh lemon ju... read more..

22 Aug

Titles & Blurbs

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Book Review: The Invention of Wings

A Story of Wanting to be Heard By Catherine Groves The Invention of Wings, Sue Monk Kidds latest masterpiece, introduces Hetty Handful, the slave of Sarah Grimk, and Sarah Grimk herself. Set in earl... read more..

22 Aug

Titles & Blurbs

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Artist Profile: Linda Teachey

Exploring New Possibilities By Heike Hellmann-Brown All facets of nature form the subject matter of artist Linda Teacheys work. Growing up in heavily wooded North Carolina, Teachey always enjoyed sp... read more..

22 Aug

General Site Content

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Artist Profile: Barbara Ariail Anderson

Rising to the Challenge By Heike Hellmann-Brown BellSouth. Although I was always very crafty, I had no idea I was artistically inclined, she says. On the other hand, becoming a painter seemed like a... read more..

01 Aug

Canton Magazine

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Canton Family Life - August 2014

North Fulton Family Life - August 2014

Woodstock Family Life - August 2014

Cream Cheese Danish

By Lisa Woodruff Ingredients 2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls2 packages cream cheese, softened1 cup powdered sugar1 teaspoon vanilla1 egg yolk2 tablespoons milk Preparation Cream together cr... read more..

North Fulton Hospital Wins Marketing Award

25 Jul

Business - North Fulton

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North Fulton Hospital Wins Marketing Award

North Fulton Hospital's Marketing and Public Relations department was honored recently with a Target Award from the Georgia Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations. The awards are presen... read more..

Northside Hospital Auxiliary Seeks Volunteer Drivers

25 Jul

Business - North Fulton

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Northside Hospital Auxiliary Seeks Volunteer Drivers

The Northside Hospital-Atlanta Auxiliary is looking for a few good men and women to volunteer as drivers for its new courtesy shuttle. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older, with a current drive... read more..

Fergal Brady Voted Next Chairman of Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce

25 Jul

Business - North Fulton

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Fergal Brady Voted Next Chairman of Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce

The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce announced recently that Fergal Brady has been voted 2015 Chairman Elect. Brady is vice president of Wells Fargo's Atlanta Business Banking Group. He currently serve... read more..

MSW Celebrates New Store Openings in Downtown Woodstock

25 Jul

Business - Woodstock

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MSW Celebrates New Store Openings in Downtown Woodstock

Main Street Woodstock Inc. held ribbon cutting events recently for Mountain Lakes Insurance in celebration of the company's five-year anniversary, and for Dive Georgia in celebration of the store's gr... read more..

MedPost Urgent Care Now Open in Woodstock

25 Jul

Business - Woodstock

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MedPost Urgent Care Now Open in Woodstock

MedPost Urgent Care has expanded its network in metro Atlanta with three new facilities in Woodstock, Stockbridge and Stone Mountain, along with five existing centers in Atlanta, Alpharetta and Mariet... read more..

25 Jul

Business - Woodstock

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Wildtree Offers Healthy Meal Solutions

Adam and Jen Lowry Wildtree Tasting Parties and Freezer Meal Workshops are helping local families get organic, healthy, simple gourmet meals on the table fast. Their Wildtree herbs, spices and dips ar... read more..

Technical Resource Solutions Supports 'Teachers in Industry' Project

25 Jul

Business - Canton

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Technical Resource Solutions Supports 'Teachers in Industry' Project

Technical Resource Solutions in Canton partnered with Cherokee High School recently in the statewide "Teachers in Industry" project. Sponsored by the Georgia Dept. of Education and the Governor's Offi... read more..

Northside Hospital-Cherokee Donates AED to Holly Springs Police

25 Jul

Business - Canton

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Northside Hospital-Cherokee Donates AED to Holly Springs Police

Northside Hospital-Cherokee donated an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) to the City of Holly Springs Police Dept. recently. The unit will be out on the roads with the on-duty police sergeant for... read more..

24 Jul

General Site Content

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First Baptist Canton

Building Relationships That Last Forever By Michelle Martin For George Anderson, pastor of First Baptist Canton, the Church is about more than just religion. Christianity is about relationships, the... read more..

Northside Hospital Sleep Disorders Center

24 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

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Northside Hospital Sleep Disorders Center

Better Sleep for Better Health By Michelle Martin According to statistics, approximately one-third of the U.S. population experiences some type of sleep problem at some point in their lives. Among t... read more..

24 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

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R & D Mechanical

Meeting Your HVAC Needs with Integrity By Michelle Martin Since starting R & D Mechanical Services in 2002, owners Robbie and Dana Matiak have followed a single principle that serves as the foun... read more..

24 Jul

School - Woodstock

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CCS Students Enjoy Medieval Banquet

Rising 9th graders at Cherokee Christian School enjoyed a rousing good time at their Medieval Banquet, featuring great food, dancing and jousting. Pictured are (first row, left to right): Kalyn Stang,... read more..

24 Jul

School - Woodstock

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Local Students Selected to Model ARC

Eight Cherokee County School District students, including six from the Woodstock area, have been selected for the 2014-15 Model Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). The annual youth leadership program b... read more..

24 Jul

School - Woodstock

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Carmel Elementary Has New Principal

Paula Crumbley is ready to lead Carmel Elementary School as its new principal when classes begin on August 4. Crumbley is filling the role formerly held by Keith Bryant, who is a new CCSD supervisor ... read more..

24 Jul

School - Woodstock

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RRHS Graduate Wins CCSNA Scholarship

The Cherokee County School Nutrition Association (CCSNA) has awarded the 2014 Judy Johnson Memorial Scholarship to Josilyn Elliott, a 2014 graduate of River Ridge High School (RRHS). The Judy Johnson... read more..

Scavenger Hunt Invites Residents to Discover Woodstock

24 Jul

Community - Woodstock

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Scavenger Hunt Invites Residents to Discover Woodstock

Woodstock residents are encouraged to discover Woodstock in the 2nd annual Discover Woodstock Scavenger Hunt, which runs August 22-September 6. The Discover Woodstock Scavenger Hunt is a free activity... read more..

Kick Off Football Season at Friday Night Lives Downtown Tailgate

24 Jul

Community - Woodstock

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Kick Off Football Season at Friday Night Lives Downtown Tailgate

Main Street Woodstocks Friday Night Live event will celebrate the kickoff of the fall football season with a football-themed The Great Downtown Tailgate, 6:00-9:00 p.m., September 5. Come out to Downt... read more..

24 Jul

School - North Fulton

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New Principals at North Fulton Schools

Fulton County Schools has appointed several new principals in the North Fulton area for the 2014-15 school year: Elementary SchoolCrabapple Crossing Elementary: Rachel WilliamsHembree Springs Element... read more..