September 2015 - Monthly Archive

New District Governor of Rotary District

24 Sep

Community - North Fulton

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New District Governor of Rotary District

Long-time Roswell Rotarian, Robert W. Bob Hagan, officially became District Governor 2015-2016 of Rotary District 6900 on July 1, 2015. District Governor Bob has been a member of the Rotary Cl read more..

24 Sep

Community - North Fulton

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Eagle Scout Awarded

Robert Osborne was selected as the recipient of the 2015 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award for the Atlanta Area Council. This award is given by the N... read more..

Eight Fulton Schools Ranked in States Top 25

24 Sep

School - North Fulton

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Eight Fulton Schools Ranked in States Top 25

The College Board recently released results that show the Fulton County School System has more schools with high SAT performance than any other district in Georgia. Eight Fulton schools are also among... read more..

Alpharetta Foot and Ankle Specialists' New Practice

24 Sep

Business - North Fulton

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Alpharetta Foot and Ankle Specialists' New Practice

Alpharetta Foot and Ankle Specialists and Dr. Brian Harley are proud to announce their new practice in the Northside/Alpharetta Medical Campus. Board certified in forefoot and rear foot reconstructiv... read more..

Internal Medicine Practice of Northside Welcomes New Doctor

24 Sep

Business - North Fulton

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Internal Medicine Practice of Northside Welcomes New Doctor

Internal Medicine Practice of Northside and Dr. Carolyn Sigman are proud to welcome Dr. Jasmine K. Park to their medical team. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Park is fellowship-trained in g... read more..

Chamber Recognizes Winners of Mayors Recycling Challenge

24 Sep

Business - Woodstock

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Chamber Recognizes Winners of Mayors Recycling Challenge

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Going Green Committee has concluded their 4th Mayors Recycling Challenge event, which challenged cities in Cherokee County to encourage their residents to recyc... read more..

Fultons ACT Scores and Participation Rates Increase

24 Sep

School - North Fulton

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Fultons ACT Scores and Participation Rates Increase

Recently released ACT scores show that Fultons student participation in the test is rising, while scores also increase and continue to surpass state and national averages. Nearly 60% (3,744 st read more..

BMW Roof System Manufacturer Announces Achievement

24 Sep

Business - Woodstock

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BMW Roof System Manufacturer Announces Achievement

Inalfa Roof Systems continues to impress. The automotive manufacturer of sunroofs and open roof systems has achieved their TS-16949 Certification, which is crucial to their success and growth in the a... read more..

Local Student, Zelma A. Estrada, Receives National Honor

24 Sep

Community - Woodstock

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Local Student, Zelma A. Estrada, Receives National Honor

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced student, Zelma Angelique Estrada, from Woodstock, GA, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society reco... read more..

Perfect Your Recipe for an Upcoming Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser!

24 Sep

Community - Woodstock

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Perfect Your Recipe for an Upcoming Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser!

Woodstock Chiropractic and Chilis Grill and Bar, Towne Lake are sponsoring a chili cook-off on November 7th, at 1:00 pm, at the main park in the Eagle Watch subdivision. The proceeds will benefit Sere... read more..

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Promotes Croft to Sergeant

24 Sep

Community - Woodstock

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Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Promotes Croft to Sergeant

A Cherokee County firefighter was recently promoted during ceremonies at the Cherokee County Fire Training Center, located just south of Holly Springs. Nathan Croft was promoted to the rank of Sergean... read more..

Cherokee County Marching Band Exhibition

24 Sep

Community - Woodstock

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Cherokee County Marching Band Exhibition

The 19th annual Cherokee County Band Exhibition will be hosted at Woodstock High School on Tuesday, October 13th. This local tradition will include all six of Cherokee Countys high school marching ban... read more..

Cherokee Countys 2015-16 Teachers of the Year

24 Sep

School - Woodstock

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Cherokee Countys 2015-16 Teachers of the Year

The Cherokee County School District announces the school-level winners of its Teacher of the Year program that recognizes its most outstanding teachers. The county winner is entered as the School Dist... read more..

CCSD Ranks in Top 5 Districts in GA for SAT Scores

24 Sep

School - Woodstock

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CCSD Ranks in Top 5 Districts in GA for SAT Scores

The Cherokee County School District continues to rank in the top 5 school districts in Georgia for average SAT scores, and earned the highest county average in metro Atlanta! The School Districts Cla... read more..

24 Sep

School - Woodstock

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Outstanding CCSD Athletes Recognized

The Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame recently recognized outstanding Cherokee County School District senior student athletes. Female student athletes: Caitlyn Farrell, Cherokee HS; Camille Fahrnba... read more..

24 Cherokee County Schools Selected for SHAPE Honor Roll

24 Sep

School - Woodstock

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24 Cherokee County Schools Selected for SHAPE Honor Roll

Twenty-four Cherokee County School District schools have been named to the Governors SHAPE (Student Health and Physical Education) Honor Roll in recognition of their commitment to the health and well-... read more..

Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy Makes History!

24 Sep

School - Woodstock

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Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy Makes History!

A Georgia Department of Education State STEM Certification Team visited Clark Creek ES to determine if they had met the high bar to earn the prestigious, State STEM Certification. Dr. Scrivner then v... read more..

Cherokee Rose Society Donates to the Fort Hawkins Museum

24 Sep

Community - Canton

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Cherokee Rose Society Donates to the Fort Hawkins Museum

Members from the Cherokee Rose Society, Children of the American Revolution donated a beautifully framed replica of Rembrandt Peales Porthole portrait of George Washington to the Fort Benjamin Hawkins... read more..

Reinhardt University Associate Professor of Biology Researches Elusive Pine Snake

24 Sep

Community - Canton

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Reinhardt University Associate Professor of Biology Researches Elusive Pine Snake

Tommy McFarland has come to think of the northern pine snake as an emblem of rural north Georgia; a species associated with dirt roads, working forests, and small farms. They are a Good Old Days kind ... read more..

24 Sep

Community - Canton

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Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Promotes Croft to Sergeant

A Cherokee County firefighter was recently promoted during ceremonies at the Cherokee County Fire Training Center, located just south of Holly Springs. Nathan Croft was promoted to the rank of Sergean... read more..

Canton Native Selected to Conduct Cherokee Chorale

24 Sep

Community - Canton

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Canton Native Selected to Conduct Cherokee Chorale

The Cherokee Chorale is starting rehearsals soon for their annual Christmas concert. The music selected by guest conductor, Wes Stoner, promises to be eclectic but also familiar. A native of Canton, G... read more..

24 Sep

Business - Canton

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Chamber Recognizes Winners of Mayors Recycling Challenge

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Going Green Committee has concluded their 4th Mayors Recycling Challenge event, which challenged cities in Cherokee County to encourage their residents to recyc... read more..

24 Sep

Business - Canton

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Canton Automotive Manufacturer Expands

Canton automotive manufacturer, Piolax USA, has announced an expansion of their facility located in the Canton-Cherokee Business & Industrial Park. The company, specializing in plastic and metal a... read more..

24 Sep

School - Canton

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Cherokee Countys 2015-16 Teachers of the Year

The Cherokee County School District announces the school-level winners of its Teacher of the Year program that recognizes its most outstanding teachers. The county winner is entered as the School Dist... read more..

Northside Hospital-Cherokee Donates Neonatal Incubator to Cherokee HS

24 Sep

School - Canton

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Northside Hospital-Cherokee Donates Neonatal Incubator to Cherokee HS

Cherokee High School healthcare science students are benefitting from a new donation from Northside Hospital-Cherokee. The hospital, a CCSD Partner, has made numerous donations to the schools Career ... read more..

24 Sep

School - Canton

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Outstanding CCSD Athletes Recognized

The Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame recently recognized outstanding Cherokee County School District senior student athletes. Female student athletes: Caitlyn Farrell, Cherokee HS; Camille Fahrnba... read more..

24 Sep

School - Canton

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24 Cherokee County Schools Selected for SHAPE Honor Roll

Twenty-four Cherokee County School District schools have been named to the Governors SHAPE (Student Health and Physical Education) Honor Roll in recognition of their commitment to the health and well-... read more..

24 Sep

School - Canton

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CCSD Ranks in Top 5 Districts in GA for SAT Scores

The Cherokee County School District continues to rank in the top 5 school districts in Georgia for average SAT scores, and earned the highest county average in metro Atlanta! The School Districts Cla... read more..

24 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

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Artist Profile: Jaymi Renae

School the Jukes By Natalie Del Valle Born and raised in Georgia, Jaymi realized her love of music when she was about 5 years old, and she began performing solos for her church choir by the age of 8... read more..

24 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

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Artist Profile: David Ranes

The Jukes By Natalie Del Valle Music takes me anywhere I want to go at any time, says Cherokee County musician, David Ranes. Its not a job to me. He discovered his love for music when he was just s... read more..