2016 - Monthly Archive

Main Street Woodstock Named Quarterfinalist for Americas Main Streets Contest

20 May

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Main Street Woodstock Named Quarterfinalist for Americas Main Streets Contest

The national small business movement, Independent We Stand, announced the quarterfinalists for its 2016 Americas Main Streets contest, which included Main Street Woodstock. As the lifeblood of our c read more..

Cherokee Countys Michael Gustafson Achieves Rare Boy Scout Honor

20 May

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Cherokee Countys Michael Gustafson Achieves Rare Boy Scout Honor

Michael Gustafson recently became the first Boy Scout in Cherokee County to ever earn all the merit badges that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) offers. Currently, there are only 136 merit badges. But ... read more..

Local Youth Selected for Extreme Mustang Makeover

20 May

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Local Youth Selected for Extreme Mustang Makeover

Molly Johnston of Ball Ground, GA has been selected to compete in the Fort Worth Extreme Mustang Makeover held in Fort Worth, TX. Molly will have approximately 100 days to gentle a randomly assigned, ... read more..

Reinhardt Receives Two Partners in Education Awards

20 May

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Reinhardt Receives Two Partners in Education Awards

The University was honored as R.M. Moore Elementary Schools Partner in Education of the Year and the Reinhardt University Football Team and head coach, Drew Cronic, were awarded Partner in Education o... read more..

20 May

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Cherokee Countys Michael Gustafson Achieves Rare Boy Scout Honor

Michael Gustafson recently became the first Boy Scout in Cherokee County to ever earn all the merit badges that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) offers. Currently, there are only 136 merit badges. But ... read more..

CCSD School Operations Director Honored as a KSU Outstanding Scholar of the Year

20 May

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CCSD School Operations Director Honored as a KSU Outstanding Scholar of the Year

A CCSD Office of School Operations Director has been named the Outstanding Scholar of the Year in the Educational Leadership program at Kennesaw State Universitys Bagwell College of Education. Debra ... read more..

Creekview HS JROTC Cadets Win First Place at State, Rank Nationally

20 May

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Creekview HS JROTC Cadets Win First Place at State, Rank Nationally

The Creekview High School Army JROTC Program can claim a State Championship title and National ranking! Six of its teams won first place at regionals, and the cadets then competed against students read more..

01 May

Canton Magazine

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Canton Family Life - May 2016

01 May

Woodstock Magazine

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Woodstock Family Life - May 2016

22 Apr

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Wages of War

Recognizing and Honoring the Military Service of J.R. (Chief) Wages By Julie Senger Upon entering American Legion Post 201 in Alpharetta and awaiting the arrival of J.R. (Chief) Wages to speak with ... read more..

22 Apr

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A Culinary Twofer

By Shannon Marsh Teach Skills and Make Memories with Your Kids in the Kitchen Teaching kids how to cook is one of the most important life skills we can give them. They get excited about food, intere... read more..

The Story of WWII Veteran, George Norman Sosebee

22 Apr

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The Story of WWII Veteran, George Norman Sosebee

By Julie Senger At only 15 years old, George Norman Sosebee was playing football in Cantons Brown Park when he first heard about the bombing of Pearl Harbor. At the time, he was too young to even kno... read more..

22 Apr

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Morrow Family Medicine

Bringing care back to healthcare in Cumming & Milton By Kathleen Boehmig Dr. James Morrow has built a sterling reputation in family medicine over the last thirty years, and hes now opening a s... read more..

22 Apr

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Frank Reynolds for Sheriff

Your Neighbor and Man with a Plan By Kathleen Boehmig Captain Frank Reynolds is prepared to serve as the next elected Sheriff of Cherokee County. With 22 years of law enforcement experience, and as ... read more..

22 Apr

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Woodstock Artist Profile: Annalysa Kimball

Painting Moments, Capturing History By Julie Senger Annalysa Kimball has had an interest in creating art ever since she could grip a crayon. Starting young, she worked as an art teacher, entered sho... read more..

22 Apr

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Canton Artist Profile: Annalysa Kimball

Painting Moments, Capturing Time By Julie Senger Annalysa Kimball has had an interest in creating art ever since she could grip a crayon. Starting young, she worked as an art teacher, entered shows ... read more..

22 Apr

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Artist Profile: Nate Penick

A Window on the World of Nate Penick and the Art of Glass Blowing By Natalie Del Valle It can be hard to imagine that a smooth, round marble, that is cool to the touch now, was once a lump of molten... read more..

22 Apr

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Book Review: Raymie Nightingale

By Annell Gerson Kate DiCamillo won the hearts of readers in her iconic debut novel, Because of Winn Dixie. She went on to write The Tiger Rising, The Tale of Despereaux, The Miraculous Journey of Ed... read more..

22 Apr

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Book Review: Memorial Road

By Farris Yawn Those of us lucky enough to have grown up near our extended family know so well that gatherings are usually full of food, fun and a lot of stories stories that would become family leg... read more..

Taste of Life: Sauteed Chicken Breast with Zucchini, New Potatoes and Garlic

22 Apr

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Taste of Life: Sauteed Chicken Breast with Zucchini, New Potatoes and Garlic

By Chef Hillary Gallagher Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts3 small zucchini, cut into half moons8-10 potatoes, boiled in salted water until tender2 garlic cloves, thi read more..

B.J. Weeks Chairing GA Farm Bureau Honeybee Committee

22 Apr

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B.J. Weeks Chairing GA Farm Bureau Honeybee Committee

Cherokee County Farm Bureau member B.J. Weeks is serving as chairman of the Georgia Farm Bureau Honeybee Committee for 2016. Weeks maintains 500 bee hives, selling honey to 65 local grocery s read more..

CTCs Executive Director for Adult Education Recognized Nationally

22 Apr

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CTCs Executive Director for Adult Education Recognized Nationally

Chattahoochee Technical Colleges Executive Director for Adult Education, Tamika Phillips, has been named runner up for Outstanding Administrator of the Year by the Commission on Adult Basic Ed read more..

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Teen Leadership Class of 2016 Graduation

22 Apr

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Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Teen Leadership Class of 2016 Graduation

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the graduation of the participants in the 15th Annual Teen Leadership Cherokee (TLC) Class. Of the 53 Cherokee County high school read more..

22 Apr

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B.J. Weeks Chairing GA Farm Bureau Honeybee Committee

Cherokee County Farm Bureau member B.J. Weeks is serving as chairman of the Georgia Farm Bureau Honeybee Committee for 2016. Weeks maintains 500 bee hives, selling honey to 65 local grocery s read more..

22 Apr

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CTCs Executive Director for Adult Education Recognized Nationally

Chattahoochee Technical Colleges Executive Director for Adult Education, Tamika Phillips, has been named runner up for Outstanding Administrator of the Year by the Commission on Adult Basic Ed read more..

Cherokee Chamber Names Volunteer of the Quarter

22 Apr

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Cherokee Chamber Names Volunteer of the Quarter

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Jennifer Simonis with Healing Hands Youth Ranch has been named the Chairmans Council Volunteer of the Quarter for the first read more..

Reinhardt Celebrates Inauguration of New President, Dr. Kina Mallard

22 Apr

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Reinhardt Celebrates Inauguration of New President, Dr. Kina Mallard

Reinhardt University recently celebrated the inauguration of its 20th President, Dr. Kina S. Mallard (pictured), in an almost two-week-long celebration. The event was kicked off with an art g read more..

01 Apr

Canton Magazine

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Canton Family Life - April 2016

01 Apr

Woodstock Magazine

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Woodstock Family Life - April 2016

Providing the Perfect Home For Your 4 Legged Family Member

25 Mar

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Providing the Perfect Home For Your 4 Legged Family Member

By Sherry Weaver, D.V.M. 1. Do your research, and pick the right pet for your lifestyle. The history of different types of dogs and cats will give you better insight as to what that breed will need. ... read more..