January 2017 - Monthly Archive

26 Jan

Recipes

Candice

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Taste of Life: Chocolate Bread Pudding

By Chef Paul Bodrogi Ingredients 1 loaf of challah bread, cut into squares1 qt. half and half4 eggs8 yolks1 oz. sugar4 oz. chocolate, melted1 oz. chocolate chips oz. cocoa powder2 oz. ... read more..

26 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

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Book Review: Close Enough to Touch

By Annell Gerson What if you were allergic to other humans? What if someones touch could send you into anaphylactic shock? What does such a life look like; what does it feel like? Close Enough to Tou... read more..

26 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Super User 20

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Book Review: Talking As Fast As I Can

By Jessica Asbell Its likely that you know Lauren Graham from her role in Gilmore Girls or Parenthood. Her book, Talking as Fast as I Can, boasts the tag line: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls and... read more..

26 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Super User 20

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Artist Profile: Lorra Kurtz

Mixed-Media Artist: The Whole Ball of Wax By Brandi Price Lorra Kurtz was originally planted in Texas, but lucky for us, shes bloomed in Georgia. After a career in business, Lorra transitioned into ... read more..

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Holds Grand Opening for New Station 3

26 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

897

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Holds Grand Opening for New Station 3

The official grand opening and Hose Uncoupling Ceremony for Cherokee Fires station #3, located at 270 Crown Avenue in Canton, was held last month. Field Operations Chief Greg Erdely welcomed those in ... read more..

Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Selects 2017 Teen & Adult Leadership Cherokee Classes

26 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

906

Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Selects 2017 Teen & Adult Leadership Cherokee Classes

The mission of Teen Leadership Cherokee is to develop the knowledge and leadership skills of young people in Cherokee County, so they may confidently become our leaders of tomorrow.Members of Teen Lea... read more..

3-Day Cycling Tour of the Southern Highlands Stage Race Comes to Woodstock & Ball Ground

26 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

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3-Day Cycling Tour of the Southern Highlands Stage Race Comes to Woodstock & Ball Ground

Formerly held in Gainesville, organizers behind the Tour of the Southern Highlands Stage Race has decided to bring this Pro/Am stage to Woodstock and Ball Ground on March 3-5. Race director, and forme... read more..

Meet Steve Miller, New Mayor of Holly Springs

26 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

910

Meet Steve Miller, New Mayor of Holly Springs

After twelve years, Holly Springs has a fresh voice in the mayors office. 42-year-old, former U.S. Marine Steve Miller has many goals hed like to achieve in his new role, but his most important goals ... read more..

Building upon the success of their first eight Sunbrook Academies, Sunbrook Academy at Woodstock is now open at 9626 Hickory Flat Highway.

26 Jan

Business - Woodstock

Super User 20

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Building upon the success of their first eight Sunbrook Academies, Sunbrook Academy at Woodstock is now open at 9626 Hickory Flat Highway.

Their cutting-edge preschool learning environment is based on their proprietary Foundations curriculum, which has been proven to help children thrive in kindergarten and beyond. They offer flexible pr... read more..

Downtown Woodstocks Pie Bar recently won a $10,000 award on an episode of Sugar Showdown on the Cooking Channel.

26 Jan

Business - Woodstock

Super User 20

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Downtown Woodstocks Pie Bar recently won a $10,000 award on an episode of Sugar Showdown on the Cooking Channel.

We were so excited to participate in Cooking Channels Sugar Showdown that winning was honestly just a perk, owner Lauren Bolden said. Cody and Lauren Bolden auditioned for the show by submitting a vid... read more..

26 Jan

Business - Woodstock

Super User 20

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Cherokee County Farm Bureau

Cherokee County Farm Bureau encourages students in 9th through 12th grade to enter the Georgia Farm Bureau Art Contest. The artwork should be drawn in black ink or dark, soft-lead pencil, on an 8 1/2 ... read more..

CCSD Makes AP Honor Roll for 4th Consecutive Year

26 Jan

School - Woodstock

Super User 20

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CCSD Makes AP Honor Roll for 4th Consecutive Year

Cherokee County School District high school students not only continue to beat state and national averages on college-level Advance Placement (AP) exams, but CCSD also has earned national recognition ... read more..

CCSD Parent Leader Earns Outstanding Leadership in School-Community Relations Award

26 Jan

School - Woodstock

Super User 20

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CCSD Parent Leader Earns Outstanding Leadership in School-Community Relations Award

The Cherokee County School District recently won fifteen awards from the Georgia School Public Relations Association (GSPRA), a record total, which included a Best in State top honor! A special award... read more..

CCSD Students Volunteer to Help Homeless

26 Jan

School - Woodstock

Super User 20

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CCSD Students Volunteer to Help Homeless

Cherokee County School District students recently volunteered with Give Homeless Hope to help those in need. The students weathered very cold temperatures to help provide 70-80 homeless children and a... read more..

26 Jan

Community - North Fulton

Super User 20

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Miltons New Police Chief: Rich Austin

After a nationwide search in 2016, the City of Milton selected George Rich Austin, Jr. as its new chief of police. Chief Austin comes from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in North Carolina... read more..

Roswell Celebrates Opening Phase 4 of River Boardwalk

26 Jan

Community - North Fulton

Super User 20

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Roswell Celebrates Opening Phase 4 of River Boardwalk

Phase 4 of the Citys Riverwalk is a multi-purpose greenway that parallels the Chattahoochee River. The Riverwalk project began in 2000 when the residents of Roswell approved a bond referendum that inc... read more..

Johns Creek City Hall, Police and Fire Departments to Receive New Home

26 Jan

Community - North Fulton

Super User 20

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Johns Creek City Hall, Police and Fire Departments to Receive New Home

The Johns Creek City Council, by a 7-0 vote, authorized the mayor to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the acquisition of an existing office building in Technology Park, to consolidate City Ha... read more..

Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

26 Jan

Business - North Fulton

Super User 20

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Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

For decades, the Greater North Fulton community has come together with a common goal of quality of life with globally competitive education choices and support for business and job creation. To contin... read more..

26 Jan

Business - North Fulton

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Audio Intersection

Loudermilk Homes is proud to announce a partnership with both Amazon and Audio Intersection to deliver Alexa-enabled luxury homes. Controlling everything from the sprinklers to the TVs, every new home... read more..

District 1 School Board Member Sworn in to New Term of Office

26 Jan

School - North Fulton

Super User 20

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District 1 School Board Member Sworn in to New Term of Office

Last month, Katha Stuart began her first full term after serving the unexpired term of retired District 1 member Linda Schultz.Stuart represents areas in Alpharetta and Roswell. A 20-year resident of ... read more..

26 Jan

School - North Fulton

Super User 20

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Volunteer for Fulton County Schools!

Fulton County Schools values and promotes active engagement of the community in all its schools. Thousands of individuals serve as volunteers in their schools each year. Volunteer opportunities may in... read more..

Independence High School Students Art Selected for 2017 Calendar

26 Jan

School - North Fulton

Super User 20

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Independence High School Students Art Selected for 2017 Calendar

Independence High School senior Dylan Moore was among thirteen students whose art was published in the Fulton County Water Resources Divisions 2017 Art Calendar. Dylans mixed-media illustration, We Ar... read more..

26 Jan

Community - Canton

Super User 20

780

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Holds Grand Opening for New Station 3

The official grand opening and Hose Uncoupling Ceremony for Cherokee Fires station #3, located at 270 Crown Avenue in Canton, was held last month. Field Operations Chief Greg Erdely welcomed those in ... read more..

26 Jan

Community - Canton

Super User 20

889

Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Selects 2017 Teen & Adult Leadership Cherokee Classes

The mission of Teen Leadership Cherokee is to develop the knowledge and leadership skills of young people in Cherokee County, so they may confidently become our leaders of tomorrow.Members of Teen Lea... read more..

James Miller Named Head Coach of Reinhardt University Football

26 Jan

Community - Canton

Super User 20

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James Miller Named Head Coach of Reinhardt University Football

A former football player at Virginia Tech, Miller has been with Reinhardt since 2014. Prior to being named head coach, Miller served as the programs recruiting coordinator, in addition to being the as... read more..

26 Jan

Community - Canton

Super User 20

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Meet Steve Miller, New Mayor of Holly Springs

After twelve years, Holly Springs has a fresh voice in the mayors office. 42-year-old, former U.S. Marine Steve Miller has many goals hed like to achieve in his new role, but his most important goals ... read more..

26 Jan

Business - Canton

Super User 20

997

White Rabbit Electrology

White Rabbit Electrology, permanent hare removal, is now open at 120 Hickory Road in Canton. Electrolysis is the only FDA-approved method to remove unwanted hair for over 140 years. White Rabbit Elect... read more..

26 Jan

Business - Canton

Super User 20

872

Cherokee County Farm Bureau

The Cherokee County Farm Bureau encourages students in 9th through 12th grade to enter the Georgia Farm Bureau Art Contest. The artwork should be drawn in black ink or dark, soft-lead pencil, on an 8 ... read more..

26 Jan

Business - Canton

Super User 20

944

Perimeter North Family Medicine

Perimeter North Family Medicine has announced an expansion of their services with a new Canton office. The new medical office is located at 460 Northside Cherokee Boulevard, Suite 170.Dr. Haroon Mian,... read more..

26 Jan

School - Canton

Super User 20

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CCSD Makes AP Honor Roll for 4th Consecutive Year

Cherokee County School District high school students not only continue to beat state and national averages on college-level Advance Placement (AP) exams, but CCSD also has earned national recognition ... read more..