February 2017 - Monthly Archive

20 Feb

Recipes

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Taste of Life: Blueberry Cobbler

by Chef Paul Bodrigi Serves 4 Cobbler Topping Ingredients: -3.5 ounces all-purpose flour-1 ounce granulated sugarteaspoon baking powder-teaspoon baking soda-Pinch of salt-3 ounces cold, unsalted bu... read more..

Book Review: Jimmy Carter, Elected President with Pocket Change and Peanuts

20 Feb

Titles & Blurbs

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Book Review: Jimmy Carter, Elected President with Pocket Change and Peanuts

By Annell Gerson I can only say with a degree of confidence that what won the election for Jimmy Carter were the more than 600,000 hands he and Rosalyn shook. So says Dorothy Dot Padgett, author of h... read more..

Book Review: Paw Prints On My Soul and The History of Homeless Pet School Clubs

20 Feb

Titles & Blurbs

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Book Review: Paw Prints On My Soul and The History of Homeless Pet School Clubs

By Farris Yawn There are many wonderful dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, horses, or any other type of pet you can imagine, in desperate need of a forever home. Thats why these two books are importan... read more..

20 Feb

Titles & Blurbs

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Artist Profile: Brackin

By Brandi Price Upon entering Ed Bs Studio 54, youre immediately intrigued by this non-traditional art gallery. As you look around, youll get a sense of the owners talent and creativity. At a young a... read more..

River Ridge HS Student Wins National Research Proposal Grant

20 Feb

School - Woodstock

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River Ridge HS Student Wins National Research Proposal Grant

Julia Boll won the $200 grant from the prestigious New York Institute of Technology for her research proposal, The Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on Planarian Regeneration, under the mentorship of R... read more..

Etowah HS Senior Earns Perfect ACT Score

20 Feb

School - Woodstock

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Etowah HS Senior Earns Perfect ACT Score

Senior Nathan Baker earned the top composite score of 36 on a recent administration of the college entrance and placement test. Nationally, while the actual number of students earning a composite scor... read more..

Woodstock HS Assistant Principal Inducted into Georgia Dugout Club Hall of Fame & Named GAs Athletic Director of the Year

20 Feb

School - Woodstock

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Woodstock HS Assistant Principal Inducted into Georgia Dugout Club Hall of Fame & Named GAs Athletic Director of the Year

Assistant Principal Tonya Sebring has been named the Region 4-AAAAAAA Athletic Director of the Year! She will be honored as a Region Athletic Director of the Year at the annual Georgia Athletic ... read more..

Student Athletes Recognized on National Signing Day

20 Feb

School - Woodstock

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Student Athletes Recognized on National Signing Day

The students recognized include: Etowah HSAndrew Keene, baseball, Georgia State University; Drew Waters, baseball, University of Georgia; Macki Walsh, cross country/track, Troy University (AL);... read more..

20 Feb

Community - Woodstock

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First Citizen of Cherokee County Named

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Byron L. Dobbs has been named the 42nd recipient of the First Citizen of Cherokee County Award. A native of Woodstock, and a lifelo... read more..

Cherokee County Educational Foundation Presents 3rd Annual Celebration of Education Gala

20 Feb

Community - Woodstock

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Cherokee County Educational Foundation Presents 3rd Annual Celebration of Education Gala

The Cherokee County Educational Foundation will build upon the success of its past two events, benefitting the Cherokee County School District on March 11th. The black-tie-optional event at the North... read more..

Woodstock Earns Tree City USA Designation

20 Feb

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock Earns Tree City USA Designation

For the 17th time, Woodstock was named a 2016 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Woodstock achieved the recognition by meeting ... read more..

20 Feb

Business - Woodstock

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Dominium

Dominium, a Minneapolis-based leading apartment development and management company, recently announced that it has acquired Woodstocks Riverstock Apartments, a 172-unit affordable housing community. ... read more..

Roswell Begins Next Phase of Sun Valley Drive Extension

20 Feb

Community - North Fulton

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Roswell Begins Next Phase of Sun Valley Drive Extension

The project will extend the existing road from Alpharetta Highway (SR 9) east to Warsaw Road. This phase includes construction of the actual road extension and intersection improvements as well as the... read more..

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Awards Announced

20 Feb

Business - Woodstock

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Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Awards Announced

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce recently announced its Small Business of the Year Award, its Excellence in Customer Service Award, its Volunteer of the Year Award and its Hustle Award. Autumn... read more..

Sen. Albers Commends Director Gary George

20 Feb

Community - North Fulton

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Sen. Albers Commends Director Gary George

Sen. John Albers (R Roswell) recognized Gary D. George, Director of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, for his fifty years of service and leadership with a presentation of Senate Resolution ... read more..

20 Feb

Community - North Fulton

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Give the Gift of Community

By purchasing tickets to the Childrens Charities Designing for a Difference Clarity Showcase Home and Tour event on April 20-23, youll help the future of Milton. The show home is raising much needed f... read more..

Little Helpers Spread Love to the Elderly

20 Feb

Community - North Fulton

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Little Helpers Spread Love to the Elderly

Little Helpers of Atlanta volunteers from Roswell and Johns Creek spent an afternoon at Benton House of Douglasville assisted living facility. They played Bingo with the residents and passed out treat... read more..

20 Feb

Titles & Blurbs

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Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nothing Bundt Delicious By Rajayne Cordery Cake changes everything. Every day is a celebration! Nothing Bundt Cakes shop in Milton/Alpharetta promises to commemorate just that. A surprise for a spec... read more..

Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are currently available for 2017s Alive in Roswell series.

20 Feb

Business - North Fulton

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Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are currently available for 2017s Alive in Roswell series.

Every year, thousands of people flock to downtown Roswell to experience whats become one of the citys premier events, Alive in Roswell. Hosted by Atlanta Plays It Forward, in conjunction with the City... read more..

20 Feb

Business - North Fulton

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Jackson Healthcare

Jackson Healthcare, one of the nations largest healthcare staffing firms, recently announced a 306,000-square-foot expansion project of its corporate headquarters in Alpharetta that will bring 1,400 n... read more..

20 Feb

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Woodstock Dental Care

Bringing Happy Smiles to WoodstockWoodstock Dental Care Gently Cares for Your Entire Family By Cyndi Braun A beautiful smile is a beautiful thing. But if you are embarrassed of the way your teeth lo... read more..

20 Feb

School - North Fulton

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20 Fulton Schools Receive 5-Star Rating

The Georgia Department of Education (GDOE) recently released its annual School Climate Star and Financial Efficiency Star ratings for all school systems in Georgia.School climate refers to the quality... read more..

Amana Academy 3rd Graders Collaborate with Atlanta Audubon Society

20 Feb

School - North Fulton

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Amana Academy 3rd Graders Collaborate with Atlanta Audubon Society

Third-graders at Amana Academy, a Fulton County Schools charter school, recently put their classroom work to the test by collaborating with the Atlanta Audubon Society. They worked together to learn a... read more..

River Eves ES Welcomes Former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young

20 Feb

School - North Fulton

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River Eves ES Welcomes Former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young

Former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young recently made a stop at River Eves Elementary School to see the schools new aquaponics lab. The hydroponic-aquaculture system uses fish waste to supply nutrients to... read more..

20 Feb

Community - Canton

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First Citizen of Cherokee County Named

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Byron L. Dobbs has been named the 42nd recipient of the First Citizen of Cherokee County Award. A native of Woodstock, and a lifelon... read more..

20 Feb

Community - Canton

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Cherokee County Educational Foundation Presents 3rd Annual Celebration of Education Gala

The Cherokee County Educational Foundation will build upon the success of its past two events, benefitting the Cherokee County School District on March 11th.The black-tie-optional event at the Northsi... read more..

20 Feb

Community - Canton

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Calling All Artists and Vendors!

Applications are now being accepted for the Canton Festival of the Arts, which will take place May 20-21st in Brown Park. The Canton Festival of the Arts features:-Artists Market with over 75 exhibito... read more..

20 Feb

Titles & Blurbs

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State Farm

Your Hometown Agent, Jan RooneyHere to Help Life Go Right By Cyndi Braun Trying to understand insurance policies is difficult, and thinking about what would happen to your family if you fail to get ... read more..

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Awards

20 Feb

Business - Canton

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Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Awards

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce recently announced its Small Business of the Year Award, its Excellence in Customer Service Award, its Volunteer of the Year Award and its Hustle Award. Autumn ... read more..

CCSD Recommended for Continued AdvancED Accreditation

20 Feb

School - Canton

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CCSD Recommended for Continued AdvancED Accreditation

To earn AdvancED accreditation, a school district must identify and sustain the implementation of a systemic continuous improvement process and monitor its schools for compliance with five Standards f... read more..