June 2017 - Monthly Archive

22 Jun

Titles & Blurbs

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Alpharetta Foot & Ankle Specialists

If Your 10,000 Steps a Day Are Painful, Alpharetta Foot & Ankle Can Help The American Heart Association recommends 10,000 steps a day, and fitness trackers encourage us to make that our goal. But... read more..

Community Partner: Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy

22 Jun

Titles & Blurbs

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Community Partner: Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy

Making a Difference in the Lives of Children The Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy (FFCL) has a mission to provide books for local communities to prepare preschool children for reading and lear... read more..

22 Jun

Community - Woodstock

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Senior Softball League Donates Glasses

Recently, the CSSA (Cherokee Senior Softball League) made a donation of over 200 pairs of sunglasses to the Lions Club of Canton. The glasses were collected from over 300 members of the softball leagu... read more..

DAR Outstanding Regent Organizes New Chapter in North Cobb/South Cherokee County

22 Jun

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

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DAR Outstanding Regent Organizes New Chapter in North Cobb/South Cherokee County

National Society Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) members and residents of Cobb and Cherokee County recently attended the Kennesaw Mountain Chapter first chapter meeting. To meet the demand for growt... read more..

9th Annual Tools 4 School Event Requests Donations

22 Jun

Community - Woodstock

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9th Annual Tools 4 School Event Requests Donations

On July 22nd, Act Together Ministries will host its 9th Annual Tools 4 School event at His Hands Church in Woodstock. This event provides haircuts, new school supplies, medical and dental screenings t... read more..

22 Jun

Business - Woodstock

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Vingenzos

Vingenzos Fettuccini con Salsiccia e Fungi menu item was recently awarded a 2017/2018 100 Plates Locals Love distinction by the Georgia Department of Economic Developments Tourism Division (GDEcD) as ... read more..

22 Jun

Business - Woodstock

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Georgia Cancer Specialists

The sixth annual Stand Up for Stand Down toiletry drive for Georgias homeless veterans is ongoing through August 11th. Sponsored by the Georgia District Pilot International Clubs and Georgia Cancer Sp... read more..

River Ridge HS Student Wins First Place in State Art Contest

22 Jun

School - Woodstock

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River Ridge HS Student Wins First Place in State Art Contest

Tulani Reeves-Miller placed first in the statewide 2017 TOME Fan Art competition for her work based on the book 5 TO 1 by Holly Bodger.TOME is a national student literary society dedicated to promotin... read more..

Etowah HS Class of 2017 Graduate Named Gatorade Georgia Baseball Player of the Year and is Drafted by the Atlanta Braves

22 Jun

School - Woodstock

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Etowah HS Class of 2017 Graduate Named Gatorade Georgia Baseball Player of the Year and is Drafted by the Atlanta Braves

The Gatorade Company recently announced Drew Waters of the Class AAAAAAA State Champion Etowah High School Eagles as its 2016-17 Gatorade Georgia Baseball Player of the Year! Drew, the first Gatorade ... read more..

Johnston Elementary School Named to the Alliance for a Healthier Generations 2017 list of Americas Healthiest Schools

22 Jun

School - Woodstock

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Johnston Elementary School Named to the Alliance for a Healthier Generations 2017 list of Americas Healthiest Schools

The school won a Bronze Award from the national organization for making changes that promote healthier eating and physical activity for students and staff. Healthier Generations Healthy Schools Progra... read more..

Assistive Technology Helps People Age in Place

22 Jun

Community - North Fulton

Super User 20

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Assistive Technology Helps People Age in Place

Great strides have been made in developing new technology to help people with disabilities remain as independent as possible. Advancements, in particular, have been made surrounding the aging populati... read more..

22 Jun

Community - North Fulton

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The Drake House Awarded Grant

The Drake House was recently awarded a $12,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia. Each year, the Community Foundation ends its grant cycle with a grant awards breakfast. This y... read more..

Atlanta Regional Commissions Water District

22 Jun

Community - North Fulton

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Atlanta Regional Commissions Water District

Even with the recent rains, much of metro Atlanta remains in a serious drought. The problem is that it simply hasnt rained enough, particularly north of Lake Lanier, to make up for how dry weve been t... read more..

22 Jun

Business - North Fulton

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WellStar North Fulton Hospital

WellStar North Fulton Hospital is now offering the Know Your Heart program, a screening that can help determine patients risk for heart disease, stroke and other serious conditions. The screening uses... read more..

22 Jun

Business - North Fulton

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Georgia Cancer Specialists

The sixth annual Stand Up for Stand Down toiletry drive for Georgias homeless veterans is ongoing through August 11th. Sponsored by the Georgia District Pilot International Clubs and Georgia Cancer Sp... read more..

Many Fulton County Schools Serving Meals During the Summer

22 Jun

School - North Fulton

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Many Fulton County Schools Serving Meals During the Summer

The Summer Food Service Program ensures children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. During June, Fulton County Schools served over 3,000 meals a day at over forty appr... read more..

Fulton County School System Names Top Employees of 2017

22 Jun

School - North Fulton

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Fulton County School System Names Top Employees of 2017

Allison Kerley of Barnwell Elementary School was announced as Fulton County Schools Teacher of the Year while Dr. Ritu Ahuja of Northwood Elementary School was announced as the districts Principal of ... read more..

22 Jun

Community - Canton

Super User 20

729

DAR Outstanding Regent Organizes New Chapter in North Cobb/South Cherokee County

National Society Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) members and residents of Cobb and Cherokee County recently attended the Kennesaw Mountain Chapter first chapter meeting. To meet the demand for growt... read more..

Exercise Class Opportunities for Seniors

22 Jun

Community - Canton

Super User 20

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Exercise Class Opportunities for Seniors

SAFE (Strength and Flexibility Exercise) is a Parkinsons exercise class that will be held at the Lodge at BridgeMill, 10451 Bells Ferry Road, Canton, starting July 10th August 11th, Monday/Wednesday/... read more..

22 Jun

Community - Canton

Super User 20

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Cherokee County Names 2017 Top 10 in 10

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce recently recognized this group of young professionals as ones to watch. The Top 10 in 10 initiative is designed to cultivate and showcase exceptional Cherokee C... read more..

22 Jun

Business - Canton

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650

WellStar

Because of a focus on saving lives through pediatric immunizations, a WellStar physician is being recognized by the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). Sam Gold, M.D. has been named Geo... read more..

22 Jun

Business - Canton

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Georgia Cancer Specialists

The sixth annual Stand Up for Stand Down toiletry drive for Georgias homeless veterans is ongoing through August 11th. Sponsored by the Georgia District Pilot International Clubs and Georgia Cancer Sp... read more..

22 Jun

Business - Canton

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920

Perched Clothing & Gifts

The owner of Woodstocks Fashion Cupcake is opening a new boutique called Perched in historic Ball Ground this month. The store will feature trendy clothing, gifts and small home dcor items. They will ... read more..

Sequoyah HS Class of 2017 Graduate Wins National Merit Scholarship

22 Jun

School - Canton

Super User 20

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Sequoyah HS Class of 2017 Graduate Wins National Merit Scholarship

Katie Bates has won a National Merit University of Georgia Scholarship! She plans to study biochemistry at UGA in the fall. Less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors are named finalists by the... read more..

Cherokee HS Student Wins Georgias Most Positive Male Athlete Award

22 Jun

School - Canton

Super User 20

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Cherokee HS Student Wins Georgias Most Positive Male Athlete Award

Jacob Klebar, a member of the schools football team who recently graduated and is headed to Reinhardt University on an academic scholarship, will be honored this month at the 2016-17 Georgia Positive ... read more..

Sequoyah Junior Chiefs Cheerleaders Give Back to the Community

22 Jun

School - Canton

Super User 20

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Sequoyah Junior Chiefs Cheerleaders Give Back to the Community

The Sequoyah Jr. Chiefs Cheerleaders recently spent the day making sandwiches and packing over 1000 sack lunches for the MUST Ministries Summer Lunch Program. During the summer months, children who re... read more..

22 Jun

Titles & Blurbs

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Community Partner: Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy

Making a Difference in the Lives of Children The Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy (FFCL) has a mission to provide books for local communities to prepare preschool children for reading and lear... read more..

Taste of Life: Shrimp, Cherry Tomato, Pesto Pasta

22 Jun

Recipes

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Taste of Life: Shrimp, Cherry Tomato, Pesto Pasta

Serves 4 By Chef Hillary Gallagher Ingredients 1 lb. shrimp, medium sized 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes 1 box penne pasta 2 cups pesto* cup parmesan cheese cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cl... read more..

Miltons: Pan Seared Diver Scallops with Lemon-Cajun Butter Sauce

22 Jun

Recipes

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Miltons: Pan Seared Diver Scallops with Lemon-Cajun Butter Sauce

Serves 2 Ingredients 6 large sea scallops 2 cups cooked Arborio rice cup diced Andouille sausage cup crawfish tails cup sweet corn 2 tablespoons sliced scallion cup low country boil stock cup... read more..

22 Jun

Titles & Blurbs

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Starting Over Second Careers

By JoEllen Wilson For many, a life plan often takes the route of finishing high school, attending college, getting a job, marrying and having children. However, this traditional path is rarer than yo... read more..