October 2017 - Monthly Archive

Taste of Life: Mushroom Strudel with Goat Cheese

24 Oct

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Taste of Life: Mushroom Strudel with Goat Cheese

Serves 6 Appetizer PortionsIngredients cup olive oil 2 lbs. mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped cup dry sherry cup goat cheese (6 oz.... read more..

24 Oct

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Queenies: Mushroom Toast

Makes 2-4 appetizer portionsIngredientsMushroom Toast1.5-2# fresh mushrooms 2 tablespoons freshly chopped curly parsley1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme1 tablespoon cooking sherryCanola or grapeseed ... read more..

24 Oct

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St. George Village

Good Neighbors When Jim and Mary Beth Devers and Judy and Jerry Prophitt became neighbors at St. George Village, they certainly werent strangers. The two couples, who had previously been neighbors fo... read more..

24 Oct

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Art Jewelers Diamonds & Design

Whatever Your Story, Forever Begins with Art Jewelers Diamonds & Design By Cyndi Braun You have stolen my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart with one glance of your eyes, with ... read more..

24 Oct

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Miltons: The Farmer Omelet

Ingredients 3 extra-large eggs cup red & yellow bell peppers, diced small cup grape tomatoes cup buckboard bacon, diced/chopped large cup scallions, chopped cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese ... read more..

Book Review: Santa Claus is Always in Town

24 Oct

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Book Review: Santa Claus is Always in Town

By Farris Yawn Cherokee County is very lucky to be the home of Hall of Fame Santa, Tim Cavender. Anyone who has seen him in character knows how good he is. Its easy to forget that its Tim Cavender in... read more..

Book Review: The Hidden Light of Northern Fires

24 Oct

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Book Review: The Hidden Light of Northern Fires

By Annell Gerson Seeds are often planted in our thoughts at unexpected times. They grow silently, and then one day, there they are, front and center, no longer small and insignificant, but now giants... read more..

24 Oct

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Artist Profile: Bob Farley

By Samantha Canuel With each project, you are always starting over. There is an old adage in the theatre that says, You are only as good as your last show. Its true. So said Robert Farley, artistic d... read more..

23 Oct

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Christina Semeria

A Spark in the Dark On April 27, 2016, nineteen-year-old Christina Tini Semeria went to pray off campus with her four best friends before studying for finals. On their return to the University of Geo... read more..

Side Dishes Everyone Can Be Thankful For

23 Oct

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Side Dishes Everyone Can Be Thankful For

By Julie Senger Whether you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner at your house, or bringing a dish to someone elses home to share, you or other guests may have certain dietary restrictions due to health c... read more..

23 Oct

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Woodstock Gift Guide 2017

Salon Spa Venessa Give the gift of beauty and wellness this holiday season. Salon Spa Venssas spectacular packages will restore balance and bring harmony to anyone on your list. Packages include mass... read more..

23 Oct

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North Fulton Gift Guide 2017

ChoicesToYou.com The holidays are upon us, and with all the additional tasks that brings, wouldnt it be great to leave the cooking to someone else? Give the gift of a delicious meal to yourself, your... read more..

23 Oct

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Canton Gift Guide 2017

Regal Cinema From The Justice League to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, see the most anticipated holiday releases in Regals luxury, king size recliners! Use your $10 gift card to try out Regals expanded fo... read more..

Two Cherokee County Citizens Awarded Georgia Trend Magazines 40 Under 40

23 Oct

Community - Woodstock

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Two Cherokee County Citizens Awarded Georgia Trend Magazines 40 Under 40

This year marks 21 years Georgia Trend has honored the states best and brightest under the age of forty in business, government, politics, nonprofits, science, health care and education. Over the last... read more..

Woodstock HS Senior Earns Perfect ACT Score

23 Oct

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock HS Senior Earns Perfect ACT Score

Woodstock High School Senior Katherine Relick earned the top composite score of 36 on the college entrance and placement test. On average, less than one-tenth of one percent of students who take the A... read more..

Leadership Cherokee Graduates Class of 2017

23 Oct

Community - Woodstock

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Leadership Cherokee Graduates Class of 2017

Leadership Cherokee, a program of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, graduated its 29th Anniversary Class during a recent ceremony. With the completion of this years class, the alumni count now ... read more..

Woodstock Mayor Announces $350K for Upgraded Crosswalks and Lighting

23 Oct

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock Mayor Announces $350K for Upgraded Crosswalks and Lighting

Following the September accident and death of three pedestrians in downtown Woodstock, the Woodstock City Council and Mayor Donnie Henriques indicated that $350,000 would soon go toward more crosswalk... read more..

Woodstock Marine Corp League Detachment Members Receive Quilts of Valor

23 Oct

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock Marine Corp League Detachment Members Receive Quilts of Valor

Recently, at the Semper Fi Grille, John Newport, a career USMC Master Sargent who served two tours of duty in Vietnam; John Blair, a Vietnam veteran and Silver Star recipient; and Eddie Cranford anoth... read more..

Preservation Woodstock Selects 2017 Citizen of the Year

23 Oct

Community - Woodstock

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Preservation Woodstock Selects 2017 Citizen of the Year

David Potts, member of the Woodstock City Council, has been chosen by Preservation Woodstock, Inc. as the recipient of this years Barbara G. Ingram Citizen of the Year Award for his notable efforts in... read more..

Northside Hospital Offers Free Mammograms for Women in Georgia

23 Oct

Community - Woodstock

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Northside Hospital Offers Free Mammograms for Women in Georgia

Northside Hospital Cancer Institute is currently offering no-cost screening mammograms and other breast diagnostic procedures for qualified women who cannot afford them. More cases of breast cancer a... read more..

23 Oct

Community - Woodstock

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CCSD Awards 2018 Teacher of the Year

Woodstock Middle School teacher Stephanie Vidrine shapes math lessons into stories that remain in students hearts and minds long after the equations are solved. Her extraordinary gift for teaching her... read more..

Cherokee Chamber Announces Two Top Volunteers

23 Oct

Community - Woodstock

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Cherokee Chamber Announces Two Top Volunteers

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that John Aden with Aden Insurance Consultants has been named the Chairmans Council Volunteer of the Quarter for second quarter 2017 and ... read more..

Fundraisers Raise Big Funds for Local Causes!

23 Oct

Community - Woodstock

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Fundraisers Raise Big Funds for Local Causes!

Thanks to Cherokee County citizens, three recent fundraisers successfully raised significant funds to aid worthy, local charitable causes. Reinhardt Universitys 3rd Annual 5k for ADay raised more mon... read more..

Johns Creek Ranks Fourth in Americas 50 Best Cities to Live

23 Oct

Community - North Fulton

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Johns Creek Ranks Fourth in Americas 50 Best Cities to Live

Recently, USA Today reported that 24/7 Wall St. announced that out of the fifty cities that were ranked, Johns Creek was the fourth most livable city in America. The reasons Johns Creek ranks so high ... read more..

23 Oct

Community - North Fulton

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Party Around Roswell

This years Party Around Roswell event had a great turnout, raising enough money to keep four ArtAround Roswell sculptures in the community, which is double the acquisition from last year. Thanks... read more..

23 Oct

Community - North Fulton

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enAble of Georgia is All Fired Up

The tennis chair for enAble of Georgias recent event recommended personalized awards for the tennis winners at this years fundraiser. It was too much fun watching Shawn, Jessie, Lisa and Laura make t... read more..

Milton Fire-Rescue Launches Ready Milton

23 Oct

Community - North Fulton

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Milton Fire-Rescue Launches Ready Milton

The City of Milton-Fire Rescue Department recently launched a new emergency management program aimed at helping prepare residents in case of an emergency. The Milton community is invited to participat... read more..

Discount Tires Driven to Care Awards Drake House Career Program

23 Oct

Community - North Fulton

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Discount Tires Driven to Care Awards Drake House Career Program

Discount Tire and their Driven to Care program awarded The Drake House $19,500 to support the expansion of the Career Services Program. The Career Services Program expansion will allow Drake Village c... read more..

23 Oct

Community - North Fulton

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Northside Hospital Offers Free Mammograms for Women in Georgia

Northside Hospital Cancer Institute is currently offering no-cost screening mammograms and other breast diagnostic procedures for qualified women who cannot afford them. More cases of breast cancer a... read more..

Angel of Hope Monument Unveiled in Arlington Memorial Park to Honor Babies Lost Too Soon

23 Oct

Community - North Fulton

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Angel of Hope Monument Unveiled in Arlington Memorial Park to Honor Babies Lost Too Soon

On Saturday, September 30, the TEARS Foundation in partnership with Dignity Memorial unveiled an Angel of Hope Monument at Arlington Memorial Park, in Sandy Springs, GA. This monument will be an everl... read more..