December 2017 - Monthly Archive

19 Dec

Titles & Blurbs

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Artist Profile: Debbie Tidwell

Art Driven Community By Tina Morris As a little girl, Debbie Tidwell took boat rides on Little River past Woodstock, but never imagined that her future would take shape there. Today, she resides and... read more..

Book Review: Pure Heart, A Spirited Tale of Grace, Grit, and Whiskey

19 Dec

Titles & Blurbs

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Book Review: Pure Heart, A Spirited Tale of Grace, Grit, and Whiskey

By Annell Gerson Decatur author Bret Witter began his literary career working in a book store and ended up as editorial director for HCI Books before branching out on a new writing venture. In 2006, ... read more..

19 Dec

Titles & Blurbs

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Book Review: To Walk in Heaven's Light

Using Poetry to Honor and Remember Those We Have Lost By Farris Yawn Losing someone close to you is one of the hardest things you may ever endure. It can be hard to find comfort and peace when your ... read more..

19 Dec

Recipes

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Taste of Life: Cornmeal Dusted Snapper

By Hillary Gallagher (Serves 4) Ingredients 4, 7 oz. skinless snapper fillets1 cup milk1 cup cornmeal2 tablespoons kosher salt1 teaspoon cayenne pepper canola oil for sauting ... read more..

19 Dec

Recipes

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Queenie's: Shrimp & Grits

(serves 4) Ingredients 32 oz. can whole tomatoes, crushed by hand 1 lb. fresh tomatoes 1 cup white wine 2 cups chicken or shrimp stock lb. bacon, cut into small dices cup reserved bacon fat cup read more..

Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails: Fried Chicken & Sweet Potato Waffles

19 Dec

Recipes

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Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails: Fried Chicken & Sweet Potato Waffles

Fried Chicken 4 oz. chicken cutlet cup seasoned flour cup buttermilk- Preheat a deep fryer to 350 degrees. - Coat the chicken in buttermilk, and dredge it in seasoned flour. - Fry read more..

WPD K-9 Unit Recognized for Excellence at Recertification Conference

19 Dec

Community - Woodstock

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WPD K-9 Unit Recognized for Excellence at Recertification Conference

At the recent 8th Annual South Georgia K-9 Training and Certification Workshop, Woodstock Police Department (WPD) K-9s were re-certified in narcotic detection, utility/tracking/trailing, and explosive... read more..

Woodstock Police Department Receives Distinguished National Accreditation

19 Dec

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock Police Department Receives Distinguished National Accreditation

Recently, the Woodstock Police Department (WPD) received its accreditation from CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies). This achievement demonstrates the departments commitme... read more..

Woodstock Mayors Outstanding Citizen Award

19 Dec

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock Mayors Outstanding Citizen Award

Recently, Mayor Pro Tem Rob Usher and City Council Member Tracy Collins presented Woodstock resident Nancy Wolfe with the Mayors Outstanding Citizen Award for her efforts in saving the life of another... read more..

Bascomb Elementary School Collects 1,149 Pounds of Food for Charity

19 Dec

Community - Woodstock

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Bascomb Elementary School Collects 1,149 Pounds of Food for Charity

Bascomb Elementary School students, staff, and families donated 1,149 pounds of food for its holiday charitable food drive! The donations benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank.... read more..

CCSD Schools Earn High Marks for School Climate

19 Dec

Community - Woodstock

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CCSD Schools Earn High Marks for School Climate

According to new data from the Georgia Department of Education, the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) earned high marks from students, parents, and employees for school climate. CCSD earned an a... read more..

19 Dec

Community - Woodstock

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WPD Awards Recipients for 2017

Woodstock Police Departments (WPD) Command Staff recently recognized department personnel for their outstanding achievements in 2017: Supervisor of the Year Lt. Paul Gentile Officer of the Year Cp... read more..

Cobb EMC Home Energy Makeover Accepting Entries

19 Dec

Community - Woodstock

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Cobb EMC Home Energy Makeover Accepting Entries

Cobb EMC is now accepting applications for the electric cooperatives annual home energy efficiency makeover, in partnership with Gas South and the Cobb Heating and Air Conditioning Association. The m... read more..

19 Dec

Community - Woodstock

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Chamber Names Volunteer of the Quarter

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce recently announced that Joan McFather, a longtime Chamber member and community volunteer, has been named the Chairmans Council Volunteer of the Quarter for the ... read more..

Safe Kids Cherokee County Receives New Van

19 Dec

Community - Woodstock

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Safe Kids Cherokee County Receives New Van

Safe Kids Cherokee County recently received a new van to assist the organization with their many safe-related events. According to Captain Chad Arp, lead advisor for Safe Kids Cherokee County, Fundin... read more..

New Executive Director of Cherokee County Educational Foundation

19 Dec

Community - Woodstock

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New Executive Director of Cherokee County Educational Foundation

Congratulations to Lisa-Marie Haygood! She has accepted a new role as executive director of Cherokee County Educational Foundation (CCEF). The CCEF is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated t... read more..

19 Dec

Community - Canton

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CCSD Schools Earn High Marks for School Climate

According to new data from the Georgia Department of Education, the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) earned high marks from students, parents, and employees for school climate. CCSD earned an a... read more..

Knox ES Earns National Certification for Digital Citizenship

19 Dec

Community - Canton

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Knox ES Earns National Certification for Digital Citizenship

Knox Elementary School was recently named a Certified School for Digital Citizenship by Common Sense, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digi... read more..

19 Dec

Community - Canton

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New Executive Director of Cherokee County Educational Foundation

Congratulations to Lisa-Marie Haygood! She has accepted a new role as executive director of Cherokee County Educational Foundation (CCEF). The CCEF is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated t... read more..

Avery ES Recognizes Outstanding Student Artists

19 Dec

Community - Canton

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Avery ES Recognizes Outstanding Student Artists

Avery Elementary School is recognizing five students whose artwork was selected for an international exchange program. Artwork by Caroline Barkwell, Aliya Bobo, Jameson Brooks, Amilya Taft, and Averi... read more..

19 Dec

Community - Canton

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Chamber Names Volunteer of the Quarter

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce recently announced that Joan McFather, a longtime Chamber member and community volunteer, has been named the Chairmans Council Volunteer of the Quarter for the ... read more..

Strong Foundation Creates Success for Reinhardt University Football Team

19 Dec

Community - Canton

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Strong Foundation Creates Success for Reinhardt University Football Team

When Reinhardt University embarked on the creation of a football program, success was not guaranteed. Yet no one expected the grand success both on the field and in the classroom that Reinhardt Eagl... read more..

Canton Historic Walking Tour App is Now Available

19 Dec

Community - Canton

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Canton Historic Walking Tour App is Now Available

Learn something new about downtown Canton! The Canton Historic Walking Tour app is available in your smartphones app store and on Google Play. Download the app, and take a walk through beautiful down... read more..

19 Dec

Community - Canton

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Safe Kids Cherokee County Receives New Van

Safe Kids Cherokee County recently received a new van to assist the organization with their many safe-related events. According to Captain Chad Arp, lead advisor for Safe Kids Cherokee County, Fundin... read more..

Creekview High Schools FFA Chapter Members Head to State Competition

19 Dec

Community - Canton

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Creekview High Schools FFA Chapter Members Head to State Competition

The team of students, which includes Lane Collier, Kimberly Klinger, Elliott Prather and Mackenzie Sewell placed second at Future Farmers of Americas (FFA) regional Agriculture Sales contest, and earn... read more..

19 Dec

Titles & Blurbs

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SuperSlow Zone

Fit for Life For busy people, health and fitness can become an afterthought because of the many demands of work and home. Busy schedules make it difficult to squeeze in even an hour-long workout seve... read more..

19 Dec

Titles & Blurbs

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Howard's Auto Body

The Place to Go for Body Work By Cyndi Braun Motor vehicle accident? Fading paint? Restoration of a classic? Whatever your car needs, Howards Auto Body specializes in bringing it back to its prior g... read more..

19 Dec

Titles & Blurbs

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Canton Pediatric Dentistry

We Know Kids, But Kids Know Us Better By Cyndi Braun Are you looking for a pediatric dentist? Before searching online, ask your family and friends. Chances are, theyll recommend Pediatric Dentistry ... read more..

19 Dec

Titles & Blurbs

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Essential Oils 101

By Arlene Stearns Essential oils are definitely a current buzz word, especially with younger generations. Youll find them everywhere from Walmart to specialty shops. What are essential oils? What is ... read more..

19 Dec

Titles & Blurbs

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Essential Oils 101

By Maria Harrison, LMT The use of essential oils is rising dramatically, as more people discover alternative health treatments and age-old remedies for feeling better. With all the buzz out there, yo... read more..