2017 - Monthly Archive

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..

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

22 Jun

Community - Canton

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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..

Exercise Class Opportunities for Seniors

22 Jun

Community - Canton

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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

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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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..

Community Partner: Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy

22 Jun

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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

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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..

Downtown Kitchen: Wild Boar Bolognese over Tagliatelle

22 Jun

Recipes

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Downtown Kitchen: Wild Boar Bolognese over Tagliatelle

(serves 6-8) Ingredients 2 pounds ground wild boar (or ground pork)1 medium Vidalia onion, diced medium1 large carrot, peeled and shredded2 stalks celery, roughly chopped6 cloves garlic, minced cup read more..

22 Jun

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Book Review: Almost Sisters

By Annell Gerson Joshilyn Jacksons newest book, Almost Sisters, is a stunning telling of the complicated. It is a story of twos: two sets of almost sisters, two churches, two kinds of fathers, two bo... read more..

22 Jun

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Trade School

A Great Alternative to the Four-Year College Degree By Julie Senger With traditional, four-year college and university tuitions continuing to increase each year, many recent high school graduates ar... read more..

22 Jun

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Book Review: Falling

By Farris Yawn Often, when we find an author we like, we will try to find and read everything they have ever written. Since our favorite writers cant write as fast as we read, we often discover a gre... read more..

22 Jun

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Mauldin Body Shop & Towing

3 Generations of Service By Cyndi Braun When WWII ended, Navy veteran Herbert Mauldin was ready to pursue his chosen career. Armed with a set of body shop tools, he started fixing dents and dings, p... read more..

22 Jun

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All Pro Window Tinting

Reducing Interior Sun Damage By Cyndi Braun Whether youre on a boat, headed to the beach or relaxing poolside, if youre outside, you have probably protected your skin with sunscreen. But have you pr... read more..

22 Jun

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Cherokee Children's Dentistry

Do Your Kids Love the Dentist? Quality Care That Kids Love By Cyndi Braun Imagine your child walking into the waiting room of a dentists office only to discover an environment that looks more like a... read more..

22 Jun

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Artist Profile: Marilyn Sparks

Painting Memories By Maria Klouda Old barns, regional landscapes and fields of flowers are just some of the images of the simplicities of the south that are lovingly created by Georgia artist, Maril... read more..

Green Prints Alliance Announces Partnership with Zagster to Bring Bike Share to Woodstock

23 May

Community - Woodstock

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Green Prints Alliance Announces Partnership with Zagster to Bring Bike Share to Woodstock

Ten cruiser bikes will be available at three stations for members to use for on -demand, local trips. Riders join the program by signing up for a membership. Rides for members who must be eighteen or... read more..

Laurel Canyon Optimist Club Donate 12 Laptops to the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch

23 May

Community - Woodstock

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Laurel Canyon Optimist Club Donate 12 Laptops to the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch

Bob and Cheri Colby of Soleil Charities donated half of the laptops along with the Optimist ClubGoshen Valley is committed to creating environments of safety, love and stability for youth in foster ca... read more..

Service League of Cherokee County Holds 7th Annual Dancing for the Children

23 May

Community - Woodstock

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Service League of Cherokee County Holds 7th Annual Dancing for the Children

Local celebrities put on their dancing shoes and committed to raising a minimum of $3,000 each in sponsorship dollars, while also training and partnering with professional dance instructors who donate... read more..

23 May

Business - Woodstock

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Insignia of Towne Lake

Insignia of Towne Lake, a senior living community celebrating twenty years of loving care in Woodstock, is proud to announce that Sandy Smith has been promoted to executive director. For the past four... read more..

23 May

Business - Woodstock

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WellStar Kennestone

WellStar Kennestone Hospitals cardiac program is one of only two programs in the U.S. to receive the Joint Commission Gold Seal Disease-Specific Certification for Heart Valve, Coronary Artery Bypass S... read more..

23 May

Business - Woodstock

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Crew Core

Crew Core is a fitness community where a unique culture of diverse personalities and abilities unite with a common goal to help you transform to a healthier and stronger you. They inspire you to unle... read more..

4 CCSD Students Honored for Earning International Skills Diploma Seal

23 May

School - Woodstock

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4 CCSD Students Honored for Earning International Skills Diploma Seal

The students were honored at Georgias Second Annual International Skills Diploma Seal Award Ceremony at the State Capitol. With Sequoyah High Schools recent approval for the program, CCSD now offers t... read more..

E.T. Booth MS Student Wins Regional Oratorical Contest

23 May

School - Woodstock

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E.T. Booth MS Student Wins Regional Oratorical Contest

Sophia Stewart is the Optimist International Gateway District Oratorical Contest winner, topping competitors from across Georgia and east Tennessee.Sophia first won the girls category of the South Che... read more..