2017 - Monthly Archive

Woodstock HS Team Places in NJROTC National Brain Brawl Championship

23 May

School - Woodstock

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Woodstock HS Team Places in NJROTC National Brain Brawl Championship

The team of Captain Anna Fournaris, Lilli Georgescu, Irenee Houngblame and Evan Setter recently placed third in the National Championship, capping a season that began with 619 schools from across the ... read more..

Etowah HS Student Wins National Spanish Award

23 May

School - Woodstock

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Etowah HS Student Wins National Spanish Award

Joseph Young is a winner of the prestigious 2017 Junior Travel Award, valued at more than $3,500, for his achievement on the National Spanish Examination and demonstrated skills in writing and speakin... read more..

Roswell Launches Trolley Pilot Program on Friday & Saturday Nights

23 May

Community - North Fulton

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Roswell Launches Trolley Pilot Program on Friday & Saturday Nights

Visitors to the City of Roswell will find it easier to navigate the Historic District on Friday and Saturday nights with the launch of the Roswell Trolley Pilot Program. The free pilot program will ru... read more..

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System Celebrates Top Volunteers

23 May

Community - North Fulton

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Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System Celebrates Top Volunteers

The value of volunteering topped $1.7 million at Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System for 2016, with 2,950 volunteers donating 73,597 hours, which were valued at $1,733,945.32 in donated services. Thi... read more..

Local Garden Club Members Attend 89th State Convention

23 May

Community - North Fulton

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Local Garden Club Members Attend 89th State Convention

The three-day event spotlighted education and awards, beginning with several workshops and tours. The Roswell Garden Club brought home a total of sixty awards. The first-place awards from the Garden C... read more..

23 May

Business - North Fulton

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Humble Pie Pizza Company

Local Humble Pie Pizza Company Chef Abe Colin finished big in the International Pizza Challenge recently, which featured contestants from all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, Italy, Greece, Aus... read more..

23 May

Business - North Fulton

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WellStar North Fulton Hospital

Team members at WellStar North Fulton Hospital show their commitment every day to patients by delivering high-quality care, but they are also using their financial resources for the communitys benefit... read more..

Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

23 May

Business - North Fulton

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Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) recently recognized its Ambassador of the Year and its Harry Rucker Junior Volunteer of the Year. Ambassadors are an enthusiastic, fun group of mem... read more..

Fulton County School Board Selects Steve Smith as Chief of Staff

23 May

School - North Fulton

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Fulton County School Board Selects Steve Smith as Chief of Staff

Steve Smith, a longtime metro Atlanta educator and business leader, is returning to Fulton County Schools as its newly appointed chief of staff. In this role, Smith will serve as advisor to the superi... read more..

Alpharetta HS Student Completes Eagle Scout Project

23 May

School - North Fulton

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Alpharetta HS Student Completes Eagle Scout Project

Chris Natale, who currently attends Alpharetta High School, did his final Eagle Scout service project on the grounds of his former Creek View Elementary School. He drew and painted a map of the United... read more..

23 May

School - North Fulton

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1st Annual Bat Festival

The kindergarten grade level at New Prospect Elementary School recently hosted its 1st Annual Kindergarten Bat Festival. The students have been focusing on an in-depth research project regarding the e... read more..

Pittsburgh Steelers Josh Dobbs Visits Creek View ESs Career Week

23 May

School - North Fulton

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Pittsburgh Steelers Josh Dobbs Visits Creek View ESs Career Week

Josh Dobbs, former Creek View ES and Alpharetta HS student, visited students during Creek View Elementary Schools career week to talk about his journey as a collegiate athlete and newly drafted profes... read more..

4 CCSD Students Honored for Earning International Skills Diploma Seal

23 May

Community - Canton

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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..

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

23 May

Community - Canton

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

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

Local Creekview High School Student and Her Dog Headed to Junior European Agility Nationals

23 May

Community - Canton

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Local Creekview High School Student and Her Dog Headed to Junior European Agility Nationals

Creekview HS student Destiny Julian started taking her moms lab to dog agility classes at The Canine Ranch in 2011. She enjoyed it so much that when their family heard about a dog that was being re-ho... read more..

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

23 May

Community - Canton

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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..

Commonwealth Financial Network & Five Talents Wealth Management, Inc.

23 May

Business - Canton

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Commonwealth Financial Network & Five Talents Wealth Management, Inc.

Jamie K. Williams, CFP, CLTC was recently recognized as a leading financial advisor. Williams, an independent financial advisor affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and president/founder of ... read more..

23 May

Business - Canton

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WellStar

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 - Canton

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Academy of Dance Arts

The Academy of Dance Arts (ADA) will soon have a new director. After 37 years of teaching, directing and owning Academy of Dance Arts and The Dance Pointe retail shop, Christi B. Hinkley (pictured) re... read more..

Isabelle Riddle Named U.S. Presidential Scholar

23 May

School - Canton

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Isabelle Riddle Named U.S. Presidential Scholar

Isabelle Riddle of Sequoyah High School is one of only 160 students nationwide to receive this distinct honor. These students are considered among the most distinguished high school seniors of the nea... read more..

Creekland MS Academic Bowl Team Heads to Nationals Undefeated

23 May

School - Canton

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Creekland MS Academic Bowl Team Heads to Nationals Undefeated

The Creekland Middle School Academic Team completed its 2016-17 local tournament season with a record of 9-0.The team scored an average of 620 points per round in the competition held at Chattahoochee... read more..

Sequoyah HSs Callie Cox Wins Regional Emmy Award for Senior Project

23 May

School - Canton

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Sequoyah HSs Callie Cox Wins Regional Emmy Award for Senior Project

For her required senior project, Callie Cox filmed/edited/created a documentary, A Different Documentary: Ethans Story, which is about her special-needs friend. The AV teacher at Sequoyah HS saw it an... read more..

Cherokee HS Riflery Team Finish Impressive Season of Championships

23 May

School - Canton

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Cherokee HS Riflery Team Finish Impressive Season of Championships

The Cherokee High School Riflery Warriors completed an extremely successful Georgia High School Association and JROTC Riflery 2017 season. The Riflery Warriors are the 2017 Air Force JROTC National Ri... read more..

23 May

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Community Partner: Save the Horses

A Rescue Sanctuary in North Georgia Cheryl Flanagan was composing an email, explaining to someone that she had no room to take their horse because her rescue, Save the Horses, which was already home ... read more..

Community Partner: Cherokee Theatre Company

23 May

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Community Partner: Cherokee Theatre Company

In 1986, a group of theatre-loving volunteers came together to form the Cherokee Little Theatre Players. Now known as Cherokee Theatre Company (CTC), the group has performed in venues all over Cheroke... read more..

Taste of Life: Cherry Pistachio Frozen Parfait

23 May

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Taste of Life: Cherry Pistachio Frozen Parfait

By Chef Paul Bodrogi Parfait Ingredients: - 2 oz. water- 5 oz. sugar- 2.5 oz. egg whites- 16 oz. heavy cream- 2 oz. chopped pistachios- 3 oz. canned dark cherries Parfait Procedure: 1. Line a brea... read more..

23 May

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Queenie's: Pickled Shrimp Appetizer

Pickling Liquid Ingredients 1 cup cider vinegar1 cup water cup sugar1 tablespoon kosher salt1 sprig fresh thyme1 bay leaf10 black pepper corns1 teaspoon each of coriander seeds, fennel seeds, mustard... read more..

Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails: Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Meyer Lemon & Goat Cheese Grits and Fried Green Tomatoes

23 May

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Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails: Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Meyer Lemon & Goat Cheese Grits and Fried Green Tomatoes

Crab Cake Ingredients - 2 pounds jumbo lump crab meat -2 slices white bread, diced- cup Old Bay Aioli*- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley- 8 pieces jumbo asparagus, grilled- 1 quart Meyer lemon-goat... read more..

Roswell Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

23 May

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Roswell Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

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..

22 May

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The Goddard School

Friendly, Child-Centered Preschool The Goddard School in Hickory Flat Provides Quality Education By Cyndi Braun When you walk into The Goddard School in Hickory Flat, the first thing you hear is so... read more..