February 2018 - Monthly Archive

Community Partner: Ian's Friends Foundation

20 Feb

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Community Partner: Ian's Friends Foundation

Ians Friends Foundation (IFF) was founded in 2006 by Phil and Cheryl Yagoda after their thirteen-year-old son, Ian, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor at the age of two. In the months follow... read more..

20 Feb

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Crabapple Physical Therapy

A High Tech Practice with a Down-Home Feel When Nancy OBrien, a retired RN, arrived at Crabapple Physical Therapy a couple of months ago, she was clutching the September 2017 issue of the North Fulto... read more..

20 Feb

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Todd Hayes for Solicitor-General

The Best Choice for Solicitor-General, Todd Hayes Leads with Experience and Integrity By Cyndi Braun As Cherokee County continues to grow, so will the caseload in state court. Todd has the experienc... read more..

20 Feb

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GrassRoots Tree & Turf Care

"The Best Service Company EVER!" By Cyndi Braun Few people are as committed to lawncare as Josh Wise and his team at GrassRoots Tree & Turf Care. Fifteen years ago, Wise went into business for read more..

20 Feb

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Women Firefighters Strength Under Fire

By Michele Ice Women have been represented in fire service for almost 200 years. However, firefighting remains a male dominated field. The United States currently has over 6,200 full-time female care... read more..

In Honor of Women's History Month Historical Women of Cherokee County

20 Feb

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In Honor of Women's History Month Historical Women of Cherokee County

By Meghan Quinlan Dont tell me women are not the stuff of heroes, Qui Jin, Chinese Revolutionary (November 8, 1875 July 15, 1907). There are countless female heroes in Cherokee Countys past and pre... read more..

20 Feb

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Meet the CSO K-9 Unit

By Sheriff Frank Reynolds The Cherokee Sheriffs Office (CSO) Canine (K-9) Program is recognized as one of the most professional and capable units throughout the state of Georgia. With a team of five ... read more..

20 Feb

Recipes

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Taste of Life: Moroccan Carrot Salad

By Chef Hillary Gallagher Ingredients cup lemon juice2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro1 tablespoon sugar cup extra virgin olive oil1 lb. finely grated carrots3 oz. golden raisins, plumped and dr... read more..

Queenies: Meatloaf Sausage with Coca Cola Glaze

20 Feb

Recipes

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Queenies: Meatloaf Sausage with Coca Cola Glaze

Meatloaf Sausage Ingredients- cup red bell pepper cut in dice- cup sweet onion cut in dice- cup carrot cut in dice- cup celery cut in dice-4 lbs. ground chuck-1 lb. ground pork-6 teaspoons kosher ... read more..

Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails: Smoked Gouda Mac N' Cheese

20 Feb

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Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails: Smoked Gouda Mac N' Cheese

Smoked Gouda Mac n Cheese Ingredients- cup smoked gouda cream sauce (see additional recipe)-2 cups penne pasta, cooked- cup diced Applewood bacon, cooked-1 teaspoon snipped chivesSmoked Gouda Mac n Ch... read more..

Woodstock Musician Performs Concert to Raise Money for Childhood Literacy

20 Feb

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock Musician Performs Concert to Raise Money for Childhood Literacy

Recently, Ethan Senger, a senior at Woodstock High School, performed a John Mayer tribute concert as part of his senior project to benefit the Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy. Ethans one-and-a... read more..

Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Leadership and Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2018 Named

20 Feb

School - Woodstock

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Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Leadership and Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2018 Named

This 30th Anniversary Class was chosen following participation in a nomination, application, and interview process. Over the next nine months, the Leadership Cherokee Class will participate in a range... read more..

WHS Economics Teacher Named Tops in Georgia by GCEE

20 Feb

School - Woodstock

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WHS Economics Teacher Named Tops in Georgia by GCEE

Woodstock High School teacher Josh Sailers has been chosen by the Georgia Council on Economic Education (GCEE) as the 2018 Georgia Economics Teacher of the Year. Mr. Sailers was in the middle of a les... read more..

Woodstock MS Student Claims Title as Countys Top Speller

20 Feb

School - Woodstock

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Woodstock MS Student Claims Title as Countys Top Speller

Seventh grade Woodstock Middle School student Lydia Lord correctly spelled endocrinologist and then incorrigible to win the 2018 Cherokee County School District Spelling Bee. Thirty-one CCSD students ... read more..

20 Feb

Community - Woodstock

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Georgia Power Donates to Cherokee FOCUS

Area Manager Joe Brownlee recently presented Cherokee FOCUS Executive Director/CEO Sonia Carruthers with a donation from the Georgia Power Foundation. The Cherokee FOCUS collaborative is active in bui... read more..

CCSD Launching New Online System for Kindergarten Registration Beginning March 12

20 Feb

School - Woodstock

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CCSD Launching New Online System for Kindergarten Registration Beginning March 12

Instead of handwriting information on a pile of paper forms in a school office, parents can log in from home to the Registration Gateway via CCSDs web site at Cherokeek12.net. Through the user-friendl... read more..

20 Feb

Community - Woodstock

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First Citizen of Cherokee County Named

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce recently announced that Scott McElroy is the recipient of its 43rd First Citizen of Cherokee County Award. McElroy is a lifelong resident of Cherokee County.McE... read more..

Spring Registration Date Set for Kindergarten & Pre-K Students

20 Feb

School - North Fulton

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Spring Registration Date Set for Kindergarten & Pre-K Students

The Fulton County School System announced its spring kindergarten registration dates: Wednesday, March 28, 8:00am-4:00pm, and Thursday, March 29, 8:00am-7:00pm. During these two days, parents of incom... read more..

Johns Creek Fire Department Unveils New Fire Engine

20 Feb

Community - North Fulton

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Johns Creek Fire Department Unveils New Fire Engine

The Johns Creek Fire Department (JCFD) recently unveiled its new fire engine at Station #61, 10265 Medlock Bridge Parkway. The 32-foot-long, custom, Pierce Enforcer Pumper has 2,000 gallons per minute... read more..

20 Feb

Community - North Fulton

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Alive in Roswell Returns in April

Roswells much-loved, monthly street festival, Alive in Roswell, returns to energize downtown Roswell once again this April. Alive in Roswell is held on the third Thursday of each month from April thro... read more..

Roswell Arts Fund Gifts Three New Sculptures

20 Feb

Community - North Fulton

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Roswell Arts Fund Gifts Three New Sculptures

Closing their second year of the ArtAround Roswell Sculpture Tour, Roswell Arts Fund is thrilled to gift three sculptures to the City of Roswell. Reception, Sweet Pops of Brilliance, and Sentience wil... read more..

Alive in Roswell Makes $10,000 Donation to Historic Roswell Business Association

20 Feb

Community - North Fulton

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Alive in Roswell Makes $10,000 Donation to Historic Roswell Business Association

The ever-popular Alive in Roswell street festival already benefits the community by attracting thousands of Roswell residents and visitors to historic downtown Roswell each year, but now, event organi... read more..

City Springs Announces Programming and Tenants

20 Feb

Community - North Fulton

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City Springs Announces Programming and Tenants

The Performing Arts Center will open its 2018-2019 season with a line-up including respected and nationally recognized arts organizations. The Atlanta Ballet and Atlanta Opera, leading figures in Atla... read more..

Chattahoochee Senior Named a U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Candidate

20 Feb

School - North Fulton

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Chattahoochee Senior Named a U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Candidate

Chattahoochee High School senior Puneet Singh has been named one of more than 4,500 candidates in the 2018 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Candidates were selected from nearly 3.6 million students... read more..

Atlanta Tech Startup Spins Food Waste into Coveted Compost

20 Feb

Community - North Fulton

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Atlanta Tech Startup Spins Food Waste into Coveted Compost

They say that One mans trash is another mans treasure. And in regard to the banana peel you routinely throw away, it is true. Banana peels and other food waste can be transformed into compost, a natur... read more..

Creek View Receives Gift from the Gladiators

20 Feb

School - North Fulton

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Creek View Receives Gift from the Gladiators

Creek View Elementary students were excited to receive a special visit from Clyde Patterson of the Gwinnett Gladiators who handed them a check for $1,607.40. Late last year, the Creek View Elementary ... read more..

Revved Up Kids Hopes to Train More Youngsters to Protect Themselves from Predators

20 Feb

Community - North Fulton

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Revved Up Kids Hopes to Train More Youngsters to Protect Themselves from Predators

A north Fulton nonprofit that teaches young people how to recognize sexual predators, avoid dangerous situations and, if necessary, escape attackers wants to expand the number of kids it equips to pro... read more..

20 Feb

School - Canton

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CCSD Students Give Back

Sixes Elementary School recently celebrated Care for Animals Week with a Hat Day to raise funds for animals in need. The campaign raised more than $400 to buy supplies for the Cherokee Animal Shelter.... read more..

20 Feb

School - Canton

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Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Leadership and Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2018 Named

This 30th Anniversary Class was chosen following participation in a nomination, application, and interview process. Over the next nine months, the Leadership Cherokee Class will participate in a range... read more..

20 Feb

Community - Canton

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Canton News to Know

The City of Canton Mayor and Council recently met during their annual retreat to set priorities for the year. In 2018, the Canton City Council will focus on these items:The Jones Building - Utilize th... read more..