April 2018 - Monthly Archive

Community Partner: Angels Among Us Pet Rescue

23 Apr

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Community Partner: Angels Among Us Pet Rescue

Angels Among Us Pet Rescue (AAUPR) began in February 2009 in Cumming, GA. Two friends and neighbors, LuAnn Farrell and Val Addington, realized there was a crisis in the southeast, and so many animals ... read more..

23 Apr

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County Jail What It Is and What It Isnt

By Sheriff Frank Reynolds One of the duties and responsibilities of the sheriff is to be the keeper of the county jail. So, what is a jail, and why is it important to our community? The Georgia Const... read more..

Public Safety: Stop Making it Easy for Criminals

23 Apr

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Public Safety: Stop Making it Easy for Criminals

By Jim Cheatham Nobody wants to be the victim of a crime. Sometimes, we make it easy by leaving valuables in plain sight and leaving our doors unlocked. The act of locking your doors seems pretty str... read more..

Local Couple Plans a Hometown Canton Wedding

23 Apr

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Local Couple Plans a Hometown Canton Wedding

That was the hardest secret Ive ever had to keep! Adeline exclaimed, as she pointed to her moms ring finger. Three weeks prior, Nick had requested permission to ask her mom, Stefanie, to marry him (an... read more..

23 Apr

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Green Basements and Remodeling

Atlantas Most Innovative Home Remodeling and Design Company By Cyndi Braun Whatever your remodeling needs, when its time for your next big project or custom job, its time to visit Green Basements &a... read more..

23 Apr

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Becoming Beach-Body Ready

Sugar Detox for Better Health By Jill Rowlands There are many popular diets going around, and proponents of each diet will convincingly promote the one they are passionate about as a one-size-fits-a... read more..

23 Apr

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Harry Johnston

Standing Up for Cherokee's Quality of Life By Cyndi Braun Responsible. Reasonable. Ready. These three words describe Harry Johnstons candidacy for Cherokee County Commission Chairman, a position he... read more..

23 Apr

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Finding Fortis

When Fostering Becomes a Forever Home By Carrie Patterson When Fortis came into our lives in February of 2016, she was broken literally broken. She had been used as a breeding dog for several years... read more..

23 Apr

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Live Clean

It's Easier Than Ever to Live Clean Live Clean is excited to announce its new location, now open at 120 Rachel Drive in Canton. Overlooking a gorgeous view and Holly Springs Parkway, the 5,500-square... read more..

Legal Experience. Common Sense. Respect for the Law.

23 Apr

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Legal Experience. Common Sense. Respect for the Law.

Benson Chambers for Superior Judge With more than 35 years of legal experience, Canton native Benson Chambers is ready to serve as Superior Court Judge for Cherokee County.His experience as both a pr... read more..

Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority (CCWSA) Announces Contest Winners

23 Apr

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Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority (CCWSA) Announces Contest Winners

Johnston Elementary second grader Carly Timbol was the winner of the kindergarten - fourth grade photography contest category with her photograph entitled, Sassy Snowman. Freedom MS sixth grader Elys... read more..

Woodstock MSs Rod Metcalf Named CCSD Counselor of the Year

23 Apr

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Woodstock MSs Rod Metcalf Named CCSD Counselor of the Year

Woodstock MS Counselor Rod Metcalf is described by his principal as the heart and soul of WMS. Mr. Metcalf has supported and guided students since the school opened its doors in 1996. His dedication t... read more..

Taste of Life: Baby Spinach, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad

23 Apr

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Taste of Life: Baby Spinach, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad

By Hillary Gallagher Serves 4-6 Baby Spinach, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad Ingredients -1 avocados, sliced-2 whole grapefruits, cut into supremes-2 crisp apples, peeled and cut into strips (or gra... read more..

Four CCSD Teams Headed to Georgia Elementary Science Olympiad

23 Apr

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Four CCSD Teams Headed to Georgia Elementary Science Olympiad

More than 500 Cherokee County School District students competed in the Cherokee County Elementary Science Olympiad, with four teams now headed to State! Clark Creek ES STEM Academy Team Maroon and Mo... read more..

Clark Creek ES STEM Academy Teacher Wins International Teaching Award

23 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Clark Creek ES STEM Academy Teacher Wins International Teaching Award

Teresa Bailey of Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy is Georgias 2018 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) Teacher Excellence Award winner for elementary schoo... read more..

Woodstock Fire Department Named Woodstock ES 2018 Partner of the Year

23 Apr

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Woodstock Fire Department Named Woodstock ES 2018 Partner of the Year

Congratulations to the Woodstock Fire Department (WFD) for being named Woodstock Elementary Schools (WES) 2018 Partner of the Year. The Woodstock Fire Department is a regular presence at WES, as it s... read more..

Miltons: Tangy-Glazed, Bacon-Wrapped Prime Meatloaf

23 Apr

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Miltons: Tangy-Glazed, Bacon-Wrapped Prime Meatloaf

Bacon-Wrapped Prime Meatloaf Ingredients -1 lb. ground Wagyu beef-1 lb. ground veal-1 lb. ground pork-1/4 lb. unsalted butter-1 cup yellow onion, diced small-1/4 cup minced garlic-1 teaspoon celery s... read more..

Award-Winning Main Street Woodstock Events

23 Apr

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Award-Winning Main Street Woodstock Events

Main Street Woodstock was honored with two Historic High Country 2017 Awards for Association Excellence at the recent Winter Chautauqua Tourism Conference in Clayton, Georgia. Main Street Woodstock wa... read more..

Dee Dee Doeckel Joins NCMPR Executive Board

23 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Dee Dee Doeckel Joins NCMPR Executive Board

Dee Dee Doeckel of Woodstock was installed as treasurer of the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the organizations recent national conference. Doeckel previously served ... read more..

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Goin' Coastal: Fried Fish Tacos

Fried Fish Taco Ingredients -1 cup cornmeal-2 eggs- cup milk-2 filets of fish (tilapia, cod, catfish)-Salt and pepper to taste-Tortillas-Hoisin glaze* Hoisin Glaze Ingredients* -1 cup hoisin sauce-... read more..

23 Apr

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Book Review: Once Upon a Zoo

By Annell Gerson Even in their spare time, teachers never stop teaching. Cobb County elementary teacher Rosalind Bunn knew she was spending far too much of her day tying shoelaces. So, in her spare t... read more..

23 Apr

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Book Review: Bensy and Me

By Farris Yawn Growing up in the south, particularly the rural south, one often has a deep appreciation for the simple things in life such as time spent with friends and family, neighbors who look ou... read more..

23 Apr

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Artist Profile: Mary Booth Cabot

Balancing Art and Life By Hannah Olson Mary Booth Cabot was standing in her apartment in Tennessee forty-six years ago when she received her lifes calling to be an artist. She remembers hearing a vo... read more..

Georgia General Assembly Fully Funds Quality Basic Education

23 Apr

Community - North Fulton

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Georgia General Assembly Fully Funds Quality Basic Education

For the first time in recent history, the Georgia General Assembly fully funded the Quality Basic Education (QBE) funding formula and eliminated austerity cuts in its final passage of the Fiscal Year ... read more..

23 Apr

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Milton Fire Receives $19,000 Grant

The family members of public safety personnel often spend sleepless nights thinking about the safety of their on-duty loved ones. Those concerns are magnified when first responders are working an acti... read more..

Sen. John Albers Recognizes STAR House Foundation at the State Capitol

23 Apr

Community - North Fulton

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Sen. John Albers Recognizes STAR House Foundation at the State Capitol

Sen. John Albers recently recognized the STAR House Foundation with a Point of Personal Privilege in the Senate Chamber and the presentation of Senate Resolution 973 in the Capitol. This foundation a... read more..

Creek View ES Raises Funds for Holland East ES

23 Apr

Community - North Fulton

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Creek View ES Raises Funds for Holland East ES

Students at Creek View Elementary in Alpharetta recently participated in a fundraiser to raise money for Holland East Elementary School, a Title 1 school in Holland, MI, where over 75% of the students... read more..

Local Students Matched with Industry Leaders for Cyber Challenge

23 Apr

Community - North Fulton

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Local Students Matched with Industry Leaders for Cyber Challenge

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) recently hosted a Technology Summit. Company executives and other attendees engaged forty students from Georgia State, Gwinnett Tech, and local hig... read more..

Fulton County School District Celebrates Dedicated Volunteers

23 Apr

Community - North Fulton

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Fulton County School District Celebrates Dedicated Volunteers

The 2018 awards luncheon honored volunteers from schools across the District. School leaders selected the volunteers who have shown outstanding dedication and commitment to quality education. Here are... read more..

Roswell, Inc. Releases 2017 Annual Report

23 Apr

Community - North Fulton

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Roswell, Inc. Releases 2017 Annual Report

The report includes an overview of 2017 recruitment, expansion, and retention efforts, and highlights major projects, key industry spotlights, and industry support programs. Key Highlights Support... read more..