August 2018 - Monthly Archive

Goin' Coastal: Andouille Sausage Stuffed Oysters with Choron Sauce

24 Aug

Recipes

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Goin' Coastal: Andouille Sausage Stuffed Oysters with Choron Sauce

Andouille Sausage Stuffing Ingredients(Note - This recipe yields about 6 cups, so reduce quantities based on your needs.)1 Vidalia onion, diced1 red bell pepper, diced3 celery stalks, diced1 tablespoo... read more..

24 Aug

Titles & Blurbs

Janet Ponichtera

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Book Review: Ollie and the Wise Old Owl

by Farris Yawn As anyone who has spent time around children knows, you are subject to be bombarded with questions about anything and everything. It is easy to forget that just because we may understa... read more..

24 Aug

Titles & Blurbs

Janet Ponichtera

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Book Review: The Neighbors

by Jessica Asbell New neighbors! Those words can either bring happiness or despair, depending on who moves in. So, imagine Abbys surprise when she goes next door to meet the new neighbors and finds h... read more..

Bringing Back Immense Patriotism and Good Will This 9/11

24 Aug

Titles & Blurbs

Janet Ponichtera

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Bringing Back Immense Patriotism and Good Will This 9/11

By Sheriff Frank Reynolds Where were you on 9/11? I was in bed after having worked a night shift on patrol. My phone rang, and it was my mother, Are you watching the news? I could tell in her v... read more..

Now Hiring! The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety

24 Aug

Titles & Blurbs

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Now Hiring! The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety

By Jim Cheatham There are currently numerous vacancies in the police and 911 ranks. Fire, thankfully, is fully staffed as of July 30. Being understaffed seems to be a national trend, as many departme... read more..

Dentistry For Woodstock at Fountain View

24 Aug

Titles & Blurbs

Janet Ponichtera

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Dentistry For Woodstock at Fountain View

Offering Treatment for Chronic Jaw Pain By Cyndi Braun The symptoms seem unrelated. You have a headache, your face feels tired in the morning, your ear aches a bit, and your neck is tight. You decid... read more..

24 Aug

Titles & Blurbs

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Roswell Arts Festival 2018

The Roswell Arts Festival, one of Roswells longest running events, will be held the weekend of September 15 and 16 on the Roswell Town Square. In its 52nd year, the event raises funds to support the R... read more..

24 Aug

Titles & Blurbs

Janet Ponichtera

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St. George Village

Living It Up in the Great Outdoors At St. George Village, the fun is right in your own back yard! They encourage their residents to pursue a lifestyle of active engagement, and their outdoor amenitie... read more..

24 Aug

Titles & Blurbs

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Riverfest

Here's What's New at Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival, organized and hosted by the Service League of Cherokee County, is Cherokee Countys longest-running fall fes... read more..

24 Aug

Titles & Blurbs

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Quirky Georgia Attractions

While many folks already know about things like Atlantas Olympic Torch Tower, Mariettas Big Chicken, Alpharettas Cagle Castle, or Ball Grounds Burger Bus, there are many other interesting/peculiar Geo... read more..

24 Aug

Titles & Blurbs

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Center For the Visually Impaired

The Center for the Visually Impaired in Your Community Every person with vision loss should be able to live with independence and dignity. This mission guides the activities at the Center for the Vis... read more..

24 Aug

Titles & Blurbs

Janet Ponichtera

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Mauldin Body Shop and Towing

Herbert Mauldin's Legacy Lives on in His Daughter and Granddaughter by Cindi Braun Whenever theres a need for a heavy-duty wrecker to clear an accident scene, theres a good chance Mauldin Body Shop ... read more..

24 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Janet Ponichtera

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New CCSD Rodeo Team Established

Cherokee County School District high school students who love rodeo now have the opportunity to participate and compete on a team! The rodeo team, sponsored by Cherokee High School, is open to all CCS... read more..

Battalion Chief Recognized for Thirty Years of Service

24 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Janet Ponichtera

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Battalion Chief Recognized for Thirty Years of Service

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services recently recognized Battalion Chief Kerry Hughes for thirty years of service to the department. Cherokee County Fire Chief Tim Prather thanked Hughes for h... read more..

24 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Janet Ponichtera

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Chamber Names Volunteer of the Quarter

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Jay Street with Automated Solutions Consulting Group, Inc. has been named the Chairmans Council Volunteer of the Quarter for the sec... read more..

Dr. Rohit Panchal and Dr. Raxit Patel Join Cherokee Lung & Sleep Specialists

24 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Janet Ponichtera

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Dr. Rohit Panchal and Dr. Raxit Patel Join Cherokee Lung & Sleep Specialists

Cherokee Lung & Sleep Specialists, which offers a full spectrum of services to treat pulmonary, sleep, and critical care disorders, announced the addition of Dr. Raxit Patel at its Canton location... read more..

Bright Future Ahead for Emergency Medical Care in Cherokee

24 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Janet Ponichtera

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Bright Future Ahead for Emergency Medical Care in Cherokee

Cherokee County has seen a big change in emergency medical care during the past few years. Decades ago, the ambulance service was handled by a local funeral home, and their primary purpose was nothing... read more..

Parks and Recreation Administration Coordinator Earns CPRP Certification

24 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Janet Ponichtera

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Parks and Recreation Administration Coordinator Earns CPRP Certification

Congratulations to Heather Gaddis, administrative coordinator for the City of Woodstock Parks and Recreation Department. She has earned the Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certificat... read more..

24 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Janet Ponichtera

515

Three Local Students Win Scholarships

The Cobb EMC Community Foundation awarded scholarships to fourteen students, three of which are from Cherokee County. Each recipient will receive a $5,000 scholarship, which can be applied to any accr... read more..

Etowah HS Senior Competes at International Leadership Conference

24 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Janet Ponichtera

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Etowah HS Senior Competes at International Leadership Conference

Etowah HS senior Kaylie Cofield recently traveled to Dallas, TX to compete at the HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Future Health Professionals 41st Annual International Leadership Confere... read more..

Land Donation Will Create Traffic Improvements in Woodstock

24 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Janet Ponichtera

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Land Donation Will Create Traffic Improvements in Woodstock

Ridgewalk Holdings recently donated approximately 2.1 acres of land to the City of Woodstock, so that it can extend Ridge Trail to the south to connect Ridgewalk Parkway with Rope Mill Road. This par... read more..

Milton Approves Contract for Second Green Space Purchase

24 Aug

Community - North Fulton

Janet Ponichtera

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Milton Approves Contract for Second Green Space Purchase

Recently, the Milton City Council approved a contract to purchase another 109.59 acres of green space. The approved contract begins a ninety-day due-diligence period for the City to officially complet... read more..

A Parks Update From Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker

24 Aug

Community - North Fulton

Janet Ponichtera

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A Parks Update From Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker

As the sun begins to set on our summer season, I encourage you to not lose sight of the fact that the parks in Johns Creek are still open and available all year long, and they have something for nearl... read more..

Fulton County School District Adopts FY 2019 Millage Rate

24 Aug

Community - North Fulton

Janet Ponichtera

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Fulton County School District Adopts FY 2019 Millage Rate

The Fulton County School Board recently passed a combined millage of 17.796, which is the lowest school tax rate in the metro Atlanta area. The motion passed with a vote of 4-2-1, with members Julia ... read more..

Fulton County Schools Police Officers Receive New Body Cameras

24 Aug

Community - North Fulton

Janet Ponichtera

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Fulton County Schools Police Officers Receive New Body Cameras

Fulton County Schools (FCS) police officers are now outfitted with body cameras. These camera systems are becoming part of all police officers standard uniform, including those of the FCS Police Depar... read more..

24 Aug

Community - North Fulton

Janet Ponichtera

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Nonprofit Leader of the Year Announced

The 2018 winner, Rose Burton, is the executive director of HomeStretch, an organization headquartered in north Fulton that helps working homeless families return to stability and sustainable permanent... read more..

24 Aug

Community - North Fulton

Janet Ponichtera

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Roswell Library Branch Under Renovation

As part of the ongoing Library Renovation Project, patrons are reminded to transfer hold items, locate a nearby library to return library materials, and search for library programs at AFPLS.org/locati... read more..

Roswell Arts Fund Invites You to Meet Zoey, Its First Street Piano

24 Aug

Community - North Fulton

Janet Ponichtera

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Roswell Arts Fund Invites You to Meet Zoey, Its First Street Piano

Roswell Arts Fund and Play Me Again Pianos, a nonprofit charity dedicated to installing and permanently maintaining 88 public pianos throughout the Atlanta area, invite you to meet and welcome Zoey, R... read more..

24 Aug

Community - Canton

Janet Ponichtera

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New CCSD Rodeo Team Established

Cherokee County School District high school students who love rodeo now have the opportunity to participate and compete on a team! The rodeo team, sponsored by Cherokee High School, is open to all CCS... read more..

24 Aug

Community - Canton

Janet Ponichtera

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Battalion Chief Recognized for Thirty Years of Service

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services recently recognized Battalion Chief Kerry Hughes for thirty years of service to the department. Cherokee County Fire Chief Tim Prather thanked Hughes for h... read more..