November 2018 - Monthly Archive

19 Nov

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Book Review: Orphan Island

By Marcia Divack Nine on an island, orphans all, any more, the sky might fall. These are the words a group of nine children live by on the mysterious Orphan Island. The island is idyllic and provides... read more..

Seeking Hope, Peace, Joy, Love? Celebrate Advent at First Baptist Roswell

19 Nov

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Seeking Hope, Peace, Joy, Love? Celebrate Advent at First Baptist Roswell

By Cyndi Braun If your to-do list is overwhelming and you feel like something is missing this season, take a moment to reflect. The days leading up to Christmas should be filled with hope, peace, joy... read more..

Happy Holidays and New Year From The Arbor at BridgeMill

19 Nov

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Happy Holidays and New Year From The Arbor at BridgeMill

The Arbor at BridgeMill Now Open By Cyndi BraunOpening by Katie Barber With the holidays upon us, its time for family traditions, get-togethers, good food, and warm smiles. 2019 will be a time for s... read more..

19 Nov

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River Fine Jewelry

Celebrating 10 Years in Canton By Cyndi Braun 10 Year Anniversary SaleEverything in the store 40-50% OFF through December 24! For ten years, River Fine Jewelry in Riverstone Shopping Center has off... read more..

Community Partner: United intentions Foundation

19 Nov

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Community Partner: United intentions Foundation

The United Intentions Foundation (UIF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It was founded in 2009 by Tim Ray, an entrepreneur and educational advocate, to assist others in learning how to transform... read more..

19 Nov

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Crash Course

Tips to Avoid a Crash By Sheriff Frank Reynolds Cherokee County is currently considered the fastest growing county in Georgia. With that growth, we will experience more traffic congestion and vehicl... read more..

19 Nov

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Holiday Fire Safety Tips

By Jim Cheatham December is a great month with much to celebrate. Unfortunately, it is also a month that can see an increase in damage and injury from fire. We typically see our first real cold snaps... read more..

19 Nov

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That's a Wrap

By Julie Senger During the holiday season, we often get so busy due to increased seasonal events, out-of-town visitors, added cooking and cleaning duties, and, of course, shopping for gifts. All thes... read more..

19 Nov

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Ball Ground Minute

The City of Ball Ground Past, Present, and Future By Karen Jordan The City of Ball Ground is rich in history, and recently, many came together to celebrate it. Ball Ground Historical Society Presid... read more..

CCSD Focuses on Improving Suicide Prevention Training

19 Nov

School - Woodstock

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CCSD Focuses on Improving Suicide Prevention Training

This important issue has long been a part of professional development for staff, but Cherokee County School District (CCSD) is increasing its training and programs in response to the national rise in ... read more..

CCSD Celebrates Teacher of the Year at Legacy Makers Banquet

19 Nov

School - Woodstock

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CCSD Celebrates Teacher of the Year at Legacy Makers Banquet

The Cherokee County School District honored extraordinary educators with a dinner, tributes, and gifts at the recent 2018 Legacy Makers: CCSD Teachers of the Year celebration. The surprise announcemen... read more..

Mountain Road ES Wins Cherokee Chamber Recycling Competition

19 Nov

Community - Woodstock

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Mountain Road ES Wins Cherokee Chamber Recycling Competition

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Going Green and Education Committees co-sponsored a two-day Plastic Bag Recycling Competition in partnership with Waste Management. Nine of Cherokee Countys ele... read more..

Wreaths Across America at Georgia National Cemetery

19 Nov

Community - Woodstock

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Wreaths Across America at Georgia National Cemetery

Wreaths will once again be placed to honor veterans at the Georgia National Cemetery on Saturday, December 15, as part of the non-profit Wreaths across America program. At 11:00am, a prayer will be of... read more..

Riverfest 2018 Raises Big Funds for Cherokee County Children

19 Nov

Community - Woodstock

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Riverfest 2018 Raises Big Funds for Cherokee County Children

This years Riverfest event raised $126,962.82, all of which will go right back into the Cherokee County community to help underprivileged children. The funds will be used throughout the upcoming year ... read more..

CCSD Adds App to Expand System for Reporting Safety Concerns

19 Nov

Community - Woodstock

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CCSD Adds App to Expand System for Reporting Safety Concerns

Reporting safety concerns to the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) is now easier than ever with the rollout of a new smartphone app.CCSDs SafeSchools Alert system allows students, parents, school... read more..

Queenies: Crispy Brussels Salad with Blue Cheese and Apple Glaze

19 Nov

Recipes

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Queenies: Crispy Brussels Salad with Blue Cheese and Apple Glaze

Ingredients- 1-2 pounds Brussels sprouts cut in half, outside leaves removed- 2 Granny Smith or Fuji apples peeled, cored, and cut into chunks- 2 cups unfiltered apple cider- 2 cups rice wine vinegar-... read more..

CCSD Leader Named Region 4-7A Athletic Director of the Year

19 Nov

School - Canton

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CCSD Leader Named Region 4-7A Athletic Director of the Year

Jeremy Adams, the athletic director and an assistant principal for Cherokee High School, is now in the running for the state title in recognition of his service to high school athletics and student at... read more..

19 Nov

Community - Canton

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Mountain Road ES Wins Cherokee Chamber Recycling Competition

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Going Green and Education Committees co-sponsored a two-day Plastic Bag Recycling Competition in partnership with Waste Management. Nine of Cherokee Countys ele... read more..

Cherokee Patient Relations Representative Wins Statewide Hospital Hero Award

19 Nov

Community - Canton

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Cherokee Patient Relations Representative Wins Statewide Hospital Hero Award

Northside Hospital Cherokee Patient Relations Representative Kyle Porter was awarded the prestigious Georgia Hospital Heroes Award at the recent Georgia Hospital Associations (GHA) annual Hospital Her... read more..

19 Nov

Community - Canton

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Wreaths Across America at Georgia National Cemetery

Wreaths will once again be placed to honor veterans at the Georgia National Cemetery on Saturday, December 15, as part of the non-profit Wreaths across America program. At 11:00am, a prayer will be of... read more..

19 Nov

Community - Canton

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Riverfest 2018 Raises Big Funds for Cherokee County Children

This years Riverfest event raised $126,962.82, all of which will go right back into the Cherokee County community to help underprivileged children. The funds will be used throughout the upcoming year ... read more..

19 Nov

Community - Canton

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CCSD Adds App to Expand System for Reporting Safety Concerns

Reporting safety concerns to the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) is now easier than ever with the rollout of a new smartphone app.CCSDs SafeSchools Alert system allows students, parents, school... read more..

Roswell High School Teacher Selected for Outstanding Educator Award

19 Nov

School - North Fulton

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Roswell High School Teacher Selected for Outstanding Educator Award

Roswell High School teacher Christi Chilton was recently selected for the University of Chicagos Outstanding Educator Award. Chilton is in her seventeenth year of teaching, thirteen of which have been... read more..

Roswell Re-designated as PlanFirst Community

19 Nov

Community - North Fulton

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Roswell Re-designated as PlanFirst Community

PlanFirst Community commendations are given to Georgia communities that demonstrate an established pattern of successfully implementing their local comprehensive plan. Designated communities are eligi... read more..

NFCC Helps Raise Awareness of Hunger and Homelessness

19 Nov

Community - North Fulton

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NFCC Helps Raise Awareness of Hunger and Homelessness

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program where people come together across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. The National Coalition for the H... read more..

AmeriCorps Program Supporting Roswell Youth

19 Nov

Community - North Fulton

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AmeriCorps Program Supporting Roswell Youth

Through grants awarded by AmeriCorps to the City of Roswell, the City and two of its nonprofit partners Ed Isakson/Alpharetta YMCA and STAR House Foundation are providing enhanced afterschool progra... read more..

Sen. John Albers Receives GMA Champion of Georgias Cities Award

19 Nov

Community - North Fulton

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Sen. John Albers Receives GMA Champion of Georgias Cities Award

Sen. John Albers was recently honored by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) with their Champion of Georgias Cities legislative service award. It is an honor to be recognized by GMA, a distinguish... read more..

RFD to Install Free Smoke Alarms Through Operation Save-A-Life

19 Nov

Community - Canton

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RFD to Install Free Smoke Alarms Through Operation Save-A-Life

Roswell Fire Department (RFD) will be installing smoke alarms free of charge for families in Roswell as part of the 2018 Operation Save-A-Life fire safety awareness campaign.Five thousand smoke alarms... read more..

Trevors Toes and Tushies - Little Helpers Collect for Less Fortunate

19 Nov

Community - North Fulton

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Trevors Toes and Tushies - Little Helpers Collect for Less Fortunate

Not all superheroes can leap over tall buildings or see through walls, but some pint-size cape crusaders showed how anyone can be a superhero by performing kind deeds.A child may appear well dressed o... read more..

Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau Wins Award

19 Nov

Community - North Fulton

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Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau Wins Award

ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South, recently presented Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau with a 2018 Readers Choice Award.ConventionSouth readers... read more..