2018 - Monthly Archive

20 Feb

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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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

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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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

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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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

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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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

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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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

Super User 20

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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

Recipes

Super User 20

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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

Super User 20

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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..

20 Feb

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

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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..

20 Feb

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

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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..

20 Feb

Community - Canton

Super User 20

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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..

20 Feb

Community - Canton

Super User 20

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Join Cantons New Cornhole League!

The seven-week leagues include a season ending tournament with a championship trophy and other prizes. The qualifying teams from each location will be eligible to compete in the larger City Championsh... read more..

Discover Historic Canton Homes and Sites at the Georgia Trust Expedition

20 Feb

Community - Canton

Super User 20

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Discover Historic Canton Homes and Sites at the Georgia Trust Expedition

In this day-long Expedition, experience the rich history of this former mill town, and explore a variety of beautifully restored homes from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, located i... read more..

20 Feb

Community - Canton

Super User 20

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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..

20 Feb

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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Book Review: Burial for a King

By Annell Gerson In 2005, Ann Siebert began One City - One Read in her Roswell community. The program, now called Roswell Reads and propelled by a volunteer steering committee, continues to exp... read more..

20 Feb

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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Book Review: Dawn's Early Light

By Farris Yawn There are certain events that are so momentous that they are forever burned in our memory. For those old enough to remember Pearl Harbor or the JFK assassination, they can tell you exa... read more..

20 Feb

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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Artist Profile: Wanda Richardson

Quilter's Handdmade Blankets Honor Son's Memory and Give Back By Hannah Olson When her twenty-two-year-old son died, Wanda Richardson looked for a way to honor his memory and restore her mind. That ... read more..

20 Feb

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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Howard's Auto Body

The Place to Go for Body Work By Cyndi Braun Motor vehicle accident? Fading paint? Restoration of a classic? Whatever your car needs, Howards Auto Body specializes in bringing it back to its prior g... read more..

Taste of Life: Seared Scallops, Basil Beurre Blanc, and Green Beans with Walnuts

23 Jan

Recipes

Candice

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Taste of Life: Seared Scallops, Basil Beurre Blanc, and Green Beans with Walnuts

By Hillary Gallagher To Begin Prepare 4-6 servings of your favorite rice or farro according to package directions. Scallops Ingredients2 lbs. dry-pack sea scallops2 oz. olive oil o... read more..

Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails: Charred Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Red Pears

23 Jan

Recipes

Candice

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Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails: Charred Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Red Pears

Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Red Pears Ingredients 1/4 lb. roasted broccoli florets1/4 lb. roasted cauliflower florets1 red pear, quartered and seeds removed1/2 cup sweet potato puree1/4 cup Asher blue... read more..

23 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Super User 20

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Book Review: Orphan Island

By Annell Gerson Imagine living on an island with no adults where bees dont sting; snakes dont bite; wild kittens run free; food abounds; and children can jump off a high cliff only to have the wind ... read more..

23 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Super User 20

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Book Review: Little Fires Everywhere

By Jessica Asbell Little Fires Everywhere is about the seemingly perfect community of Shaker Heights. But this utopia isnt quite as perfect as it seems. The Richardsons are the perfect family with Le... read more..

23 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Super User 20

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Artist Profile: Fantabulous

Silly Name, Serious Band With exceptional musicianship, powerhouse vocals, high-energy performances, and more than 100 years of combined professional music experience, the members of Fantabulous know... read more..

23 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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Plastic Surgery Center of the South

Helping You Look Your Best By Cyndi Braun Its a new year, and time to take a good, long look at yourself. Remember a few years ago when you noticed those tiny lines on your face? Are they not so t... read more..

Woodstock Fire Department 2017 Award Recipients

23 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

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Woodstock Fire Department 2017 Award Recipients

Woodstock Fire Departments Chief Dave Soumas and Assistant Chief Jimmy Eley recently recognized department personnel for their outstanding achievements in 2017. The following received annual awards si... read more..

23 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

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Reeves House Groundbreaking

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village recently had a ribbon cutting to celebrate breaking ground on the Reeves Project and the Visual Arts Center in downtown Woodstock. The ceremony drew over 50 people rea... read more..

Atlanta Regional Commission Staff Recommends Funding for Noonday Creek Trail Extension

23 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

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Atlanta Regional Commission Staff Recommends Funding for Noonday Creek Trail Extension

As part of their update to the Atlanta Regions Transportation Improvement Program, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has recommended approval of funding for the engineering and construction portio... read more..

Visitors Center at Deans Store is Being Remodeled

23 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

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Visitors Center at Deans Store is Being Remodeled

Renovations on the Woodstock Visitors Center at Historic Deans Store are underway. The project will update the interior into a modern center to welcome visitors while maintaining the story of the busi... read more..

23 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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One Call, llc of Metro Atlanta

By Rajayne Cordery To err is human; to forgive divine. Alexander Pope. Mistakes are made. It is the absolute nature of the human condition on many levels. Whether you are locked out or locked up, 2... read more..