January 2019 - Monthly Archive

Information and Resources That May Help Save a Life

22 Jan

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Information and Resources That May Help Save a Life

By Sheriff Frank Reynolds Each year, the Cherokee Marshalls Office keeps a statistical report of all death investigations within the county, which includes the Sheriffs Office and each of the municip... read more..

22 Jan

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Preparing for Winter Weather Conditions

By Jim Cheatham Though February is usually associated with cold weather in Georgia, it could also bring warm weather and we could see both in the same week. However, its important to prepare for poss... read more..

22 Jan

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Start With the Heart for Better Health

By Hunt Anderson, M.D. February is American Heart Month, but taking care of your heart is something you should prioritize year-round. A strong heart is essential to vitality; taking it for granted ca... read more..

22 Jan

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Credit Scores 101

By Mandy Marger Much is made of your scores in life. Your school grades partly determine where you go to college and are sometimes considered in employment evaluations. Your health scores (weight, bl... read more..

The Art of Improving Poor or Maintaining Good Credit

22 Jan

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The Art of Improving Poor or Maintaining Good Credit

By Geoff Smith While the idea of maintaining a good credit score seems simple, there is an art to really boosting your scores with the three big credit bureaus. When you want to buy a home, getting y... read more..

22 Jan

Community - Woodstock

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Mr. Woodstock - Quantum Realty

He's Not Forrest Gump, but Mr. Woodstock Definitely Goes the Extra Mile! By Cyndi Braun When selecting a real estate agent, you could call a friend-of-a-friend, someone who sold a house in your neig... read more..

22 Jan

Community - North Fulton

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OutBack Deck, Inc.

life happens out back Making Outdoor Living Extraordinary By Cyndi Braun Imagine entertaining friends on a beautiful custom-built deck with wrought iron railings, drinking coffee in the shade of yo... read more..

22 Jan

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The Arbor at BridgeMill

Treat Your Valentine to the Best in Senior Living By Cyndi Braun Looking for caring staff, beautiful accommodations, and a fun environment to enjoy your senior years? Look no further. The Arbor at B... read more..

22 Jan

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Community Partner: Skye Precious Kids

Skye Precious Kids mission is to provide resources to families in financial crisis who are caring for children facing life-threatening illnesses and disabilities to support a healthy and safe home env... read more..

21 Jan

Recipes

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Queenies: Pork Rinds

Ingredients -1-2 pounds of fresh pork skins (Ask your butcher if they carry or can order them for you. Asian and Mexican markets with a butcher shop will be more likely to carry them.)-Seasoning of y... read more..

Woodstock MS Student Wins Metro Water District Essay Contest

21 Jan

School - Woodstock

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Woodstock MS Student Wins Metro Water District Essay Contest

Bryce Jones, a seventh-grade student from Woodstock MS, recently won the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (Metro Water District) Essay Contest for Cherokee County and was selected as... read more..

New Cherokee County Commissioners Take Office

21 Jan

Community - Woodstock

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New Cherokee County Commissioners Take Office

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners welcomes two new members: Harry Johnston, the new chairman; and Corey Ragsdale, District 4 commissioner.Harry Johnston has held numerous city and county posi... read more..

Cherokee Chamber Selects Teen Leadership Class of 2019

21 Jan

School - Woodstock

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Cherokee Chamber Selects Teen Leadership Class of 2019

The mission of Teen Leadership Cherokee is to develop the knowledge and leadership skills of young people in Cherokee County, so they may confidently become our leaders of tomorrow. For more informati... read more..

Foundation Donates $200,000 to Local Nonprofits

21 Jan

Community - Woodstock

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Foundation Donates $200,000 to Local Nonprofits

The LGE Community Outreach Foundation recently presented $200,000 to local nonprofit organizations representing the four counties LGE services (Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton, and Paulding).Nonprofits receivi... read more..

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Receives Optimas Award

21 Jan

Community - Woodstock

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Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Receives Optimas Award

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners recently received two Workforce magazine Optimas Awards. The Board achieved the Gold Award in Benefits and the Silver Award in Business Impact. The prestigious a... read more..

Military Spouses Cherokee Veterans Community Is Your Support Connection

21 Jan

Community - Woodstock

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Military Spouses Cherokee Veterans Community Is Your Support Connection

Cherokee Veterans Community (CVC) understands how tough deployment can be for military spouses. Most of the organizations members have been deployed and know firsthand the stress, struggles, lonelines... read more..

21 Jan

Community - Woodstock

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Georgia Has Talent 2019 Fundraiser

Now in its eighth year, the Georgia Has Talent show promises to be the best ticket in town on March 2, with guest performances by Erin Kirby, Victoria Hill, and Belle Rousse. Ticketholders will enjoy ... read more..

Farm Bureau Seeks Entries for Art Contest

21 Jan

School - Woodstock

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Farm Bureau Seeks Entries for Art Contest

Students in ninth through 12th grade are invited to enter the Georgia Farm Bureau Art Contest. Artwork should be drawn in black ink or dark soft lead pencil on an 8 1/2 x 11-inch piece of white paper.... read more..

Alpharetta Business Association Celebrates 25 Years

21 Jan

Business - North Fulton

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Alpharetta Business Association Celebrates 25 Years

Back in 1994, a group of downtown Alpharetta merchants banded together to promote their shops and restaurants in an effort to draw customers to the area. Now, 25 years later, that determination has pa... read more..

Local Nonprofits Receive $200,000 in Donations

21 Jan

Community - North Fulton

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Local Nonprofits Receive $200,000 in Donations

The LGE Community Outreach Foundation recently presented $200,000 to local nonprofit organizations representing the four counties LGE services (Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton, and Paulding).Nonprofits receivi... read more..

21 Jan

Community - North Fulton

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Georgia Has Talent 2019 Fundraiser

Now in its eighth year, the Georgia Has Talent show promises to be the best ticket in town on March 2, with guest performances by Erin Kirby, Victoria Hill, and Belle Rousse. Ticketholders will enjoy ... read more..

Roswell High School Student Ranked Regionally, Nationally for JROTC Riflery

21 Jan

School - North Fulton

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Roswell High School Student Ranked Regionally, Nationally for JROTC Riflery

Roswell HS junior and JROTC Cadet Anusha Pakkam has scored first place in the Southern Region and third nationally in the 2018-19 JROTC Air Rifle Postal Competition. Pakkam will compete this month in ... read more..

Roswell Gymnasts Commit to Division I Schools

21 Jan

School - North Fulton

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Roswell Gymnasts Commit to Division I Schools

Local gymnasts Caroline Williams and Lauren Rutherford have been awarded full athletic gymnastics scholarships after honing their craft in the City of Roswells gymnastics program since the age of two.... read more..

Floating Homestead Exemption to Cap Assessed Home Values in 2019

21 Jan

Community - North Fulton

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Floating Homestead Exemption to Cap Assessed Home Values in 2019

Last November, voters in Roswell and other Fulton County cities approved the adoption of a Floating Homestead Exemption that will cap the annually adjusted assessed value of their home at 3 percent, s... read more..

21 Jan

Community - North Fulton

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Tennis Program Recognized Nationally

In recognition of the success of its tennis program, the City of Roswells Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs Department has been named Park & Rec Agency of the Year by Tennis Indust... read more..

Milton Students Selected by LLS as Students of the Year

21 Jan

School - North Fulton

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Milton Students Selected by LLS as Students of the Year

Anglica Davis and Erin Cleary, sophomores at Milton High School, have been chosen by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to fight forces against blood cancers as co-candidates for Students of th... read more..

The Drake House Receives Generous Donation

21 Jan

Community - North Fulton

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The Drake House Receives Generous Donation

Taylor Morrison Atlanta homebuilders recently donated $4,198 to The Drake House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting the growing number of homeless women and children in north Fulton Count... read more..

Reinhardt Student to Lead Pickens County Chamber of Commerce

21 Jan

School - Canton

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Reinhardt Student to Lead Pickens County Chamber of Commerce

Amberle Godfrey, a non-traditional, traditional student at Reinhardt University, has been named president/CEO of the Pickens County Chamber of Commerce. From a highly skilled and experienced pool of ... read more..

21 Jan

Community - Canton

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Foundation Donates $200,000 to Local Nonprofits

The LGE Community Outreach Foundation recently presented $200,000 to local nonprofit organizations representing the four counties LGE services (Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton, and Paulding).Nonprofits receivi... read more..

21 Jan

School - Canton

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Cherokee Chamber Selects Teen Leadership Class of 2019

The mission of Teen Leadership Cherokee is to develop the knowledge and leadership skills of young people in Cherokee County, so they may confidently become our leaders of tomorrow. For more informati... read more..