May 2019 - Monthly Archive

23 May

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The Success of the Inmate Workforce

By Sheriff Frank Reynolds If you have been to one of our county parks over the last couple of years, you may have seen a new addition: the Cherokee Sheriffs Office (CSO) Inmate Workforce. Dressed in ... read more..

Cool Summer Meal Options That Won't Heat Up Your Kitchen

23 May

Titles & Blurbs

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Cool Summer Meal Options That Won't Heat Up Your Kitchen

By Julie Senger Since the temps will only continue to rise as the official first day of summer approaches, the last thing most of us want to do is increase the heat (or the electricity bill) inside o... read more..

Community Partner: The Kathy B. Davis Foundation

23 May

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Community Partner: The Kathy B. Davis Foundation

The Kathy B. Davis Foundation (KBD), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in north Georgia, was established in 2011 by Dave Davis in memory of his wife, Kathy.Kathy was a devoted mother who always placed ... read more..

Kragor Orthodontics - Creating Lifelong Friendships and Straight Smiles

22 May

Titles & Blurbs

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Kragor Orthodontics - Creating Lifelong Friendships and Straight Smiles

By Marsha Cornelius So, what exactly does friendship have to do with your smile? Plenty if youve ever dealt with a surly staff or an indifferent worker who has treated you impersonally. If you have ... read more..

Rotary Club Honors Heroes Public Safety Officers Receive Awards

22 May

Community - Woodstock

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Rotary Club Honors Heroes Public Safety Officers Receive Awards

The Rotary Club of Canton held its 4th annual Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon at the Bluffs Conference Center last month. The theme of the event was Honoring Our Heroes.Sergeant Nathan Ernst, Holl... read more..

22 May

Community - Woodstock

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Plans for New History Museum Announced

The Cherokee County Historical Society is pleased to announce plans to develop a new and innovative Cherokee County History Museum and Preservation Center. The new History Center will be in the former... read more..

City of Holly Springs Receives 2019 Main Street Accreditation

22 May

Community - Woodstock

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City of Holly Springs Receives 2019 Main Street Accreditation

The City of Holly Springs has been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Ma... read more..

Cherokee County Clerks Office Requests Teddy Bear Donations

22 May

Community - Woodstock

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Cherokee County Clerks Office Requests Teddy Bear Donations

The Cherokee County Clerks Office is excited to announce Buddy Bears, a program that benefits Cherokee Countys children in foster care. The office will be collecting donated teddy bears to give to chi... read more..

Foster Care Support Foundation Seeks Donations

22 May

Community - Woodstock

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Foster Care Support Foundation Seeks Donations

The summer distribution is fully underway at the Foster Care Support Foundation (FCSF) center in Roswell. This year, FCSF seeks to provide basic needs like clothing, toys, school supplies, and safe in... read more..

Superintendent of Schools Presents 2019 Game Changer Award

22 May

School - Woodstock

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Superintendent of Schools Presents 2019 Game Changer Award

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower recently presented his top annual award to the CEO of Northside Hospital Cherokee.Dr. Hightower surprised CEO Billy Hayes with the Superintendents 2019... read more..

22 May

School - Woodstock

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Give a Kid a Chance Seeks Donations

Give a Kid a Chance is a nonprofit organization that provides filled backpacks for Cherokee County students in need. Below is everything you need to know to purchase, fill, and donate backpacks. Fille... read more..

CCSD High Schools Make Best High Schools List

22 May

School - Woodstock

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CCSD High Schools Make Best High Schools List

All six Cherokee County School District (CCSD) high schools have been named to U.S. News and World Reports Best High Schools list.The magazines prestigious list is based on factors including academic ... read more..

Two CCSD Graduates Win Prestigious National Merit Scholarship

22 May

School - Woodstock

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Two CCSD Graduates Win Prestigious National Merit Scholarship

Kieran Black of Etowah High School and Jordan Vaughn of Sequoyah High School are two of only 2,500 students in the nation, of the 1.6 million students who took the 2017 PSAT exam, to be awarded a $2,5... read more..

Woodstock Employees Plant Community Orchard

22 May

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock Employees Plant Community Orchard

Employees of the City of Woodstock recently gathered at Dupree Park to plant fig, serviceberry, and plum trees for a new community orchard. The orchard was made possible by a grant from the Atlanta Re... read more..

Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run

22 May

Community - Woodstock

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Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run

For the second year in a row, the Woodstock Police Department hosted the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Law enforcement personnel from all Cherokee County agencies participated in the... read more..

Woodstock Visitors Center Staff Receives State Awards

22 May

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock Visitors Center Staff Receives State Awards

The State of Georgia Tourism Division recognized Woodstock Visitors Center and its staff at the annual Regional Visitor Information Center conference (RVIC). Tourism Manager Kyle Bennett and Marketing... read more..

Spring Fundraisers Raise Over $100,000 for North Fulton Community Charities

22 May

Community - North Fulton

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Spring Fundraisers Raise Over $100,000 for North Fulton Community Charities

North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) spring fundraisers raised over $100,000 to help low-income families in need. More than 225 participants and volunteers supported two golf-themed events. The 11t... read more..

The Foster-Schmidt Dance Company Performs in New York City

22 May

Community - North Fulton

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The Foster-Schmidt Dance Company Performs in New York City

The Foster-Schmidt Dance Company (FSDC) for dancers with Down Syndrome performed on May 31 at the Manhattan JCC, in partnership with Sideways Contemporary Dance Company. Founder and Artistic Director ... read more..

22 May

Community - North Fulton

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Foster Care Support Foundation Seeks Donations

The summer distribution is fully underway at the Foster Care Support Foundation (FCSF) center in Roswell. This year, FCSF seeks to provide basic needs like clothing, toys, school supplies, and safe in... read more..

Blood Marrow Transplant Program Among Best Nationally for 10th Year

22 May

Business - North Fulton

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Blood Marrow Transplant Program Among Best Nationally for 10th Year

For the 10th consecutive year, the Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program at Northside Hospital Cancer Institute has been recognized as having among the best survival outcomes in the United States ... read more..

Roswell High School Student Receives Best Actress Award

22 May

Community - North Fulton

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Roswell High School Student Receives Best Actress Award

Jessi Kirtley, a Roswell High School student, recently won the Best Performance by a Leading Actress award for her title role in the spring production of Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical. She was ho... read more..

Corporations Support Local Seniors at 2nd Annual Claws for a Cause

22 May

Business - North Fulton

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Corporations Support Local Seniors at 2nd Annual Claws for a Cause

Local businesses recently teamed up with newly opened 6 Bridges Brewing in Johns Creek to sponsor Claws for a Cause, a crawfish and shrimp boil benefiting Senior Services North Fulton. The event raise... read more..

Alpharetta Student Named One of Atlantas Top 10 Babysitters

22 May

Community - North Fulton

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Alpharetta Student Named One of Atlantas Top 10 Babysitters

Alpharettas Ashley Melendez was recently named one of Atlantas Top Babysitters in 2019 by SitterTree, an Atlanta babysitting community that connects busy parents with top mom-rated sitters.SitterTree ... read more..

22 May

Community - North Fulton

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New Arts Center in Alpharetta

Alpharetta Recreation, Parks & Cultural Services is thrilled to showcase the new Alpharetta Arts Center located at 238 Canton Street. The 10,000-square-foot space includes many amenities with mult... read more..

New Online Reservations for Roswell Racquet Courts

22 May

Community - North Fulton

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New Online Reservations for Roswell Racquet Courts

The Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic & Cultural Affairs Department recently rolled out new online racquet court reservation software. The software enables residents to reserve City of Roswell-o... read more..

22 May

Titles & Blurbs

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Live Oak Dermatology

Now Open in Roswell By Maria Klouda Roswells development is primed for continued expansion, and Live Oak Dermatology is planning to be part of that growth. Location was key when Dr. Brent Goedjen, a... read more..

22 May

Titles & Blurbs

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Cherokee Children's Dentistry

Show Off Your Smile By Maria Klouda Opening in 2007, Cherokee Childrens Dentistry has become an established member of the greater Canton community. The practice provides exceptional pediatric oral h... read more..

22 May

Community - Canton

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Plans for New History Museum Announced

The Cherokee County Historical Society is pleased to announce plans to develop a new and innovative Cherokee County History Museum and Preservation Center. The new History Center will be in the former... read more..

22 May

Community - Canton

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City of Holly Springs Receives 2019 Main Street Accreditation

The City of Holly Springs has been designated as an accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Ma... read more..

22 May

Community - Canton

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Cherokee County Clerks Office Requests Teddy Bear Donations

The Cherokee County Clerks Office is excited to announce Buddy Bears, a program that benefits Cherokee Countys children in foster care. The office will be collecting donated teddy bears to give to chi... read more..