June 2019 - Monthly Archive

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Georgia Transplant Foundation

The mission of the Georgia Transplant Foundation (GTF) is to bridge the gap between hope and opportunity by educating and enriching the lives of those affected by organ transplant. GTF was founded in ... read more..

Woodstock Names New Parks and Recreation Director

20 Jun

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock Names New Parks and Recreation Director

Michael Huffstetler was recently named parks and recreation director for the City of Woodstock following an extensive search. Since 2017, Huffstetler has served as the superintendent of parks and recr... read more..

Georgias 50 Safest Cities Ranked for 2019

20 Jun

Community - Woodstock

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Georgias 50 Safest Cities Ranked for 2019

The home security website, Safewise, has released its rankings of the 50 safest cities in Georgia, topped by Senoia, which is known by fans everywhere as the home base of the AMC TV show The Walking D... read more..

LGE Community Credit Union Celebrates Newly Relocated Woodstock Branch

20 Jun

Community - Woodstock

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LGE Community Credit Union Celebrates Newly Relocated Woodstock Branch

LGE Community Credit Union recently celebrated its newly relocated Woodstock branch, now at 12900 Highway 92. The event included a ceremonial ribbon cutting with the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerc... read more..

20 Jun

Community - Woodstock

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CCWSA Drinking Water Art Contest

Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority (CCWSA) is proud to announce the winners of the Drinking Water Week coloring contest. Students from all over Cherokee County submitted more than 750 entrie... read more..

Friends of Holly Springs Police Foundation Supports Detective for Police Unity Tour

20 Jun

Community - Woodstock

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Friends of Holly Springs Police Foundation Supports Detective for Police Unity Tour

The Friends of Holly Springs (FoHS) Police Foundation made two donations to Detective Sherron Conrad for the Police Unity Tour, Chapter XI. This is Detective Conrads eighth year to ride for the Police... read more..

Next Step Ministries Announces Expanded Space

20 Jun

Community - North Fulton

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Next Step Ministries Announces Expanded Space

Next Step Ministries is excited to announce a newly expanded Trickum Road location in Woodstock, which will allow the organization to serve more clients with special needs in Cherokee, Cobb, and Fulto... read more..

Cherokee County Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch Named

20 Jun

Community - North Fulton

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Cherokee County Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch Named

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce recently recognized the 2019 group of Cherokee Countys Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch. This recognition program focuses on Cherokee County residents ... read more..

A Record High Fundraiser for InCommunity

20 Jun

Community - North Fulton

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A Record High Fundraiser for InCommunity

InCommunitys most recent fundraising event was attended by 350 supporters and raised almost $300,000 for the organization, which will continue to support their mission of partnering to enrich and sust... read more..

20 Jun

Community - North Fulton

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Together Roswell Shaping Our Future

The City of Roswell recently launched Together Roswell, a robust community-engagement effort, with the primary goal of developing a strategic plan for the City based on its residents vision and shared... read more..

The Drake House Turns 13 and Welcomes a New Executive Director

20 Jun

Community - North Fulton

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The Drake House Turns 13 and Welcomes a New Executive Director

Thirteen years ago, June 12, 2006, the first family moved into The Drake House. A mother and her teenage son had lived in a local extended stay hotel for almost two years, so that he could continue to... read more..

First Woman President Set to Lead North Fulton Community Charities Board of Directors

20 Jun

Community - North Fulton

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First Woman President Set to Lead North Fulton Community Charities Board of Directors

North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) board of directors recently welcomed a new president and five new members for the 2020 fiscal year. The election of Mary Good as president is the first time in ... read more..

Alpharetta and Johns Creek Bring Waze Carpool to Local Residents and Employers

20 Jun

Community - North Fulton

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Alpharetta and Johns Creek Bring Waze Carpool to Local Residents and Employers

The cities of Alpharetta and Johns Creek recently announced a partnership with Waze Carpool, a service offered by Waze that connects riders and drivers for easier, more affordable commutes. Through Au... read more..

20 Jun

Community - North Fulton

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Georgias 50 Safest Cities Ranked for 2019

The home security website, Safewise, has released its rankings of the 50 safest cities in Georgia, topped by Senoia, which is known by fans everywhere as the home base of the AMC TV show The Walking D... read more..

City of Johns Creek Appoints New Fire Chief

20 Jun

Community - North Fulton

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City of Johns Creek Appoints New Fire Chief

Johns Creek City Manager Warren Hutmacher announced the appointment of Chris Coons as the new fire chief for the City of Johns Creek. Coons has served as assistant fire chief for Johns Creek Fire Depa... read more..

Roswells Mimosa Hall & Gardens to install Historic Solar Panel

20 Jun

Community - North Fulton

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Roswells Mimosa Hall & Gardens to install Historic Solar Panel

The City of Roswell and Friends of Mimosa Hall recently installed a solar panel at historic Mimosa Hall, which was originally used in the White House during Jimmy Carters presidency. The solar panel i... read more..

Roswell Soccer Team Celebrates State Victory

20 Jun

Community - North Fulton

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Roswell Soccer Team Celebrates State Victory

Roswell Soccer Programs Santos 14U Girls Blue Team recently won the Georgia Soccer State Cup. The girls finished their season with 10 wins and one tie. By winning the state cup, the team advanced to t... read more..

Visit Roswell Welcomes New Group Sales Manager

20 Jun

Community - North Fulton

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Visit Roswell Welcomes New Group Sales Manager

Visit Roswell is proud to announce the hiring of its first-ever, full-time group sales manager, Ted Basco. Basco joins the Visit Roswell team with over 20 years of sales and marketing experience in th... read more..

Roswell Arts Fund Announces National Search for Executive Director

20 Jun

Community - North Fulton

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Roswell Arts Fund Announces National Search for Executive Director

Roswell Arts Fund, the designated arts agency for the city of Roswell, has announced its national search for a new executive director to lead the organization through its next phase of innovation and ... read more..

Heart for Children Award Named for Paula DeLuca

20 Jun

Community - Canton

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Heart for Children Award Named for Paula DeLuca

The Paula DeLuca Heart for Children Award was established in an effort to recognize and show appreciation to volunteer citizen panel members who tirelessly give their time to review all foster care ca... read more..

Cherokee HS Graduate Shows True Heart of a Warrior

20 Jun

Community - Canton

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Cherokee HS Graduate Shows True Heart of a Warrior

Cherokee High Schools 2019 graduation ceremony included almost 600 students who walked across the stage in bright red caps and gowns to receive their coveted diplomas. However, the journey of a few do... read more..

20 Jun

Community - Canton

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CCWSA Drinking Water Art Contest

Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority (CCWSA) is proud to announce the winners of the Drinking Water Week coloring contest. Students from all over Cherokee County submitted more than 750 entrie... read more..

20 Jun

Community - Canton

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Friends of Holly Springs Police Foundation Supports Detective for Police Unity Tour

The Friends of Holly Springs (FoHS) Police Foundation made two donations to Detective Sherron Conrad for the Police Unity Tour, Chapter XI. This is Detective Conrads eighth year to ride for the Police... read more..

20 Jun

Community - Canton

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Georgias 50 Safest Cities Ranked for 2019

The home security website, Safewise, has released its rankings of the 50 safest cities in Georgia, topped by Senoia, which is known by fans everywhere as the home base of the AMC TV show The Walking D... read more..

20 Jun

Community - Canton

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Cherokee County Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch Named

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce recently recognized the 2019 group of Cherokee Countys Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch. This recognition program focuses on Cherokee County residents ... read more..

Southern Hospitality at Southern ENT Specialists

20 Jun

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Southern Hospitality at Southern ENT Specialists

By Marsha Cornelius Walking inside Southern ENT Specialists, the first thing patients experience is being greeted by smiling, friendly staff members who make them feel welcome. Southern ENT Specialis... read more..

20 Jun

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All Pro Window Tinting

Let The Sunshine In By Marsha Cornelius "Let the sunshine in. Thats the mantra of todays homeowner. Contemporary houses now have expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, two-story window walls, and skyli... read more..

20 Jun

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The Providence Group

Building Hometown Pride By Marsha Cornelius Urban walkable communities are the future according to the New York Times. Mason Main, the modern transitional townhomes on Main Street in Woodstock, are ... read more..

20 Jun

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Exchange of Heart

Our Year With Maite By Mandy Marger Like most good things, sponsoring an exchange student was not planned. A local Facebook group published a post looking for a family to take in an exchange student... read more..

20 Jun

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Cherokee Search & Rescue

By Ashley Keegan Its not only the motto, but also the guiding purpose of Cherokee Countys Search and Rescue team (Cherokee SAR). Volunteers are the lifeblood of this operation, but its not a typical ... read more..