July 2019 - Monthly Archive

Milton Community Conversation on Suicide

22 Jul

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Milton Community Conversation on Suicide

By Laura Bentley Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15- to 24-year-olds. Of those who have thoughts of suicide, most want to live but feel trapped in their current situation. They wan... read more..

22 Jul

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Jacob's Ladder

Jacobs Ladder is a nonprofit private school accredited through SAIS-SACS (Southern Association of Independent Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). The school is authorized to... read more..

22 Jul

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The Cherokee County Justice Center

By Frank Reynolds The Cherokee County Justice Center, named in honor of Chief Superior Court Judge Frank C. Mills III, is located in downtown Canton. It is home to a variety of courts including super... read more..

Stem Learning Opportunities in North Fulton Schools

22 Jul

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Stem Learning Opportunities in North Fulton Schools

By Doannie Tran, Ed.L.D. Fulton County is committed to supporting students with mastering knowledge and skills required for college, career, and life readiness. Preparing students with knowledge and ... read more..

CCSD Prepares Students for STEM Careers of Today and Tomorrow

22 Jul

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CCSD Prepares Students for STEM Careers of Today and Tomorrow

By Barbara Jacoby The Cherokee County School District (CCSD), in keeping with its focus on preparing students for the careers of today and tomorrow, is dedicated to enhancing STEM education. Careers ... read more..

2019 North Fulton High School Football Schedules

22 Jul

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2019 North Fulton High School Football Schedules

Private Schools Blessed Trinity8/23 St. Pius X8/30 @ South Forsyth9/6 Woodward Academy9/13 @ Benedictine9/27 @ West Hall10/11 Denmark10/18 Flowery Branch10/25 Chestatee11/1 @ Marist11/8 @ White Count... read more..

22 Jul

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Cherokee County Football Schedules

Public Schools Cherokee8/23 North Forsyth8/30 @ Sequoyah9/6 North Hall9/13 @ Kennesaw Mountain9/20 Cartersville10/4 Etowah10/11 Roswell10/18 @ Woodstock11/1 @ Walton11/8 @ LassiterCreekview8/23 @ Cam... read more..

22 Jul

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Cherokee Search & Rescue

By Ashley Keegan That others may live 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, b... read more..

22 Jul

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Art Jewelers Diamonds & Design

Designing TalentsHidden Gems Found at Local Schools By Marsha Cornelius Art Jewelers in Woodstock held a contest last year where they invited high school students from Cherokee and other surrounding... read more..

Code V Performance: Performing at a Higher Level

22 Jul

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Code V Performance: Performing at a Higher Level

The Road To Playing D1 Sports By Marsha Cornelius We all want to help our children achieve their dreams. So, when our childs dream is to play sports at a D1 (Division 1) university, it is important ... read more..

Falany Performing Art Center Announces Schedule for Upcoming Season

22 Jul

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Falany Performing Art Center Announces Schedule for Upcoming Season

By Gregory Flail The Floyd A. and Fay W. Falany Performing Arts Center at Reinhardt University recently released its calendar for the upcoming season. An exciting selection of dazzling musical and th... read more..

22 Jul

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Community Partner: Matiak Foundation

Serve to empower The Matiak Foundation was formed out of a desire to serve the community in a greater way than what could be done through the Matiaks family-owned business, R & D Mechanical. The ... read more..

2019 July 4th Spectacular Parade Float Winners

22 Jul

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2019 July 4th Spectacular Parade Float Winners

Enchant A Party received Most Original Float. Dance and Music Academy won Best Holiday Float. The History and Heritage Award went to Cub Scout Pack 994 from Hillside United Methodist Church, and this ... read more..

Woodstock Selected for Georgia Smart Communities Challenge

22 Jul

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Woodstock Selected for Georgia Smart Communities Challenge

The City of Woodstock was recently named one of four recipients of Georgia Techs 2019 Georgia Smart Community Challenge. Georgia Smart is a competitive one-year program that supports local governments... read more..

Woodstock Police and Fire Departments Announce Upcoming Citizens Public Safety Academy

22 Jul

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Woodstock Police and Fire Departments Announce Upcoming Citizens Public Safety Academy

The Woodstock Police and Fire Departments are now accepting applications for the Fall 2019 Citizens Public Safety Academy, scheduled to begin on Thursday, August 15. Citizens Public Safety Academy is... read more..

Woodstock Fire Department Deploys Thermal Imaging Technology

22 Jul

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock Fire Department Deploys Thermal Imaging Technology

The Woodstock Public Safety Foundation recently presented 18 thermal imaging cameras to the Woodstock Fire Department. These cameras, which provide firefighters with images of victims trapped or overc... read more..

Two Families Receive Keys to New Habitat for Humanity Homes

22 Jul

Community - Woodstock

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Two Families Receive Keys to New Habitat for Humanity Homes

Recently, Habitat for Humanity of North Central Georgia dedicated two Woodstock homes for the Roodbarani/Kiaei and Perry families. Through the rain, mud, and heat, these families worked side by side t... read more..

Woodstock Senior Building Inspector Awarded Georgia Inspector of the Year

22 Jul

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock Senior Building Inspector Awarded Georgia Inspector of the Year

The Building Officials Association of Georgia recently honored City of Woodstock Senior Building Inspector Jake Hill with the 2019 Georgia Inspector of the Year Award. The award is presented to a Geor... read more..

22 Jul

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CCSD Gets New Police Chief

Buster Cushing, who recently retired as a major with the Cherokee Sheriffs Office and just returned from the FBI National Academy program for law enforcement leaders, was sworn in as the Cherokee Coun... read more..

Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith F3 Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

22 Jul

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Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith F3 Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

On July 4 at 7:00am, more than 100 men celebrated the one-year anniversary of Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith (F3) Cherokee. Men throughout the county converged at Sequoyah Park for a huge boot camp st... read more..

Girl Scout Gold Award Fairy House Demonstration Day

22 Jul

Community - Woodstock

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Girl Scout Gold Award Fairy House Demonstration Day

Ambassador Girl Scout Analise Black is working on her Gold Award, which is the highest level achievable and equivalent to the Boy Scouts Eagle Scout designation. Her project focuses on the decrease in... read more..

Cantons Victoria Hill Crowned Miss Georgia 2019

22 Jul

Community - Canton

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Cantons Victoria Hill Crowned Miss Georgia 2019

Victoria Hill, who competed as Miss Capital City, was recently crowned Miss Georgia at the 75th Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition in Columbus. Not only did Hill win the crown, she also won overall ... read more..

Rotary Club of Cantons New President Takes Office

22 Jul

Community - Canton

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Rotary Club of Cantons New President Takes Office

The Rotary Club of Canton continues its legacy as Cherokee Countys longest serving civic club with a new president, Stacey D. Williams, who also works as administrative services agency director for th... read more..

22 Jul

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Operation Homefront Groundbreaking

Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit that serves American military families, recently held a groundbreaking for a new home being constructed at the Vistas at Towne Mill in Canton. The ranch-style... read more..

Marine Corp League Detachment Partners With CCSD

22 Jul

Community - Canton

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Marine Corp League Detachment Partners With CCSD

The Marine Corps League Major General Warren R. Johnson Detachment 1311 in Woodstock will partner with the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) to provide annual cash awards to outstanding graduatin... read more..

22 Jul

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CCSD Gets New Police Chief

Buster Cushing, who recently retired as a major with the Cherokee Sheriffs Office and just returned from the FBI National Academy program for law enforcement leaders, was sworn in as the Cherokee Coun... read more..

22 Jul

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Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith F3 Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

On July 4 at 7:00am, more than 100 men celebrated the one-year anniversary of Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith (F3) Cherokee. Men throughout the county converged at Sequoyah Park for a huge boot camp st... read more..

22 Jul

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Girl Scout Gold Award Fairy House Demonstration Day

Ambassador Girl Scout Analise Black is working on her Gold Award, which is the highest level achievable and equivalent to the Boy Scouts Eagle Scout designation. Her project focuses on the decrease in... read more..

22 Jul

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Book Review: Fierce Kingdom

By Marcia Divack In Fierce Kingdom by author Gin Phillips, a routine mother-son trip to the local zoo turns into a terrifying struggle for survival. As Joan and her four-year-old son Lincoln play in ... read more..

22 Jul

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Book Review: Daisy Jones & The Six

By Jessica Asbell Daisy Jones & The Six is about a fictional band in the 1970s that broke up one evening after a fantastic concert. No one knows why until someone does a series of interviews with... read more..