2019 - Monthly Archive

Cherokee County District Attorney Honored

22 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Cherokee County District Attorney Honored

Cherokee County District Attorney Shannon Wallace recently received a 2019 Outstanding Women in Leadership award. Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan honored 25 outstanding women leaders, including District Attorne... read more..

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Presents Check to Goshen Valley Boys Ranch

22 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Presents Check to Goshen Valley Boys Ranch

The Cherokee County fire department recently presented a check for $5,364 to Zach Blend, CEO at the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch located in the Salacoa area of Waleska. The fire department donated their w... read more..

A Season to Prevail Elm Streets 2019-2020 Season Announced

22 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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A Season to Prevail Elm Streets 2019-2020 Season Announced

Elm Street will unveil two new initiatives in their A Season to Prevail, 2019-2020 season American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and sensory-friendly performances of select productions. Everyone... read more..

Upper Etowah River Alliance Presents Awards

22 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Upper Etowah River Alliance Presents Awards

The Upper Etowah River Alliance recently presented the City of Canton with its 2018 Partnership of the Year Award. The organization also honored Professor Zach Felix of Reinhardt University with the G... read more..

Woodstock HS Teacher Earns States Top Honor for Math Education

22 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock HS Teacher Earns States Top Honor for Math Education

Loretta Muise of Woodstock High School has been named the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics High School Teacher of the Year. Each year, the Council presents three awards for elementary, midd... read more..

Program Manager Named for Woodstock Office of Economic Development

22 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Program Manager Named for Woodstock Office of Economic Development

Sylvia Breitbart was recently named program manager for the Office of Economic Development following an internal search. She assumed her new position on April 11. Breitbart has been with the City of W... read more..

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2019 Graduates

22 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2019 Graduates

Over the past three months, the 20-member class attended an orientation with their parents, participated in a retreat, worked on an extended project, and attended several classes that addressed topics... read more..

Pie Provisions Wins at Flavor of Georgia Contest

22 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Pie Provisions Wins at Flavor of Georgia Contest

Pie Provisions, a Do-It-Yourself Pie Company owned by the duo that brought Pie Bar to downtown Woodstock, recently took home 1st Place in the Confections Division in the 2019 Flavor of Georgia Contest... read more..

22 Apr

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Homemade Dog Treat Recipes

By Julie Senger Are you concerned about the ingredients that make up your furry family members treats? Well, worry no more! Try one of the following recipes, all made with healthy items, most of whic... read more..

22 Apr

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Your Pie

Food & Family Come First North Fultons Fast-Casual Pizza By Marsha Cornelius The moment you walk into Your Pie, the tantalizing aroma of fresh-baked pizza greets you. Step up to the counter, bui... read more..

22 Apr

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Georgias Funeral Procession Code

By Sheriff Frank Reynolds Ill just be honest; I dont like funerals. Funerals are usually filled with grief and sorrow, especially if the passing was due to a tragedy. Having said that, there is one p... read more..

Woodstock HS DECA Students Advance to International Competition

21 Mar

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock HS DECA Students Advance to International Competition

Two Woodstock High School students competed in the DECA State Career Development Conference in Atlanta, and one has qualified to attend the marketing student associations international competition.Jun... read more..

21 Mar

Community - Woodstock

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Local Teen Awarded Eagle Scout

Last month, Michael Skarbek was presented the highest award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout Award. As a member of Troop 4900, chartered to the Woodstock Community Church, M... read more..

CCSD Celebrates Partners and Volunteers of the Year at Recognition Ceremony

21 Mar

Community - Woodstock

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CCSD Celebrates Partners and Volunteers of the Year at Recognition Ceremony

The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) celebrated outstanding school community partners and volunteers at its sixth annual recognition ceremony.Former CCSD Superintendent Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo r... read more..

WHS Principal and CCSD Named Finalists for National School Spirit Awards

21 Mar

Community - Woodstock

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WHS Principal and CCSD Named Finalists for National School Spirit Awards

The Varsity Brands School Spirit Awards celebrate schools, organizations, and individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty to build school pride, student engagement, and community spirit. &nbs... read more..

WellStar Kennestone Receives National Recognition

21 Mar

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WellStar Kennestone Receives National Recognition

WellStar Kennestone Hospital recently received another national distinction as one of HealthGrades Americas 250 Best Hospitals. Hospitals on this list are chosen solely for their clinical quality outc... read more..

CCSD Honors Support Staff Employees of the Year

21 Mar

Community - Woodstock

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CCSD Honors Support Staff Employees of the Year

The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) celebrated the important role of support staff at its inaugural Support Staff Employee of the Year Awards.The celebration honored one Support Staff Employee ... read more..

Ben and Vicki Cagle Lead Young Farmer Committee

21 Mar

Community - Woodstock

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Ben and Vicki Cagle Lead Young Farmer Committee

Cherokee County Farm Bureau Young Farmer Chairman Ben Cagle and his wife, Vicki, are serving a second year as chairs of the 2019 Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee. The C... read more..

21 Mar

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock Military Banner Program

The City of Woodstock and American Legion Post 316 are currently accepting applications for Woodstocks Military Banner Program. The Military Banner Program salutes brave men and women who ... read more..

Canton Welcomes New Downtown Development Manager

21 Mar

Community - Canton

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Canton Welcomes New Downtown Development Manager

Velinda Hardy was recently announced as the City of Cantons first ever downtown development manager. Her first official day with the City was March 20. She will be focused on serving downtown Canton a... read more..

21 Mar

Community - Canton

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Canton Farmers Market Seeks Vendors

Are you interested in applying to be a vendor at the 2019 Canton Farmers Market? Visit CantonGa.gov to view rules and download an application. The 2019 season begins May 11 in Cannon Park in downtown ... read more..

21 Mar

Community - Canton

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Ben and Vicki Cagle Lead Young Farmer Committee

Cherokee County Farm Bureau Young Farmer Chairman Ben Cagle and his wife, Vicki, are serving a second year as chairs of the 2019 Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee. The C... read more..

CCSD Named Finalist for National School Spirit Awards

21 Mar

Community - Canton

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CCSD Named Finalist for National School Spirit Awards

The Varsity Brands School Spirit Awards celebrate schools, organizations, and individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty to build school pride, student engagement, and community spirit. &nbs... read more..

21 Mar

Community - Canton

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WellStar Kennestone Receives National Recognition

WellStar Kennestone Hospital recently received another national distinction as one of HealthGrades Americas 250 Best Hospitals. Hospitals on this list are chosen solely for their clinical quality outc... read more..

Sequoyah HS DECA Students Advance to International Competition

21 Mar

Community - Canton

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Sequoyah HS DECA Students Advance to International Competition

Three Sequoyah High School students who competed in the DECA State Career Development Conference in Atlanta are advancing to the marketing student associations international competition. Three student... read more..

21 Mar

Community - Canton

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CCSD Honors Support Staff Employees of the Year

The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) celebrated the important role of support staff at its inaugural Support Staff Employee of the Year Awards.The celebration honored one Support Staff Employee ... read more..

21 Mar

Community - Canton

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CCSD Celebrates Partners and Volunteers of the Year at Recognition Ceremony

The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) celebrated outstanding school community partners and volunteers at its sixth annual recognition ceremony.Former CCSD Superintendent Dr. Frank R. Petruzielo r... read more..

Cherokee HS Debate Team Excels at State Competition

21 Mar

Community - Canton

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Cherokee HS Debate Team Excels at State Competition

The Cherokee High School Speech and Debate Team competed in Valdosta at the Varsity State Competition and took home a School of Excellence award for the second year in a row for qualifying the most st... read more..

21 Mar

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Tips to Prevent Property Crime

By Sheriff Frank Reynolds As we move into warmer weather, property crimes, namely thefts and burglaries, increase. There are a few reasons why this is true, so lets explore some ways you can minimize... read more..

21 Mar

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All These Beautiful Strangers

By Marcia Divack Billionaires, secret societies, posh prep schools, and beautiful people make the debut novel All These Beautiful Strangers by Elizabeth Klehfoth an engaging mystery. Written in alter... read more..