January 2020 - Monthly Archive

GFB Foundation for Agriculture Offers $58,000 in Scholarships

22 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Candice

544

GFB Foundation for Agriculture Offers $58,000 in Scholarships

The Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Foundation for Agriculture is offering $58,000 in scholarships to Georgia students pursuing a degree in agriculture, veterinary medicine, family and consumer sciences, or... read more..

CCSD Teacher Wins Top National Fellowship for STEM Educators

22 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Candice

585

CCSD Teacher Wins Top National Fellowship for STEM Educators

Mill Creek Middle School eighth-grade science teacher Ann-Margaret Somers is one of only 26 teachers in STEM fields from across the country selected as 2019-20 Teacher Fellows by the Northrop Grumman ... read more..

22 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Candice

649

TEDxDupreePark

On May 15, MadLife Stage & Studios will be the venue for this one-of-a-kind daylong gathering of awesome people, brilliant speakers, and mind-blowing conversations. In the spirit of ideas worth s... read more..

2019 Woodstock Police Department Award Winners Announced

22 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Candice

694

2019 Woodstock Police Department Award Winners Announced

Woodstock Police Departments Command Staff recently recognized department personnel for their outstanding achievement in 2019. While many awards and recognitions were presented, the following received... read more..

22 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Candice

630

Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2020

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that participants for the 19th Annual Teen Leadership Cherokee (TLC) Class have been selected. Applicants, all Cherokee County high schoo... read more..

Chamber To Host Leap Year Shredding Event

22 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Candice

620

Chamber To Host Leap Year Shredding Event

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Going Green Committee will host a Leap Year Shredding Event Sponsored by Corblu Ecology Group, Cherokees experienced environmental and ecological professionals.... read more..

Georgia Has Talent To Raise Funds for Cancer Research

22 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Candice

570

Georgia Has Talent To Raise Funds for Cancer Research

Each year, the Beat Out Cancer Club at Cherokee High School brings premiere talent from all over Georgia to the stage at the Georgia Has Talent event. To date, the group has raised over $60,000 for ca... read more..

Two Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Chiefs Retire

22 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Candice

662

Two Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Chiefs Retire

Danny West, who served as the Division Chief of Support Services and the EMS Chief over medical operations, retired on December 27, 2019. Chief West began serving the community when he was 12 years ol... read more..

Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency Welcomes New Director

22 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Candice

631

Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency Welcomes New Director

Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency (CRPA) recently named Jay Worley as its new agency director. Worley previously served as athletic division director, recreation manager, and recreation supervisor ... read more..

Four CCSD Schools Recognized for Academic Success and Progress

22 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Candice

604

Four CCSD Schools Recognized for Academic Success and Progress

Avery Elementary School earned its second consecutive Gold Award, Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy won Silver, and Sequoyah High School won Bronze in the Greatest Gains ratings announced b... read more..

Keep Roswell Beautiful Celebrates Awards

22 Jan

Community - North Fulton

Candice

655

Keep Roswell Beautiful Celebrates Awards

Keep Roswell Beautiful recently received the Governors Circle Recognition Award and the 2019 Bring One for the Chipper Award from the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation. Each year, the foundation celeb... read more..

Milton Historical Society Elects Jeff Dufresne as President

22 Jan

Community - North Fulton

Candice

642

Milton Historical Society Elects Jeff Dufresne as President

The Milton Historical Society Board of Directors recently elected Jeff Dufresne as its new president. Dufresne succeeds Bill Lusk, who will remain on the board of directors as vice president. Also re-... read more..

22 Jan

Community - North Fulton

Candice

645

Georgia Has Talent To Raise Funds for Cancer Research

Each year, the Beat Out Cancer Club at Cherokee High School brings premiere talent from all over Georgia to the stage at the Georgia Has Talent event. To date, the group has raised over $60,000 for ca... read more..

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for Alive in Roswell

22 Jan

Community - North Fulton

Candice

707

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for Alive in Roswell

Every year, thousands of people flock to downtown Roswell to experience what has become one of the City of Roswells premier events: Alive in Roswell. This energizing street festival offers unique oppo... read more..

Meet Miltons New Communications Director

22 Jan

Community - North Fulton

Candice

640

Meet Miltons New Communications Director

Following a national search, the City of Milton has selected Greg Botelho to serve as its new communications director. Botelho is an accomplished communications professional, with more than 20 years ... read more..

TEDxDupreePark Is Coming to Downtown Woodstock

22 Jan

Community - North Fulton

Candice

643

TEDxDupreePark Is Coming to Downtown Woodstock

On May 15, MadLife Stage & Studios will be the venue for this one-of-a-kind daylong gathering of awesome people, brilliant speakers, and mind-blowing conversations. In the spirit of ideas worth s... read more..

Paid On-Street Parking Now Available in Downtown Roswell

22 Jan

Community - North Fulton

Candice

691

Paid On-Street Parking Now Available in Downtown Roswell

Visitors to downtown Roswell can now take advantage of several paid on-street parking spaces on Elizabeth Way and along a portion of Canton Street. The conversion to paid parking is expected to disco... read more..

22 Jan

Community - North Fulton

Candice

622

Help Change a Childs Life

Foster Care Support Foundation (FCSF) is seeking 1,000 people to donate $25 or more per month, or $300 annually, to sponsor a child. These funds will help supply items such as clothing, school supplie... read more..

22 Jan

Community - Canton

Candice

601

GFB Foundation for Agriculture Offers $58,000 in Scholarships

The Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Foundation for Agriculture is offering $58,000 in scholarships to Georgia students pursuing a degree in agriculture, veterinary medicine, family and consumer sciences, or... read more..

22 Jan

Community - Canton

Candice

576

Teen Leadership Cherokee Class of 2020

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that participants for the 19th Annual Teen Leadership Cherokee (TLC) Class have been selected. Applicants, all Cherokee County high schoo... read more..

22 Jan

Community - Canton

Candice

644

Chamber To Host Leap Year Shredding Event

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Going Green Committee will host a Leap Year Shredding Event Sponsored by Corblu Ecology Group, Cherokees experienced environmental and ecological professionals.... read more..

22 Jan

Community - Canton

Candice

576

Georgia Has Talent To Raise Funds for Cancer Research

Each year, the Beat Out Cancer Club at Cherokee High School brings premiere talent from all over Georgia to the stage at the Georgia Has Talent event. To date, the group has raised over $60,000 for ca... read more..

Creekview HS Army JROTC Female Raider Team Ranked No. 6 in Nation

22 Jan

Community - Canton

Candice

584

Creekview HS Army JROTC Female Raider Team Ranked No. 6 in Nation

The team placed first in numerous regional competitions, third at the State Championships, and sixth at Raider Nationals. JROTC teacher First Sgt. Greg Anderson serves as the team coach. The U.S. Arm... read more..

Cantons Victoria Hill Places First Runner-Up at Miss America

22 Jan

Community - Canton

Candice

569

Cantons Victoria Hill Places First Runner-Up at Miss America

Cantons Victoria Hill recently competed as Miss Georgia in the 2020 Miss America Scholarship Competition, placing first runner-up. The 51 contestants experienced two preliminary rounds before the fin... read more..

22 Jan

Community - Canton

Candice

555

Two Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Chiefs Retire

Danny West, who served as the Division Chief of Support Services and the EMS Chief over medical operations, retired on December 27, 2019. Chief West began serving the community when he was 12 years ol... read more..

22 Jan

Community - Canton

Candice

706

Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency Welcomes New Director

Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency (CRPA) recently named Jay Worley as its new agency director. Worley previously served as athletic division director, recreation manager, and recreation supervisor ... read more..

22 Jan

Community - Canton

Candice

597

Four CCSD Schools Recognized for Academic Success and Progress

Avery Elementary School earned its second consecutive Gold Award, Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy won Silver, and Sequoyah High School won Bronze in the Greatest Gains ratings announced b... read more..

22 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

1160

Artist Profile: Amanda Roark

Sharing Songs of Positivity By Ellen Samsell Salas At only 22, singer-songwriter Amanda Roark is slowly but steadily making her dreams come true. I work very hard, she said. But I know if I keep do... read more..

22 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

1402

Chattahoochee Tech Woodstock Campus

Serving Students and the Cherokee Community Chattahoochee Technical College is successfully serving the Cherokee County community as well as hundreds of Chattahoochee Tech students in many innovative... read more..

22 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

901

Athletic Republic of Roswell

Making Athletes at All Ages and Levels Better Athletes By Ellen Samsell Salas Its a culture of helping people, said Aldo Romano, managing director of Roswells new Athletic Republic (AR) sports per... read more..