July 2020 - Monthly Archive

Chattahoochee Parks Conservancy Renamed Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy

22 Jul

Community - North Fulton

Candice

462

Chattahoochee Parks Conservancy Renamed Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy

The Chattahoochee Parks Conservancy announced that it has changed its name to the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC) to reflect its support for the Chattahoochee River National Recreation ... read more..

NFCC Receives $300,000 for New Technology Lab

22 Jul

Community - North Fulton

Candice

381

NFCC Receives $300,000 for New Technology Lab

North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) has received a $300,000 commitment from LexisNexis Risk Solutions to establish a technology lab. The new lab will help support the needs of individuals seeking ... read more..

Mayor Lockwood Elected Regional GMA President

22 Jul

Community - North Fulton

Candice

408

Mayor Lockwood Elected Regional GMA President

Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood was recently elected as a regional president with the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), a role in which he'll serve as a key liaison between that organization and 11 north... read more..

22 Jul

Community - North Fulton

Candice

429

4th of July T-Shirt Fundraiser

North Georgia Promotions in Alpharetta held a successful 4th of July themed T-shirt as a fundraiser for Jesses House, a shelter for at-risk girls. The shirts were available to buy online at NGAPromoti... read more..

City of Roswell Seeks Resident Input on 2040 Plan

22 Jul

Community - North Fulton

Candice

392

City of Roswell Seeks Resident Input on 2040 Plan

The City of Roswell is in the public input stage of its 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which is a high-level planning document that seeks to unify the direction and policy of economic development, housing, ... read more..

22 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Candice

399

Elm Street Arts Capital Campaign

Before the end of the year, Elm Streets long-awaited visual arts center, the Reeves House, is expected to be under construction. John Wieland and his team at the JW Collection are partnering with Elm... read more..

City of Woodstock Postpones August Concert

22 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Candice

420

City of Woodstock Postpones August Concert

In addition to postponing last months concert, the City of Woodstock recently announced that the Steep Canyon Rangers August 8 show in the Woodstock Summer Concert Series will also be postponed until ... read more..

22 Jul

Community - Canton

Candice

378

Cantons Trail Progress

The extension of the Etowah River Trail network continues along the river. Two projects that link the area below I-575 are on schedule to be completed later in 2020 through funding from Special Purpos... read more..

Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Institute Builds for the Future

22 Jul

Community - Canton

Candice

432

Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Institute Builds for the Future

Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Institute has expanded, with new locations in Canton (145 Riverstone Terrace) and Holly Springs (684 Sixes Road). Our focus is to provide integrated, high-quality ca... read more..

22 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Candice

401

Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Institute Builds for the Future

Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Institute has expanded, with new locations in Canton (145 Riverstone Terrace) and Holly Springs (684 Sixes Road). Our focus is to provide integrated, high-quality ca... read more..

Get Involved in Government New Citizen Participation Application Created

22 Jul

Community - Canton

Candice

353

Get Involved in Government New Citizen Participation Application Created

Are you looking for opportunities to get involved with the City of Canton? Use your talents, time, and passions to participate in boards, commissions, committees, and authorities of the City, or simpl... read more..

22 Jul

Community - Canton

Candice

399

City of Canton Roll-Off Sanitation Site

In an effort to offer more disposal options and better serve City of Canton residents, free trash disposal is being offered to all residents at the Canton City collection site, located at 2525 Ridge R... read more..

22 Jul

Community - Canton

Candice

380

Mercy Care Opens at MUST Ministries

In order to help meet the overwhelming health care needs of impoverished residents, MUST Ministries has teamed up with Mercy Care to offer essential medical care. This much-anticipated partnership w... read more..

22 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Candice

417

Mercy Care Opens at MUST Ministries

In order to help meet the overwhelming health care needs of impoverished residents, MUST Ministries has teamed up with Mercy Care to offer essential medical care. This much-anticipated partnership wa... read more..

New Parks and Trails Coming to Southwest Cherokee

22 Jul

Community - Canton

Candice

408

New Parks and Trails Coming to Southwest Cherokee

At a recent meeting, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners awarded a professional services agreement to Tunnell, Spangler & Associates in the amount of $48,545 to develop a parks and trails a... read more..

22 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Candice

443

New Parks and Trails Coming to Southwest Cherokee

At a recent meeting, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners awarded a professional services agreement to Tunnell, Spangler & Associates in the amount of $48,545 to develop a parks and trails a... read more..

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Wins Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider Award

22 Jul

Community - Canton

Candice

365

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Wins Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider Award

By taking steps to ensure a safe, quality playing environment for children, the Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency (CRPA) recently earned the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider design... read more..

22 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Candice

403

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Wins Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider Award

By taking steps to ensure a safe, quality playing environment for children, the Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency (CRPA) recently earned the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider design... read more..

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

972

ServiceWise Electric

Electrical Service and Advice at a Very Wise Price By Anna Teal Service Like It Used To Be Wouldnt it be nice to go back to the good old days when things were simpler than they are now? In this day... read more..

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

524

The Marietta Eye Clinic

Eye Care That Carries On By Patti Richter Atlantas northwest suburbs have seen steady growth for more than 50 years, and at least one company has grown with the population. In the early months of 20... read more..

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

490

Outback Deck

Bringing Inspiration To Your Outdoor Space By Ellen Samsell Salas When potential customers call Outback Deck, they can be assured that they will get more than their granddaddy or daddys deck. They w... read more..

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

491

Summertime Nostalgia

Fond Childhood Memories By Family Life Publications Staff In many ways, because of the pandemic, this summer has been a lot different. So, we found ourselves reflecting on some of our favorite child... read more..

Good Old-Fashioned, Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

556

Good Old-Fashioned, Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

Courtesy of Michelle Davis and Vicky Tuszynski Georgia Peach Ice Cream 1 1/2 quarts peaches1 1/2 cups sugar1 quart heavy whipping cream1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk... read more..

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

530

Artist Profile: Jay Marsh

Transcending Age and Language Through Color, Shape, and Movement By Ellen Samsell Salas Seeing himself as an artist not a painter, photographer, or an illustrator, Georgia native Jay Marsh experimen... read more..

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

417

Book Review: The Jane Austen Society

By Jessica Oravec On the surface, the characters in author Natalie Jenners The Jane Austin Society have nothing in common. But as you dive deeper into the story, there is one thing that binds them to... read more..

Book Review: The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

417

Book Review: The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic

By Julia Padgett Sometimes in life, we need a little bit of escapism. Slipping into a different world to encounter other peoples problems and lives can be an anodyne that we welcome. Lets face it th... read more..

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

428

Community Partner: Team Maggie's Dream

Your life or your dreams? What a terrible decision to have to make. Choose to submit to the toxic treatment that will save your life, and you may lose your dream of having a child. It happens to many ... read more..

Technology Keeps Cherokee County Courts Moving Through COVID-19

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

403

Technology Keeps Cherokee County Courts Moving Through COVID-19

By District Attorney Shannon Wallace No one could have predicted the effect COVID-19 would have on every aspect of our lives. From stay-at-home-orders and social distancing to face mask protocols and... read more..

Ever Wonder What It's Like To Be a Police Officer?

22 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

443

Ever Wonder What It's Like To Be a Police Officer?

By Sean Thompson Earlier this year, the world was rocked by COVID-19, which changed our lives in lots of ways. Many people lost their jobs or began working from home. Almost everyone began focusing o... read more..