2020 - Monthly Archive

Sequoyah HS DECA Earns Opportunity to Compete at International Competition

19 Feb

Community - Canton

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Sequoyah HS DECA Earns Opportunity to Compete at International Competition

Sequoyah High School DECA members competed at the student marketing associations State Career Development Conference in Atlanta and earned the opportunity to compete at the International competition n... read more..

Canton Names Stephen Merrifield as Police Chief

19 Feb

Community - Canton

Super User 20

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Canton Names Stephen Merrifield as Police Chief

The Canton Police Department is a shining star for public safety, integrity, and honor in our community and region, Peppers said. The work that each member does daily to work with the community, engag... read more..

19 Feb

Community - Canton

Super User 20

857

45th Annual Cherokee Chamber Awards

William G. Hasty, Jr. was recently named Cherokee Countys 45th First Citizen. This Chamber of Commerce award recognizes citizens who have shown meritorious service to the community through family, civ... read more..

School Board Approves Appointment of New Chief Operating Officer

19 Feb

Community - Canton

Super User 20

720

School Board Approves Appointment of New Chief Operating Officer

The Cherokee County School Board has appointed a longtime CCSD leader as its next chief operations officer.Dr. Debra Murdock, executive director in the Office of School Operations and a former Georgia... read more..

Hasty ES Wins $10,000 Grant for Healthy Schools Project

19 Feb

Community - Canton

Super User 20

637

Hasty ES Wins $10,000 Grant for Healthy Schools Project

Hasty ES Fine Arts Academy is the Grand Prize and Title I Winner in the annual Super Health, Super You Community Challenge sponsored by Novo Nordisk and Discovery Education.The $10,000 grant will fund... read more..

GFB Foundation for Agriculture Offers $58,000 in Scholarships

22 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Candice

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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

1067

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

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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

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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

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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

968

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

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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

1133

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

1112

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

987

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

Community - Canton

Candice

948

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

913

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

955

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

884

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

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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

1033

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

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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

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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

1059

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

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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

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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

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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..

22 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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Ireland Restorative Dentistry

It's All About Your Smile By Patti Richter For some people, a health career can be just that a career. For others, the ones we hope will provide our medical care, its a calling. Dr. Michelle Irela... read more..

22 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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Community Partner: Vision Warriors

In the U.S., you are more likely to die by an overdose or alcohol-related death than by a car crash or gun violence, and despite all efforts to prevent addiction, 23.5 million Americans need treatment... read more..

22 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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Community Partner: Next Step Ministries

When high school ends, students often wonder about their next step. Many young adults with special needs from Cherokee and surrounding counties find their answer at Next Step Ministries. This organiza... read more..