2014 - Monthly Archive

Cherokee HS Raising Funds for Leadership Conferences

21 Nov

School - Canton

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Cherokee HS Raising Funds for Leadership Conferences

Cherokee High School CTI (Career & Technical Instruction) is raising money online (Fundly.com/Embrace-The-Leader-In-You) to support students with disabilities to attend two conferences: State Lead... read more..

21 Nov

School - Canton

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Sequoyah Junior Earns Perfect ACT Score

Mackenzie Joy, a junior at Sequoyah High School, has earned a perfect composite score of 36 on the ACT college entrance and placement test. She is the daughter of Stephanie and William Joy. On averag... read more..

Ball Ground ES Teacher Joy Silk Named CCSD Teacher of the Year

21 Nov

School - Canton

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Ball Ground ES Teacher Joy Silk Named CCSD Teacher of the Year

Ball Ground Elementary School STEM Academy teacher Joy Silk has been selected Teacher of the Year for Cherokee County School District (CCSD). Teacher of the Year is selected by a panel of community le... read more..

Girl Scouts Collecting Prom Dresses for House of Hope

21 Nov

Community - Canton

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Girl Scouts Collecting Prom Dresses for House of Hope

Maddie Avillar, 13, of Canton, and Girl Scout Troop 2819 are collecting prom dresses, shoes, and accessories for House of Hope's Hope Closet as part of the troop's Silver Award project. The House of H... read more..

Cherokee County Farm Bureau Receives District Awards

21 Nov

Community - Canton

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Cherokee County Farm Bureau Receives District Awards

Cherokee County Farm Bureau (CCFB) received several awards for outstanding member programs during the recent Georgia Farm Bureau 1st District Annual Meeting. The GFB 1st District includes 15 county Fa... read more..

21 Nov

Community - Canton

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Mitchell Selected as New Police Chief

Canton City Manager Glen Cummins announced that Assistant Chief of Police Mark Mitchell (pictured) has been selected as the new Canton Chief of Police. Mitchell will take over January 1, 2015, followi... read more..

Cherokee Chamber Elects New Board of Directors

21 Nov

Business - Canton

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Cherokee Chamber Elects New Board of Directors

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce has announced the seven members who were elected recently to the organization's board of directors. These volunteers will serve three-year terms beginning in Ja... read more..

21 Nov

Business - Canton

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Inalfa Cherokee Facility Now Open

Inalfa Roof Systems has opened its new assembly facility in Cherokee County. The new assembly facility, located at Cherokee 75 Corporate Park in Acworth, is part of the company's strategic expansion p... read more..

21 Nov

Business - Canton

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Studio 121 Relocates to Ball Ground

Studio 121 has relocated from Downtown Canton to a new facility in Ball Ground. Patricia Reeves, proprietor of Studio 121, has been "serving soul food through the Arts" with an army of artists in the ... read more..

Book Review: Written in My Own Hearts Blood

20 Nov

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Book Review: Written in My Own Hearts Blood

Diana Gabaldons new book continues the saga of Claire Randall. By Catherine Groves In what we now know as a classic novel, Diana Gabaldons Outlander tells the story of Claire Randall. Claire, an Eng... read more..

20 Nov

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Artist Profile: Thomas Fountain

Back to the Roots of Country Music By Heike Hellmann-Brown Singer/songwriter Thomas Fountain is setting out to leave an impact on todays country music. While his band is playing venues all across th... read more..

20 Nov

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Artist Profile: Shanon Schneider

Finding Work-Life Balance By Heike Hellmann-Brown As practice administrator of three busy OB/GYN offices in the Atlanta area, Shanon Schneiders life is filled with stress and responsibility. She che... read more..

20 Nov

Recipes

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Taste of Life: Wassil

By Barbara Jacoby Ingredients 4 cups apple cider1 lemon, sliced5 cinnamon sticks1 teaspoon whole cloves4 cups red wine4 cups orange juice cup sugar Preparation Mix cider, lemon, cinnamon a... read more..

Taste of Life: Mimi's Pink Strawberry Cake

20 Nov

Recipes

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Taste of Life: Mimi's Pink Strawberry Cake

By Melissa Whatley Ingredients Cake 1 box white cake mix (not yellow or butter recipe)1 small box strawberry Jell-O2/3 cup frozen strawberries, sliced in syrup, thawed and mashed1/2 cup wat... read more..

20 Nov

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North Fulton Taste of Life: Mimi's Pink Strawberry Cake

By Melissa Whatley Ingredients Cake 1 box white cake mix (not yellow or butter recipe)1 small box strawberry Jell-O2/3 cup frozen strawberries, sliced in syrup, thawed and mashed1/2 cup wat... read more..

20 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

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Clark Salon & Spa

New massage and aesthetic services combined with hair styling offer a full-service salon and spa experience in one convenient location. By Michelle Martin Keenan Clark and his team of professional s... read more..

20 Nov

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First Baptist Roswell

Ministry combines personal touch, traditional worship and contemporary programs. By Michelle Martin Throughout its 142-year history, First Baptist Roswell (FB-R) has enjoyed a rich tradition in the ... read more..

20 Nov

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Livi Rae Lingerie

'Doctors of lingerie' educate women about breast health. By Michelle Martin Molly Hopkins and Cynthia Decker, co-owners of Livi Rae Lingerie in Kennesaw and stars of the "Double Divas" reality TV sh read more..

20 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

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Joy of Serving Others

By Michelle Martin As we celebrate this festive holiday season with family and friends, enjoying the traditions of presents, parties, and elaborate dinners, it is important to remember that the holid... read more..

20 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

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The Joy of Serving Others

By Michelle Martin As we celebrate this festive holiday season with family and friends, enjoying the traditions of presents, parties, and elaborate dinners, it is important to remember that the holid... read more..

01 Nov

Canton Magazine

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Canton Family Life - November 2014

North Fulton Family Life - November 2014

Milton Teacher Wins AFAEE

Drew Bowers, choral director at Milton High School, was one of four Fulton educators selected for the Atlanta Families' Awards for Excellence in Education (AFAEE), which includes a $7,500 prize. The ... read more..

Barnwell Elementary, Milton High PTAs Honored for Excellence

24 Oct

School - North Fulton

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Barnwell Elementary, Milton High PTAs Honored for Excellence

Two Fulton schools and their PTAs recently were recognized as National PTA Schools of Excellence. Barnwell Elementary School and the Barnwell Elementary PTA, as well as Milton High School and the Milt... read more..

Middle School Students Sign Commitments for $10,000 Scholarships

24 Oct

School - North Fulton

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Middle School Students Sign Commitments for $10,000 Scholarships

Four students from North Fulton middle schools signed commitments recently to graduate high school and accept a $10,000 college scholarship funded by the REACH Georgia program. The special signing eve... read more..

Win a VIP Shopping Experience in Alpharetta CVBs Unwrap the Magic Contest

24 Oct

Community - North Fulton

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Win a VIP Shopping Experience in Alpharetta CVBs Unwrap the Magic Contest

Does your wardrobe need a new look? You could be the lucky winner of a $500 gift card and other prizes with the "Unwrap the Magic" contest, sponsored by the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau (... read more..

Veterans Memorial Walk to be Dedicated November 7

24 Oct

Community - North Fulton

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Veterans Memorial Walk to be Dedicated November 7

The Johns Creek Veterans Association will hold a dedication and flag-raising ceremony November 7 for the Johns Creek Veterans Memorial Walk entrance plaza located at Newtown Park in Johns Creek. The p... read more..

City of Roswells Brechbill Named President of National Organization

24 Oct

Community - North Fulton

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City of Roswells Brechbill Named President of National Organization

Julie Brechbill, manager of community relations for the City of Roswell, has been named president of the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA), a national organization dedicated ... read more..

Kamal Ummed, M.D. Joins Georgia Cancer Specialists

24 Oct

Business - North Fulton

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Kamal Ummed, M.D. Joins Georgia Cancer Specialists

Georgia Cancer Specialists recently welcomed Kamal Ummed, M.D. as the newest physician at its Alpharetta and Sandy Springs (Center Pointe) locations. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Ummed jo... read more..

24 Oct

Business - North Fulton

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Moxie Burger Opens in Roswell

Moxie Burger has opened a new location at Founders Square in Roswell. Owned and operated by Chas D'Huyvetter, along with general managers Brandon Eisenhart and Jordan Pearl, Moxie Burger features a va... read more..