May 2017 - Monthly Archive

Green Prints Alliance Announces Partnership with Zagster to Bring Bike Share to Woodstock

23 May

Community - Woodstock

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Green Prints Alliance Announces Partnership with Zagster to Bring Bike Share to Woodstock

Ten cruiser bikes will be available at three stations for members to use for on -demand, local trips. Riders join the program by signing up for a membership. Rides for members who must be eighteen or... read more..

Laurel Canyon Optimist Club Donate 12 Laptops to the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch

23 May

Community - Woodstock

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Laurel Canyon Optimist Club Donate 12 Laptops to the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch

Bob and Cheri Colby of Soleil Charities donated half of the laptops along with the Optimist ClubGoshen Valley is committed to creating environments of safety, love and stability for youth in foster ca... read more..

Service League of Cherokee County Holds 7th Annual Dancing for the Children

23 May

Community - Woodstock

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Service League of Cherokee County Holds 7th Annual Dancing for the Children

Local celebrities put on their dancing shoes and committed to raising a minimum of $3,000 each in sponsorship dollars, while also training and partnering with professional dance instructors who donate... read more..

23 May

Business - Woodstock

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Insignia of Towne Lake

Insignia of Towne Lake, a senior living community celebrating twenty years of loving care in Woodstock, is proud to announce that Sandy Smith has been promoted to executive director. For the past four... read more..

23 May

Business - Woodstock

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WellStar Kennestone

WellStar Kennestone Hospitals cardiac program is one of only two programs in the U.S. to receive the Joint Commission Gold Seal Disease-Specific Certification for Heart Valve, Coronary Artery Bypass S... read more..

23 May

Business - Woodstock

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Crew Core

Crew Core is a fitness community where a unique culture of diverse personalities and abilities unite with a common goal to help you transform to a healthier and stronger you. They inspire you to unle... read more..

4 CCSD Students Honored for Earning International Skills Diploma Seal

23 May

School - Woodstock

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4 CCSD Students Honored for Earning International Skills Diploma Seal

The students were honored at Georgias Second Annual International Skills Diploma Seal Award Ceremony at the State Capitol. With Sequoyah High Schools recent approval for the program, CCSD now offers t... read more..

E.T. Booth MS Student Wins Regional Oratorical Contest

23 May

School - Woodstock

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E.T. Booth MS Student Wins Regional Oratorical Contest

Sophia Stewart is the Optimist International Gateway District Oratorical Contest winner, topping competitors from across Georgia and east Tennessee.Sophia first won the girls category of the South Che... read more..

Woodstock HS Team Places in NJROTC National Brain Brawl Championship

23 May

School - Woodstock

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Woodstock HS Team Places in NJROTC National Brain Brawl Championship

The team of Captain Anna Fournaris, Lilli Georgescu, Irenee Houngblame and Evan Setter recently placed third in the National Championship, capping a season that began with 619 schools from across the ... read more..

Etowah HS Student Wins National Spanish Award

23 May

School - Woodstock

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Etowah HS Student Wins National Spanish Award

Joseph Young is a winner of the prestigious 2017 Junior Travel Award, valued at more than $3,500, for his achievement on the National Spanish Examination and demonstrated skills in writing and speakin... read more..

Roswell Launches Trolley Pilot Program on Friday & Saturday Nights

23 May

Community - North Fulton

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Roswell Launches Trolley Pilot Program on Friday & Saturday Nights

Visitors to the City of Roswell will find it easier to navigate the Historic District on Friday and Saturday nights with the launch of the Roswell Trolley Pilot Program. The free pilot program will ru... read more..

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System Celebrates Top Volunteers

23 May

Community - North Fulton

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Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System Celebrates Top Volunteers

The value of volunteering topped $1.7 million at Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System for 2016, with 2,950 volunteers donating 73,597 hours, which were valued at $1,733,945.32 in donated services. Thi... read more..

Local Garden Club Members Attend 89th State Convention

23 May

Community - North Fulton

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Local Garden Club Members Attend 89th State Convention

The three-day event spotlighted education and awards, beginning with several workshops and tours. The Roswell Garden Club brought home a total of sixty awards. The first-place awards from the Garden C... read more..

23 May

Business - North Fulton

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Humble Pie Pizza Company

Local Humble Pie Pizza Company Chef Abe Colin finished big in the International Pizza Challenge recently, which featured contestants from all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, Italy, Greece, Aus... read more..

23 May

Business - North Fulton

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WellStar North Fulton Hospital

Team members at WellStar North Fulton Hospital show their commitment every day to patients by delivering high-quality care, but they are also using their financial resources for the communitys benefit... read more..

Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

23 May

Business - North Fulton

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Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) recently recognized its Ambassador of the Year and its Harry Rucker Junior Volunteer of the Year. Ambassadors are an enthusiastic, fun group of mem... read more..

Fulton County School Board Selects Steve Smith as Chief of Staff

23 May

School - North Fulton

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Fulton County School Board Selects Steve Smith as Chief of Staff

Steve Smith, a longtime metro Atlanta educator and business leader, is returning to Fulton County Schools as its newly appointed chief of staff. In this role, Smith will serve as advisor to the superi... read more..

Alpharetta HS Student Completes Eagle Scout Project

23 May

School - North Fulton

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Alpharetta HS Student Completes Eagle Scout Project

Chris Natale, who currently attends Alpharetta High School, did his final Eagle Scout service project on the grounds of his former Creek View Elementary School. He drew and painted a map of the United... read more..

23 May

School - North Fulton

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1st Annual Bat Festival

The kindergarten grade level at New Prospect Elementary School recently hosted its 1st Annual Kindergarten Bat Festival. The students have been focusing on an in-depth research project regarding the e... read more..

Pittsburgh Steelers Josh Dobbs Visits Creek View ESs Career Week

23 May

School - North Fulton

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Pittsburgh Steelers Josh Dobbs Visits Creek View ESs Career Week

Josh Dobbs, former Creek View ES and Alpharetta HS student, visited students during Creek View Elementary Schools career week to talk about his journey as a collegiate athlete and newly drafted profes... read more..

23 May

Community - Canton

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4 CCSD Students Honored for Earning International Skills Diploma Seal

The students were honored at Georgias Second Annual International Skills Diploma Seal Award Ceremony at the State Capitol. With Sequoyah High Schools recent approval for the program, CCSD now offers t... read more..

Laurel Canyon Optimist Club Donates 12 Laptops to the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch

23 May

Community - Canton

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Laurel Canyon Optimist Club Donates 12 Laptops to the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch

Bob and Cheri Colby of Soleil Charities donated half of the laptops along with the Optimist Club.Goshen Valley is committed to creating environments of safety, love and stability for youth in foster c... read more..

Local Creekview High School Student and Her Dog Headed to Junior European Agility Nationals

23 May

Community - Canton

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Local Creekview High School Student and Her Dog Headed to Junior European Agility Nationals

Creekview HS student Destiny Julian started taking her moms lab to dog agility classes at The Canine Ranch in 2011. She enjoyed it so much that when their family heard about a dog that was being re-ho... read more..

23 May

Community - Canton

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Service League of Cherokee County Holds 7th Annual Dancing for the Children

Local celebrities put on their dancing shoes and committed to raising a minimum of $3,000 each in sponsorship dollars, while also training and partnering with professional dance instructors who donate... read more..

Commonwealth Financial Network & Five Talents Wealth Management, Inc.

23 May

Business - Canton

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Commonwealth Financial Network & Five Talents Wealth Management, Inc.

Jamie K. Williams, CFP, CLTC was recently recognized as a leading financial advisor. Williams, an independent financial advisor affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and president/founder of ... read more..

23 May

Business - Canton

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WellStar

WellStar Kennestone Hospitals cardiac program is one of only two programs in the U.S. to receive the Joint Commission Gold Seal Disease-Specific Certification for Heart Valve, Coronary Artery Bypass S... read more..

23 May

Business - Canton

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Academy of Dance Arts

The Academy of Dance Arts (ADA) will soon have a new director. After 37 years of teaching, directing and owning Academy of Dance Arts and The Dance Pointe retail shop, Christi B. Hinkley (pictured) re... read more..

Isabelle Riddle Named U.S. Presidential Scholar

23 May

School - Canton

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Isabelle Riddle Named U.S. Presidential Scholar

Isabelle Riddle of Sequoyah High School is one of only 160 students nationwide to receive this distinct honor. These students are considered among the most distinguished high school seniors of the nea... read more..

Creekland MS Academic Bowl Team Heads to Nationals Undefeated

23 May

School - Canton

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Creekland MS Academic Bowl Team Heads to Nationals Undefeated

The Creekland Middle School Academic Team completed its 2016-17 local tournament season with a record of 9-0.The team scored an average of 620 points per round in the competition held at Chattahoochee... read more..

Sequoyah HSs Callie Cox Wins Regional Emmy Award for Senior Project

23 May

School - Canton

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Sequoyah HSs Callie Cox Wins Regional Emmy Award for Senior Project

For her required senior project, Callie Cox filmed/edited/created a documentary, A Different Documentary: Ethans Story, which is about her special-needs friend. The AV teacher at Sequoyah HS saw it an... read more..