2017 - Monthly Archive

24 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

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Adult Sports Leagues

Because Maybe Your Glory Days Haven't Passed You By! By Julie Senger Who says that just because youre an adult that you must stop playing recreational or competitive team sports? In fact, adulthood ... read more..

24 Jul

Business - Canton

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AT&T Foundation

For nearly thirty years, business and community leaders have been showing their dedication to Reinhardt University students, and the AT&T Foundation is one of those continued supporters.AT&T G... read more..

CCSD Wins Three National Awards for Communications

24 Jul

School - Canton

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CCSD Wins Three National Awards for Communications

The Cherokee County School District has earned its first-ever National recognition for communications by bringing home three awards from the National School Public Relations Association.Each year, the... read more..

Eight CCSD Schools Named National Beta Schools of Merit

24 Jul

School - Canton

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Eight CCSD Schools Named National Beta Schools of Merit

Cherokee, Creekview and Sequoyah High Schools and Creekland, Dean Rusk, E.T. Booth, Freedom and Mill Creek Middle Schools earned recognition for supporting the youth service organization on their camp... read more..

Cherokee Charter Academy Beta Club Students Shine at National Conference

24 Jul

School - Canton

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Cherokee Charter Academy Beta Club Students Shine at National Conference

Cherokee Charter Academy (CCA) Middle School Beta Club students Ashelyn Carden and Alaina Howard recently attended the National Beta Club Conference in Orlando, Florida to compete in the Service Snaps... read more..

Hasty Elementary Agricultural Project Sponsored by the Farm Bureau and Laurel Canyon Optimist Club

24 Jul

School - Canton

Super User 20

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Hasty Elementary Agricultural Project Sponsored by the Farm Bureau and Laurel Canyon Optimist Club

After another banner year with three very successful fundraising projects, which included the Annual Raffle Ticket Sale, the Ninth Annual Pancake Breakfast, and the Belk Charity Day Sales, the Laurel ... read more..

Georgia Writers Association Honors Reinhardt Faculty/Guest Faculty Members

24 Jul

School - Canton

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Georgia Writers Association Honors Reinhardt Faculty/Guest Faculty Members

Reinhardt University faculty and guest faculty of its Etowah Valley Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing were among those honored at the 53rd annual Georgia Author of the Year Awards. Ray Atkins wa... read more..

24 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

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Secrets of Southern Girls

By Annell Gerson Georgia author Haley Harrigans debut novel, Secrets of Southern Girls, is of the all-nighter variety. It is a story that grabs you from the first line of the prologue, She only has l... read more..

24 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Super User 20

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Girl in Disguise

By Jessica Asbell Do you know the name Kate Warne? How about Allan Pinkerton, founder of the Pinkerton Detective Agency? We know that Kate Warne was hired by Allan Pinkerton in 1856 as the first fema... read more..

24 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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Adult Sports Leagues

Because Maybe Your Glory Days Haven't Passed You By! By Julie Senger Who says that just because youre an adult that you must stop playing recreational or competitive team sports? In fact, adulthood ... read more..

24 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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Studio 5 Salon & Spa

Family-Friendly Salon Moves to Canton Historic District By Cyndi Braun If youre looking for a family-oriented hair salon that offers the latest hair styles and treatments, Studio 5 Salon & Spa i... read more..

24 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Super User 20

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Artist Profile: Barbara Jones Hewey

Old School Horn Band By Barbara Jones Hewey Old School Horn Band, a nine-member local party band known for its classic rock and rhythm and blues, is back on stage this summer with three new members,... read more..

Northside Cherokee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

24 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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Northside Cherokee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

In Good Hands Meet the Team at Northside Cherokee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine By Cyndi Braun Whether arthritis is making your life difficult, youve experienced an injury while playing sports,... read more..

24 Jul

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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DeMercy Dental

Where Everybody Knows Your Name By Cyndi Braun A visit to DeMercy Dental in Roswell feels more like catching up with old friends. From the warm greeting at check-in, to the friendly hygienists, to t... read more..

22 Jun

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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Alpharetta Foot & Ankle Specialists

If Your 10,000 Steps a Day Are Painful, Alpharetta Foot & Ankle Can Help The American Heart Association recommends 10,000 steps a day, and fitness trackers encourage us to make that our goal. But... read more..

Community Partner: Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy

22 Jun

Titles & Blurbs

Super User 20

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Community Partner: Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy

Making a Difference in the Lives of Children The Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy (FFCL) has a mission to provide books for local communities to prepare preschool children for reading and lear... read more..

22 Jun

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

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Senior Softball League Donates Glasses

Recently, the CSSA (Cherokee Senior Softball League) made a donation of over 200 pairs of sunglasses to the Lions Club of Canton. The glasses were collected from over 300 members of the softball leagu... read more..

DAR Outstanding Regent Organizes New Chapter in North Cobb/South Cherokee County

22 Jun

Community - Woodstock

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DAR Outstanding Regent Organizes New Chapter in North Cobb/South Cherokee County

National Society Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) members and residents of Cobb and Cherokee County recently attended the Kennesaw Mountain Chapter first chapter meeting. To meet the demand for growt... read more..

9th Annual Tools 4 School Event Requests Donations

22 Jun

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

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9th Annual Tools 4 School Event Requests Donations

On July 22nd, Act Together Ministries will host its 9th Annual Tools 4 School event at His Hands Church in Woodstock. This event provides haircuts, new school supplies, medical and dental screenings t... read more..

22 Jun

Business - Woodstock

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Vingenzos

Vingenzos Fettuccini con Salsiccia e Fungi menu item was recently awarded a 2017/2018 100 Plates Locals Love distinction by the Georgia Department of Economic Developments Tourism Division (GDEcD) as ... read more..

22 Jun

Business - Woodstock

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Georgia Cancer Specialists

The sixth annual Stand Up for Stand Down toiletry drive for Georgias homeless veterans is ongoing through August 11th. Sponsored by the Georgia District Pilot International Clubs and Georgia Cancer Sp... read more..

River Ridge HS Student Wins First Place in State Art Contest

22 Jun

School - Woodstock

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River Ridge HS Student Wins First Place in State Art Contest

Tulani Reeves-Miller placed first in the statewide 2017 TOME Fan Art competition for her work based on the book 5 TO 1 by Holly Bodger.TOME is a national student literary society dedicated to promotin... read more..

Etowah HS Class of 2017 Graduate Named Gatorade Georgia Baseball Player of the Year and is Drafted by the Atlanta Braves

22 Jun

School - Woodstock

Super User 20

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Etowah HS Class of 2017 Graduate Named Gatorade Georgia Baseball Player of the Year and is Drafted by the Atlanta Braves

The Gatorade Company recently announced Drew Waters of the Class AAAAAAA State Champion Etowah High School Eagles as its 2016-17 Gatorade Georgia Baseball Player of the Year! Drew, the first Gatorade ... read more..

Johnston Elementary School Named to the Alliance for a Healthier Generations 2017 list of Americas Healthiest Schools

22 Jun

School - Woodstock

Super User 20

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Johnston Elementary School Named to the Alliance for a Healthier Generations 2017 list of Americas Healthiest Schools

The school won a Bronze Award from the national organization for making changes that promote healthier eating and physical activity for students and staff. Healthier Generations Healthy Schools Progra... read more..

Assistive Technology Helps People Age in Place

22 Jun

Community - North Fulton

Super User 20

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Assistive Technology Helps People Age in Place

Great strides have been made in developing new technology to help people with disabilities remain as independent as possible. Advancements, in particular, have been made surrounding the aging populati... read more..

22 Jun

Community - North Fulton

Super User 20

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The Drake House Awarded Grant

The Drake House was recently awarded a $12,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia. Each year, the Community Foundation ends its grant cycle with a grant awards breakfast. This y... read more..

Atlanta Regional Commissions Water District

22 Jun

Community - North Fulton

Super User 20

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Atlanta Regional Commissions Water District

Even with the recent rains, much of metro Atlanta remains in a serious drought. The problem is that it simply hasnt rained enough, particularly north of Lake Lanier, to make up for how dry weve been t... read more..

22 Jun

Business - North Fulton

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WellStar North Fulton Hospital

WellStar North Fulton Hospital is now offering the Know Your Heart program, a screening that can help determine patients risk for heart disease, stroke and other serious conditions. The screening uses... read more..

22 Jun

Business - North Fulton

Super User 20

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Georgia Cancer Specialists

The sixth annual Stand Up for Stand Down toiletry drive for Georgias homeless veterans is ongoing through August 11th. Sponsored by the Georgia District Pilot International Clubs and Georgia Cancer Sp... read more..

Many Fulton County Schools Serving Meals During the Summer

22 Jun

School - North Fulton

Super User 20

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Many Fulton County Schools Serving Meals During the Summer

The Summer Food Service Program ensures children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. During June, Fulton County Schools served over 3,000 meals a day at over forty appr... read more..