2018 - Monthly Archive

Woodstock MSs Rod Metcalf Named CCSD Counselor of the Year

23 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock MSs Rod Metcalf Named CCSD Counselor of the Year

Woodstock MS Counselor Rod Metcalf is described by his principal as the heart and soul of WMS. Mr. Metcalf has supported and guided students since the school opened its doors in 1996. His dedication t... read more..

Taste of Life: Baby Spinach, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad

23 Apr

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Taste of Life: Baby Spinach, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad

By Hillary Gallagher Serves 4-6 Baby Spinach, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad Ingredients -1 avocados, sliced-2 whole grapefruits, cut into supremes-2 crisp apples, peeled and cut into strips (or gra... read more..

Four CCSD Teams Headed to Georgia Elementary Science Olympiad

23 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Four CCSD Teams Headed to Georgia Elementary Science Olympiad

More than 500 Cherokee County School District students competed in the Cherokee County Elementary Science Olympiad, with four teams now headed to State! Clark Creek ES STEM Academy Team Maroon and Mo... read more..

Clark Creek ES STEM Academy Teacher Wins International Teaching Award

23 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Clark Creek ES STEM Academy Teacher Wins International Teaching Award

Teresa Bailey of Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy is Georgias 2018 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) Teacher Excellence Award winner for elementary schoo... read more..

Woodstock Fire Department Named Woodstock ES 2018 Partner of the Year

23 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock Fire Department Named Woodstock ES 2018 Partner of the Year

Congratulations to the Woodstock Fire Department (WFD) for being named Woodstock Elementary Schools (WES) 2018 Partner of the Year. The Woodstock Fire Department is a regular presence at WES, as it s... read more..

Miltons: Tangy-Glazed, Bacon-Wrapped Prime Meatloaf

23 Apr

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Miltons: Tangy-Glazed, Bacon-Wrapped Prime Meatloaf

Bacon-Wrapped Prime Meatloaf Ingredients -1 lb. ground Wagyu beef-1 lb. ground veal-1 lb. ground pork-1/4 lb. unsalted butter-1 cup yellow onion, diced small-1/4 cup minced garlic-1 teaspoon celery s... read more..

Award-Winning Main Street Woodstock Events

23 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Award-Winning Main Street Woodstock Events

Main Street Woodstock was honored with two Historic High Country 2017 Awards for Association Excellence at the recent Winter Chautauqua Tourism Conference in Clayton, Georgia. Main Street Woodstock wa... read more..

Dee Dee Doeckel Joins NCMPR Executive Board

23 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Dee Dee Doeckel Joins NCMPR Executive Board

Dee Dee Doeckel of Woodstock was installed as treasurer of the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the organizations recent national conference. Doeckel previously served ... read more..

23 Apr

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Goin' Coastal: Fried Fish Tacos

Fried Fish Taco Ingredients -1 cup cornmeal-2 eggs- cup milk-2 filets of fish (tilapia, cod, catfish)-Salt and pepper to taste-Tortillas-Hoisin glaze* Hoisin Glaze Ingredients* -1 cup hoisin sauce-... read more..

23 Apr

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Book Review: Once Upon a Zoo

By Annell Gerson Even in their spare time, teachers never stop teaching. Cobb County elementary teacher Rosalind Bunn knew she was spending far too much of her day tying shoelaces. So, in her spare t... read more..

23 Apr

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Book Review: Bensy and Me

By Farris Yawn Growing up in the south, particularly the rural south, one often has a deep appreciation for the simple things in life such as time spent with friends and family, neighbors who look ou... read more..

23 Apr

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Artist Profile: Mary Booth Cabot

Balancing Art and Life By Hannah Olson Mary Booth Cabot was standing in her apartment in Tennessee forty-six years ago when she received her lifes calling to be an artist. She remembers hearing a vo... read more..

Georgia General Assembly Fully Funds Quality Basic Education

23 Apr

Community - North Fulton

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Georgia General Assembly Fully Funds Quality Basic Education

For the first time in recent history, the Georgia General Assembly fully funded the Quality Basic Education (QBE) funding formula and eliminated austerity cuts in its final passage of the Fiscal Year ... read more..

23 Apr

Community - North Fulton

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Milton Fire Receives $19,000 Grant

The family members of public safety personnel often spend sleepless nights thinking about the safety of their on-duty loved ones. Those concerns are magnified when first responders are working an acti... read more..

Sen. John Albers Recognizes STAR House Foundation at the State Capitol

23 Apr

Community - North Fulton

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Sen. John Albers Recognizes STAR House Foundation at the State Capitol

Sen. John Albers recently recognized the STAR House Foundation with a Point of Personal Privilege in the Senate Chamber and the presentation of Senate Resolution 973 in the Capitol. This foundation a... read more..

Creek View ES Raises Funds for Holland East ES

23 Apr

Community - North Fulton

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Creek View ES Raises Funds for Holland East ES

Students at Creek View Elementary in Alpharetta recently participated in a fundraiser to raise money for Holland East Elementary School, a Title 1 school in Holland, MI, where over 75% of the students... read more..

Local Students Matched with Industry Leaders for Cyber Challenge

23 Apr

Community - North Fulton

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Local Students Matched with Industry Leaders for Cyber Challenge

The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GNFCC) recently hosted a Technology Summit. Company executives and other attendees engaged forty students from Georgia State, Gwinnett Tech, and local hig... read more..

Fulton County School District Celebrates Dedicated Volunteers

23 Apr

Community - North Fulton

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Fulton County School District Celebrates Dedicated Volunteers

The 2018 awards luncheon honored volunteers from schools across the District. School leaders selected the volunteers who have shown outstanding dedication and commitment to quality education. Here are... read more..

Roswell, Inc. Releases 2017 Annual Report

23 Apr

Community - North Fulton

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Roswell, Inc. Releases 2017 Annual Report

The report includes an overview of 2017 recruitment, expansion, and retention efforts, and highlights major projects, key industry spotlights, and industry support programs. Key Highlights Support... read more..

Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority (CCWSA) Announces Contest Winners

23 Apr

Community - Canton

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Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority (CCWSA) Announces Contest Winners

Johnston Elementary second grader Carly Timbol was the winner of the kindergarten - fourth grade photography contest category with her photograph entitled, Sassy Snowman. Freedom MS sixth grader Elys... read more..

Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Teen Leadership Class of 2018

23 Apr

Community - Canton

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Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Teen Leadership Class of 2018

Congratulations to the 17th Annual Teen Leadership Cherokee (TLC) Class. Of the eighty Cherokee County high school sophomores who applied, nineteen students were recognized for completing the program.... read more..

Here We Grow! New Developments in the City of Canton

23 Apr

Community - Canton

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Here We Grow! New Developments in the City of Canton

The mayor and council of the City of Canton recently signed an agreement to purchase the historic Canton High School/Building C property from the Cherokee County Board of Education. This purchase incl... read more..

Creekview HS Reading Bowl Team Wins State Championship

23 Apr

Community - Canton

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Creekview HS Reading Bowl Team Wins State Championship

The team recently took home the big trophy from the statewide Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl competition held at the University of Georgia. This follows a second-place win at State last school year. Team ... read more..

Sequoyah HS Wins GA 6A State Literary Championship

23 Apr

Community - Canton

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Sequoyah HS Wins GA 6A State Literary Championship

The team won out over the 31 6A high schools that participated in the 2018 competition, which featured events in Dramatic Interpretation, Extemporaneous Speaking, Boys Quartet, Solo, and Girls Trio. ... read more..

Cherokee and Sequoyah High School Speech and Debate Team Members Qualify for Nationals

23 Apr

Community - Canton

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Cherokee and Sequoyah High School Speech and Debate Team Members Qualify for Nationals

Three Cherokee High School (CHS) team members and five Sequoyah High School (SHS) team members are headed to the 2018 National Speech and Debate Tournament in Ft. Lauderdale, FL from June 17-22. CHS ... read more..

26 Mar

Titles & Blurbs

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Building a Sustainable Home

Things to Consider By Mike Reynolds A high performance, energy-efficient home may include features like geothermal heating, wind power, and solar panels, but these are not the defining features of g... read more..

26 Mar

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GrassRoots Turf.com

"The Best Service Company Ever!" By Cyndi Braun Few people are as committed to lawncare as Josh Wise and his team at GrassRoots Tree & Turf Care.Fifteen years ago, Wise went into business for hi read more..

26 Mar

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St. George Village

Getting Fit, Staying Active Can Improve Your Quality of Life St. George Village resident Laureen Johnson can attest to the fact that its never too late to improve your quality of life with physical a... read more..

26 Mar

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Savory Herb Gardening

By Joshua Fuder Herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow because they often tolerate a wide range of soil conditions and have few insect and disease issues. Because herbs are relatively carefree,... read more..

Whatever the Pest, You Can Rely on Canton Termite & Pest Control

26 Mar

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Whatever the Pest, You Can Rely on Canton Termite & Pest Control

Whether its ants, roaches, termites, mosquitoes, flying squirrels, or snakes, weve got it all in Cherokee County and more. You can try spraying and smashing bugs as you see them. You can set out trap... read more..