Cobb EMC Cobb EMCs 11th annual Steak Out appreciation lunch honored law enforcement from across the electric cooperatives five-county service district. More than 250 law enforcement officers and area elected officials attended the event, which was held at Piedmont Community Church. Guests enjoyed a steak lunch catered by LongHorn Steakhouse in Acworth, along with live music and door prizes. Each year, we look forward to recognizing and honoring the service of the law enforcement officers who have dedicated their lives to making our communities wonderful, safe places to live and work, said Chip Nelson, president and CEO of Cobb EMC. Cobb EMC has a long-standing tradition of supporting local law enforcement and public safety personnel.
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 Specialists, affiliated with Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, the drive collects much-needed toiletry and personal-care items to fill comfort bags for veterans who attend Stand Down events throughout north and central Georgia.Stand down is a military term that refers to the time when troops are brought back from the battlefield for rest and recuperation. Each year, Stand Down events across the country provide health care and other services to help thousands of homeless veterans get back on their feet. The 2016 Stand Up for Stand Down drive collected more than 10,000 pounds of toiletry items to fill more than 2,000 comfort bags for homeless vets in Georgia.Travel/sample-size toiletry and personal-care items are needed. Donations can be dropped off at any of the 26 Georgia Cancer Specialists locations in Georgia. For a list of locations, visit GaCancer.com. For more information or to volunteer, call 770-864-5347, or visit Facebook.com/SU4SD.
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 part of its annual list of 100 Plates Locals Love, which is featured in the states culinary guide, Georgia Eats. Georgia Tourism created 100 Plates Locals Love as a way to provide visitors with locally sourced suggestions, the same way we would recommend restaurants to our family and friends. As a part of the 100 Plates Locals Love designation, each restaurant is featured in the Georgia Eats culinary guide, which is distributed via the twelve Visitor Information Centers statewide; on the States consumer tourism website ExploreGeorgia.org; and on Explore Georgias social media channels.Two other Woodstock restaurants were mentioned in this years state culinary guide. Truck & Tap was listed in the Food Truck Flavor Tour, and four pies from Pie Bar were listed in a tour of the states beloved bakeries - Salted Caramel Apple Streusel, Blueberry Crumble, Peanut Butter Cream Pie and Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie.
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 unleash your positive inner voice that they call your superhero, enabling you to tap into the mindset of I can.Crew Cores community members lose an average of fifteen pounds of fat and gain over four pounds of muscle in 74 days or less! Their team of enthusiastic fitness experts will help you to achieve extraordinary results that are simply not possible without a coach.If you want to start on your new journey, a way to transform your lifestyle to a healthier and stronger one with their passionate team of fitness experts, they are offering an introductory rate for community members for a limited time. For more information, call 678-494-8889, or visit CrewCoreFitness.com.Crew Core is located at 12186 GA-92, Suite 110, Woodstock.
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 Surgery (CABG) and Congestive Heart Failure. This means WellStar patients across the state have access to the highest levels of care, close to home.As one of only two hospitals to receive these certifications, WellStar continues to show leadership in patient-centric cardiac care through innovative treatments, technologies and approaches. An example is the CardioMEMS device offered to stage three heart failure patients with frequent readmissions. This implantable device measures a patients pulmonary artery pressure and heart rate through a sensor that is implanted in the pulmonary artery. This allows physicians to wirelessly manage heart failure.Coordinating care can be a challenge for patients, particularly those with multiple chronic illnesses. WellStar has created individualized clinics to develop care plans centered on the patient and the patients family, which acts as a support system. The care plans are developed by a multidisciplinary group to reduce the amount of follow-up appointments and streamline the access to multiple healthcare professionals through the Comprehensive Care Clinic and Structural Heart Clinic.
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 fourteen years, Sandy held the position of resident care director, so becoming executive director will be a very smooth transition for all especially the residents and care associates.
Northside Hospital Cherokee Northside Hospital Cherokees long-awaited replacement hospital will open for patients on May 6th. The new hospital is located at 450 Northside Cherokee Boulevard in Canton. Construction is complete on the new hospital, which will have 105 inpatient beds and more than twice the square footage as the current hospital. Northside staff is now focused on training and education, while overseeing the installations of equipment and furniture. A medical office building opened on the 50-acre campus in early January. Several physician practices, and Northside Hospital Radiation Oncology have opened their offices and are seeing patients. Additional Northside services and physicians will move into the building over the next several months. Tours of the new hospital will be available, along with information about Northside services, entertainment from local groups and activities for kids on Saturday, April 22, 10:00am-2:00pm. For more information about the new hospital, visit NorthsideCherokee.com
Cobb EMC Cobb EMC employees recently delivered thirty, bright red wagons to Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite. The wagons, which are equipped with IV poles, are used in lieu of wheelchairs to transport children who are hospitalized or undergoing chemotherapy or other treatments. The wagons were built by Cobb EMC employees as a teambuilding and community giving project and were customized using Chads Bracket, a device that attaches IV poles to childrens wagons.
No Longer Bound Thrift Store No Longer Bound (NLB) Thrift Store recently opened a location in Woodstock. No Longer Bound is a metro-Atlanta based non-profit dedicated to rescuing adult men from drug and alcohol addiction. All donations and proceeds from the sale of merchandise at NLB Thrift stay local and support men in the regeneration program at NLB. For 25 years, NLB has been a light and resource in the deadly battle to save men from addiction. Over 1,200 men have completed the NLB program since the organization was founded in 1991. Currently, there are approximately 42 residents in the regeneration program at NLB and ten men in the internship program. Each year, approximately 100 men will enter NLB, and approximately 70% will graduate free from addiction and ready for a second chance at life. We are excited to expand into Cherokee County and bring the message of hope and that freedom from addiction is possible, said Edward Bailey, executive director of NLB. By donating furniture, clothing and household items to NLB Thrift and shopping at our beautiful thrift store, residents in this community will help us save lives. Bailey also wants to get the word out that NLB is here as a resource should addiction strike close to home, threatening the lives of men in this community and to those seeking help. The 10,000-square-foot store is located at 1910 Eagle Drive, Woodstock. It features an upscale thrift shopping experience for residents and local pick-up of furniture and larger collections of items.
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Awards Announced The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce recently announced its Small Business of the Year Award, its Excellence in Customer Service Award, its Volunteer of the Year Award and its Hustle Award. Autumn Hill Nursery received this years Small Business of the Year Award. They are the epitome of a business that started on a shoestring, just like so many American dreams, and they consistently put in the hard work to make their business succeed. 2017 marks their 25th anniversary, and despite the recent downturn in the economy and so many nurseries closing, they continued to succeed and grow. They have a unique atmosphere, with a very dedicated staff that is passionate about gardening and helping their customers learn to garden better. Their motto is Garden for Life, and they put their efforts behind it. GrassRoots Tree & Turf Care received this years Excellence in Customer Service Award. Customer service is their main focus because their reputation depends on it. Customers expect more and are quick to share negative experiences with others. Their employees are continually trained, learning of the companys products and services in great detail. Employees are also schooled on communication skills and how to meet the diverse needs of customers, as no two customers are alike. The exceptional employees make all the difference at GrassRoots. The technicians are not compensated on production like other companies in the industry; they are compensated on results. This allows the techs to take time to go the extra mile and take ownership of each project. Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Russ Phillips with TransAmerica Financial Advisors, as he best-exemplified on-going dedication throughout the past year as a Chamber ambassador while contributing dozens of volunteer hours on the Chairmans Council. Janet Ponichtera with Family Life Publications received the Hustle Award for her outstanding attendance at Chamber events during 2016. Janet attended more events than I did, and in my role as board chair I didnt miss many events, shared outgoing Chairman Steve Garrison. Her dedication to the Chamber is appreciated, and Im honored to present her with this award for going above and beyond.