January 2018 - Monthly Archive

Taste of Life: Seared Scallops, Basil Beurre Blanc, and Green Beans with Walnuts

23 Jan

Recipes

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Taste of Life: Seared Scallops, Basil Beurre Blanc, and Green Beans with Walnuts

By Hillary Gallagher To Begin Prepare 4-6 servings of your favorite rice or farro according to package directions. Scallops Ingredients2 lbs. dry-pack sea scallops2 oz. olive oil o... read more..

Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails: Charred Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Red Pears

23 Jan

Recipes

Candice

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Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails: Charred Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Red Pears

Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Red Pears Ingredients 1/4 lb. roasted broccoli florets1/4 lb. roasted cauliflower florets1 red pear, quartered and seeds removed1/2 cup sweet potato puree1/4 cup Asher blue... read more..

23 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

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Book Review: Orphan Island

By Annell Gerson Imagine living on an island with no adults where bees dont sting; snakes dont bite; wild kittens run free; food abounds; and children can jump off a high cliff only to have the wind ... read more..

23 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

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Book Review: Little Fires Everywhere

By Jessica Asbell Little Fires Everywhere is about the seemingly perfect community of Shaker Heights. But this utopia isnt quite as perfect as it seems. The Richardsons are the perfect family with Le... read more..

23 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

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Artist Profile: Fantabulous

Silly Name, Serious Band With exceptional musicianship, powerhouse vocals, high-energy performances, and more than 100 years of combined professional music experience, the members of Fantabulous know... read more..

23 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

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Plastic Surgery Center of the South

Helping You Look Your Best By Cyndi Braun Its a new year, and time to take a good, long look at yourself. Remember a few years ago when you noticed those tiny lines on your face? Are they not so t... read more..

Woodstock Fire Department 2017 Award Recipients

23 Jan

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock Fire Department 2017 Award Recipients

Woodstock Fire Departments Chief Dave Soumas and Assistant Chief Jimmy Eley recently recognized department personnel for their outstanding achievements in 2017. The following received annual awards si... read more..

23 Jan

Community - Woodstock

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Reeves House Groundbreaking

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village recently had a ribbon cutting to celebrate breaking ground on the Reeves Project and the Visual Arts Center in downtown Woodstock. The ceremony drew over 50 people rea... read more..

Atlanta Regional Commission Staff Recommends Funding for Noonday Creek Trail Extension

23 Jan

Community - Woodstock

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Atlanta Regional Commission Staff Recommends Funding for Noonday Creek Trail Extension

As part of their update to the Atlanta Regions Transportation Improvement Program, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) has recommended approval of funding for the engineering and construction portio... read more..

Visitors Center at Deans Store is Being Remodeled

23 Jan

Community - Woodstock

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Visitors Center at Deans Store is Being Remodeled

Renovations on the Woodstock Visitors Center at Historic Deans Store are underway. The project will update the interior into a modern center to welcome visitors while maintaining the story of the busi... read more..

23 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

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One Call, llc of Metro Atlanta

By Rajayne Cordery To err is human; to forgive divine. Alexander Pope. Mistakes are made. It is the absolute nature of the human condition on many levels. Whether you are locked out or locked up, 2... read more..

Cherokee County Educational Foundation Raises Significant Funds for CCSD Schools

23 Jan

School - Woodstock

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Cherokee County Educational Foundation Raises Significant Funds for CCSD Schools

At a recent meeting, the Cherokee County Educational Foundation Board (CCEF) presented the Cherokee County School District with a check for $45,0018 for special grants and to help the county target ar... read more..

23 Jan

School - Woodstock

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Georgia Has Talent is Around the Corner

Mark your calendar for March 3, and plan to come out to this exciting community event! Each year, the Cherokee High School Beat Out Cancer Club organizes and sponsors this event, which showcases some ... read more..

23 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

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Cherokee Bail Bonds

The Key to Set You Free By Rajayne Cordery To err is human; to forgive divine. Alexander Pope Mistakes are made. It is the absolute nature of the human condition on many levels. Whether you are lo... read more..

23 Jan

Community - Woodstock

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Branches of Faith Launch Party

Come out to Blank Stage Acting Studios (11517 Highway 92, #112, Woodstock) on Saturday, March 17, between 6:30-8:30pm for the Branches of Faith Launch Party!Branches of Faiths mission is to create fai... read more..

23 Jan

Business - Woodstock

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LGE Community Credit Union Gives Back

LGE Community Credit Union recently presented a total of $170,000 to fourteen local, nonprofit organizations through the LGE Community Outreach Foundation. The fourteen organizations that received don... read more..

Hickory Flat Volunteers Donate Fire Station to County

23 Jan

Community - Woodstock

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Hickory Flat Volunteers Donate Fire Station to County

The former Hickory Flat Volunteer Fire Department transferred ownership of Fire Station 32 and its assets to Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services in January. Included with the donation was a ... read more..

Over 40,000 Students Visit the Chattahoochee Nature Center Every Year

23 Jan

School - North Fulton

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Over 40,000 Students Visit the Chattahoochee Nature Center Every Year

The following excerpts are from an interview with Chris S. Nelson, Executive Director of the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC). What is the CNC? When and why was it launched?The CNC was founded in 197... read more..

2017 A Banner Year for Milton Parks and Recreation Department

23 Jan

Community - North Fulton

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2017 A Banner Year for Milton Parks and Recreation Department

The City of Milton recently received three key awards from the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA). Miltons Director of Parks and Recreation Jim Cregge was honored with the District 7 Dist... read more..

23 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

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Taking Steps Now to Pay for College

By Jessi Fearon The average college graduates student loan debt is $37,172. It will take the average person ten years to repay this debt an entire decade! At this rate, many college graduates will b... read more..

2018 Roswell Community Calendars Now Available

23 Jan

Community - North Fulton

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2018 Roswell Community Calendars Now Available

The 2018 Roswell free community calendars are now available for residents to pick up at the Roswell City Hall information desk (38 Hill Street) or one of these City facilities:-Roswell Adult Recreatio... read more..

Instruments of Inspiration Sculptures Launched in Downtown Alpharetta

23 Jan

Community - North Fulton

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Instruments of Inspiration Sculptures Launched in Downtown Alpharetta

Recently, the first installation of four unique outdoor art sculptures began in Alpharetta. The project, Instruments of Inspiration, consists of four contemporary art sculptures with a musical theme. ... read more..

23 Jan

Business - North Fulton

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LGE Community Credit Union Gives Back

LGE Community Credit Union recently presented a total of $170,000 to fourteen local, nonprofit organizations through the LGE Community Outreach Foundation. The fourteen organizations that received don... read more..

23 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

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Destination "I Do!"

Things to Consider When Planning Your Destination Wedding By Julie Senger So, your honey recently popped the question, and youre excited to begin planning your future together! You want your wedding... read more..

Roswell Awarded Grant to Establish Sports Programs for Veterans with Disabilities

23 Jan

Community - North Fulton

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Roswell Awarded Grant to Establish Sports Programs for Veterans with Disabilities

The City of Roswell will soon be able to provide disabled veterans with opportunities to improve their health and quality of life thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). T... read more..

23 Jan

Community - North Fulton

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WellStar Charity Care

WellStar Health System, the largest not-for-profit health system in Georgia, provided more than $648 million in charity and unreimbursed care as well as community programs during the 2017 fiscal year.... read more..

23 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

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Traffic Stop Protocol

By Sheriff Frank Reynolds We have all had that dreaded feeling when you see the police cruiser sitting on the side of the road, and you look down at the speedometer and realize, Oops. Although many o... read more..

23 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

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The 2:10 Foundation

Supporting and Celebrating the Trades In 1979, Holly S. Hill was a teen living in northern New Hampshire with her parents and five siblings. Hollys father, Fred, owned a local business with his broth... read more..

22 Jan

Business - Canton

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WellStar Charity Care

WellStar Health System, the largest not-for-profit health system in Georgia, provided more than $648 million in charity and unreimbursed care as well as community programs during the 2017 fiscal year.... read more..

22 Jan

School - Canton

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Local CCSD School Spelling Bee Winners

Several Cherokee County School District (CCSD) schools recently held their school spelling bee. The school level winners advanced to the CCSD Spelling Bee, which was held at Cherokee High School on Ja... read more..