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May 13, 2008
Canton resident Cathy Wendland-Colby emerged victorious amongst 10 contestants in the Toastmasters speech competition held during District 14 (Georgia) Spring conference in Peachtree City...
News from Cherokee County, GA
Governor Perdue Declares State of Emergency in Seven Additional Counties
Today Governor Sonny Perdue issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in seven additional counties affected by tornadoes that struck on Sunday...
May 13, 2008
Governor Perdue Announces Creation of Freight and Logistics Task Force
The task force is focused on three primary objectives: to capitalize on Georgia’s position as the Gateway to the East Coast, to acquire a working knowledge of the economic opportunities linked to freight movement and to gather a coherent collection of data concerning freight movement, hubs and logistics centers...
May 12, 2008
Governor Perdue Suspends Gas Tax on Off-Road Diesel
Suspension of the tax will save farmers and timber owners the four percent sales tax charged on off-road diesel. The state does not charge an excise tax on this type of fuel, and the executive order does not impact local taxes that are levied. The suspension is expected to offset state revenues by $2 million to $4 million...
May 12, 2008
Parkes Honored as Top Gun Loan Producer
Mortgage Loan Originator Gary Parkes of NorStar Mortgage Group was honored on May 5, 2008 as a Top Gun Loan Producer for 2008 by The Georgia Association of Mortgage Brokers...
May 12, 2008
Gosselin Serves as Secretary-Treasurer of the Council of Superior Court Judges of Georgia
Superior Court Judge Kathlene F. Gosselin, Northeastern Judicial Circuit, Gainesville, will convene the Council of Superior Court Judges semiannual meeting on July 28 at St. Simons Island as Secretary-Treasurer of the Council...
May 12, 2008
The US Army Ground Forces "The Jazz Guardians" to Close the 2008 Jazz Depot…Evenings of Intimate Jazz
On Friday, May 16 the Arts Council’ Jazz Depot…Evenings of Intimate Jazz concludes its 2007-2008 season with a special FREE Concert by the US Army Grounds Forces Band’s “The Jazz Guardians.” ...
May 9, 2008
Governor and Mrs. Perdue Host U.N. Secretary-General at State Luncheon
Secretary-General Ban joined the Governor as part of an official two-day visit to Atlanta focusing on global health care. Secretary-General Ban, the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations, brings to his post 37 years of service both in government and on the global stage...
May 9, 2008
Laura on Life: Mother's Day Dilemma
I read an article the other day about what mothers wanted for Mother’s Day. Someone had taken a poll that showed about half the mothers wanted jewelry and the other half wanted flowers. Were those our only choices...
May 8, 2008
2008 Eco-Music-Festival
The Eco-Music-Festival will be a 3-day event in North Georgia in a pristine setting just 1 hour North of Atlanta, Georgia on the head waters of the Amicalola River just West of Amicalola Falls State Park...
May 8, 2008
Governor Perdue Signs Healthcare Reform Bills
Wednesday Governor Sonny Perdue signed Senate Bill 383 and House Bill 977 making High Deductable Health Plans paired (HDHP) with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) more affordable and available in the Georgia insurance market...
May 8, 2008
Brenau University to Award 753 Degrees at Weekend Commencement Exercises
The 753 receiving undergraduate diplomas and graduate degrees from Brenau is the largest number of total Brenau degree conferees since 1988-89...
May 7, 2008
Cherokee Sheriff's Office Investigates Missing Man-Hole Covers
Since April 29th approximately 28 cast iron man-hole covers have been removed from the roadway...
May 7, 2008
Bottled Water's Days are Numbered, says leading Environmental Magazine
Did you know that eight out of 10 water bottles end up in the landfill? The bottles that drift from landfills or end up as litter in streams are washing out to sea to form a huge "raft" of plastic debris in the center of the Pacific that is estimated to be twice the size of Texas...
May 7, 2008
[ In Government ]
IRS Has Answers to Questions People Are Asking About Economic Stimulus Payments
As millions of Americans begin receiving their economic stimulus payments, the Internal Revenue Service released a list of the most-frequently-asked questions –– and answers –– that people now are asking...
May 7, 2008
IRS Has Answers to Questions People Are Asking About Economic Stimulus Payments
As millions of Americans begin receiving their economic stimulus payments, the Internal Revenue Service released a list of the most-frequently-asked questions –– and answers –– that people now are asking...
May 7, 2008
26th Annual Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk & Fitness Program Opens with First Captain’s Kickoff Event
Guest speakers feature race founder, renowned author and speaker, and U.S. Olympian, Jeff Galloway, and DAVE-FM’s radio personality Mara Davis, as well as a host of team captains and KPCRW organizers...
May 6, 2008
As Gas Prices Escalate, Atlanta's Eco-Friendly Courier Lowers Next Day Delivery Rates
GREEN Express couriers changed its business model last year in anticipation of high gas prices. Atlanta's only earth friendly courier is driving fuel efficient hybrids, working from satellite offices and using GPS technology to insure the most effective routes are being used by its green friendly drivers...
May 6, 2008
Cherokee High School Class of 1958 Prepares for 50th Reunion
There's nothing like getting ready for a Class Reunion. There's nothing better than attending one, whether it's the first, tenth, twenty-fifth. But getting ready for the 50th High School Reunion is a "high" that keeps on flying...
May 6, 2008
[ In Events ]
Happy Cinco de Mayo
Each year, Americans across the country enjoy celebrating Cinco de Mayo, many joining family and friends at their favorite Mexican restaurant on this fifth day in May. So what's all the celebrating about?...
May 5, 2008
Happy Cinco de Mayo
Each year, Americans across the country enjoy celebrating Cinco de Mayo, many joining family and friends at their favorite Mexican restaurant on this fifth day in May. So what's all the celebrating about?...
May 5, 2008
Cedar Hill to Host Chippers & Chainsaws Day
Volunteers with chippers and chainsaws are needed for a heavy-duty outdoor clean up on May 17 at Cedar Hill...
May 5, 2008
Saturday Night Stabbing in Cherokee
The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office responded to a stabbing Saturday night on Canton St. in Canton, Georgia...
May 5, 2008
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