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    <title>Acclaimed Pianist George Skaroulis Performs at St. Brigid in December</title>
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Skaroulis&apos; unique arrangements of traditional carols, as well as his own original holiday compositions, blend classical, new age and Mediterranean elements.&amp;#160;&lt;em&gt;Billboard Magazine &lt;/em&gt;has described his music as relaxing, meditative and &apos;gorgeously ambient&apos;...
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    <title>Ignatius House Offers Renewal Through Hope at Retreat Dec. 12-14</title>
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The retreat center on the Chattahoochee River allows&amp;#160;a disconnect from the digital and&amp;#160;a reconnect to the spiritual, particularly during particularly stressful times.&amp;#160; &apos;Hope in the Midst of Darkness&apos; is the retreat theme...
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    <title>Q&amp;A Column with Insurance and Fire Commissioner John Oxendine</title>
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Before selecting a prescription drug plan (PDP) or changing&amp;#160;coverage during open enrollment for Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage, Commissioner&amp;#160;Oxendine advises citizens to&amp;#160;consider the following information to help&amp;#160;sort out&amp;#160;insurance options...
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    <title>Adopt A US Soldier Offers Encouragement and Gratitude</title>
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The non-profit organization connects military personnel who would like to be “adopted” with people who would like to provide support and recognition via letters and care packages...
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    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:11:23 UT</pubDate>
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    <title>Veteran Journalist Pens Book About Personal Encounter with Jesus Christ</title>
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Award-winning author, James Hall tells the story of when&amp;#160;Jesus Christ literally entered a room with him more than 30 years ago. At the time, Hall was a college student at home visiting his parents. He sas that this&amp;#160;event changed his life dramatically...
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    <title>Atlanta International Military Show in November</title>
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The popular trade show returns Friday, November   14th and Saturday, November 15th...
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    <title>Author Releases First Ever E-Books That Guide Children Through Grief Over Pet Loss</title>
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Bill McDonald, author of several books and books on tape for children and families, has released two new unique e-books – &lt;em&gt;Parsley, A Love Story &lt;/em&gt;and &lt;em&gt;Charlie, A Love Story&lt;/em&gt;. Both confront&amp;#160;the difficulties children (and adults) have in dealing with the loss of a pet. These “I know how you feel” stories gently and lovingly guide the reader through the process of grieving...
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Bill McDonald, author of several books and books on tape for children and families, has released two new unique e-books – Parsley, A Love Story and Charlie, A Love Story. Both confront head-on the difficulties children (and adults) have in dealing with the loss of a pet. These “I know how you feel” stories gently and lovingly guide the reader through the process of grieving...
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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:09:48 UT</pubDate>
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    <title>Harvest Pumpkins Look Good in Grandma's Pie, But They Look Even Better on Your Face</title>
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Pumpkin peel is a fruit enzyme exfoliation accelerator and a powerful anti-oxidant. As a natural repair therapy it has beta carotene and combats free radical damage. The peel also contains a full complement of vitamin A derivatives...
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    <title>Tech Promise Gives Georgians Access to a Georgia Tech Degree Debt-Free</title>
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&lt;span style=&quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;&quot;&gt;This year, 199 students from 52 counties across Georgia -- from Appling to Wilkes -- are attending the Georgia Institute Technology thanks to the G. Wayne Clough Georgia Tech Promise Scholarship Program...&lt;/span&gt;
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    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:02:56 UT</pubDate>
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    <title>One for the Porch, One for Your Plate</title>
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When you grab a pumpkin for your fall porch this year, grab one for your plate, too...
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    <title>Jessie Kay Collins to Visit Amicalola Falls State Park in October</title>
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Amicalola Falls State Park &amp;amp; Lodge will be hosting a different artist each weekend through November 9th, 2008...
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    <title>The Banks County CVB Presents the Fourth Annual Chocolate Fair</title>
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The Banks County Convention &amp;amp; Visitors Bureau invites everyone out to the Fourth Annual CVB Chocolate Fair on November 10...
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Oktoberfest celebrations, harvest and arts &amp;amp; crafts festivals can be    found all across the state offering Georgians and visitors opportunities for    day trips or weekend getaways...
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    <title>Mountaineer Festival Returns to North Georgia After 30 Year Absence</title>
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From 1961 through 1978 the folks in northeast Georgia came together in Rabun  County to eat great food, test their strength and agility, dare each other to attempt great feats, dance, listen to mountain music and generally have a lot of fun. After an absence of 30 years – the Mountaineer Festival returns on September 19 and 20...
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