[ In Government ]
Governor Announces Launch of Together Rx Access For Georgia Card

Governor Sonny Perdue and Together Rx Access announced Thursday the launch of the Together Rx Access® FOR GEORGIA Card to help eligible uninsured Georgians gain access to immediate and meaningful savings on prescription medicines and products right at the pharmacy counter...
Aug 15, 2008

[ In Events ]
Church Reaches Out to Job Seekers and Businessmen

Northside Church is reaching out to help men who are dealing with tough economic times. No man is exempt. A team of members and businessmen want to provide prayer, encouragement and support to men during these times...
Aug 14, 2008

[ In Events ]
Special Pre-Harvest Winemaker Dinner With Stefano Salvini

Salvini is the lead winemaker for Montaluce and will arrive at the Estate from his home in Italy in early August to begin preparations for the winery's first premier crush...
Aug 13, 2008

[ In Government ]
ACT scores on rise as Georgia leaps three spots in national rankings

Georgia's composite ACT score rose to 20.6 in 2008, up from 20.3 in 2007. The national average dropped to 21.1, down .1 from 2007. Georgia’s scores also increased in every subject area tested by the ACT – English, Reading, Mathematics and Science...
Aug 13, 2008

Case to Receive Eagle Scout Award

Jeramey Case, 17, of Boy Scout Troop 638, will be honored at a special Eagle Scout ceremony Saturday, August 16, 2008...
Aug 5, 2008

[ In Government ]
Georgia Announces Double-digit Increases in Jobs, Investment for Fiscal Year 2008

On Thursday, Forbes.com released its annual ranking of the best states for business, and Georgia moved up to 5th, the biggest jump of any state. Earlier in the week, Georgia was ranked as having the third best business climate among the 50 states...
Aug 4, 2008

Cherokee Deputies Graduate from Law Enforcement Academy

Fivedeputies with the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office graduated from the North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy (NCGLEA) Friday...
Aug 4, 2008

[ In Government ]
Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs Launches ConsumerEd Web site

The web site walks consumers through major purchasing and financial decisions, such as buying a car, purchasing a house, renting an apartment, making home improvements, dealing with credit and debt, managing money and avoiding foreclosure...
Jul 31, 2008

[ In Events ]
Church Reaches Out to Job Seekers and Businessmen

Northside Church is reaching out to help men who are dealing with tough economic times. No man is exempt. A team of members and businessmen want to provide prayer, encouragement and support to men during these times...
Jul 31, 2008

[ In Government ]
Governor Reminds Georgians of Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

Georgia shoppers will be able to purchase certain clothing items, schools supplies, computers and computer accessories without paying state and local sales tax during the state’s seventh annual tax-free holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. July 31 and continues until midnight August 3...
Jul 31, 2008

[ In Government ]
DOT Announces Lane Closures Limited for Sales Tax Holidays

The Georgia Department of Transportation will curtail construction-related lane closures from Thursday, July 31, through Sunday, August 3, to ease public access to major retail venues during the state’s sales tax holiday weekend..
Jul 30, 2008

[ In Government ]
Isakson Praises Passage of Legislation to Stimulate Housing Market

The comprehensive legislation is designed to stimulate the nation’s declining housing market as well as strengthen the regulation of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae...
Jul 29, 2008

Cherokee Sheriff Warns Citizens of Scam Artist

The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office would like to warn citizens about an apparent scam artist that has been in Cherokee County recently and may still be in the area...
Jul 28, 2008

[ In Government ]
Statement from Governor Perdue Concerning Release of AYP and Graduation Rates

"As the AYP standards continue to rise, we are also increasing the rigor of the curriculum which will result in our students performing better in the classroom and being more prepared to face the world upon graduation"...
Jul 28, 2008

Cherokee Man Charged with Five Counts of Receiving Stolen Property

Located on the property were three stolen Mercedes automobiles, a John Deer ATV, a Polaris ATV, two tags from other vehicles that had been reported stolen, and over 200 power tools and chainsaws...
Jul 25, 2008