Local Professional Landcare Network Members Participate in Donation to Arlington National Cemetery

Roswell and Jasper landscapers contribute to worthy project...
Jul 25, 2008

[ In Government ]
Law Violators Can Lose Privilege to Hunt and Fish

Hunting deer at night, hunting alligators or bears in a manner violating state laws and computer assisted remote hunting - all of these activities are illegal and are offensive to honest hunters and the general public...
Jul 25, 2008

Governor Announces GEFA Funds Available for Woodstock

The Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA) Executive Committee approved the loans and grant to help finance water, sewer and solid waste infrastructure projects for Lamar County, the Middle Georgia Regional Solid Waste Authority, and the cities of Springfield, Woodstock and Hinesville...
Jul 23, 2008

Neighboring Counties to Organize Tribute to Cpl. Matt Phillips

Matt will be laid to rest at Coal Mountain Church cemetery on Saturday at 1:00 pm at Coal Mountain Church on Hwy. 9 in Cumming.  We would like to see the community come out this week and begin putting out flags, banners, and putting flags at half-staff -- any way you can think of to honor Matt for his service...
Jul 23, 2008

[ In Events ]
Angela Bassett, Hill Harper, Tasha Smith Headline P&G’s “My Black Is Beautiful” Tour

Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin will be receiving a “My Black Is Beautiful” Award during a VIP reception as part of the Proctor & Gamble hosted event...
Jul 23, 2008

[ In Events ]
Dahlonega's Montaluce Hosts Nathalie Dupree at August Event

An Afternoon with Antinori and a Nathalie Dupree Cooking Demonstration are two special events planned for guests visiting Montaluce in August...
Jul 23, 2008

Be a Critical Part of a Cancer Patient’s Road to Recovery: Sometimes the Biggest Challenge in Cancer Treatment is Getting There

The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery® program is having difficulty staying on course in Cherokee County. This vital patient service program is in need of volunteers who are willing to drive cancer patients to and from their cancer treatments...
Jul 21, 2008

[ In Events ]
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Sets Banquet Date

Local chapters of the RMEF conduct annual banquets that feature a social hour with games, raffles, prizes and a silent auction, followed by a dinner and lively benefit auction. Local volunteers in the North East Georgia area who are concerned about the future of wildlife and preserving our wildlife’s habitat have developed the chapter...
Jul 21, 2008

[ In Events ]
“Folk Art from the Bible Belt: The South’s Leading Visionary Artists” Opens August 3

Self-taught art, the Bible and the American South all meet to depict the religious word through visual interpretation at this spectacular display of folk art which includes works by Dawson artists Kim “Sweet Tater” Fleming, Nancy “Miz J” Jackson, Harold Link, Johnny “Blue J’ McBrayer and Stephanie Talley...
Jul 21, 2008

[ In Events ]
Fifth Annual Dahlonega Literary Festival & Writer's Conference Set for August

The even will feature New York Times best-selling authors, a cooking demonstration by cookbook author, Nathalie Dupree and a writers conference...
Jul 18, 2008

[ In Government ]
Lt. Governor Casey Cagle Statement Regarding June Revenue Figures

"While many states across the nation have experienced a decline in revenue that reflects the current economy, the good news is we have made fiscally-sound decisions and can move forward with sustainable reserves"...
Jul 18, 2008

[ In Government ]
FDA Lifts Warning About Eating Certain Types of Tomatoes

The agency is removing its June 7 warning against eating certain types of red raw tomatoes...
Jul 17, 2008

[ In Government ]
Governor Perdue, Georgia Lottery Officials Announce Milestone Achievement

The mission of the Georgia Lottery Corporation is to raise revenue for education in Georgia. Since its first year, the Georgia Lottery Corporation has returned over $10.1 billion to the state of Georgia for education...
Jul 16, 2008

[ In Government ]
Lt. Governor Casey Cagle Announces Bart Gobeil as Chief of Staff

Gobeil succeeds Brad Alexander, who is departing government service to pursue opportunities in the private sector...
Jul 16, 2008

Georgia Southern Alumni: Cherokee/North Cobb Eagle Club Meets July 22 in Canton

The Cherokee/North Cobb Eagle Club will hold a social gathering on Tuesday, July 22...
Jul 15, 2008