Saturday, May 25, 2013
Here's the complete list of graduating Warriors.
Cherokee High School Class of 2013 Valedictorian Jebb Westley Ricketts Salutatorian Taylor Victoria Wilson Abbey Shae Adams Aaron Christopher Adas Kaleigh Victoria Adcox MaryAllyn Thompson Alden Cassidy Susannah Alderfer Hannah Faith Aldrich Katie Marie Alexander Shams Hussein Ali Fadilah Alli Maria Elizabeth Allison Mariana Alonso Emily Maegan Anderson Lauren Leanna Anderson Estefania Sarahi Arellano Horta Arturo Daniel Arevalo William Matthew Armstrong, Jr Jacob Franklin Austin Kayla Nicole Ayers Sulaiman Olatunde Ayinla Tyler Thomas Balius Trey Edward Barnes Hannah Jo Barr Austin Bailey Bearden Ezekiel Rashawn Beasley Mary Rebecca Beauchamp Robert Louis Beauvais Mitchell Thomas Lee Bell Derrin Walter Bellamy Drew Ashton Bellamy …
Here is the complete list of graduating Grizzlies.
Creekview High School Class of 2013 Valedictorian Victoria Leigh Cochran Salutatorian Kasey Elizabeth Perrin Jessica Auburn Abernathy Ryan Andrew Aderhold Thomas Richard Aiken Grace Marie Alabiso James William Allen III Kyle Ethan Allen Abbas M Al-Saeedi Anthony Joseph Alvarez Vincent Michael Alvarez Sloan Marie Anderson Jason Andrew Arellano Yosselyn Arreaga Hannah Faith Atkins Matthew Joseph August Michael Lee August Sierra Cheyenne Averette Anil Aydin Hannah Alexis Baine Cameron Reece Baird Chelsey Marie Balcom Nathan Hunter Ballew Robert David Ballew Emily Anne Barnes Quimara Devaun Barnett Andrew Townsend Barrett Evan Thomas Barrett Josh Traven Bartley Victoria Grace Bavington Joshua Whitfield Black Dalton Cody Blackmon Beau …
The group’s National Council on Thursday reportedly gave the go-ahead to allow openly gay boys into its ranks. Tell us what you think of the decision.
A boy’s sexual orientation may soon be moot when he goes to join one national organization. According to reports Thursday evening, the Boy Scouts of America voted to drop sexual orientation as one component of membership into the youth group. While the organization’s decision paved the way for openly gay boys to become Scouts, the group’s leadership stopped short of allowing gay Scout leaders. Want to blog about this topic? E-mail Community Editor Liz Kennedy to find out how you can become a Local Voices blogger on your hometown Patch. Not all Scout troops may be receptive to the change. In previous discussions over the issue, BSA spokesman Deron Smith said that under the then-proposed change, the BSA would not dictate a position to the …
This Memorial Day weekend join in celebrations throughout the Atlanta area recognizing our fallen heroes.
This year Memorial Day 2013 falls on Monday, May 27, and there are plenty of events in and near Canton and the Atlanta area where you can celebrate our fallen heroes during the long holiday weekend. Gov. Deal at National Cemetery The Cherokee Tribune reports that Gov. Nathan Deal will attend the Saturday, May 25, service at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. City of Woodstock's Memorial Day Ceremony The city of Woodstock hosts its Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 27, at10 a.m. at the Park at City Center. Guests include Sen. Brandon Beach; State Rep. Michael Caldwell; keynote speaker John A. Forrest, Major, Marine Corps (RET); Woodstock’s Mayor Donnie Henriques; East Cobb New Horizons Concert Band; …
Friday, May 24, 2013
The following arrest information was supplied by the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center. It does not indicate a conviction.
The Cherokee County Adult Detention Center supplied Patch with the mug shots and booking reports of the inmates who appear here. At the time of reporting, none of them has been convicted of the listed charges, and all should be presumed innocent.
Here are some of today's top Patch headlines from around the metro area.
East Cobb CVS Pharmacy Tech Arrested - East Cobb Patch An East Cobb CVS Pharmacy technician has been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of 500 Hydrocodone pills from her job. For more on this story, visit East Cobb Patch. Norcross Man Wanted in Forgery Scheme, Two Falcons Players Victims -Norcross Patch Gwinnett County police are looking for Norcross man they say is responsible for forging checks in the names of a current and former Falcons player. For more on this story, visit Norcross Patch. Career Fair Coming to Duluth for UGA Alumni - Duluth Patch The UGA Career Center is sponsoring the career fair, which takes place 11 a.m.-3 p.m., June 12 at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth. For more on this story, visit Duluth Patch. Area …
We want to hear your thoughts on the options available to the city for improving fire services in our area.
Concerned citizens and city and county officials were at City Hall last night to have an open discussion about fire services in the City of Canton. Many citizens wanted to know the proposed benefits of either improving the Canton Fire Department under the city's guidance or merging the city's fire services with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services. County Commission Chairman Buzz Ahrens and Commissioner Woody Johnston were in attendance to try to answer questions brought forth regarding county plans. Canton City Councilmen Bill Bryan, Glen Cummis, Hooky Huffman, John Beresford, and Jack Goodwin all shared their feelings on the contentious issue. Patch would like to continue the conversations that began last night in a respectful but…
American Atheists plan to send the Georgia Department of Natural Resources enough popular atheist books to place one in every state park cabin.
American Atheists, an atheist organization based out of Cranford, NJ, say they plan to send books on atheism to Georgia state parks. In a recent press release the organization stated the following: American Atheists announced Friday that it will send the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GADNR) enough popular atheist books to place one in every state park cabin in the state. The atheist books will be placed alongside Gideon Bibles already in every state park cabin as directed by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal on Wednesday. The Bibles were initially removed following a complaint from former American Atheist President Ed Buckner who found nine Bibles in a cabin he had rented last month. But on May 15 Gov. Deal ordered Bibles to be returned…
Here's our guide to this weekend's best bets in Canton and beyond. Click on links for details.
Canton Canton Farmers Market Varsity Night at The Lodge Holly Springs 8th Annual Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk and 1K Fun Run Woodstock Latimer Hall Arts and Craft Show Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market Garland Kelley @Woodstock Idol Storytime at FoxTale Book Shoppe Wine Tasting Marietta Herman Cain Live in Marietta Square Strand Summer Movie Series: 'National Lampoon's Vacation' 'Dolls in the City' Exhibit at 2 Rules Fine Art Marietta Square Famers Market Kennesaw Bunz N Gunz 5k Challenge Alpharetta The Breeze Kings Perform at Matilda's Gallery 35 Presents 'Alpharetta Art In The Park' The New Jubilations: A Community Choir for Seniors Roswell The Second City Night Hike Guided River Canoe Trips Football Player to Speak Don’t miss any of the …
Here's what's happening in Canton this Friday.
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts nothing but sunny skies for Canton today, with a high temperature of 76 degrees. Tonight, look for a low temperature of 45 degrees under clear skies. 2. In Case You Missed It: A little boy playing with a cigarette lighter got a little more than he bargained for when he started a fire that damaged his grandparents' home in Canton Thursday. Nobody was injured in the blaze. Hopefully, our young friend learned a very important lesson about playing with fire! 3. Happening Now: Seeing as Canton's high school seniors will be getting their diplomas in a matter of days, it should only encourage them to learn that their starting salary may be a bit higher once they graduate from college in four years…
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