Canton, Ball Ground Students Inducted Into Honor Society

Two Cherokee County students at Reinhardt University were recently inducted into the Society for Collegiate Journalists.

Two of the newest members of the Society for Collegiate Journalists at Reinhardt University hail from Cherokee County. Samantha Canuel, a senior English major from Canton, and Kelsey Swofford, a freshman digital art and graphic design major from Ball Ground, were recently inducted into the honor society for their outstanding work in the field. Membership in the Society for College Journalists is earned by students who work for an accredited communications medium and who have shown time and again a strong commitment to the principles of journalism. Membership is conferred only through recognition of the student's work by his or her peers. Congratulations ladies on your wonderful achievement!  Don’t miss any of the local news you care about…

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Reinhardt to Recognize Cherokee Educator Who Teaches Students To Give Back

Jillian Nichols, a Cherokee County resident and a second-grade teacher at Oak Grove Elementary School, will be honored as one of Reinhardt University's 10 Under 10 next week.

A Reinhardt University graduate and Cherokee County resident will be recognized for her passion for teaching and giving back to the community.  Jillian Nichols, who lives in Woodstock, will be honored as one of the school's 10 Under 10 during its Talon Awards Gala on March 21. The gala will be held at Northside United Methodist Church in Buckhead.  Reinhardt's 10 Under 10 each year recognizes 10 alumni during the last 10 years "who have been successful in business, the military, nonprofits, government, and/or the arts," according to the University.  The alumni recognized will have graduated between 2002 and 2012.  A photo of each alum will hang in the university's Student Center to honor their achievements.  Nichols, a second-grade teacher…

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Groundbreaking at Reinhardt

Reinhardt University Adds Three New Buildings to Campus

Reinhardt University has dedicated a new 22,000-square-foot Athletic Field House, which features a 4,800-square-foot weight room, locker rooms, coaches offices, athletic training area, meeting and storage space, public restrooms, concession stand and an outdoor plaza and garden area. The University also opened the Hubbard Residence Hall, a suite-style setting that will accommodate 72 male students. The building, next to the Fincher Visual Arts Center overlooking the Falany Performing Arts Center and Lake Mullenix, will grow with the addition of a second 72-bed wing to open Fall 2013. The third new building on campus is the Ken White Music Center, a 4,000-square-foot space that connects with the west wing of the Falany Performing Arts …

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Locals Earn Undergrad, Grad Degrees

The following students from Canton either graduated from college.

Congratulations to the following scholars from Canton: Drexel University, Philadelphia Piedmont College, Demorest, GA Reinhardt University, Waleska and Alpharetta Don’t miss any of the local news you care about. Subscribe to Canton-Sixes Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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The Cherokee Vine

Growing People and Gardens

Farmers’ market and community gardens become ministries for local congregations.

Area churches are pitching in to make sure Cherokee residents don’t have to travel far for fresh homegrown fruits and vegetables and homemade specialties this summer. In fact, it has become another avenue of ministry for two congregations. On Tuesdays from 2-7 p.m., the field in front of Sixes Presbyterian Church is filled with vendors selling everything from homemade soaps to hot tamales and empanadas. “We would like to create a space for local farmers and craftsmen to sell their products. We also would like to make available to our community these great homemade and home-grown products,” said the Rev. Lucas Pina. “This is an outreach project of our church. We are here to serve our community, connect with them, and show the love of Christ…

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The Cherokee Vine

Science and the Ministry

Starting in May, theologians and scientists will hold weekly sessions to explore hot topics.

For many people, the two are like oil and water. They don’t mix. But is it necessary to make a choice between following religion or science? Does having faith in an all-powerful Creator mean rejecting science? Each Tuesday evening in May, representatives of Reinhardt University, Heritage Baptist Fellowship and Faith Presbyterian Church are inviting the public to join them in exploring the relationships of modern science and religion. A grant from the John Templeton Foundation Science and Ministry Initiative has enabled the institutions to plan a series of weekly discussions featuring scholars of science and religion. The programs will include presentations of what both science and the scriptures have to say about the origin of the world, …

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Reinhardt Recognizes 25 from Canton

Reinhardt University held Honors Day on Sunday.

Reinhardt University on Sunday highlighted some of its brightest students during the school's Honors Day program. Nearly 130 scholars were recognized and a number of them were from Canton. 

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PatchCast: Obama 'Hit' Column Prompts Resignation; Mom Arrested for Son's Tattoo

Here are some of the highlights from Canton-Sixes and nearby Patches for Jan. 24.

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