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Summer Guide

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  • Volunteers in the News

    Growing People and Gardens

    Farmers’ market and community gardens have 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...

  • Awareness

    Video: Transit of Venus 2012

    An explanation of the transit of Venus accompanied by some illustrative computer simulations. Best viewed in full-screen mode.

    A little after 6 p.m. tonight, residents of our area will have an opportunity to witness one of the rarest predictable celestial events: a transit of Venus. Often referred to as the ...

  • Government

    Commissioners to Meet Tonight

    1. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. tonight. Open the attached PDF for the complete agenda. Before the meeting, the Resource Recover...

  • Opinion

    Summer Sippin' Has Started

    A new winery opens, a mega Pinot wine tasting comes to Dunwoody, and two North Georgia wine festivals are among the highlights of this month’s wine, beer, and spirits events. Mark your ca...

  • Schools

    Headlines You Missed

    Did you miss our top stories this week? Check out our weekly post "Week in Review."

    Click on the following links for the stories you might have missed between May 27-June 2: SUNDAY Graduation 2012: Video: Creekview Grads Enter the World MONDAY Article...

  • Police & Fire

    Stop by the Fresh Market

    1. It's National Donut Day, and the Dunkin' Donuts will be handing out free donuts today. Stop by for sweet treat on your way into the office. 2. A 55-year-old Canton man was arreste...

  • Summer

    Watermelon in Summertime

    Watermelon is only one of the many items on sale this week.

    “Don’t swallow the seeds,” she admonished. “They will take root in your bellies and sprouts will grow out of your ears.” Of course, we didn’t believe her, but we were not going to wa...

  • Government

    Cherokee Official Urges Hurricane Prep

    Hurricane Preparedness Week runs through Saturday, and Cherokee's emergency director wants to remind residents to make preparations now for the threat of severe weather.

    1. Hurricane Preparedness Week runs through Saturday, and Cherokee's emergency director wants to remind residents to make preparations now for the threat of severe weather. "Due to the se...

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