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[ In Art ]
Forsyth County Arts Alliance Announces Availability of Funds and Grant Writing Workshops
$50,000 for operational and special project funds in support of arts that benefit Forsyth County residents are available for 2010 through the Forsyth County Arts Alliance. Nonprofit and governmental organizations that “enrich the quality of life in CummingForsyth County by connecting people to the arts” are encouraged to apply...
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[ In Family Matters ]
Laura on Life
Laura writes a letter to a stranger about their son and how they are raising him. She writes on the small things that can turn into bigger things when raising children...
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[ In Health ]
Georgia Meth Project Releases Results of Statewide Meth Use & Attitudes Survey
The Georgia Meth Project today released the results of a first-ever statewide survey examining the attitudes and behaviors that Georgia teens, young adults, and parents have toward methamphetamine.  The survey found that 35% of teens see little or no risk in trying Meth, and 23% see little or no risk in using the drug regularly. Twenty percent of Georgia teens (20%) and 34% of young adults report that Meth is easy to get...
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[ In Health ]
Georgia Physician Assistants Join the Fight Against Obesity in Georgia
An apple a day can keep the physician assistant away … by ultimately keeping a whole host of scary diseases and conditions at bay. While apples are just a small picture of the many fruits, vegetables, grains and lean meats that make up a healthy diet, members of the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants are seeking to spread the knowledge of the importance of healthy eating to all state residents, particularly citizens making up our future generations
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[ In Health ]
Northside Hospital offers Convenient Mammogram Screenings throughout North Atlanta
Throughout the year, Northside Hospital offers convenient mammogram screenings and breast health education through ScreenAtlanta, Northside’s mobile mammography van, at Kroger stores across North Atlanta. Participants must meet American Cancer Society and Northside Hospital screening guidelines to qualify and appointments are required. Insurance can be filed...
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[ In Health ]
“Heartscreens for Teens” Comes to Pinecrest Academy on March 6, 2010
Pinecrest Academy junior, Matthew Farkas, was diagnosed with HCM, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy this past fall. This heart disease is the leading cause of sudden death in young athletes and would have undoubtedly resulted in the death of this 16 year-old athlete if not properly diagnosed. The “Screens for Teens” initiative offers the same test that Matthew had at the cardiologists, which detected this serious heart disease...
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[ In Health ]
The Georgia Lyme Disease Association is Pleased to Officially Announce the Publication of our New Website: www.GeorgiaLymeDisease.org
When it comes to tick-borne illnesses, our mission at the Georgia Lyme Disease Association is to urge citizens in Georgia and across the Southeast to take preventative measures seriously. We want folks to learn to recognize the early signs and symptoms of these often misunderstood, grossly underreported diseases...
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[ In Family Matters ]
Laura on Life
In this hilarious account of her family matters Laura writes on the never ending struggle of her daughter trying to keep her little brother out of her room...
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[ In Health ]
Children’s Dentistry Educates More Than 10,000 Students during Dental Health Month
Every February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month. During this time, Children’s Dentistry becomes heavily involved in the community to raise awareness of the importance of oral health for children by conducting dental health presentations in schools and daycares. More than 10,000 kids will have Children’s Dentistry present to them this February and learn about proper oral hygiene...
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[ In Books ]
Heavenly Dove Bookstore Welcomes Local Author
Atlanta counselor and author, Barbara Peters, RN, LPC, NCC, is confident that marriage can and will endure the test of time, and she just released her first book on this tried-and-true institution in December, titled The Gift of a Lifetime: Building a Marriage That Lasts, now available on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and AuthorHouse.com. Barbara will hold a book signing February 13th between the hours of 11 - 2 pm. It will be at the Heavenly Dove Book Store, 3670 Hutchinson Road, Suite A. Cumming, GA...
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Laura on Life
Laura writes on the dilema between taking medicine for a horrrible toothache and feeling loopy from the high powered drugs or not taking the medicine and enduring the utmost amount of pain. What is the solution? 
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[ In Art ]
The High Museum of Art Displays Leonardo da Vinci – Hand of Genius
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia has extended the premier of feature artist Leonardo da Vinci – Hand of Genius. The exhibition will now be on display until February 21. This is the first exhibition to explore Leonardo da Vinci’s profound interest in and influence on sculpture. This fantastic exhibition offers approximately 50 works, including 20 sketches and studies, some never seen in the United States before...
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[ In Health ]
You May Not Realize it but Subconscious Anger can be Self-Sabotaging Your Goals.
If you or a loved one are feeling blocked from achieving your goals, subconscious anger may be the culprit. Read on to learn what you can do to eliminate it and get back on track to live the life you want and deserve...
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[ In Family Matters ]
Kidz Therapy Networks – Providing Therapy For Your Special Needs Child
Kidz Therapy Networks, Inc. can help your family by providing quality therapeutic services. Speech and Language, Occupational and Physical pediatric therapy is provided in a comfortable environment where each child and family’s specific goals and needs are met...
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Laura on Life
Where does dust come from? That is one of the great mysteries of life. Just like the great mystery of how to end that sentence without a preposition without sounding pretentious. Laura compares the mysteries of dust with the mysteries of grammer in this week's column...
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[ In Health ]
Northside Hospital offers Convenient Mammogram Screenings throughout North Atlanta
Throughout the year, Northside Hospital offers convenient mammogram screenings and breast health education through ScreenAtlanta, Northside’s mobile mammography van, at Kroger stores across North Atlanta. Upcoming dates and locations include...
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[ In Health ]
New Year’s Resolutions Training Tips from M2PT Personal Training
I don't know if you are one to make New Year's Resolutions or not, but either way you're probably thinking about how you can become fitter, healthier and happier than you are right now. These 27 Fitness and Fat Loss Tips will get you on the right track for this New Year...
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[ In Books ]
Darcie Mae's 6th Children's Book Released: Sammy & Robert Discover The Ocean
In this third book in the Sammy & Robert series of fun, rhyming, and educational children’s stories, there are three full length stories. Every page in the book is full of words and pictures...
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[ In Family Matters ]
Laura on Life
Laura writes on a trip to a home improvement trip with her husband. She was glad he went at first, then later realized he was not the man for the job. How does she tell him with hurting his psyche...
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[ In Family Matters ]
Cyber Chaperone Introduces 24/7 Internet Chaperone Service
Atlanta entrepreneur and Internet security expert, Corey Reed, developed Cyber Chaperone, Inc. as a way to help parents monitor their children and teen’s online experiences with a safe, secure and reliable solution.  It provides real-time Internet monitoring services...
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Join Local Resident Coach Bonnie Mechelle in The Health Revolution
Meet and become inspired by weight loss coach Bonnie Mechelle and join her in the Health Revolution for a new you in the New Year...
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Riding in Style
Atlanta's Best Limos has its customers riding in style. Check out special offers and book a limo for your New Year's Eve or other holiday season event...
 
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Last Minute, No-Cost Donations for Georgia State Taxpayers
There is still time for Georgia taxpayers to make a donation and redirect income tax by pre-qualifying for education expense credit...
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[ In Books ]
Cumming Library Presents Winter Storytime Programs
Library programs connect children with books through reading, storytelling, music, puppets, and movement. The “Winter” program series begins Monday, January 4 and continues through Thursday, February 11. Registration is not necessary, and there is no charge...
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[ In Continuing Education ]
Seniors Helping Seniors – A Way to Give and Receive
Seniors Helping Seniors is a community organization that is a resource center, advocate, and home care provider for Forsyth and Gwinnett County Seniors. Relying on other seniors to be providers of in-home services, Seniors Helping Seniors fulfills two missions at one time...
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Laura on Life
Laura writes on the office secret Santa Christmas party game and all the different characters in the office chosing and swapping gifts that fit their personalities... 
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[ In Military Life ]
Scrooge in Rouge – A Delightfully Wicked Twist On A Holiday Classic!
Scrooge in Rouge is currently playing at Atlanta’s 14th Street Playhouse until December 27. Shows run Thursday – Saturday at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm on Stage 2. This hilarious musical comedy is a parody of the British Music Hall Christmas Carol as performed by The Royal Music Hall 20-member Variety Players at Her Majesty’s Promenade Grand Theatre...
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[ In Performing Arts ]
Kudzu Family Playhouse presents “The Littlest Elf”
Kudzu Family Playhouse presents A Kudzu Sprouts Production of The Littlest Elf thru December 19, 2009. Shows run Wed – Sat at 11:00 am. Written by Wally Hinds and directed by Jeannie Hinds, The Littlest Elf is a great performance for children with its message of love and selflessness...
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[ In Family Matters ]
Laura on Life
Laura writes on the everyday heart stopping thrills and scares she used to get from roller coasters and horror movies but now have been replaced by her children...
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[ In Continuing Education ]
Mike Cottrell School of Business TeamMBA Lecture Series
North Georgia College and State University would like to announce a new, professional lecture series in the heart of downtown Cumming. This new series is designed for graduate students, business men and women, and community leaders here in Forsyth County...
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