Friday, May 24, 2013
Here's our guide to this weekend's best bets in Woodstock and beyond. Click on links for details.
Woodstock Latimer Hall Arts and Craft Show Main Street Woodstock Farmers Market Garland Kelley @Woodstock Idol Storytime at FoxTale Book Shoppe Wine Tasting Canton Canton Farmers Market Varsity Night at The Lodge Holly Springs 8th Annual Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk and 1K Fun Run 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 news …
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? Email 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 …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Here are today's top Patch headlines from around the metro area.
IRS Wants Back Taxes from Job Woman Never Held - Alpharetta-Milton Patch A Milton woman is being asked by the IRS to pay back taxes, but she never worked for the Norcross company where the agency said she worked in 2011. For more on this story, visit Alpharetta-MIlton Patch. Bank Teller Swindles $10K from 90-Year-Old Buckhead Woman - Buckhead Patch Atlanta Police arrested a bank teller after a 90-year-old Buckhead woman suspected he was stealing money from her account. For more on this story, visit Buckhead Patch. City to Provide Free Wi-Fi Network for Piedmont Park - Midtown Patch Sometime in 2014, anyone visiting Piedmont or Grant parks in Atlanta will be able to enjoy free Internet access along with the parks' other amenities. For more …
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.
More county residents found jobs in April.
The unemployment rate in Cherokee County dropped to near six percent in April, a fall of four tenths of a percent. Almost 1,000 more county residents were working than in the previous month. The 6.2 percent unemployment rate is one of the lowest in the state, especially when comparing counties with at least 25,000 people in the labor force. Of the 114,994 people in the Cherokee County labor force, 7,122 were unemployed in April. A year ago the unemployment rate was up to 7.1 percent. Just to the south, Cobb County's jobless rate dipped below seven percent, falling three tenths of a percent in a month. Cobb County's labor force lost approximately 200 workers while almost another 1,000 found jobs to lower the rate. In April 2012, Cobb's …
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” Try…
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of an employee.
About $4,500 was stolen from a Kennesaw company, and a warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man who Kennesaw police believe was responsible for the theft. Between April 1 and May 1, investigators with the Kennesaw Police Department allege that Brett Martin Dexter of Woodstock removed the money from the petty cash safe "without the authority" of World Import Company, according to a Cobb County criminal warrant. A company official noticed the money was gone on May 1, records show. "While speaking with Brett Dexter, he stated he had some financial hardship because he owed his brothers, the IRS and child support," the officer wrote in the warrant. "He also had asked the company for a payday advancement since he began employement with …
The top two students in the senior classes at each of the county's six high schools were recognized at the school district's annual Scholar Recognition Banquet.
The Cherokee County School District and school board members on Tuesday honored the valedictorians and salutatorians of the class of 2013 during its 13th annual Scholar Recognition Banquet. The banquet, held at the Woodmont Golf & Country Club, featured speeches by the honorees and their favorite teachers, the presentation of gifts and a buffet dinner. The students and teachers were congratulated by the Cherokee County School Board, and each student received an Apple iPad, $50 gift card, plaque and handcrafted commemorative mug. Each teacher received a plaque and $100 gift card. The gifts were made possible by donations from event sponsors. This year's valedictorians and salutatorians are: Etowah High School River Ridge High …
Some helpful links with information for how to pitch in as Oklahomans try to pick up the pieces from Monday's massive tornado.
The devastating tornado that rocked Oklahoma on Monday leaves many wondering how to help — even from hundreds and hundreds of miles away in metro Atlanta. Patch is about helping your neighbors and after the devastation near Oklahoma City where a giant tornado claimed the lives of at least 24 people, including at least eight children, Oklahoma is our neighbor. In addition to hoping the best for the survivors and rescue workers still trying to make sense of the devastation today, here are some links where you can donate your time or money to help the recovery efforts. Give: Share: Do you have any experience with a tornado or other natural disaster? What do people need most after going through something like this? Share your tips with us by …
Today's job fair for the Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta is expected to fill over 500 part-time and full-time jobs.
Dust off your resumes and cover letters, everyone! Today is the day the Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta hopes to fill over 500 jobs for its outlet mall opening in July. The Georgia Department of Labor will team up with the outlet mall to host the job fair, which is set from to 10 am. to 2 p.m. today at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center in Canton. Over 500 part-time and full-time openings are slated to be available, ranging from management, sales associates, housekeeping, stock and maintenance work. The retailers participating in today's job fair include: Adidas, Brooks Brothers, Carters/Oshkosh, Cole Haan, CorningWare Corelle, Dress Barn, Gold Toe, Haggar, Loft, Naartjie Kids, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Skechers, Tommy Hilfiger, …
