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Government, Schools

Rogers Honored for Support for Education

  • Apr 28, 2012

An Alpharetta organization recognized Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) for his work within the school systems.

Government

Porche Named Woodstock's Finance Director

Robert Porche, former Holly Springs finance director, replaced Henry Bucci this week as Woodstock's new finance director.

This graph shows the jobless rate in the 28-county Atlanta metro area from March 2011 to March 2012.

Government, Business

Cherokee Jobless Rate Falls to 7.3%

  • Apr 26, 2012

Unemployment for county residents a year earlier was 8.3 percent.

Government, Business

Live Chat: How to Write a Resume

  • Apr 25, 2012

Join the Georgia Department of Labor for tips on how to write the perfect resume.

Elections

Candidate Uses Campaign Email to Offer Gun Deals

Several news outlets report that Sean Jerguson (R-Woodstock) included a special on guns from his store in a campaign newsletter.

Government

Legislators Defend Association with ALEC

Sen. Chip Rogers and Rep. Calvin Hill defend their association with a nonprofit organization that has come under fire during the Trayvon Martin killing.

Government, Business

Resume Writing: Get Tips from Experts

  • Apr 24, 2012

The Georgia Department of Labor will offer resume-writing advice in a live chat featured on Patch.

Government

Woodstock Soldier, Team Returns Home

  • Apr 23, 2012

Specialist Specialist Angel Mendez of Woodstock was part of the Georgia Guard Agribusiness Development Team that recently returned from Logar Province.

Government, Business, Arts

Need to Know: Big Shanty Festival 2012

Woodstock's neighbor will be hosting one of the most talked about festivals in North Georgia.

Government

Residents Complain About Spending

The residents spoke in opposition against a move by the county in February to transfer $1.8 million out of Special Purpose Local Option Sales funds into the county’s general fund after Cherokee Recycling owner Jimmy Bobo failed to make payments owed on $1

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