Staff/Katherine Frye<br>Hannah Riley, 8, daughter of Wade Riley, gets exercise on the playground at the Fairview Recreation Center in Stockbridge last week.
Staff/Katherine Frye
Hannah Riley, 8, daughter of Wade Riley, gets exercise on the playground at the Fairview Recreation Center in Stockbridge last week.
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Henry County Parks and Recreation to host day, tee...
by Nneka Okona
10:42 AM, Thursday, May 16
The summer is but a hop, skip and jump away, which means fun, alternative options to keep children and teens engaged during the months ahead are on the horizon. Henry County Parks and Recreation will kick off its summer day and teen camps on June ...

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Special Photo<br> From left, Cobb County-based Homeless Pets Foundation volunteers Nancy Couch, Cat Barnes and Emily Stark, 13, a Lovett student, work on their charity’s tree.
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Staff / Erin Gray From left, owner of Gallery 35 Buddy Gash and gallery assistant Michelle Pirro can help with shopping needs this holiday season.
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Special Photo <br> A family enjoys the annual Christmas lights and activities at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
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Milton High School student Katie Cregge with her Milano Mousse cake.
Sweet Christmases are family traditions
There are many reasons to look forward to the holidays, not the least of which are the homemade sweet treats that mak...
11:31 AM, Wednesday, December 12
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SCAD fashion design major Cedric Brown, center, gets ready for a fashion show in Hong Kong.
Local fashion student thrives in Hong Kong
Cedric Brown knew he wanted to be a fashion designer when he took his first art classes in elementary school. Now, B...
11:24 AM, Wednesday, December 12
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Editor’s note: Each of the students were asked one of two questions: “How does your family celebrate the holidays?...
11:07 AM, Wednesday, December 12
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From left, Members of the Steps of Faith dance studio Christine Fortin, Jacqueline Glass and Dominuque Newman act out scenes for the upcoming production “The Nativity.”
Steps of Faith presents "The Nativity"
The story Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem is the central theme to the holidays for Christians. Aside from Santa and his rei...
02:49 PM, Tuesday, December 11
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From left, South Central Middle School science teachers Moss Fountain and Sarah Clark go through donated items that will be available to students at this year’s Santa Shop
Santa Shop opens at Bartow's South Central Middle School
During the holiday season parents often go to extraordinary lengths to show their children the reason for the season,...
02:43 PM, Tuesday, December 11
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Special Photo<br> From left, Christy Nickles of Heritage Sandy Springs and Kirstin Howard of Whole Foods, the Sandy Springs Community Partner Award winner.
Heritage Sandy Springs honors volunteers
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Staff / Joe Livingston<br>Dallas Garden Club members, from left, Joanne Fudger, Carole Thigpen and Mary Anna Cochran.
Aesthetic appeal added to 70-year-old McKoon Park
Elizabeth McKoon Memorial Park is now the home for a fountain which has become the centerpiece of the 70-year-old par...
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Special Photo<br>Cast members of ‘Sanders Family Christmas’ include, from left, Kelly Fletcher (June Sanders), Jared B. Davis (Dennis Sanders), Doug Allen (Burl Sanders) and David Payton (Stanley Sanders).
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The Sanders family is coming back to Dallas, as Playright Productions presents “Sanders Family Christmas.” The play i...
12:37 PM, Thursday, December 06
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425 Market Place Antique Market is a one-stop shop this holiday season for any model train enthusiast.
Holiday gift guide: Roswell small businesses provide varie...
425 Market Place Antiques 425 Market Place, Roswell (770) 992-5400 www.425marketplaceantiques.com With hundreds...
05:32 PM, Wednesday, December 05
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Column: Event to benefit Visiting Nurse Health System
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03:40 PM, Wednesday, December 05
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Children’s Healthcare launches Share the Hope campaign
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