Society

Local Organizations, Communities Support Dream House

lydia.senn — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:02:21 -0700

Many local churches and civic organizations are reaching out to support The Dream House, an organization that provides care and support for some of Georgia’s sickest children.

Dream House, based in Lilburn, provides services to 37 Georgia counties. They are working to provide a framework and training to various state institutions and individual entities across the U.S. who are aware of the success of Dream House and need to duplicate it locally.

Since its inception in 2001, Dream House has served more than 820 families caring for over 830 medically fragile children in Georgia.

Northside Hospital Hosts Community Blood Drives

lydia.senn — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:47:57 -0700

Throughout the year, Northside Hospital hosts community blood drives at each of its hospitals in Atlanta, Forsyth and Cherokee. According to the
American Red Cross, about four million people need blood each year in the United States, which equates to one person every two seconds. The need for blood is ongoing because unused blood has an expiration of 42 days.

Ted's Montana Grill Has Best Burger

lydia.senn — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:17:27 -0700

Ted’s Montana Grill has been nominated by America Online’s (AOL) “CityGuide” editorial team for “Best Burger.” Ted’s was name among nine other Atlanta-area restaurants.

During the months of May and June From May 8 to July 10, AOL visitors could vote once a day for their favorite dining and nightlife spots in the city. More than 2.6 million votes were cast nationwide for the City’s Best Awards, with final voting results published on July 22.

Post Profile: Local Pets Provide Canine Companionship

lydia.senn — Thu, 15 May 2008 06:39:04 -0700

On a cold and wet Friday morning the senior citizens participating in the Sarah Care adult day program are inside warming up to some friendly furry creatures. Each first Friday of the month, the Perimeter Pet Pals, bring in their animals to provide the seniors with some companionship and “pet therapy.”

Christine Barnes, pet evaluator and volunteer, says this unique program provides seniors with physical activity and a fun diversion they might otherwise miss out on.

Autism: Fighting for Our Kids

lydia.senn — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:01:31 -0700

Kyle's Story

When Tori O’Neal McElrath’s son Kyle was two she began to notice he wasn’t developing in the same pattern that her older son had.

“I noticed Kyle’s language had not kicked in,” McElrath said.

She said her younger son had spent a lot of one-on-one time with adults, interacting with his parents and older sibling. McElrath said that until age two, Kyle had developed “neuro-normally,” but was not speaking. That’s when she decided it was time to visit the pediatrician.

Arena Ball Player Gives Cancer Research a Kick

lydia.senn — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:34:53 -0700

Carlos Martinez has taken to the fields to bring people awareness of a deadly disease that will claim the lives of an estimated 40,000 women this year.

Martinez is a kicker for the Georgia Force Arena Football team and last summer, while the rest of his teammates were resting during the off-season, Martinez was watching a friend and family member battle stage three ovarian cancer.

“I saw what she went through and I found out that there is not a test for early detection,” he said.

Johns Creek Jungle

lydia.senn — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:56:39 -0700

Originally published in the March 28 print edition.

Forward: Uncovering the untold stories of people who live in a community is one of the greatest pleasures of the publishing business. And there are many untold stories.

Although the city is only sixteen months old, Johns Creek already has an aura about it – and a bit of a reputation. Known for our manicured lawns and gated communities, the city’s average income level of $150,000 exceeds the metropolitan Atlanta area by 262 percent.

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Pot of Gold: Loafing Leprechaun Delivers Authentic Experience

lydia.senn — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:58:44 -0700

One hundred nineteen point five seconds.

That is the time and patience Vince Meeghan, the General Manager of Alpharetta and Duluth’s Loafing Leprechaun Restaurants and Irish Pubs, insists is required for the properly poured pint of Guinness.

He emphasizes the “point five” the same way a marathon distance runner might describe his slated or slayed trek – 26.2 miles – the exclamation point always on the most painfully felt “point two.”

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Extraordinary Volunteer ‘Doing Her Part’

lydia.senn — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:42:54 -0700

Originally published March 14, 2008.

Stephanie Moody has set a pace in community involvement that few could follow. The vivacious volunteer is president of the County Club of the South Home Owners Association, Vice Chair of the Johns Creek Community Association, and a member of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library Board of Trustees. She is also, a wife, mother, author, and dog trainer. "

I do stay busy, but that is the way I prefer things," said Moody of her demanding volunteer schedule.

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Alpharetta Reschedules Easter Egg Hunt

lydia.senn — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:46:04 -0700

The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department’s Easter Egg Hunt has been rescheduled for this Saturday, March 22 at 9 a.m. at North Park on softball fields 1-4.

The hunt is for children age 10 and under and will begin promptly at 9 a.m. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos with the children.

North Park is located at 13450 Cogburn Road in Alpharetta. For further information please call 678-297-6140 or email seniors@alpharetta.ga.us.