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Price Tackles Rising Gas Costs on Local Business

lydia.senn — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:16:31 -0700

The rising price of gasoline is no longer breaking news. Each week, headlines across America tell readers that the cost of fuel has risen to another record-breaking high. Everyone is feeling the pinch at the pump, from soccer moms to local business owners.

Rep. Tom Price (R-GA-6) met with local business owners and managers earlier today at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce offices in Alpharetta, to discuss how the rising price of fuel is affecting their business practices.

“Everybody is in the transportation business,” said Price.

Fulton Schools Release Stakeholder Results

lydia.senn — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:47:36 -0700

Shortly after coming on board as Fulton County’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Cindy Loe created the Stake Holder survey as a way to receive community input.

The results of the survey have now been released with more than 2,800 school system parents, teachers and staff responding to the survey.

Questions on the survey asked participants what they thought school system performed best, concerns they might have, and what one change they would like to see made. Of the respondents, more than 240, or, 8.5 percent said they didn’t have any concerns. Specific answers included:

Local Group Uses Hobby to Save Lives

lydia.senn — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:30:58 -0700

When the tornadoes ripped through Atlanta in March it caused mass devastation to the city’s business sector. The fierce winds smashed windows, damaged city landmarks, and left more than 20 injured. Less than two days later a second storm came through causing uncounted damage and killing two people.

The storms came as a shock to local forecasters and emergency personnel. Victims of the storms were left stranded without power, and emergency management found it hard to get into damaged areas of the city.

Hooch Theater Brings Aida Home - Video

lydia.senn — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:15:25 -0700

The scene opens in a museum, a young man and women are enjoying the Egyptian exhibit when they catch one-another’s eye. A statue in the museum comes to life taking a captive audience back in time to ancient Egypt where we meet our heroine Aida.

Live theater gives an audience the opportunity to travel to foreign places or to the imaginations of the characters on stage. The Chattahoochee Community Players (CCP) are bringing this live theater experience closer to home, when curtain opens on their production of "Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida" next week.

Forsyth County Urges July 4 Safety

lydia.senn — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:00:12 -0700

Due to the current drought conditions, the Forsyth County Fire Department is urging citizens to practice safe, responsible use of fireworks while celebrating the nation’s independence on July 4.

“The extreme dry conditions Forsyth County is experiencing can certainly increase the risks associated with fireworks, so extra caution is highly recommended,” Fire Chief Danny Bowman said. “This year, we are strongly advising residents not to use fireworks at home and instead leave fireworks displays to the professionals.”

Moody Elected Chair of Education Funding Study Committee

lydia.senn — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:26:35 -0700

Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle has appointed State Sen. Dan Moody (R-Johns Creek) to be the chairman of the Senate Education Funding Mechanisms Review Study Committee. Cagle touts Moody's strength and dedication.

“Senator Moody will lead the Education Funding Study with strength as chairman,” said Cagle. “He is dedicated to his constituents and has worked diligently in the Senate. I look forward to seeing the results this study panel produces for our state.”

Emory Johns Creek Goes Blogging - VIDEO

lydia.senn — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:43:21 -0700

Emory Johns Creek Hospital has taken to the “blogosphere” to promote new medical practices, and to keep the community informed.

Emory Johns Creek is the first hospital in the area to embrace social media in its marketing and communications strategies. The hospital launched its blog as an extension of its Web site earlier this month and began the first in a series of video clips featuring physicians and administrators.

City Offers Family Fun

lydia.senn — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:31:14 -0700

The Johns Creek Recreation and Parks Department second “Movies in the Park” takes place June 28 at Ocee Park.

The feature is “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” a 2008 fantasy film adaptation of Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi’s bestselling series of the same name.

Children’s activities are available from 7 p.m., until the movie starts at dusk. Food vendors will also be available.

Parking at Ocee is limited, so movie-goers are urged to car-pool or walk to the park.

Forsyth County to Hold Millage Hearings

lydia.senn — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:39:13 -0700

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is considering the adoption of a millage rate that will require an increase in the Maintenance and Operation property taxes, Fire property taxes and Bond property taxes.

The proposed county Maintenance and Operation rate remains at 3.834 percent. The proposed Fire rate remains at 1.765 percent. The proposed Bond rate is 1.196 mills, up from 0.446 mills in 2007. This represents a total millage increase of 0.75 mills.

Forsyth County Honors Fallen Fighters With Safety Week

lydia.senn — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:00:40 -0700

Last year 115 firefighters died in the line of duty nationwide, and this year more than 40 firefighters have been loss so far. This is just one reason the Forsyth County Fire Department is focusing on the safety, health and survival of firefighters and emergency medical technicians as part of an international campaign to reduce line-of-duty deaths within the fire/EMS service.

This week is Safety, Health and Survival week, the purpose is to reduce these deaths and injuries by calling attention to and improving safety practices.