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World War II veteran Lloyd Pittman shows a painting of the infamous B-24 ‘Liberator’ like the one he flew over Europe at the age of 21.
Local veterans reflect on Memorial Day
Lloyd Pittman will arise Monday morning with the same sentiment that has marked every Memorial Day observance since his days of flying combat missions in World War II. The Sandy Springs resident is...
May 22, 2013 02:47 PM | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sally White, Northside Neighbor Columnist
Column: Tech High alumni continue annual scholarship benefit
The venerable alumni of now-defunct Tech High School are reminiscing and celebrating their scholarship fund efforts at a luncheon Saturday at the Atlanta Country Club in east Cobb. Tech High was on...
May 22, 2013 02:34 PM | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dressed in their caps and gowns, from left, Mason Brannon and Hannah Roels look to a bright future after graduation from Riverwood International Charter School.
Riverwood High seniors a pair of aces
Mason Brannon and Hannah Roels were never meant to be just faces in the crowd. At least, that’s what their respective bodies of work and future ambitions suggest. One is intent to join the medical...
May 22, 2013 02:27 PM | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Veterans tribute highlights Memorial Day weekend events
In a news release, the Atlanta History Center in Buckhead announced it will host the Military Tribute Monday at 5 p.m. to dedicate its newly expanded Veterans Park to the men and women who served a...
May 22, 2013 02:22 PM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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European School of Music celebrates 20th anniversary
Twenty years after its inception, European School of Music appears to be hitting all the right notes. The Sandy Springs artistic venue is just scratching the surface of its potential, said founder ...
May 22, 2013 02:09 PM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Staff / Liz Marino<br>Jeri Farmer and Susanne Hudson flank Hudson’s mailbox that has been decorated for the upcoming Hydrangea Festival.
Hydrangea Festival still ‘labor of love’ for co-founders
For co-founders Susanne Hudson and Jeri Farmer, of Douglasville, the upcoming annual Hydrangea Festival is a labor of love. What they wanted to stress, however, was this is not their event but ever...
May 22, 2013 02:07 PM | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Two women partake in last year’s Atlanta Take Steps walk to fight Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Foundation hosts walk downtown to fight Crohn’s, colitis
Cindy Pickman’s daughter Lauren was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2009 when she was going into the sixth grade at Pace Academy. “It was awful,” the Sandy Springs resident said. “Things were...
May 22, 2013 01:05 PM | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Staff / Nathan Self <br>
From left, SGS Tutoring co-founders Martha Shadle and Lynn Guyton, continue to help young students strive for academic success
Buckhead women grow SSAT tutoring business
Together, Buckhead residents Lynn Guyton and Martha Shadle have more than 20 years of private tutoring experience. In 2008, they combined forces to launch an SSAT test prep business, SGS Tutoring. ...
May 22, 2013 12:52 PM | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Special / Anna Collins <br>
from left, Atlanta Food and Wine Festival co-founders Dominique Love and Elizabeth Feichter are excited for the third annual festival starting May 30
Atlanta Food and Wine Festival returns to Midtown
For the third year, the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival is coming to Midtown the weekend after Memorial Day to celebrate the culinary Southeast. Founded by Elizabeth Feichter and Dominique Love in ...
May 22, 2013 12:40 PM | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Staff / Katherine Frye <br>Vangerlin Bolden, of East Point, last week finishes framing some of her art that will be donated for the silent auction at the HJC Bowden Senior Center during An Evening of the Arts.
East Point senior center plans music, auction, exhibit
The HJC Bowden Senior Center, as a part of Older Americans Month, began this month to plan an Evening of the Arts event. Besides an exhibit of featured art created by seniors at the center, a silen...
May 22, 2013 11:28 AM | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes members, from left, Douglas FCA Board Member Nick Byers, Jeff Hughes, area representative for Carroll and Douglas counties; Paulding FCA Area Director Robbie Finley and Douglas FCA Area Representative Steve Camp play The Frog golf club before their upcoming golf tournament.
Organizations use area’s love of golf to raise needed funds
With warm weather and springtime in full swing, nonprofits countywide are swinging golf clubs to raise funds in annual tournaments. Groups ranging from the Paulding County Sheriff’s Department to t...
May 22, 2013 11:27 AM | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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‘The Devil Wears Prada’ author Lauren Weisberger discusses newest book
On June 12, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta will welcome Lauren Weisberger, New York Times bestselling author of “The Devil Wear Prada” and the new, much-anticip...
May 22, 2013 11:20 AM | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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  • Column: History center bringing animals Back on the Farm
    by Sally F. White
    Northside Neighbor Columnist
    05.08.13 - 05:50 pm
  • Movie to have Atlanta premiere Sunday
    In a news release, Chellstar Productions Tuesday announced the Atlanta debut of the movie “A Time for Love” will take place Sunday at The Plaza Theater, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave., Midtown. The red c...
    May 21, 2013 10:53 AM | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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    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.
    Henry County Parks and Recreation to host day, teen camps
    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 wi...
    May 16, 2013 10:42 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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    District 3 Commissioner Mike Mulcare spoke before the gathering at the official opening of the initial phase of the Chattahoochee Hill Country Trail Friday.
    Douglas County formally opens first leg of planned regional trail
    Douglas County officials forrmally opened the first three-quarter-mile portion of the planned Chattahoochee Hill Country Greenway Trail project last week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The project...
    May 16, 2013 09:30 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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    District 17 State Rep. Howard Maxwell applauds as District 31 State Sen. Bill Heath, left, and County Chairman David Austin unveil the opening of the new Sheffield Wildlife Management Area at Raccoon Creek.
    State dedicates 1,050 acres of public land in Paulding
    Paulding County residents now have a new, state government-managed area to enjoy hunting, hiking and bird watching. The 1,050-acre Howell Tract, part of the Sheffield Wildlife Management Area, was ...
    May 16, 2013 08:34 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Former teen inmates set to speak at Paulding church on lessons learned
    Paulding County youth have the chance to hear from two former teen inmates about the struggles they faced — and how one bad decision can change a life forever. Desiree Lee of Snellville and Ernest ...
    May 16, 2013 08:30 AM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Staff / Nathan Self <br>
Members of the Pinetree Garden Club, from left, Mary Katherine Colbath, Emily Fawcett, Anna K Mansfield and Garden Club president Frances St. John, gather around the metal sculpture of butterflies donated to the Blue Heron Nature Reserve.
    Pinetree Garden Club celebrates milestone
    On June 21, 1938, a few women came together to form the Pinetree Garden Club in Buckhead. Now, 75 years later, the 28 members of the organization are celebrating its 75th year. “The idea was for th...
    May 15, 2013 11:42 AM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Sally White, Northside Neighbor Columnist
    Column: A Night in Blue to salute, support Atlanta Police Dept.
    A Night in Blue, a gala Saturday at the Marriott Marquis hotel in downtown Atlanta, will serve as a signature event to spotlight and support the exceptional work of the men and women of the Atlanta...
    May 15, 2013 11:40 AM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Retiring teacher B.J. Hayes stands with this year's participants of the first B.J. Hayes Citizenship Award.
    Passionate Pace history teacher retires after 41 years
    B.J. Hayes often dressed up as Abraham Lincoln, and sported an antebellum dress and pilgrim costume during her 41 years at Pace Academy in Buckhead. “She also does other things that are out of the ...
    May 15, 2013 11:27 AM | 2 2 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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    European School of Music hosting special concert Sunday
    In a news release, the European School of Music, in Sandy Springs, announced it will present a piano concert Sunday at 6 p.m. The event, which celebrates the nonprofit school’s 20th anniversary, is...
    May 15, 2013 11:15 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Variety of activities await children at Taste of Douglasville
    In addition to a myriad of sensational food samplings, children will not be disappointed at the variety of activities to entertain and stimulate their minds and exercise their bodies. All activitie...
    May 15, 2013 11:12 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Emily Jane, bartender at the Irish Bred Pub in downtown.
    Taste of Douglasville celebrates 20 years
    Get ready to sample some of Douglasville’s finest cuisine this weekend at the Taste of Douglasville’s 20th anniversary event. Hosted each year by the Cultural Arts Council, the event benefits the m...
    May 15, 2013 10:46 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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    Bits and bites: The Mill Kitchen & Bar to get new chef
    I should have expected it. Whenever I find something I really like, I can be pretty sure something about it will change soon after. When The Mill Kitchen & Bar in Roswell first opened, Marc Taft, o...
    May 15, 2013 10:14 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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  • Roswell Woman’s Club is rockin’ it for CHAIRity
    by Joan Durbin
    jdurbin@neighbornewspapers.com
    05.08.13 - 10:42 am
  • Paulding Countians recall the greatest lessons they learned from mom
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    05.08.13 - 09:12 am
  • 5,000 expected in NE Paulding for Savage Race
    by Adam Elrod
    aelrod@neighbornewspapers.com
    05.08.13 - 09:03 am
  • ‘Character’ theme at annual coalition breakfast
    by Liz Marino
    lmarino@neighbornewspapers.com
    05.02.13 - 05:13 pm
  • Column: Trees Atlanta supporters to Party by the Pond
    by Sally F. White
    Northside Neighbor Columnist
    05.01.13 - 12:43 pm