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Cherokee County Aquatic Center Opening Oasis Pool Saturday
The Cherokee County Aquatic Center is opening its Oasis outdoor pool May 25. The aquatic center, located at 1200 Wellstar Way on Sixes Road, will open the Oasis outdoor pool at 10 a.m. May 25. The facility will remain open until 7 p.m. Operating hours May 26 will be from noon to 6:30 p.m. and May 27, Memorial Day, the pool will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...
Dunwoody’s Memorial Day celebrants refuse to be dampened by weather
While the rainy weather cancelled plans to hold Dunwoody’s annual Memorial Day celebration at Brook Run Park, patriotism was in full force at the event, which moved to Dunwoody City Hall. The commemoration, hosted by the Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Department and Veteran Events Planning Committee, featured as its keynote speaker newly appointed Dunwoody Police […] The post Dunwoody’s Memorial Day celebrants refuse to be dampened by weather appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
2 Indicted for Having Rifle on McEachern High Campus
A Cobb grand jury indicted two 18-year-olds accused of bringing a rifle onto the campus of McEachern High School late last year. Brendan Andino of Douglasville and Ruben Cumberlander of Powder Springs were indicted as co-defendants on charges of carrying weapons within certain school areas, disrupting public school and loitering. Cumberlander is also accused of involvement in a fight in Powder Springs earlier this month that left 19-year-old Fabrice Robelin...
Honoring Heroes: Stories of Sacrifice at Marietta Cemetery
Around the USA on Monday, coordinated ceremonies will remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to this country. At Marietta National Cemetery in Georgia, the 79th annual Memorial Day event will begin at noon. Each year, crowds from several hundred to several thousand people gather at the cemetery to pay their respects on the holiday dedicated to remembering.
89% Vote Yes on Woodstock Senior Tax Exemption Change
Woodstock voters have approved a five-year residency requirement for the city’s senior property tax exemption, according to unofficial election results. As of 10:16 p.m. May 21, 89.28% of voters in the city who cast a ballot, 2,665, had voted “yes” for the residency requirement, per numbers from the Georgia Secretary of State’s website. The change will go into effect Jan. 1, 2025. Qualifying seniors who receive Woodstock’s senior homestead exemption...
New campaign aims to erase stigma behind veteran suicide
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — Joe Boone spent five years in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2009 to 2014. He wanted to feel a sense of purpose and lead a more disciplined life. "It's really that camaraderie, that group mentality," Boone said. "You just want to be part of something bigger than yourself. But now, my memory gets all foggy. I've been told that's because of trauma. My memory just kind of goes away to relieve myself of some of those issues, just like a self-protection."
Peachtree Corners Memorial Day Ceremony Moved to City Hall Due to Weather
The Gist: Due to the current weather conditions, the Peachtree Corners Memorial Day Ceremony has been relocated to City Hall. The ceremony, which was originally planned to take place at the veterans monument, will now be held indoors to accommodate for the inclement weather. Location: City Hall is located at...
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