Dr. Kathleen Fleiszar has a big dream. Her work as a board-certified medical geneticist and professor of biology at Kennesaw State University (KSU) sparked an idea to build a place of respite and palliative care for children with life-limiting illnesses — Life House Atlanta. Now retired, Fleiszar did genetic consultations for 10 of her 30 years teaching at KSU. “I’ve always … [Read more...]
20 Local Options for a Memorable Girls’ Night
Although each group of friends’ interests vary, girls’ night out (GNO) often involves dinner and drinks, dancing, movies, spa treatments, creative activities and music — I bet reading the title of this article was enough to get Cyndi Lauper’s 1983 song stuck in your head! Whether you’re planning an event with friends, family or co-workers, GNO is about having fun, relaxing and … [Read more...]
There’s a New Face Managing Creekview’s Media Center
Once upon a time, libraries were a place for quiet study and reflection. Now, the media center is a hub of activity for Creekview High School students and staff. The media center stays busy, with monthly open mic mornings, the weekly Lazy Bear Cafe (Creekview’s coffee shop, run by special-needs students) and daily study hall. Students can visit in the mornings before school, … [Read more...]
Other Local-Option Sales Taxes: Yes or No?
Cherokee County is one of just three counties in Georgia without a local-option sales tax (LOST), or a similar additional 1% sales tax used to drive down property tax rates directly. Yet, property taxes set and controlled by the Cherokee Board of Commissioners (BOC) are the lowest in the metro Atlanta region, and the 28th lowest of all 159 counties in Georgia. Like all other … [Read more...]
Get to Know Lauren Johnson
Lauren Johnson The City of Canton’s Communications Manager What is your background? I have been with the city of Canton for a little more than two awesome years. I worked in the corporate world for five years before that, but got my start in marketing and communications in 2005 at Reinhardt University, where I worked for 10 years. I attended the University of West Georgia, … [Read more...]