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Good news from Cherokee schools: Spring 2012, Volume 2

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 7:38am
Cherokee County School District

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. -- There has been too much good news in Cherokee County for one photo gallery this semester!

The spring 2012 edition of "good news" continues here!

See past galleries: Spring 2012, Volume 1 |...

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Teachers Retire with 118 Years Combined Experience

Submitted by Gary Parkes, Community Blogger
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 6:50am
Teachers Retire with 118 Years Combined Experience

Carmel Elementary School will say goodbye to several retiring staff members at the end of this month as these ladies start their next chapter in life.  The four retiring teachers have a combined 118 years of experience between them.  Last week, the retiring staff members celebrated this milestone with many current and former colleagues, family, and friends. Carmel student reporters interviewed the retiring teachers about their history, what they like best about teaching, what their retirement plans are, and more.

 

Ms. Suzanne Hay by Student Reporter Emily Kozlowski

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Stevi B's Ultimate Pizza Buffet Nominated for Partner in Education Award

Submitted by Gary Parkes, Community Blogger
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 10:49am
Stevi B's Ultimate Pizza Buffet Nominated for Partner in Education Award

WOODSTOCK, Ga. -- Stevi B's Ultimate Pizza Buffet was recognized by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce at their annual Partners in Education Breakfast on May 3rd.  The Partners in Education program pairs local businesses in the community with local Cherokee County schools.  Stevi B's has two Cherokee County locations and both were nominated as Partner of the Year for all the support they give their partner schools.

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A Luau Celebration for Teacher Appreciation Week

Submitted by Gary Parkes, Community Blogger
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 7:52am
Brandy May

WOODSTOCK, Ga. -- The week of May 7-11 was a busy one for Carmel Elementary School PTA as volunteers worked tirelessly to put together a special week for National PTA's Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week.  Brandy May, Chairperson of the Staff Appreciation committee organized the week with the theme, “MAHALO ... THANK YOU!” to show the staff how much they are appreciated. The week before the event, multi-colored...

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Carmel Elementary Students Participate in Special Olympics

Submitted by Gary Parkes, Community Blogger
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 7:06am
Deborah Krug

WOODSTOCK, Ga. -- Carmel Elementary School students recently participated in the Cherokee County Special Olympics.  Carmel's special education students were joined by student volunteers called the Friends Club who help the students.  Coach Deborah Krug said, "It was a very fun event!  All the kids had a ball!!"

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When does the school year end?

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 1:06pm
When does the school year end?

MARIETTA, Ga. -- The last day of school is right around the corner for Cobb County students.

Public schools will dismiss for the summer on Thursday, May 24.

Marietta City Schools will end the school year a day later -- Friday, May 25.

The last days of school in other metro Atlanta districts are staggered throughout the second half of May. They include:

Wednesday, May 16
Clarke County

Thursday, May 17
Hall County

Friday, May 18
Bartow County
Clayton County
Fulton County

Tuesday, May 22
Atlanta Public Schools
Barrow County

Wednesday, May 23
Carroll County
Gwinnett County
Newton County

Thursday, May 24
Decatur City Schools
DeKalb County
Rockdale County

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Chattahoochee Tech to host truck driving career expo

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012, 2:01pm
Chattahoochee Tech to host truck driving career expo

ACWORTH, Ga. -- Chattahoochee Technical College has planned a career expo for anyone interested in becoming a commercial truck driver.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 12 at the school's North Metro Campus. It will introduce interested parties to the school's 7.5-week truck driving program, which was designed to fill a growing need.

"We're facing a driver shortage that this country has never seen before," Ray Puckett, lead instructor of the driving program, said in a statement. "Baby boomers are retiring, so we're seeing companies increasing wages, providing better benefits and increasing the amount of time that drivers can spend at home."

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 3.2 million Americans worked as truck drivers in 2011, and that number is expected to grow 13 percent by 2018.

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