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PRESS RELEASE: Ray DeLuca, employee of Darby Funeral Home, is collecting supplies to take to Hurricane Helene victims in middle and south Georgia. He will take a truckload on Monday, October 14. Items needed include diapers, formula, bleach, cleaning supplies, disinfectants, charcoal, bottled water, paper towels, toilet paper, Depends, personal hygiene items, instant coffee, and blankets. Donations may be dropped off at Darby Funeral Home (480 East Main Street, Canton) or Roper Funeral Home and Crematory (206 Holly Street, Jasper). If you have questions, contact Ray DeLuca at 770-355-3911.

The GILMER COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY’s Pet Pantry needs your help! The animal food outreach needs food and funds to help animals in Gilmer County that would otherwise go without food. The pet food pantry provides food to Gilmer County’s residents who also depend on the food pantry. Last month they provided food for over 1,000 cats and dogs. If you love animals, please donate. Go to gilmerfoodpantry.org and look for their pet food outreach. You will learn how to donate money, donate pet food, and purchase food through Chewy.com or through PayPal. Our pets are members of the family and they need your help now! #GilmerCounty #enjoycherokee #animals #pets #animallove

The GILMER COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY’s Pet Pantry needs your help! The animal food outreach needs food and funds to help animals in Gilmer County that would otherwise go without food. The pet food pantry provides food to Gilmer County’s residents who also depend on the food pantry. Last month they provided food for over 1,000 cats and dogs. If you love animals, please donate. Go to gilmerfoodpantry.org and look for their pet food outreach. You will learn how to donate money, donate pet food, and purchase food through Chewy.com or through PayPal. Our pets are members of the family and they need your help now! #GilmerCounty #enjoycherokee #animals #pets #animallove

BIG CANOE, GA (September 9, 2024) – In Georgia there are more than 188,000 people living with Alzheimer’s disease and more than 374,000 people providing unpaid care for them. Sterling Kenyon of Big Canoe is one of those caregivers. Sterling’s wife, Amanda, was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s at age 63. One of the bucket list items Sterling has always had is hiking the Appalachian Trail. So what better way to check off a bucket list item and support other families dealing with dementia and Alzheimer’s than to hike the Trail. So a project was born: Sterling Kenyon plans to hike the Georgia part of the Trail (70 miles) in 7 days, to celebrate turning 70 this year. And the 777 Hike to End Alzheimer’s was born... Continue reading at the link below: https://lnkd.in/edKGAdTU #pressrelease #ENDALZ #777hike #appalachiantrail #bigcanoe

JASPER, GA (August 28, 2024) – "A Musical Journey through Latin America" is the theme of a concert by The Julio Barreto Ensemble on Monday, October 14, as part of the Casual Classics 2024-2025 Concert Series. The program will feature Latin American music from Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Trinidad, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. Steel pan will be featured prominently in addition to African-influenced drumming. The recital is at 7:00 p.m. at Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 389 Bent Tree Drive in Jasper, Georgia. There will be an opportunity to mingle over coffee, tea and hot chocolate, provided by Red Bean Coffee before the concert from 6:15 p.m., and during intermission. There is no charge for admission to this concert, although contributions are gratefully received; donations from the series’ patrons cover the expenses of these concerts. Donations can also be mailed to Casual Classics Concert Series, P.O. Box 67, Marble Hill, GA, 30148. Continue reading at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eejdP9Cn #pressrelease

MARBLE HILL, GA (July 15, 2024) – Toile & Bubble is proud to announce that Master Cosmetologist Laura Fields has joined its cosmetology team. Laura will be working in the Toile & Bubble Hair and Nail salon located in the Foothills Village, in Marble Hill, Georgia. Laura is a native of Jasper, Georgia, and has been working in cosmetology for 9 years. Laura is joining Master Cosmetologist Jennifer Brookshire, who has been working at Toile & Bubble since 2022.    Laura is multi-talented. She is able to wash, cut and style both men and women’s hair. She is also an expert with color and perms and produces beautiful results. Other services will include nail care, as well as bridal hair and makeup.   “We are so excited to have Laura join the Toile & Bubble family! She fits in well with our warm and friendly team of professionals and will be a true asset to the community,” said Cathy Glover, co-owner of Toile & Bubble.   Laura will be working at Toile & Bubble Tuesday through Thursday, every other Friday, and every other Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. When not working at Toile & Bubble, Laura provides her services to the residents of The Oaks at Fairmont, a senior living facility.   To make an appointment with Laura, please call Toile & Bubble at 770-975-2181 or book online at toileandbubble.com and select the Foothills location.

BIG CANOE, GA (July 1, 2024) – Casual Classics Concert Series announces its 2024-25 season of four exciting and varied chamber music concerts. They are: The Vega String Trio with pianist Will Ransom; Atlanta Percussion Ensemble; Christina Smith, Zhenwei Shi, and Elisabeth Remy Johnson with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra; and Joe Alterman Jazz Trio. Learn more at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eD5bYBR2 #EnjoyPickens #CasualClassics #ConcertSeries #BigCanoe

PRESS RELEASE | JASPER, GA (June 26, 2024) – Get ready for the school year at the Pickens County Back to School Bash! Join us Tuesdays, July 9 and July 23 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the Pickens County Health Department for a day of fun and important services. On July 9, we will offer vaccines and health screens required for Form 3300, free goodie bags for kids, free meals for kids (while supplies last), and more. On July 23, we will have vaccines and health screens required for Form 3300, a WIC Farmer's Market, free goodie bags for kids, free meals for kids (while supplies last), free books for kids, and more. Amerigroup will also be handing out free items at both events. Visit us during these events or any time for vaccine records, vaccines and screens for school enrollment Forms 3231 (Vaccines) and 3300 (Hearing, Dental, and Vision), and other services. We offer sliding scale costs for those without insurance. For more information about these services and the Back to School Bash health event, call the Pickens County Health Department at 706-253-2821. We are located at 60 Health Way in Jasper. Don't miss out on this opportunity to prepare your child for the upcoming school year. See you there! #pressrelease #backtoschool2024

Presented by the Leadership Pickens Class of 2024, kick off your summer fun with the Kickin’ It For The Kids Kickball Tournament. Spectators are welcome and encouraged, so don't miss this chance to cheer on the teams! Spectator entry fee is $5 or a donation to the hygiene drive. $100 team entry fee (minimum 8 players, maximum 10 players) All proceeds benefit Pickens County Boys & Girls Club and other local organizations. Register your team online at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eEq33n7d? #fundraiserevent #leadershippickens

ACWORTH, GA (April 10, 2024) – The American Occupational Therapy Association has presented the national OTA Award of Excellence to Dr. Amy Shaffer, who leads the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Chattahoochee Technical College. Established in 1976, the OTA Award of Excellence is the association’s highest honor bestowed upon an occupational therapy assistant. This award recognizes an OTA who has demonstrated extensive leadership through sustained contributions to the profession. AOTA President Alyson S.. presented the OTA Award of Excellence to Dr. Shaffer during the organization’s national awards ceremony held recently in Orlando. Dr. Shaffer also was selected for inclusion in the AOTA Roster of Honors. Read more at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eUCqUuAk #pressrelease #occupationaltherapy