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Cumming Teen Launches Prize-winning Book
13-year-old Savannah McLeod will celebrate the launch of her book, Messages from the Breathless, a suspenseful novelette that tells the story of a high school love that doesn’t end after death...
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Georgia Publisher Announces Raising Kids Who Read™ Program
“As a company of writers working for and with writers, we are all passionate about bringing the joy and adventure of reading into every child’s life,” states publisher Terri Leidich, “and this is our way of helping and supporting parents and teachers in that endeavor.”...
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Graphic Artist Combines Nostalgia And Technology To Create New Art Form
While most of his childhood friends enjoyed their teddy bears, Morgan Kostival was more partial to sword-wielding animated skeletons, giant monsters and giant gorillas.And that’s why Kostival decided to combine his love of the old art form with the graphic arts techniques of today to illustrate his children’s book...
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Summer Reading Fun Begins With Forsyth Reads Together
Forsyth Reads Together is a community-wide event that encourages all county residents to read the same book at the same time, to experience a sense of community, a joy of reading, and an appreciation of literacy. This year we’re celebrating not just one book, but the life and times of a fascinating author, Louisa May Alcott...
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BookLogix Presents: Young Writers Contest
Young writers, ages 18 and under, can enter their original manuscript for a chance to have their book published...
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Are Big Wave Surfers Behind The Unrest In The Middle East?
Turmoil. Is this what happens when the innovators and networks of the new world of technology hit the networks of the old world order...
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Georgia Author Releases Fiction Adventure
This week, Georgia author Wayne E. Beyea celebrates the nationwide release of his new book, “The Treasure of Valcour Island,” a unique blend of science, history, science fiction, terrorism, and murder in a crime fiction recipe so exciting that readers will want to consume it in one sitting...
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Local Author to Appear at Yawn's Books on Jan. 8th
Alpharetta author and police K-9 trainer Jeff Schettler to appear at Yawn's Books in Canton on 1/8...
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A Soldier’s Story of Christmas Past

Christmas is about love, forgiveness, old friends, family and the child who became Savior of the world...

 

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Stars and Strikes to Host Forsyth County Children’s Christmas Book Author, Cheryl Campbell
Campbell, a Forsyth County resident, will be on hand to autograph her two delightful children’s Christmas books aptly titled, Darling the Curly Tailed Reindoe and Darling Saves Christmas. Telling a touching story about characters who embrace one another’s differences, these books will warm readers’ hearts and capture the spirit of Christmas...
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Saint Brigid presents Dr. Peter Kreeft, author of Jesus Shock
Dr. Kreeft, Ph.D., is a professor of philosophy at Boston College and also at the King's College in New York City. He is a regular contributor to several Christian publications, is in wide demand as a speaker at conferences, and is the author of 55 books...
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Matthew Kelly Presents Living Every Day with Passion & Purpose
Don't miss world-renowned author and speaker, Matthew Kelly, as he presents this dynamic one-day retreat, along with special guest, Allen Hunt, host of the Allen Hunt Show...
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Heavenly Dove Bookstore Welcomes Local Author
Atlanta counselor and author, Barbara Peters, RN, LPC, NCC, is confident that marriage can and will endure the test of time, and she just released her first book on this tried-and-true institution in December, titled The Gift of a Lifetime: Building a Marriage That Lasts, now available on Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and AuthorHouse.com. Barbara will hold a book signing February 13th between the hours of 11 - 2 pm. It will be at the Heavenly Dove Book Store, 3670 Hutchinson Road, Suite A. Cumming, GA...
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Darcie Mae's 6th Children's Book Released: Sammy & Robert Discover The Ocean
In this third book in the Sammy & Robert series of fun, rhyming, and educational children’s stories, there are three full length stories. Every page in the book is full of words and pictures...
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Cumming Library Presents Winter Storytime Programs
Library programs connect children with books through reading, storytelling, music, puppets, and movement. The “Winter” program series begins Monday, January 4 and continues through Thursday, February 11. Registration is not necessary, and there is no charge...
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Just in Time for the Holidays the Perfect Little Stocking Stuffer!
Meet Fay, the heroine and real life Search and Rescue dog featured in newly released Faith in Fay: The Lost Child (Brown Books) the first in the Faith in Fay children’s book series by Sherri Watson and Paula Abney. Ambassador to Search and Rescue Dogs worldwide, Fay will tug at your heartstrings as she embarks on life saving missions...
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Where Does the Institution of Marriage Stand in Today’s Culture?
One Forsyth County counselor says it’s alive and well!  Barbara J. Peters, RN, LPC, NCC, is confident that marriage can and will endure the test of time. In her new book, Peters offers a formula that has never been suggested before with regard to building, growing and keeping a marriage healthy and long-lasting...
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Welcome Back to Books - Week 3
Forsyth County Public Library Continues “Welcome Back to Books” Preschool Programs...
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Forsyth County Public Library Continues “Welcome Back to Books”
he “Welcome Back to Books” program series continues through Thursday, August 27.  Registration is not necessary.  Early arrival is suggested for best seating...
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After Patrick Henry: A Second American Revolution
A New  Constitution for Today's Corrupt Government...
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Cumming Man Authors Book on Apocalyptic Times
Dr. Kelly Bowring, professor of sacred theology at Southern Catholic College  and resident of Forsyth County, has written The Secrets, Chastisement, and Triumph of the Two Hearts of Jesus and Mary, a book that answers questions about our times: Why is the world in so much turmoil today? What is going to happen in the near future? Are we living in the time of the Apocalypse? What is Heaven saying to us about our times?...
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Forsyth County Woman Featured in Latest John Grisham Novel
Cumming residents, Sherry and David Abney, had no idea that Sherry would become a colorful character in John Grisham's latest novel till they visited Delta State University for an alumni event...
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Dolly Parton Brings Books to Georgia Children
Entertainment legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton announced a groundbreaking partnership Friday morning between her Dollywood Foundation and Rotary International to promote early childhood reading in Cumming and across Georgia....
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How to Get Your Pork Stimulus Money

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My Theory about Government Control
This is my theory: If a government can cause a crisis in which only the government can solve, that government has an excellent chance to gain control of its society....
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Jim Limber Davis—Black History Month’s Forgotten Story
God’s children, of African, Asian, European, Hispanic, American Indian, and Jewish ancestry, were once told stories about the men and women who helped make America great.
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We Have Lost the Courage of Our Fathers and Forefathers
After much contemplation, I have decided the citizens of the United States are willing to give up their individuality and their initiative for free hand-outs from the government....
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Will Sonny Perdue Become a George Bush?
Recently I sent an email to Governor Sonny Perdue warning him that if he did withhold the Homestead Tax Relief Grant (HTRG) from the property tax owners of Georgia, he would be destroying the Georgia Republican Party....
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Helping Out Older Folk
As a Feature Columnist, I feel it is my duty to see that older folks (that is people older than 30) understand the new words teenagers are using. As a favor, I am passing this to you so you won’t seem like a complete idiot when a teenager springs one or more of these words on you....
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Globalism
Before I get into the meat of my column, I want you to know I am not a complete globalist, nor am I a complete isolationist. There is room for both in our country. However, I do not think President Clinton and all the Democrats and all the Republicans who said the North American Free Trade Agreement would be the savior of all the economies of the world have been correct in their assertion.
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