Beloved Pink Pig is Back for Holiday Season

If you've lived in or near Atlanta for a long time, you likely hold fond memories of Priscilla, the pink pig, who has brought joy to children of all ages during many a holiday season for more than four decades...
Oct 19, 2007

ClickN' KIDS, Inc. Launches Worldwide Distributor Program

The award-winning phonics program utilizes a state-of-the-art distribution network that provides the perfect opportunity for customers to build a profitable business without having to invest any upfront capital and without having to maintain inventory...
Oct 19, 2007

Fire Station Playhouse Up For Auction at Atlanta Athletic Club

The Fire Station is just one of the six adorable -- and functional -- playhouses to be auctioned off for HomeAid Atlanta's Project Playhouse fundraiser.  The non-profit is working in partnership with the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association...
Oct 11, 2007

Cumming Country Fair & Festival Mixes History with Fun

The Cherokee Indian Village at the Cumming Fair consists of a tavern, two log cabin homes, a council house, a corncrib and a smokehouse.  In addition, the exhibit includes rocks from the area etched with carvings that are some of the earliest signs of civilization in Forsyth County, according to University of Georgia archeologists...
Oct 9, 2007

Governor Calls On Georgians During ‘Hands On Georgia Week’

Hands On Georgia -- an annual event that highlights the ultimate mission of building a sense of community involvement and volunteer service throughout the year -- expects as many as 30,000 volunteers to serve approximately 130,000 hours of service throughout the week...
Sep 26, 2007

2007 Cumming Country Fair & Festival Offers Affordable Family Fun

The Fair is back in neighboring Forsyth County!  Bo Bice and the Charlie Daniels band are part of the entertainment lineup, including local artists, Chase Mitchell and Matt Daryl, performing at the annual Cumming Country Fair & Festival, now celebrating its 13th year...
Sep 26, 2007

Annie Auditions Happening at Holly Theatre

Auditions for the roles of Annie and the orphans, slated for mid-October, will consist of one song, a cold reading and a brief dance audition...
Sep 21, 2007

ClickN' READ Phonics Helps Special Needs Children Learn to Read

For parents of special needs children, who understand that it's often difficult for public schools to adequately respond to their child's needs, ClickN' READ Phonics has been a god-send...
Sep 12, 2007

Black's Mill Students Receive 'History Lesson' from North Star Bikes

Fifth graders at the Dawsonville elementary school were treated to a lesson on bicycles by Kelly Parham, including a discussion on safety tips...
Aug 31, 2007

Cumming Child to be a Bright Light in Times Square National Down Syndrome Awareness Video

Carly Elizabeth Ingram of neighboring Cumming, GA, will appear in lights on Broadway as part of the National Down Syndrome Society's video production to demonstrate that people with Down syndrome can be successfully included in community activities, education and employment...
Aug 22, 2007

Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr. Comes to the Holly

The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series -- Schoolhouse Rock -- that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs, will be presented in a new live engaging musical rendition by The Holly Children's Theatre this Fall...
Aug 22, 2007

New School Year, New Friends

One thing's for sure: When it comes to kids' self-esteem, friendships matter. It isn't important whether your child has a dozen friends or one treasured best friend...
Aug 20, 2007

Uncle Shuck's Welcomes New Season in September

You've got to come see what's carved in the four miles of cornfields at Uncle Shuck's this year.  The season is about to begin and promises another year of wholesome family fun, including hayrides, bonfires, haunted trails and a whole lot more. There are several free activities, too...
Aug 17, 2007

Kohl’s Donates Nearly $363,000 to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Healthy-Sized Donation Unveiled at Kohl’s Cares for Kids Healthy Back-to-School Fair on August 11...
Aug 17, 2007

Dawson and Lumpkin County Cub Scout Sign Up

Cub Scouts wants you to join the fun and excitement of America’s foremost youth program for boys...
Aug 9, 2007