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Sally Litchfield Vinings couple celebrates wedding with '60's prom night themed reception
Mary Louise Goody and Daniel M. McRae of Vinings celebrated their wedding on Feb. 12 at the Vinings Club with cocktails, buffet supper and dessert and dancing. Married at St. Thomas the Apostle Ca...
March 10, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Frank Stewart Jr., seated, who recently turned 100 years old, shows photographs of himself, his son and grandson as generations of aviation enthusiasts, left, and a portrait of himself as a boy, taken circa 1915, right. He is joined by his son, Frank Stewart III, left, and his daughter, Marcia Rabb. <br>Photo by Thinh D. Nguyen Celebrating a century
Frank I. Stewart, Jr. celebrated his 100th birthday on Feb. 6. Born in South Pittsburg, Tenn., Mr. Stewart has lived in Cobb for more than 85 years. Mr. Stewart, who married to Marjorie Belle Ham...
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Sandra Bullock poses with the Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role for ‘The Blind Side’ in the Press Room during the 82nd Academy Awards on Sunday in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Academy of fashion: Red carpet at Oscars shows array of looks
Sandra Bullock dressed the part at Sunday’s Academy Awards: She wore a gleaming, metallic, slim-fitting gown that seemed fashioned after the Oscar statuette itself. The dress was a winner, m...
March 09, 2010 12:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Mt. Paran eighth-graders bring history to life at WWII Fair
Mt. Paran School, located at 1275 Stanley Road in Kennesaw, recently conducted its World War II Fair, an amazing, educational experience for eighth-grade students. A culmination project of a cross...
March 07, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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The mural Virgin Mary by artists El Mac and Retna entitled ‘Ave Maria’ is on the east side of the Guthrie Bicycle building in Logan, Utah. For one grueling week of wind, rain and snow in November, the two used 80 cans of spray paint to create the image. Holy art
The Virgin Mary is living large on the side of the old Guthrie Bicycle building, a model of tranquility on a busy downtown Salt Lake City, Utah street. Standing 44 feet high and staring up at the ...
March 06, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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An Oscar statue for the 82nd Academy Awards is seen outside the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on Wednesday. The Academy Awards show is Sunday. Hollywood gets busy for Oscars
LOS ANGELES – If the Academy Awards are like the Super Bowl of entertainment, then it’s game week in Tinseltown. There are cocktail parties in every corner of the city. Gift lounge...
March 05, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Paul Gilreath and his wife, Channie, began the film production company ‘When Pigs Fly Productions’ in 2009. They are co-producing the film ‘96 Minutes.’<br>Photo by Laura Moon Lights, camera, action: Film company has Marietta residents seeing stars
Paul Gilreath IV understands the film industry. His experience composing musical scores for films provided the necessary insight to launch his independent film company, When Pigs Fly Productions. ...
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Manager and Chef Peter Thorpe poses outside of his Dogwood Terrace restaurant in downtown Acworth.<br>Photo by Laura Moon The total package
Those who enjoy dining are always looking for something distinct and new. Dogwood Terrace, located at 4975 N. Main St. in Acworth, offers an interesting menu and unique atmosphere. Owned by Darle...
March 04, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sally Litchfield Vaughans celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss with family
On Feb. 28, Gretchen and Jack Vaughan celebrated 50 years of marriage with their children and grandchildren at Elevation Chop House at McCollum Field. A chocolate wedding cake was served for desse...
March 03, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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To get a pizza like the ones coming out of the special ovens at your favorite pizza shop, try using a pizza stone. Pizza, pizza: Crafting artisan-style pies at home
In recent years all manner of unassuming foods have endured high-end makeovers. Mac and cheese was spiked with lobster and truffles, hamburgers got serious slider treatment and cupcakes morphed in...
March 11, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Simon Rielly enjoys the festivities at the 184th consecutive St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Montreal, Canada, in 2008. It's easy being green: Popular color inundates everyday life
The color green is a serious multitasker. It speaks for St. Patrick’s Day and blooming spring, tranquility and jealousy, healthy food and greed – all at once. Long-ago brides preferred...
March 08, 2010 12:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Shelia Frey, center, models what will be popular for spring fashion with friends Lexis Hay, left, and Carrie Kennedy.<br>Photo by Laura Moon Spring into fashion
With the Atlanta area becoming the snow capitol of the South, it’s hard to think about spring fashion. But the cold reality is that spring is right around the corner. It’s time to refre...
March 07, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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A sexual abuse scandal in Jesuit-run German schools such as Alosius Kolleg involves more than a hundred former pupils. The claims date from the late 1950s to well into the 1990s. German Catholic schools at center of scandal
BERLIN – In the home country of Pope Benedict XVI , new revelations of child abuse by Roman Catholic priests at German high schools are surfacing almost daily. The Catholic church in Germ...
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Danielle Allers, 14, an eighth-grader at Hightower Trail Middle School, plays ‘Ginger Marmalade, a piece composed by her late grandfather, Warren Benson. She and the band will perform the piece at the Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis, Ind., on March 5. <br>Photo by Samantha Wilson Melodic memories
When clarinetist Danielle Allers, an eighth-grade member of Hightower Trail Middle School Symphonic Band, and fellow band members play “Ginger Marmalade” at the internationally acclaim...
February 28, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Kassoff home, once a one-story brick ranch, has been transformed into an architectural jewel. From left are Logan, Lisa, Kara and Mark. <br>Photo by Samantha Wilson Captivating beauty
It’s hard to believe that Lisa and Mark Kassoff’s English-revival home was once a one-story brick ranch. After seeing the home in 2004, the Kassoffs immediately knew it was a jewel. B...
February 21, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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The Atlanta Ballet’s ‘Cinderella’ will end its run on Sunday. Atlanta Ballet to bid goodbye to conductor
VININGS – When the Atlanta Ballet’s “Cinderella,” now playing at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, ends Sunday, so will orchestra conductor Dan Allcott’s care...
February 12, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Is 'Catcher in the Rye' still relevant to teens?
NEW YORK – Zoe Miller, 16, likes J.D. Salinger’s “The Catcher in the Rye” so much that her copy is dog-eared from multiple readings. And she wishes her parents had spel...
February 10, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Debbie and Taylor Freeman pose outside of their home in Kennesaw. The Freemans originally planned on building a home, but after seeing the model home in west Cobb, Debbie said she was pleasantly surprised. <br>Photo by Laura Moon Classic comfort
After working with an architect drawing up house plans, Debbie and Taylor Freeman knew exactly what they wanted in their new home. At least, that’s what they thought. “We had the itch ...
January 31, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Help teens sort through papers, get organized
NEW YORK – There’s a reason why a new book about helping disorganized teenagers was published midway through the school year, rather than in September. “When you go back to s...
January 27, 2010 01:00 AM | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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