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Roswell Earns “Best Recreation & Parks Department”

ROSWELL, GA — The Roswell Recreation, Parks, Historic, and Cultural Affairs Department was recently named Best Recreation and Parks Department in the state by the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association. The city received the 2017 Agency of the Year Award for the 80,001–150,000 population category. Roswell’s Strokes Camp, a popular summer camp program, was also […]

History of South Fulton

During the historic era, the Creek and the Cherokee lived in what is now Fulton County. Their boundary, along the Chattahoochee River, was a cause of dispute. The Creeks, a confederation of tribes which had occupied most of Georgia from 1715 to 1821, lost their territory through a series of treaties. The Creek Red Stick […]

Gwinnet County

One of the nation’s fastest growing counties, Gwinnett offers residents the best of both worlds, with close access to Atlanta and the modern infrastructure of suburbia.  As of 2018, the population is estimated to be 927,781, making it the second-most populous county in Georgia. With communities that combine vision and heritage with Southern charm, this growing […]

North Fulton Private School Profiles

Alfred and Adele Davis Academy (PreK–8) davisacademy.org (770) 671-0085 lower school (770) 804-9191 middle school In addition to its challenging academics, students at Davis Academy also learn values, life skills and a strong background in Judaic studies. As an accredited Reform Jewish Day School, “Davis Academy strives to create a community in which children develop a life-long love […]

Atlanta Education 101

By Gwyn Herbein When moving to a new city, or even just changing neighborhoods, parents want to know what the schools are like. Metro Atlanta boasts a wide range of options, from public schools to charters and a wide range of independent institutions, that are committed to preparing students for college, careers and beyond. Determining the best choice for your […]

The Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS) provides framework and structure for its private schools and information for the families who wish to know more about private education. There are 76 private schools in the AAAIS, and more specific information about AAAIS can be found athttp://www.aaais.org/. There are also multiple private schools in the […]

Metro Atlanta Health Care

The  hospital landscape in metropolitan Atlanta is as much a reflection of the city’s growth and continued outward expansion as any of the traditional economic indicators. It wasn’t so far back in the area’s timeline that the choice of a hospital was driven by where your doctor had privileges without concern for geography. Now, as the metro area spreads outward […]