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AdvancED founder to speak at Eggs & Enterprise

AdvancED founder to speak at Eggs & Enterprise

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. -- The founding president and CEO of AdvancED is the keynote speaker at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce's April Eggs & Enterpirse breakfast.

Dr. Mark A. Elgart is known as a leader in achieving educational quality. He developed the AdvancED School System Accreditation protocol, and is constantly working on ways to improve the accreditation model.

Before founding AdvancED, Elgart taught math and science, and was a school administrator at the middle and high levels. He lives in Alpharetta with his wife and two children.

Learn more about AdvancED at advanc-ed.org.

The GNFCC Eggs & Enterprise breakfast will be held Tuesday, Apr. 23 at Mt. Pisgah UMC. Admission is $25 for chamber members and $50 for non-members.

Visit gnfcc.com or call 770-993-8806 ext. 306 for more information.

Town hall meeting canceled

Town hall meeting canceled

WOODSTOCK, Ga. -- Georgia Senator John Albers (R-Roswell) has canceled a town hall meeting he planned to hold in Woodstock later this week.

Albers canceled the Thursday, Mar. 14 meeting early Monday afternoon. A new date was not immediately announced.

Kip's Angels opens Friday

Kip's Angels opens Friday

ROSWELL, Ga. -- This year's Kip Rogers art show will hold its opening reception on Friday, Feb. 15.

Kip's Angels will be on display through Friday, Mar. 1. The opening night celebration will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Roswell Area Park Visual Arts Building.

Every year, Rogers includes three of his Roswell art students in a group show. This year's featured artists are Christine Biasetti (the blond angel), Jennifer Ferris (the redheaded angel) and Amy Frank (the brunette angel).

"We like to pick a fun theme to go along with the shows. In the past we've had themes like 'Three's Company' and 'Grumpy Old Men,'" Rogers said in a statement. "I usually pick the group first and then think of an amusing parallel. The ladies featured this year all have different hair color and are around the same age ... which was perfect for a 'Charlie's Angels' spin-off."

Roswell Area Park is located at 10495 Woodstock Road.

Joe Gransden to perform at Centennial HS

Joe Gransden to perform at Centennial HS

ROSWELL, Ga. -- One of today's hottest names in jazz will give a concert at Centennial High School next month.

Joe Gransden and his 16-piece band will swing into Roswell at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 20.

"Joe's big band has quickly become one of the busiest groups on the jazz scene," Rob Sayer, owner of The Music Class child movement and music center, said in a statement. "The ensemble includes some of the finest jazz musicians in the country, and it really swings."

The Music Class is sponsoring Gransden's visit.

Before the Mar. 20 concert, Gransden will hold a private jazz workshop for Centennial High band students, as well as members of the jazz bands at Haynes Bridge Middle and Holcomb Bridge Middle.

Learn more about Gransden at joegransden.com.

Mary Norwood nominated to Fulton Elections Board

Mary Norwood nominated to Fulton Elections Board

ATLANTA -- The Fulton County Republican Party nominated former Atlanta mayoral candidate and Atlanta City Council member Mary Norwood to the Fulton County Elections Board.

She would replace William F. Riley, who resigned.

"With the resignation of our County Party stalwart and former judge, William Riley, from the Board of Elections and the ongoing investigation by the Secretary of State's office, we had to act quickly to find someone with the high caliber of intellect and ability to effect change," Fulton County Republican Party Chairman Roger Bonds said in a statement.

"Mary Norwood is just that kind of person," Bonds added. "Her background as a small business owner, community activist and former elected official gives her the political savvy and professionalism that makes her the ideal person to continue the clean-up work Riley started."

The vote on Norwood's nomination is Jan. 23.

Atlanta Hawks cheerleaders attend Roswell City Classic

Atlanta Hawks cheerleaders attend Roswell City Classic

ROSWELL, Ga. -- More than 350 gymnasts and some very special guests attended this year's Roswell City Classic at Roswell Gymnastics on Jan. 12.

The event is the largest men's gymnastics meet in the Southeast.

"Each year, the Roswell City Classic increases in the number of teams and gymnasts, providing the most challenging meet early in the season," Roswell Men's Gymnastics Team director Ben Wood said in a statement.

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The Atlanta Hawks cheerleaders visited this year's classic, entertaining the crowd and passing out Hawks paraphernalia. They also handed out awards to the winning gymnasts.