*The Gainesville, Hall County and Habersham County school systems are among 90 in the state recognized recently with Golden Radish Awards for their farm-to-city programs. Several other systems in northeast Georgia are also on this year's list. Click here to read more about the awards and see a list of all the winners.
*Emily Carella will join the staff of Young Harris College Sept. 15 as director of admissions. Carella comes to YHC from Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, North Carolina, where she served as director of undergraduate admissions for seven years.
*Braselton’s 4th Annual Pooches in the Park is Sept. 28 at 10:00. New this year is DockDogs canine aquatics. Vets, groomers and boarders will be on hand as well as specialty pet vendors. For additional information, visit www.downtownbraselton.com .
*The Flowery Branch Police Department Explorer Post #600 will be hosting a fundraiser Oct. 12.. “Bluegrass on the Green” will be held 3:00-8:00, featuring the Chuck Nation Band. Food and refreshments will be for sale.
*Best Friends Animal Society has awarded Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement Division a $50,000 grant to help keep animals out of the shelter and in loving homes.
*This year's Gainesville Alzheimer's Walk will be held Oct. 5 on the downtown square. In addition to the three-mile walk, participants will be able to enjoy a DJ along with activities for children including face painting and balloon art. Participants can join a team or register to walk as an individual at alz.org/walk.
*Piedmont College freshmen, faculty, and staff gathered this week for a Convocation service to mark the start of the college’s 122nd year and celebrate the institution’s largest-ever first-year class. Total enrollment at Piedmont’s Demorest and Athens campuses is 2,584, compared to 2,498 last year and 2,368 in 2017.
*Among older Americans, falls are the No. 1 cause of death from injury and the No. 1 cause of injuries. The Northeast Georgia Fall Prevention Coalition is hosting its 3rd annual Fall Prevention Expo on September 13 to educate community members on preventing and managing falls. You must register to attend and space is limited. This event is free. Visit www.nghs.com/fpe to register online or call 800-347-1416.
