The Gift of Giving

It’s the time of year when thoughts turn to shopping, wrapping, and stowing presents under the tree.  It’s great fun for some, and dreaded by others.  Sadly, for many, it has become just a social habit, propelled by the momentum of custom.  The good news is that we can give the experience new zest,...

Sawnee Foundation Scholarships Available

The Sawnee Foundation is offering scholarships to eligible seniors in 2011/2012. Scholarships will be awarded to students selected from the Sawnee EMC territory which consists of parts of Cherokee, Dawson, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall and Lumpkin. To be eligible, a student must be a high school senior and...

IS YOUR BUSINESS READY FOR YEAR END?

YOU MAY BE READY FOR CHRISTMAS TO GET HERE, BUT IS YOUR BUSINESS READY FOR YEAR END? Christmas is almost here and most of us are busy thinking about what to get for brother Mike, sister Sue, Aunt Laura, and Uncle Jack. However for business owners, now is the time to be thinking about another uncle; and that...

Keep Business Local

Forsyth County is continuing efforts to provide more opportunities for local businesses. During their October 11 work session, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted to extend the existing Local Business Initiative through December 31, 2012, and to make some revisions to the program’s criteria....

Good Expectations

What are you expecting this Christmas?  I hope it is something good.  You’re likely to get it.  Expectations are interesting things.  Long ago, when I was working toward a degree in education, I was often told how much the expectations of the teacher can influence the success of the student.  A...

Advent: The Hidden Treasure

Times have changed.  When I was growing up, you didn’t see Christmas decorations till after Thanksgiving.  Every holiday and season had its own special time to be celebrated. Now, retailers have barely put Halloween decorations away when the “holiday” trees are erected and the lights strung.  No one...