'Miracle Balloons' to Take Flight at Kroger

The Holly Springs stores are participating in the annual Children’s Miracle Network fundraiser, which will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Kroger store walls throughout the Atlanta area - including Holly Springs and Hickory Flat - will soon be dotted with “Miracle Balloons” in honor of the grocer’s annual fundraiser benefitting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – a member hospital of the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN).  From May 19 to June 8, customers can purchase $1 hot-air balloon icons at checkout to help Kroger reach its goal of raising $350,000 to benefit local children’s hospitals. Find the addresses of the two Holly Springs and Hickory Flat Krogers to right of this article. "We are honored to be a part of the Children’s Miracle Network fundraiser annually," said Glynn Jenkins, director of communications and public relations for Kroger’s Atlanta Division. "We …

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GDOL Will Recruit Workers for Outlet Mall In Woodstock

The Georgia Department of Labor wants to fill more than 500 job open job positions for the new outlet mall .

The Georgia Department of Labor will soon arrive in Canton to help the new Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta fill hundreds of vacant job positions. Representatives from stores such as Adidas, Brooks Brothers, Carters/Oshkosh, Cole Haan and CorningWare Corelle will be at the Cherokee Conference Center on May 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. looking for new workers for their new locations at the outlet mall in Woodstock. The Woodstock outlet mall, which will open in July, 2013, is looking to fill around 500 full-time and part-time positions, from management to sales associates and stock clerks. Candidates for jobs at the outlet mall should bring multiple copies of their resume and dress appropriately for the event.  Anyone with further questions about the …

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Domino's to Hire Over 400 Around Metro Atlanta

Positions are available in Cherokee County.

Domino's Pizza stores throughout the metro area are looking for a few good men and women. Owning the second largest Domino's franchise in the U.S., Cowabunga Inc. has 91 stores in Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina and they need to hire hundreds of new employees just in the metro Atlanta area, including Hickory-Flat. "Domino's is excited to be growing in a competitive market and gaining market share that enables us to hire more than 400 [plus] employees in our franchise alone over the coming months," said Mike Orcutt, owner of Cowabunga Inc. The company has been adding numerous stores in Georgia and needs to staff the locations with store managers, assistant managers, drivers and customer service representatives, say Cowabunga Inc. …

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JOBS: YMCA, Domino's Hiring this Week

Here are a few of the jobs we've found locally this week. Send available positions to christine.foster@patch.com.

Child Watch Attendant - YMCA - Canton The attendant will care for children between the ages of three months and 12 years. Applicants should have a working knowledge of computers, be able to multi-task and pass a criminal background check. For more on this position or to apply, visit the website. Licensed Leasing Agent - Excalibur Home Management, Inc. - Woodstock The agent will be responsible for all aspects of listing and leasing residential homes. Applicants should be self-starters, efficient, productive and have excellent customer service and computer software skills, as well as have experience leasing residential real estate.For more on this position or to apply, visit Indeed.com. Property and Casualty Insurance Sales Agent - …

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Know Before You Go: Biscuit Barn Scores an A

Here are the latest food and vendor inspections conducted by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department.

Before heading out to dinner, check out the most recent restaurant inspection reports compiled by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department. Violations are included in this report for scores below B. Click on "Last inspection" to see all current violations. Biscuit Barn 5749 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton 30114 Last inspection: May 2, Score: 99, Grade: A Family Tradition of Rose Creek 4379 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 30189 Last inspection: April 29, Score: 95, Grade: A Viva Mexico Mexican Restaurant 130 Prominence Point Parkway, Canton 30114 Last inspection: May 6, Score: 86, Grade: B Wendy's 102 Riverstone Parkway, Canton 30114 Last inspection: April 30, Score: 93, Grade: A For more information about inspection reports, contact…

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JOBS: BB&T, ResCare Hiring this Week

Here are some local jobs we've found this week. Send available positions to christine.foster@patch.com for free posting.

Teller - BB&T - Canton A full-time teller is needed at the BB&T in Canton. Qualified candidates should be bi-lingual in Spanish and English, have a high School diploma or equivalent, be able to complete teller training in required time frame and have good interpersonal skills. For more information, or to apply, visit the website. Companion - ResCare - Woodstock A companion is responsible for the day to day oversight of the companion home, including care for people. Applicants should have one year direct care experience, excellent verbal and written skills, a clear driving record, valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED. Applincants must also be able to assist with the transfer of individuals weighing up to 250 pounds. For …

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Find a Job with Help From Holly Springs, ARC

The Holly Springs Job Fair will be held at the Train Depot on Wednesday, May 8.

Operation Thank You Shows Support of Cherokee Businesses

Representatives of the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce, the Cherokee Office of Economic Development, and Georgia power pass out tokens thanking businesses for operating in the county.

Know Before You Go: Cherokee Restaurant Inspections

Here are the latest food and vendor inspections conducted by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department.

Before heading out to dinner, check out the most recent restaurant inspection reports compiled by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department. Violations are included in this report for scores below B. Click on "Last inspection" to see all current violations. Chili's 1460 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 30189 Last inspection: April 24, Score: 90, Grade: A Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins 875 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 30189 Last inspection: April 23, Score: 98, Grade: A McDonald's 3240 Ridge Road, Canton 30114 Last inspection: April 25, Score: 88, Grade: B Olive Garden 2040 Cumming Highway, Canton 30114 Last inspection: April 23, Score: 89, Grade: B Paw Paw's New Orleans Original Snoballs TL 8IJ04 Woodstock 30188 Last inspection: …

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Holly Springs Businesses Named 'Top Workplaces'

AJC survey recognizes local companies as great places to work.

Some Holly Springs businesses have been named "Top Workplaces" in a survey by The Atlanta Journal Constitution. One hundred and twenty-three companies in the metro area made it to the list based on surveys given to employees. Businesses recognized in Holly Springs include:

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