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Jun 22, 2019

Christine Ivalene Flowers Poole - Daily Tribune News

Monday June 17, 2019 at her residence. She was born on September 4, 1932 to the late Mr. William Wade Flowers and Mrs. Estelle Croy Flowers in Alpharetta, GA.Christine loved to sew, can foods, and be around her family and friends. She was a devoted and loving mother to her children. Christine is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, husband L.C. Poole, brother, LB Flowers, Wade Flowers, and Jackie Flowers, Sister Katherine Flowers McDaniel, and several grandchildren.Survivors include her Sister Carolyn Flowers Patterson, Brother Fred Flowers (Pam). Also included are her children, Lamar Poole (Gail); Wayne Poole (Lisa), Ronnie Poole (Martha), Connie Garrett (Gary), and Sherry Poole (Joey). She also leaves behind her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.A Celebration of Life Service for Christine will be conducted in the chapel of Owen Funeral Home Thursday, June 20, 2019 at eleven o’clock in the morning with Mr. Keith Guyton officiating. Interment will follow the service in Wofford’s Crossroads Cemetery.The family will receive friends Thursday June 20, 2019 from eleven o’clock in the morning until the service hour at Owen Funeral Home. ...

Nov 15, 2018

Dawson County recognizes Veterans Day

During the ceremony, the 2018 Veteran of the Year award recipient was announced by Vietnam Veteran Wayne Watkins. Sgt. Albert Andrew Day, an Alpharetta born Vietnam veteran, serving in the third, infantry fourth battalion Delta company until his honorable discharge in 1970, received the award for his military service and his continued efforts within the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 970. Day currently serves on the board of directors and served as the special operations officer in charge of the chapter's primary fundraising event for two years. "I don't feel like I deserve it, but I'll take it with honor," Day said. "My tour in Vietnam might not have been as exciting as some of you, but it was really an experience, and if I had to do it all over again, I'd do it." ...

Jul 14, 2017

Decatur nonprofit's flower kits help bring science to life for GA students

Atlanta students to help them observe and study the natural world. So far, 112 kits have gone out, with 89 of those to students at Alpharetta Elementary School and others to parents in Brookhaven and Roswell.The nonprofit is the idea of Decatur resident and Emory student, Gabriela Kova. Kova, who is in her third year studying political science, said she was inspired by working with children and seeing the “ah-ha!” moments when a challenging concept became clear.“[These kits] allow kids to examine colors, shapes and sizes and put it all together to draw their own conclusions in an all encompassing way,” she said. “I love seeing when these kids finally get a concept, and I want more kids to have those moments.”Using the kits teaches observation skills that form the building blocks of the scientific process, Kova said.Each kit comes in a decorative paper mache box and includes a handmade wooden flower press, nature journal, child-safe scissors, a pencil and custom fit paper towels moisture from flowers. +2  The inside contents of a flower press kit.Brent BarronThe nature journal contains pages for pressed flowers to be attached or drawn in and spaces for descriptions to be written-in, including plant height, length, color, petal shape and other observations. +2  An look inside the inclu... (MDJOnline.com)

May 7, 2017

11 Mother's Day gifts for mom

Constitution Shake up a summer cocktail for mom with the Maryna Cocktail Shaker, $54 at Anthropologie stores including Avalon, 4180 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta, and Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta.Soulflowers is a new Atlanta-based flower subscription service perfect for the mom who enjoys fresh blooms. CONTRIBUTED The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Soulflowers is a new Atlanta-based flower subscription service perfect for the mom who enjoys fresh blooms. Sign up for one-, two- or three-month subscriptions, which include two bouquets per month. Prices start at $76 for the one-month subscription. Visit YoungBloodBoutique.com/flower-subscription/ or sign up in-store at 632 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta.Lalabu, the shirts that make baby carrying and nursing simple. CONTRIBUTED The Atlanta Journal-Constitution New moms (and dads) will appreciate products from Atlanta-born Lalabu, the shirts that make baby carrying and nursing simple with an all-in-one design. The Lalabu Soothe Shirt features a pouch and inner mesh panel that calms newborns and a built-in nursing bra for easy breastfeeding. It costs $75 and is available online at lalabu.com.Help mom upgrade her style by booking an appointment with The Service at the Shops Buckhead Atlanta. Clients enjoy complimentary personal styling and shopping with the expertise of top Atlanta stylist Amy Nelson and her team. All purchases made through The Service can be gift-wrapped and delivered to a nearby home, hotel or office. For information, call 404-939-9275.The Frye Casey Leather Tote is available at Nordstrom. CONTRIBUTED The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Frye Casey Leather Tote will hold mom’s most precious items. It costs $358 (but is now priced at $189.97 for a limited time) at Nordstrom, Phipps Plaza, 3500 Peachtree Road NE, or Perimeter Mall, 4390 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE, Atlanta.Mom’s Night Out at STK Atlanta is May 11-14, and the three-course dinner menu, which is $65 per person, gives you some options along the way. CONTRIBUTED The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Enjoy Mom’s Night Out at STK Atlanta, May 11-14. The three-course Mother’s Day dinner menu is $65 per person (not including tax and gratuity) and includes a first course of... (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Apr 27, 2017

From You Flowers Tops $50K in Donations to National Nonprofit Hire Heroes USA

About Hire Heroes USA: Headquartered just north of Atlanta, in Alpharetta, Ga., with seven additional branch offices around the country, Hire Heroes USA is a Charity Navigator 4-Star rated national nonprofit that provides consistently effective, individualized career coaching services to transitioning military members, veterans and military spouses with an uncompromising focus on results. For more information about our mission, our services, and how to get involved as a corporate partner, employment partner, donor, or volunteer, please visit us online at hireheroesusa.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.Share article on social media or email:... (PR Web )

Jul 27, 2016

From You Flowers Donates $11850 to Nonprofit Hire Heroes USA

About Hire Heroes USA:Headquartered just north of Atlanta, in Alpharetta, Ga., with seven additional branch offices around the country, Hire Heroes USA provides consistently effective, individualized career coaching services to transitioning military members, veterans and military spouses at a national level with an uncompromising focus on results. For more information about our mission, our services, and how to get involved, visit us online at hireheroesusa.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160718/390706SOURCE FromYouFlowers.com... (PR Newswire )