Caring, Compassionate Health Care Bethesda is the name of a pool near the sheep-gate in Jerusalem, the water of which had curative powers. The Apostle John recorded the story of Jesus healing a man there, who had been disabled for 38 years. The name Bethesda actually means: house of mercy, or place for receiving and caring for the sick. Bethesda Community Clinic (BCC) Canton … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Macie Stefano of E.T. Booth Middle School. She was selected as the seventh-grade winner of the Cherokee County School District’s second annual Short Story Competition. The competition is open to all CCSD seventh- and eighth-grade students as a part of their English Language Arts studies. Each middle school submits its best entries to be considered, then a … [Read more...]

It may surprise you to learn that, across the metro Atlanta area, nearly a thousand Jews came together over Zoom for an evening of Torah study to mark our observance of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. Shavuot is the holiday that often gets forgotten, because it generally falls at the beginning of summer (as the comedian Jackie Mason once quipped, the Jewish holidays are … [Read more...]

We are Open! Some local libraries have reopened their doors with limited service hours. When you visit, you will notice the staff is wearing masks for your safety. It is appreciated if visitors wear face coverings as well. Some services will be limited, and staff will remain behind their desks at all times, but gladly will answer questions from there. Operating hours at each … [Read more...]

Add reading, math and science in creative ways to your summer playlist. As we’ve all discovered in recent months, learning can continue at home for kids. While we want students (and their parents) to relax and recharge during the summer break, there are simple and fun ways to keep on learning. If you can commit to only one activity to encourage your child’s learning this … [Read more...]