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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Alpharetta High Students Earn Gold from Girl Scouts

The trio assisted Alzheimer's patients, worked against obesity and renovated a community garden.

Three Alpharetta Girl Scouts were recently awarded the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award by the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta. Phoebe Bumsted, Jasmine Merlette and Haley Fica were recognized at a ceremony in the Egyptian Ballroom at the Fox Theater earlier this month. The Gold Award, the highest award that a Girl Scout can earn, is given for completing an individual community service project encompassing project development, personal leadership and at least 80 hours of targeted service. Phoebe Bumsted created scrapbooks for patients with Alzheimer's Disease living at the Benton House memory care facility. Jasmine Merlette developed a program to introduce younger girls to the health risks of obesity and the importance of exercise and a …

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Where to Find Girl Scout Cookies in Alpharetta, Milton

It's that time of year to buy Girl Scout cookies!

As a former Girl Scout, there are a few important things to know: the Girl Scout Promise and Girl Scout Law by heart, all the songs you sing at camps down cold and the perfect speech for selling Girl Scout cookies in your town. I still know the Girl Scout Law, I haven’t forgotten the lyrics (and accompanying dance steps) to “Make New Friends”, and I’ll always remember ringing the neighbor’s doorbells with my Brownie sash on, ready to recite why they needed at least 20 boxes of Thin Mints. Girl Scout Cookie Season is now upon us, which means that you now have the chance to buy 20 boxes of Thin Mints, if you so desire (which I’m sure you do). So, where can you buy Girl Scout cookies in Alpharetta and Milton? You have a few options: According…

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