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Accomplishments

Pinecrest Junior to Compete in State Piano Competition

Pinecrest Academy junior, Annie Lagomasino, will compete in the State Piano Competition, held at Kennesaw State University on April 20-21. Annie competed in the Georgia Music Teachers Association Local Auditions on March 10 and received an 'Outstanding Performer' designation. This is the second …

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Thorngate Specially Prices Last Inventory Home in Cumming

Since selling three of its four move-in ready homes in just one week, the Cowart Building Group and Fairgreen Homes are featuring a home of the month special on its last inventory home at Thorngate. Located in sought-after Cumming, the Fairfield is now priced at $250,200. The builders are also …

Awareness

Rep. Woodall Announces 2012 Congressional Art Competition Guidelines

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA— Congressman Rob Woodall (R- Lawrenceville) would like to invite high school art students in the Seventh Congressional District to participate in the 2012 Congressional Art Competition.  The winner will be invited to attend the 2012 Congressional Art Competition: An Artistic …

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Pinecrest High School Students Win in Juried Art Competition

Pinecrest Academy high school students, Daniela Cordona and Konnor McDonald, were recognized for their winning art entries in a juried “Inspire Life” exhibition at A Beacon of Hope’s annual Gala at The Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta on Friday, February 24. Daniela Cordona won “Best of Show for …

Local Connections

13th District PTA partners with non-profit for paint & electronics recycling event

The 13th District Georgia PTA has partnered with Reaping Nature Educational Outreach Foundation to provide a community-wide paint and electronics recycling event at F D Johnston Elementary School in Woodstock on Saturday, April 14, in conjunction with the district’s annual spring conference. The …

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Pinecrest 7th Grader Scores 1450 on SAT

Jonathan Campos, a seventh grader at Pinecrest Academy, was invited by Duke University to participate in their national talent search. He was required to take the SAT due to his high score and performance in the sixth grade Stanford 10 (97 national percentile) exam. He represented Pinecrest by …

Government

Robo-Signing Settlement is Historic: Not Without Controversy

Cumming, Ga. – On February 9thth, the United States Justice Department released the details of a $25 billion dollar settlement they reached with 5 major banks. “The settlement occurred because the banks were accused of widespread use of “Robo-signing,” said Steve Pate of Southern Bank Homes. Robo-…

Awareness

State Farm Invites Georgia Residents to Submit Causes to Bring $25,000 to their Neighborhood

State Farm is asking Georgians to submit a cause for the opportunity to bring $25,000 to their local community. From Feb. 29 through March 21, Georgians can visit the State Farm Facebook page to nominate the organization of their choice. Justin Tomczak of State Farm said all local residents are …

Promotions

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Accomplishments

The Flying Pigs Complete Tough Mudder Event

On Saturday, February 11, a group of men and two former students from the Pinecrest Academy community traveled to Washington, GA to participate as a team, designated as 'The Flying Pigs,' in an event called Tough Mudder. Teams participate to support our nation-wide Wounded Warrior Project. This …

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