Saturday, May 18, 2013
Mixed reviews on J.J. Abrams latest Star Trek epic, with at least one critic raving about the film.
See the new movie, 'Star Trek Into Darkness' playing at Movies 400, 415 Atlanta Road or AMC Avenue Forsyth 12, 350 Peachtree Parkway. For more theater information, show times and pricing, click the links above. The premise, courtesy of the film's official website: When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be …
Darius Rucker headlines tonight's concert at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre just south of Forsyth County.
The Avett Brothers & Old Crow Medicine Show brought their uniquely Southern sounds to a packed house at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park in Alpharetta on Friday, May 17. Tonight, May 18, Darius Rucker will take the stage. Darius Rucker w/ Justin Moore & Jana Kramer Saturday, May 18, 7:30 pm
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Use our Moviefone locator to find out what's playing near you.
"Star Trek: Into Darkness" is among the movies playing at Movies 400 or AMC Avenue Forsyth 12 in Cumming this weekend. Use our Moviefone locator to find more movies and times. Come back and tell us in comments the movie you saw, what you thought about it and how many stars out of five you would give the film!
The Bibles were removed from cabins and rooms at Georgia parks after a complaint from a visitor.
Gov. Nathan Deal today instructed the state Department of Natural Resources to return Bibles to cabins and lodge rooms at state parks, according to the Office of the Governor. The Governor made the decision to do so after consulting with Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens. The Bibles were removed from the rooms of Georgia parks after a visitor complained, but were still available to guests at the front desk of these park facilities. In a press release, Gov. Deal stated the following: “Out of an abundance of caution to avoid potential litigation, the commissioner [Mark Williams, commissioner of DNR] removed the Bibles from rooms – though they were still available on site – after a complaint from a visitor. The attorney general and I agree …
A Mother's Day presentation was held at the Manor, a wing at the Cumming Nursing Home.
A group of seniors residing at the Cumming Nursing Home recently received a special visit from members of the Sawnee Cumming Optimist Club. A Mother's Day presentation was held on May 11, at the Manor, which is a wing at the nursing home. "We had the opportunity to bring a smile to some lovely ladies but the joy was given to us when the smiles of the ladies made the club members realize life is short and precious at all stages of life," said Lt. Gov. Russ Thomas, Zone 4 of the Georgia Optimist Club. "The roses the club gave the ladies were simple arrangements, but the love given to us was immeasurable." Don’t miss any Cumming news. Subscribe to Cumming Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
The annual 'Back to Woodstock' event launched forward in an effort from Family Haven to draw in funds for its shelter.
Friday, May 17, 2013
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Johns Creek Man Charged With Faking Own Kidnapping - Johns Creek Patch A Johns Creek man who was initially reporting missing has been charged with faking his own kidnapping. Aftab Aslam, 19, on Thursday was arrested and charged charged with one misdemeanor count of false report of a crime, three felony counts of false statements, three felony counts of tampering with evidence and three felony counts of terroristic threats. Johns Creek Patch has more on this story. Arrest Warrants Issued in Sandy Springs Child Abduction - Sandy Springs Patch Arrests warrants have been issued for Zeb Lockett for Kidnapping, Aggravated Stalking, and Theft of Motor Vehicle. Sandy Springs Police say the stalking charge stems from a Temporary Protective Order…
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 18, between 1 and 2 p.m.
Nicholas “Nick” James Morley, 47, of Cumming, GA passed away May 10, 2013. Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, in the McDonald & Son Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. the day of the service. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home & Crematory located at 150 Sawnee Drive in Cumming.
Pat
10:06 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013
No, Georgia Moderate, i understood your "points". And this may come as a shock, I don't particularly think that Christianity has or should have preferential treatment. In fact, that is exactly the point of the 1st amendment upon which the governor relied. As was noted before, and emphasizing so you don't get confused that there is understanding your points, your argument is if any book is allowed… more ›