Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Another traffic fatality has been reported by the Georgia State Patrol, whose troopers investigated 685 crashes with 300 injuries.
Seventeen traffic deaths were reported in the 102-hour Christmas holiday travel period, which began Friday at 6 p.m. and ended at midnight, Christmas Day, according to the Georgia State Patrol. There were 685 crashes with 300 injuries and 11 deaths investigated by the Georgia State Patrol (GSP). Other agencies have reported six traffic fatalities, including a single-car accident during the rainy Christmas Day afternoon in Duluth killing a 23-year-old man and a fatal two-car collision in Smyrna just before midnight on Monday that claimed the life of a Marietta woman. The fatalities count is much higher than in 2011 already, when three traffic deaths were reported. In 2011 there were 1,898 accidents with 693 injuries reported by all agencies…
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
How much will we spend this year? And what's the best-selling Christmas song of all time? Find the answers below.
We know that there were three Wise Men, there's the 12 days of Christmas and that Santa delivers all his presents around the world in one night. But did you know... $23,439.38 Is the amount it costs to buy your "true love" all the gifts in the 12 Day of Christmas. 12.9 billion hours, $447 billion That's how many hours Americans were expected to spend shopping, wrapping and returning gifts last year. That was about 42 hours and $688.87 per person. Get your postman/postwoman a gift According to Hallmark, Christmas is the largest card-sending occasion. Nearly 1.5 billion cards are sent to friends and family every Christmas Season. (That's actually down 400 million cards since 2004.) $983 million The value of U.S. imports of Christmas …
Monday, December 24, 2012
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a Santa tracker mobile app to follow the jolly man's magical flight.
They sent him their wish lists, sat on his lap, and left cookies and milk for his arrival. Now the only thing left for children to do is track Santa's progress as he delivers gifts around the world this Christmas Eve. Thanks to the folks behind the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) website, families worldwide can now follow Santa's Christmas journey in real time. The tradition started in 1955 after an advertisement for Sears Roebuck & Co. misprinted a telephone number for a special "Santa hotline." Instead of reaching Kris Kringle, the number put kids through to the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) Commander-in-Chief’s operations, according to a description on the NORAD Tracks Santa Facebook page, which has …
Sunday, December 23, 2012
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a mobile app to track the jolly man's magical flight, plus games and activities, in addition to its Santa tracker.
Some people on Mercer Island simply can't wait 'til Christmas morning to find out if Santa Claus gave them a visit. For those who are impatient, don't worry. You can keep tabs on the big guy by following the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, website dedicated to Claus' coordinates. (Click here to visit the NORAD Tracks Santa website) But the site is more than an enhanced GPS. It also contains a "Kids Countdown Village," which offers games, activities and other features for young ones who eager for Santa, and a mobile app for Windows 8, Windows Phone, Android, or iPhone. On the twitterverse, you can follow Norad at @NoradSanta, or follow Norad's Santa Central on Facebook for instant updates. The reason NORAD tracks Santa, …
Friday, December 21, 2012
It's Christmas weekend in Cumming, see the list of holiday activities to do around town and in nearby communities.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Liz Kennedy
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Friday, December 21, 2012
Here's our long list of fun activities, just click the links below for more information. And if you have an event coming up make sure to post it for free on our 'Events Calendar.' Around Cumming: The Chamber Bowl All-Star Game Puts Players Back on the Field NFFTD Club Outback Year-End Awards Banquet Garage Sale Huge Garage Sale Humane Society of Forsyth County Pet Adoptions Silpada Sterling Silver Sale Holiday Food Drive Around Alpharetta-Milton: Virginia Schenck Live at The Velvet Note Around Gainesville: Dian Fossey Exhibit Around Johns Creek: Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells Around Duluth: A Not So Silent Night Victorian Santa Claus Around Roswell: Metropolitan Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker Roswell Presents 'It's…
Eight people were killed last year in Georgia traffic crashes that occurred between Christmas and New Years Day.
In 2011, eight people were killed in traffic crashes in Georgia between Christmas and New Years Day and there were 401 people were arrested for driving under the influence. There is no question that the holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, from shopping for that perfect gift to attending countless celebrations with family, friends and co-workers. This year the Christmas holiday travel period begins Friday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. and ends Tuesday night, Dec. 25. The New Year’s holiday period begins Friday, Dec. 28 at 6 p.m. and ends Tuesday night, Jan. 1, 2013. Both holiday periods are 102-hours long. Be safe while traveling to and from your holiday destinations. Georgia State Troopers will be patrolling throughout the …
Monday, December 17, 2012
Express Mail can be mailed as late as Christmas Eve at most Post Offices for guaranteed delivery on Christmas Day.
It’s beginning to look like Christmas at the Post Office. And it will really look like Christmas on Monday, Dec. 17, as the U.S. Postal Service anticipates what should be the busiest mailing day of the year. Postal Service officials predict more than 658 million cards, letters and packages will be mailed on that day, compared to 528 million pieces on an average day. The Postal Service expects to deliver 17.9 billion cards, letters and packages during the holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve. The Postal Service also reminds customers that Dec. 20is the last recommended day to send First-Class Mail, in order to have it reach its destination by Christmas Eve. After Dec. 20, the Postal Service recommends using Priority Mail, a 2-day …
Friday, December 14, 2012
Another fun-filled weekend is upon us with plenty of holiday activities to do around Cumming and in nearby towns.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Liz Kennedy
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Here's our long list of fun activities, just click the links below for more information. And if you have an event coming up make sure to post it for free on our 'Events Calendar.' Around Cumming: Humane Society of Forsyth County Pet Adoptions Garage Sale Lakewood 400 Antiques Market Huge Garage Sale Just In Time For Christmas Baby, It's Cold Outside Sawnee Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker Food-Toy Collection for the Holidays Dinner for the Hungry Volunteer with MSG Foundation's Dinners for Hungry Around Alpharetta: Celebrity Chef Edgar Hansen at State Bridge Publix ACT1 Theater presents A Christmas Carol The Luxury Kings at The Velvet Note Dillard's Presents Clarins Red Carpet Event Santa Comes To Town! Annie/The Wiz Christmas Festival …
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Visit our "Holiday Guide" on Cumming Patch - it's your one stop shop for just about everything Christmas.
Monday, December 3, 2012
The USPS offers tips and suggestions so holiday packages arrive in time for the holidays.
Are you one of the many holiday revelers with families and friends spread all over the country and the world? If so, even before you dive into that gift list, it's important to know how early must you buy, wrap and post holiday gifts so they get to their destination in time for the holidays. “The holiday season is the busiest time of year for the Postal Service but we are prepared to deliver,” Atlanta District Manager Salvatore Vacca said in a press release. During this holiday season, Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, the Postal Service also expects: Here are some suggestions and mailing deadline dates from the USPS to ensure your gifts are delivered on time and in one piece: The Postal Service recommends the following mail-by dates to …
angela thomson
3:54 am on Monday, December 24, 2012
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