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to lead her team. The Cougars answered with a run that knotted the score at 14 points apiece going into the second quarter. Chattahoochee posted their only lead of the game early in the period with a free-throw by senior Grace Harris, but South charged ahead and never looked back.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Piedmont Cancer Institute is opening its seventh location along Johns Creek Parkway Jan. 12, reflecting its continued commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. With a team of 19 medical oncologists and 20 advanced practice providers, Piedmont Cancer Center delivers comprehensive oncology care while maintaining the personalized approach of a private practice. Two oncologists, Dr. Kyle Kidwell and Dr. Jay Rhee, will be accepting new patients in Suite 220 at 11315 Johns Creek Parkway. The private practice has six existing locations throughout Metro Atlanta, while remaining an independent medical practice. Piedmont Cancer Institute has provided care for individuals diagnosed with cancer since its founding in 1987. The practice has locations across the region, including Atlanta, Fayetteville, Locust Grove, Newnan, Sandy Springs and Stockbridge. Without the administrative layers and facility fees associated with large healthcare systems, Piedmont Cancer Institute says it can deliver high-quality oncology and hematological services at a lower overall cost while reducing delays in treatment.
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Chattahoochee girls basketball head coach Lorenzo Withrite, blue shirt, shakes hands with South Forsyth girls basketball head coach Keith Gravitt,before the matchup between the teams at Chattahoochee High School Jan. 3. Gravitt coached the War Eagles to a 71-41 victory.
Hooch boys, girls fall to South Forsyth By ANNABELLE REITER annabelle@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — South Forsyth stormed the court at Chattahoochee High Jan. 3 where both boys and girls teams walked away with double-digit wins. Chattahoochee hadn’t played since school let out for winter break, but the South Forsyth teams had participated
in a tournament. In the girls game, the War Eagles pulled ahead after a back-and-forth first quarter, eventually increasing the lead to 30 points in the 71-41 victory. South got off to a strong start in the first period when freshman phenom Carib Morris hit a step-back 3-pointer to put the War Eagles up 9-4. Morris went off for a monster double-double of 34 points, 14 rebounds and three steals
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