Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Donates Fire Safety House to Gilmer County Last month, Cherokee County Fire donated its old fire safety house to Gilmer County.After the merger of Cherokee County and Canton fire departments, the consolidated organization ended up with two fire safety houses one from Canton, one from Cherokee. After careful review and consideration, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency decided to keep the citys newer fire safety house and donate the countys older model. Cherokee County Fire Chief Tim Prather contacted the Gilmer County fire chief and determined that they did not have a fire safety house. Earlier this year, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved the transfer. On behalf of the Gilmer County Board of Commissioners and Gilmer County Public Safety, we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous donation of the fire safety training trailer, said Keith Kucera, director of Gilmer County Department of Public Safety. Our Fire/Life Safety team at Gilmer County has already used this wonderful gift at Ellijay Primary School, which saw over 50 first graders pass through and learn about home safety. Our entire community truly appreciates you and your staff.
CCSD Students Win State Leadership Awards The 21st Century Leaders organization presented Georgia Youth Leadership Awards to Cherokee High School junior Michael Garcia and Etowah High School junior Kailen Kim. Each year, the youth leadership and talent development program selects 21 youth leaders from throughout Georgia for the honor. The high school leaders selected are already making names for themselves as nonprofit founders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, authors, and community advocates.
CCSD Students Place at State Tech Fair Cherokee County School District students excelled in this years Student Technology Competition, with six students placing first, second, or third at the state competition in Macon. The competition includes 16 categories for students in grades 3-12. Clark Creek ES STEM Academy fifth-graders Dylan Fallin and Gavin Letendre won first in Audio Production (grades 5-6). Macedonia ES fourth-grader Bradlee Rodriguez placed second in Digital Photo Production (grades 3-4). Three students placed third: Creekland MS eighth-grader Reagan Pastor in Internet Applications (grades 7-8), E.T. Booth MS seventh-grader Marissa Migneco in Animation (grades 7-8), and Indian Knoll ES third-grader Paxton Miller in Multimedia Applications (grades 3-4).
Empower Cherokee of GA Celebrates 50th Anniversary Empower Cherokee of GA, formerly Cherokee Day Training Center, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ribbon cutting/re-grand opening. This organization for men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities offers community integrated services, based on the needs of the individuals it serves. Empower Cherokee provides support to help people maintain local jobs and to connect and contribute through activities such as volunteering and socialization.
Cherokee County District Attorney Receives Award Cherokee County District Attorney Shannon Wallace recently received a 2019 Outstanding Women in Leadership award. Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan honored 25 outstanding women leaders, including District Attorney Wallace, during a March event to celebrate Womens History Month. During the presentation, Lt. Gov. Duncan said that the women leaders have made a profound impact on residents and communities throughout Georgia.I am honored to be recognized as an outstanding woman leader, said Wallace. I am proud to represent Cherokee County among a group of highly accomplished leaders from across our state. While this award honors me, I believe it truly represents all of the great work we accomplish in the District Attorneys office.
Indian Knoll ES Counselor Named CCSD 2019 Counselor of the Year Indian Knoll Elementary School Counselor Colleen DeLosh has been named Cherokee County School Districts Counselor of the Year. Her focus on supporting the individual child, coupled with her education, experience, and dedication to enhancing and expanding programs for her school, led her colleagues to name her the Sequoyah Innovation Zones Counselor of the Year, and for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower to surprise her with the district-level honor.I am so impressed with all she does: Response to Intervention, 504 special needs plans, the school food pantry, yearbook, small group counseling, attendance incentives, holiday toy drives, and the Seven Mindset Faculty group she created this year, said Dr. Hightower. Shes just done a phenomenal job.The award process begins with each Innovation Zone selecting a Counselor of the Year. A panel of retired educators and community leaders then reviews the honoree applications and selects the Counselor of the Year.Colleen is a valued member of our school leadership team, Principal Kim Cerasoli said. She is fully deserving of this award, extremely experienced, and a self-starter. Most importantly, she sets the example and shows compassion and positive character every day at Indian Knoll Elementary School.
Upper Etowah River Alliance Presents Awards The Upper Etowah River Alliance recently presented the City of Canton with its 2018 Partnership of the Year Award. The organization also honored Professor Zach Felix of Reinhardt University with the Georgia Adopt-A-Stream Partner of the Year Award, Julie Moeller of Woodstock High School with the Educator of the Year Award, and Past Chair Lori Forrester with the Gene Cornelison Award for her many years of dedication to the Upper Etowah River Alliance. For more information about getting involved in this organization, visit EtowahRiver.org.
Complimentary Community Prostate Cancer Screening in Canton The Northside Hospital Cancer Institute is offering a community screening to men, at no cost, to determine their risk for developing prostate cancer.To be eligible, men must be between the ages of 45 and 75 and must not have had a PSA blood test within the past year or a previous prostate cancer diagnosis. Interpreters will be available free of charge, with advance requests.Prostate cancer is the second most frequently diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. Men who have a father, brother, or son who has had prostate cancer, and men of African descent may have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer.Pre-registration is required for screening. To schedule an appointment or for information about other upcoming cancer screenings, call 404-531-4444. Thursday, May 16 5:30-8:00pmNorthside Hospital Cancer InstituteRadiation Oncology - Cherokee460 Northside Cherokee Boulevard, Suite T10, Canton
Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Presents Check to Goshen Valley Boys Ranch The Cherokee County fire department recently presented a check for $5,364 to Zach Blend, CEO at the Goshen Valley Boys Ranch located in the Salacoa area of Waleska. The fire department donated their winnings from this years Guns and Hoses 5K and Fun Run. Goshen Valley Boys Ranch provides hope and a family-model home for boys in foster care.
Assistant DA Named liveSAFE Resources Woman of the Year Rachel Ashe, assistant district attorney for Cherokee County, was honored as the liveSAFE Resources Woman of the Year for her tireless work on behalf of domestic abuse victims. Ashe received the award during liveSAFEs 34th annual Tribute to Achievement benefit event at the Cobb Galleria. We are thrilled that Rachel has received this prestigious award that recognizes her commitment to seeking justice on behalf of our most vulnerable victims, those who have been affected by domestic violence, said Cherokee County District Attorney Shannon Wallace. We are blessed to have Rachel as part of our team.In the District Attorneys office, Ashe is assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit, where she prosecutes felony cases involving intimate partner violence. She works alongside an investigator and victim advocate to ensure that victims have a voice throughout the legal process. Previously, Ashe worked in the Cherokee County Solicitor Generals office, where she prosecuted misdemeanor cases involving domestic violence.Ashe was chosen from among 15 outstanding women leaders who live and/or work in metro Atlanta. The honorees were inducted into the Academy of Women Leaders during the event.A nonprofit organization, liveSAFE Resources provides services to victims of sexual assault including 24-hour medical exams by registered nurse examiners trained in advanced assessment and forensic techniques.
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