September 2018 - Monthly Archive

21 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

Janet Ponichtera

1113

Book Review: River of Secrets

By Ryland Johnson Southern writing has an affinity for the gothic. Just as the blues has a tendency to explore the dark side of the human condition through murder ballads and tales of heartbrea... read more..

21 Sep

Recipes

Janet Ponichtera

1261

Queenie's: Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients 1 large butternut squash (3-5 lbs., or 2 quarts cut) 2 medium Vidalia/sweet onions, diced small (2 cups) 1 stick butter 2 cups heavy cream 2 quarts wat... read more..

21 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

Janet Ponichtera

1429

Book Review: Sold on a Monday

By Jessica Asbell How far would you go if you were desperate to eat? Would you go so far as to sell your children? In Sold on a Monday, Kristina McMorris writes about the heartbreaking tragedy of fam... read more..

21 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

Janet Ponichtera

2868

Artist Profile: Jonathan Peyton

The Unsung Folk Singer By Atiya King On a day in which the typical fickle Georgia weather cant decide what it wants to do, Woodstock-based singer-songwriter Jonathan Peyton opts to spend his afterno... read more..

Service League of Cherokee County Re-Branding

21 Sep

Community - Woodstock

Janet Ponichtera

1233

Service League of Cherokee County Re-Branding

The Service League of Cherokee County has adopted a new brand identity that reflects its ever-growing mission of helping the children of Cherokee County. Founded in 1935, the Service League is the old... read more..

Northside Hospital Cherokee Offers Genetic Counseling, Testing for Cancer Risk

21 Sep

Community - Woodstock

Janet Ponichtera

1223

Northside Hospital Cherokee Offers Genetic Counseling, Testing for Cancer Risk

To prevent future cancer diagnoses, Northside has expanded its Cancer Genetics Program to Cherokee County, with locations in Canton and Holly Springs.About ten percent of all cancers are hereditary, w... read more..

Heron Pond Subdivision Donates Money to Georgia Burn Foundation

21 Sep

Community - Woodstock

Janet Ponichtera

1150

Heron Pond Subdivision Donates Money to Georgia Burn Foundation

Representatives from Heron Pond Subdivision, located off Highway 92 in Woodstock, recently presented a check to the Georgia Burn Foundation at Cherokee County Fire Station 7.The Georgia Burn Foundatio... read more..

Sheriffs Office Recognizes 2018 Deputies of the Year for Field Operations and Corrections

21 Sep

Community - Woodstock

Janet Ponichtera

1049

Sheriffs Office Recognizes 2018 Deputies of the Year for Field Operations and Corrections

The Cherokee Sheriffs Office recently held its very first Deputy of the Year competition. A competition was open for a Field Operations Deputy of the Year and an Adult Detention Center/Court Staff Dep... read more..

Woodstock Visitors Center Renovations Recognized as 2018s Most Creative Community Public Relations Initiative

21 Sep

Community - Woodstock

Janet Ponichtera

1116

Woodstock Visitors Center Renovations Recognized as 2018s Most Creative Community Public Relations Initiative

City of Woodstocks tourism professionals were recently recognized at the 2018 Georgia Governors Tourism Conference. The annual industry event brought together more than 400 tourism industry profession... read more..

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Becomes Class 2 Fire Department

21 Sep

Community - Woodstock

Janet Ponichtera

1146

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Becomes Class 2 Fire Department

Recently, Fire Chief Tim Prather presented the results of the Insurance Services Office (ISO) review of the Cherokee County Fire Department (CCFD). The CCFD review was conducted earlier this year. Eff... read more..

Chamber Recognizes Winners of Mayors Recycling Challenge

21 Sep

Community - Woodstock

Janet Ponichtera

1181

Chamber Recognizes Winners of Mayors Recycling Challenge

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Going Green Committee has concluded their Seventh Annual Mayors Recycling Challenge, which challenged cities in Cherokee County to encourage their residents to ... read more..

CCSD Partner Up School Partnership Development Event

21 Sep

Community - Canton

Super User 20

1250

CCSD Partner Up School Partnership Development Event

The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) is asking local businesses and organizations to Partner Up with CCSD.Businesses and organizations are invited to learn more about partnering with CCSD school... read more..

21 Sep

Community - Canton

Super User 20

1349

Canton City Hall Has a New Home

The following services will relocate to the new location at 110 Academy Street in Canton:Building & Safety ServicesCity ClerkCommunications & OutreachCommunity DevelopmentEngineeringFinanceHum... read more..

21 Sep

Community - Canton

Super User 20

1441

Service League of Cherokee County Re-Branding

The Service League of Cherokee County has adopted a new brand identity that reflects its ever-growing mission of helping the children of Cherokee County. Founded in 1935, the Service League is the old... read more..

21 Sep

Community - Canton

Super User 20

1790

Northside Hospital Cherokee Offers Genetic Counseling, Testing for Cancer Risk

To prevent future cancer diagnoses, Northside has expanded its Cancer Genetics Program to Cherokee County, with locations in Canton and Holly Springs.About ten percent of all cancers are hereditary, w... read more..

21 Sep

Community - Canton

Super User 20

1128

Will You Marry Me?

The City of Waleska is now offering a new outdoor gazebo in addition to council chambers for informal weddings. The City provides an officiant, on Thursdays by appointment, in English or Spanish. Thos... read more..

BridgeMill Sixes Service League Upcoming Thanksgiving Food Drive

21 Sep

Community - Canton

Super User 20

1050

BridgeMill Sixes Service League Upcoming Thanksgiving Food Drive

A Thanksgiving Food Drive will be held on Saturday, November 10. A bag will be delivered to every residence in BridgeMill the week of November 5. Please fill the bag with non-perishable items suitable... read more..

21 Sep

Community - Canton

Super User 20

1687

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Becomes Class 2 Fire Department

Recently, Fire Chief Tim Prather presented the results of the Insurance Services Office (ISO) review of the Cherokee County Fire Department (CCFD). The CCFD review was conducted earlier this year. Eff... read more..

20 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

1502

Senator Albers

Serving Your Family By Cyndi Braun Known as the hardest working legislator in Georgia, Sen. John Albers is seeking reelection as senator for the 56th District, which includes north Fulton and southe... read more..

20 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

1664

Woodstock Pediatric Medicine

Where Patient Care is #1 By Cyndi Braun Whether your child is sick, due for a check-up, or in need of a flu shot, Woodstock Pediatric Medicine offers quality care in an independently owned practice ... read more..

20 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

1819

Burns Law Group

Local Law Firm Offers Quality, Individual Approach By Cyndi Braun Divorce, criminal charges, custody issues, whatever the legal concern, Cherokee County residents can call upon top-notch attorneys a... read more..

October is Cyberbullying Awareness Month

20 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

752

October is Cyberbullying Awareness Month

Here's a Guide for Parents and Caregivers By Samiah Garcia In this age of technology and social media, we are always connected. Most of us see this as a blessing to be able to connect with friends a... read more..

20 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

790

October is Cyberbullying Awareness Month

How Can We Help Our Children Be Resilient? By Rod Metcalf, Ed.S., L.P.C., N.C.S.C. As a school counselor for 23 years, Ive watched as parents, myself included, have become more and more protective o... read more..

Special Effects Makeup and Its Many Uses

20 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

1053

Special Effects Makeup and Its Many Uses

By Pete Mitchell When I visited Blood Mansion (the countrys first nonprofit haunted house) back in the early seventies, I was frightened by the setting, the people, and actors inside, but a visit bac... read more..

Community Partner: All About Cats Rescue & Adoption

20 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

1117

Community Partner: All About Cats Rescue & Adoption

All About Cats Rescue is a local nonprofit organization that strives to rescue cats and kittens from high-kill shelters. These cats are typically abandoned, abused, and/or homeless cats, or sometimes ... read more..

20 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

680

Happy Halloween! Please Drive Safely

By Jim Cheatham When most people think of October, two things come to mind: the fall season and Halloween. The drop in temperature seems to make neighborhoods come alive. Friday night high school foo... read more..

20 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

Candice

737

Tips to Help Minimize Crime

By Sheriff Frank Reynolds Each year, the Cherokee Sheriffs Office (CSO) completes an annual report of the previous year. The report contains detailed information from each division within our organiz... read more..

09 Sep

General Site Content

Janet Ponichtera

2310

Advertise in Woodstock, Georgia

{youtube}pOiPt9JWiJ4{/youtube} Woodstock, Georgia is in Cherokee County, bordered by Holly Springs, Canton, and Roswell. Between 2015 and 2016, Woodstocks population increased by 4.37%. The homeowner... read more..

09 Sep

General Site Content

Janet Ponichtera

2457

Advertise in Towne Lake, Georgia

{youtube}pOiPt9JWiJ4{/youtube} Towne Lake is a master planned community within Woodstock, Georgia, which is located in Cherokee County, bordered by Holly Springs, Canton, and Roswell. Between 2015 an... read more..

09 Sep

General Site Content

Janet Ponichtera

1291

Advertise in Alpharetta, Georgia

{youtube}kBiEEr5TTNE{/youtube} Alpharetta, Georgia is in Fulton County, bordered by Johns Creek, Milton, and Roswell. Between 2015 and 2016, Alpharettas population increased by .83%. The hom... read more..