2018 - Monthly Archive

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

21 Sep

Community - Woodstock

Janet Ponichtera

1055

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

1127

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

1156

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

1189

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

1264

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

1366

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..

Service League of Cherokee County Re-Branding

21 Sep

Community - Canton

Super User 20

1456

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 - Canton

Super User 20

1810

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

1133

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

1058

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

1710

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

1521

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

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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

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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

759

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

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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

1061

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

1132

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

689

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

746

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

2327

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

2485

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

1305

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..

09 Sep

General Site Content

Janet Ponichtera

1314

Advertise in Roswell, Georgia

{youtube}kBiEEr5TTNE{/youtube} Roswell, Georgia is in Fulton County, bordered by Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, and Sandy Springs. Between 2015 and 2016, Rowe... read more..

09 Sep

General Site Content

Janet Ponichtera

1158

Advertise in Milton, Georgia

{youtube}kBiEEr5TTNE{/youtube} Milton, Georgia is in Fulton County, bordered by Alpharetta and Roswell. Between 2015 and 2016, Rowells population increased by 2.67%. The homeownership rate i... read more..

03 Sep

General Site Content

Janet Ponichtera

2292

Advertise in Canton, Georgia

{youtube}vvyPuuHqd4s{/youtube} Canton, Georgia is the county seat of Cherokee County, bordered by Holly Springs, Waleska, and Ball Ground. Between 2015 and 2016, Cantons population increased by 2.95%... read more..

03 Sep

General Site Content

Janet Ponichtera

2027

Advertise in Holly Springs, Georgia

{youtube}vvyPuuHqd4s{/youtube} Holly Springs, Georgia is in Cherokee County, bordered by Canton, Woodstock, and Hickory Flat. Between 2015 and 2016, Holly Springss population increased by 3.73%. The ... read more..

Goin' Coastal: Andouille Sausage Stuffed Oysters with Choron Sauce

24 Aug

Recipes

Super User 20

1274

Goin' Coastal: Andouille Sausage Stuffed Oysters with Choron Sauce

Andouille Sausage Stuffing Ingredients(Note - This recipe yields about 6 cups, so reduce quantities based on your needs.)1 Vidalia onion, diced1 red bell pepper, diced3 celery stalks, diced1 tablespoo... read more..

24 Aug

Titles & Blurbs

Janet Ponichtera

1873

Book Review: Ollie and the Wise Old Owl

by Farris Yawn As anyone who has spent time around children knows, you are subject to be bombarded with questions about anything and everything. It is easy to forget that just because we may understa... read more..

24 Aug

Titles & Blurbs

Janet Ponichtera

1462

Book Review: The Neighbors

by Jessica Asbell New neighbors! Those words can either bring happiness or despair, depending on who moves in. So, imagine Abbys surprise when she goes next door to meet the new neighbors and finds h... read more..