2018 - Monthly Archive

Northside Hospital Cherokee Offers Genetic Counseling, Testing for Cancer Risk

21 Sep

Community - Woodstock

Janet Ponichtera

685

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

739

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

683

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

678

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

666

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

709

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..

Roswell Fire Department Accepting CERT Applications for 2019

21 Sep

Community - North Fulton

Janet Ponichtera

809

Roswell Fire Department Accepting CERT Applications for 2019

The Roswell Fire Department is accepting applications from residents who are interested in becoming part of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), a volunteer group of trained community members... read more..

Hospitality Highway Awarded Partnership Champion Award

21 Sep

Community - North Fulton

Janet Ponichtera

711

Hospitality Highway Awarded Partnership Champion Award

The Georgia Governors Tourism Conference, put on by the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus, recently awarded the Hospitality Hi... read more..

Bus Tracking App Comes to Fulton County Schools

21 Sep

School - North Fulton

Janet Ponichtera

970

Bus Tracking App Comes to Fulton County Schools

Fulton County Schools now offers a free app that allows parents to track their students school bus. Here Comes The Bus uses GPS technology to locate and track a school bus. Similar to ride-sharing app... read more..

Fulton County School System Has Most National Merit Semifinalists in Georgia

21 Sep

School - North Fulton

Janet Ponichtera

4525

Fulton County School System Has Most National Merit Semifinalists in Georgia

The Fulton County School System announced that 128 students are semifinalists in the 64th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program, the highest number of any school system in Georgia. These scholasti... read more..

CCSD Partner Up School Partnership Development Event

21 Sep

Community - Canton

Super User 20

763

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

700

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

718

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

922

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..

Reinhardt Jumps in Rankings Again in U.S. News & World Report and College Consensus

21 Sep

School - Canton

Super User 20

736

Reinhardt Jumps in Rankings Again in U.S. News & World Report and College Consensus

Reinhardt Universitys continuing growth, strength, and commitment to its students caused it to jump to the 25th spot in the 2019 U.S. News & World Reports Best Regional College South rankings. In ... read more..

21 Sep

School - Canton

Super User 20

649

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..

Do Plastics in the Ocean Negatively Impact Marine Life?

21 Sep

School - Canton

Super User 20

748

Do Plastics in the Ocean Negatively Impact Marine Life?

A Creekview High School Class of 2018 graduate recently visited her senior project, which is on display at a national refuge in Florida. As part of her research project, Do Plastics in the Ocean Negat... read more..

21 Sep

Community - Canton

Super User 20

737

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

714

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

775

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

969

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

923

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

1067

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

544

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

564

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

599

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

670

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

513

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

549

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

1198

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..