2018 - Monthly Archive

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Announces New ISO

17 Dec

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

673

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Announces New ISO

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services (CCFES) recently announced its ISO rating improved from Class-4 to Class-2, which may mean lower insurance rates for homeowners. As a result of this change,... read more..

17 Dec

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

596

Chamber Names Volunteer of the Quarter

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce announced that Joan McFather, a longtime Chamber member and community volunteer, has been named the Chairmans Council Volunteer of the Quarter for fourth quarte... read more..

17 Dec

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

588

Optimism is Growing in Holly Springs

Optimist International is a worldwide volunteer organization made up of more than 2,500 local clubs whose members work each day to make the future brighter by Bringing Out the Best in Kids through com... read more..

Marine Corps League Detachment 1311 Elects New Officers

17 Dec

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

638

Marine Corps League Detachment 1311 Elects New Officers

Detachment 1311 members elected five officers to serve the organization in 2019, including Rich Sabo who will continue his role as commandant of the organization.Founded in April 2008 by 16 Marine vet... read more..

17 Dec

Community - Canton

Super User 20

587

Deployment Send Off

On November 26, members of B-Troop, 1st Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment (Rough Riders), 48th IBCT Georgia Army National Guard gathered at the Leland A. Bell National Guard Armory in Canton for a depa... read more..

17 Dec

Community - Canton

Super User 20

770

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Announces New ISO

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services (CCFES) recently announced its ISO rating improved from Class-4 to Class-2, which may mean lower insurance rates for homeowners. As a result of this change,... read more..

17 Dec

Community - Canton

Super User 20

534

Optimism is Growing in Holly Springs

Optimist International is a worldwide volunteer organization made up of more than 2,500 local clubs whose members work each day to make the future brighter by Bringing Out the Best in Kids through com... read more..

17 Dec

Community - Canton

Super User 20

469

Chamber Names Volunteer of the Quarter

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce announced that Joan McFather, a longtime Chamber member and community volunteer, has been named the Chairmans Council Volunteer of the Quarter for fourth quarte... read more..

17 Dec

Community - Canton

Super User 20

631

17th Annual totes 2 tots Suitcase Drive

Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) and Northside Hospital are gearing up for their 17th annual totes 2 tots suitcase drive for Georgias foster children on January 18 from 10:00am-2:00pm at Georgia Cance... read more..

Local Student Receives Stamps Presidential Award and Scholarship

17 Dec

Community - Canton

Super User 20

559

Local Student Receives Stamps Presidential Award and Scholarship

Lucy Renee Groves, 20, of Canton has been awarded Georgia Techs Stamps Presidential Award and Scholarship, which is the universitys top academic and leadership distinction. The scholarship includes fu... read more..

17 Dec

Community - Canton

Super User 20

656

Marine Corps League Detachment 1311 Elects New Officers

Detachment 1311 members elected five officers to serve the organization in 2019, including Rich Sabo who will continue his role as commandant of the organization.Founded in April 2008 by 16 Marine vet... read more..

19 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

Super User 20

1326

Book Review: Orphan Island

By Marcia Divack Nine on an island, orphans all, any more, the sky might fall. These are the words a group of nine children live by on the mysterious Orphan Island. The island is idyllic and provides... read more..

Seeking Hope, Peace, Joy, Love? Celebrate Advent at First Baptist Roswell

19 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

Super User 20

1782

Seeking Hope, Peace, Joy, Love? Celebrate Advent at First Baptist Roswell

By Cyndi Braun If your to-do list is overwhelming and you feel like something is missing this season, take a moment to reflect. The days leading up to Christmas should be filled with hope, peace, joy... read more..

Happy Holidays and New Year From The Arbor at BridgeMill

19 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

Super User 20

1678

Happy Holidays and New Year From The Arbor at BridgeMill

The Arbor at BridgeMill Now Open By Cyndi BraunOpening by Katie Barber With the holidays upon us, its time for family traditions, get-togethers, good food, and warm smiles. 2019 will be a time for s... read more..

19 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

Super User 20

1895

River Fine Jewelry

Celebrating 10 Years in Canton By Cyndi Braun 10 Year Anniversary SaleEverything in the store 40-50% OFF through December 24! For ten years, River Fine Jewelry in Riverstone Shopping Center has off... read more..

Community Partner: United intentions Foundation

19 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

Super User 20

1612

Community Partner: United intentions Foundation

The United Intentions Foundation (UIF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It was founded in 2009 by Tim Ray, an entrepreneur and educational advocate, to assist others in learning how to transform... read more..

19 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

Super User 20

1462

Crash Course

Tips to Avoid a Crash By Sheriff Frank Reynolds Cherokee County is currently considered the fastest growing county in Georgia. With that growth, we will experience more traffic congestion and vehicl... read more..

19 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

Super User 20

1136

Holiday Fire Safety Tips

By Jim Cheatham December is a great month with much to celebrate. Unfortunately, it is also a month that can see an increase in damage and injury from fire. We typically see our first real cold snaps... read more..

19 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

Super User 20

1226

That's a Wrap

By Julie Senger During the holiday season, we often get so busy due to increased seasonal events, out-of-town visitors, added cooking and cleaning duties, and, of course, shopping for gifts. All thes... read more..

19 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

Super User 20

1817

Ball Ground Minute

The City of Ball Ground Past, Present, and Future By Karen Jordan The City of Ball Ground is rich in history, and recently, many came together to celebrate it. Ball Ground Historical Society Presid... read more..

Mountain Road ES Wins Cherokee Chamber Recycling Competition

19 Nov

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

1084

Mountain Road ES Wins Cherokee Chamber Recycling Competition

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Going Green and Education Committees co-sponsored a two-day Plastic Bag Recycling Competition in partnership with Waste Management. Nine of Cherokee Countys ele... read more..

Wreaths Across America at Georgia National Cemetery

19 Nov

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

1076

Wreaths Across America at Georgia National Cemetery

Wreaths will once again be placed to honor veterans at the Georgia National Cemetery on Saturday, December 15, as part of the non-profit Wreaths across America program. At 11:00am, a prayer will be of... read more..

Riverfest 2018 Raises Big Funds for Cherokee County Children

19 Nov

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

1089

Riverfest 2018 Raises Big Funds for Cherokee County Children

This years Riverfest event raised $126,962.82, all of which will go right back into the Cherokee County community to help underprivileged children. The funds will be used throughout the upcoming year ... read more..

CCSD Adds App to Expand System for Reporting Safety Concerns

19 Nov

Community - Woodstock

Super User 20

1115

CCSD Adds App to Expand System for Reporting Safety Concerns

Reporting safety concerns to the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) is now easier than ever with the rollout of a new smartphone app.CCSDs SafeSchools Alert system allows students, parents, school... read more..

Queenies: Crispy Brussels Salad with Blue Cheese and Apple Glaze

19 Nov

Recipes

Super User 20

1146

Queenies: Crispy Brussels Salad with Blue Cheese and Apple Glaze

Ingredients- 1-2 pounds Brussels sprouts cut in half, outside leaves removed- 2 Granny Smith or Fuji apples peeled, cored, and cut into chunks- 2 cups unfiltered apple cider- 2 cups rice wine vinegar-... read more..

19 Nov

Community - Canton

Super User 20

1145

Mountain Road ES Wins Cherokee Chamber Recycling Competition

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Going Green and Education Committees co-sponsored a two-day Plastic Bag Recycling Competition in partnership with Waste Management. Nine of Cherokee Countys ele... read more..

Cherokee Patient Relations Representative Wins Statewide Hospital Hero Award

19 Nov

Community - Canton

Super User 20

1426

Cherokee Patient Relations Representative Wins Statewide Hospital Hero Award

Northside Hospital Cherokee Patient Relations Representative Kyle Porter was awarded the prestigious Georgia Hospital Heroes Award at the recent Georgia Hospital Associations (GHA) annual Hospital Her... read more..

19 Nov

Community - Canton

Super User 20

1436

Wreaths Across America at Georgia National Cemetery

Wreaths will once again be placed to honor veterans at the Georgia National Cemetery on Saturday, December 15, as part of the non-profit Wreaths across America program. At 11:00am, a prayer will be of... read more..

19 Nov

Community - Canton

Super User 20

1092

Riverfest 2018 Raises Big Funds for Cherokee County Children

This years Riverfest event raised $126,962.82, all of which will go right back into the Cherokee County community to help underprivileged children. The funds will be used throughout the upcoming year ... read more..

19 Nov

Community - Canton

Super User 20

1144

CCSD Adds App to Expand System for Reporting Safety Concerns

Reporting safety concerns to the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) is now easier than ever with the rollout of a new smartphone app.CCSDs SafeSchools Alert system allows students, parents, school... read more..