2019 - Monthly Archive

New Commemorative Bricks Installed at Cherokee Veterans Park

22 May

Community - Canton

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New Commemorative Bricks Installed at Cherokee Veterans Park

Cherokee County recently added 164 new commemorative brick pavers to the Monument at Cherokee Veterans Park. The monument, located at 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton, opened to the public on Veterans D... read more..

Rotary Club Honors Public Safety Officers

22 May

Community - Canton

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Rotary Club Honors Public Safety Officers

The Rotary Club of Canton held its 4th annual Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon at the Bluffs Conference Center last month. The theme of the event was Honoring Our Heroes.Sergeant Nathan Ernst, Holl... read more..

Brewery Opens This Month at The Mill on Etowah

22 May

Community - Canton

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Brewery Opens This Month at The Mill on Etowah

Reformation Brewerys new location at The Mill on Etowah is celebrating its grand opening on June 7-9. Located at 141 Railroad Street, Suite 500, the 20,000+ square foot space is in a mixed-use area st... read more..

Canton Main Street Named Quarterfinalist for Americas Main Streets Contest

22 May

Community - Canton

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Canton Main Street Named Quarterfinalist for Americas Main Streets Contest

The national small business movement, Independent We Stand, recently announced that Canton Main Street is one of the quarterfinalists in the 2019 Americas Main Streets contest. The winner of the $25,0... read more..

22 May

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Book Review: Early Riser

By Ryland Johnson After The Eyre Affair, Jasper Ffordes first book, which inaugurated the excellent Thursday Next series, he went on a creative hiatus. Early Riser marks Ffordes triumphant return to ... read more..

22 May

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Book Review: I Was Anastasia

By Jessica Asbell Am I truly Anastasia Romanov? A beloved daughter. A revered icon. A Russian grand duchess. Or am I an imposter? A fraud. A liar. The thief of another womans legacy. That is for you ... read more..

22 May

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Artist Profile: Greg Schulz

Pottery With Personality By Tina Morris A native of central Florida, Greg Schulz grew up surrounded by orange groves and phosphate mines, spending time playing in the clay. Today he lives in the woo... read more..

22 Apr

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The Tears Foundation

By Stephanie LandryIn 2009, still living in New Jersey, I experienced the most devastating event of my life: the loss of my full-term unborn daughter. I was 41 weeks pregnant four days past my due da... read more..

22 Apr

General Site Content

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State Farm

Your Hometown Agent, Jan Rooney & Family Are Here to Help Life Go Right. By Cyndi Braun Established five years ago, Jan Rooney State Farm offers policyholders old-fashioned connections, quality ... read more..

22 Apr

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You Could be Mosquito-Free

By Maria Klouda Three years ago, Jody Wheeler and Chad Woodall combined their long-standing friendship, resources, and previous business experiences to form Mosquito-Free. They set out to make Mosqui... read more..

22 Apr

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Animal Casting

Could Your Furry, Feathered, or Scaly Friend Be a Star? By Julie Senger Many of us have admired the clever animals weve seen in our favorite shows and movies, and with the booming film and televisio... read more..

Assistant DA Named liveSAFE Resources Woman of the Year

22 Apr

Community - Canton

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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... read more..

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Presents Check to Goshen Valley Boys Ranch

22 Apr

Community - Canton

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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 w... read more..

Complimentary Community Prostate Cancer Screening in Canton

22 Apr

Community - Canton

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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 ... read more..

22 Apr

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Where the Crawdads Sing

By Julia Padgett Bestselling author Rick Bragg recently gave a speech in which he indicated how writing needs to be redolent and color the world it is depicting. Delia Owens novel, Where the Crawdads... read more..

Upper Etowah River Alliance Presents Awards

22 Apr

Community - Canton

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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 G... read more..

22 Apr

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Bible Fun

By Farris Yawn Studying the Bible can be intimidating for many people. Some will pick it up and start reading, while others will seek out study guides or classes.During her years as a Sunday school t... read more..

Indian Knoll ES Counselor Named CCSD 2019 Counselor of the Year

22 Apr

Community - Canton

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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,... read more..

Cherokee County District Attorney Receives Award

22 Apr

Community - Canton

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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 Attorne... read more..

Empower Cherokee of GA Celebrates 50th Anniversary

22 Apr

Community - Canton

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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 intellect... read more..

22 Apr

Community - Canton

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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 inc... read more..

CCSD Students Win State Leadership Awards

22 Apr

Community - Canton

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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 ... read more..

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Donates Fire Safety House to Gilmer County

22 Apr

Community - Canton

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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 fir... read more..

Reinhardt Offers New Online Masters Degrees

22 Apr

Community - Canton

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Reinhardt Offers New Online Masters Degrees

Reinhardt University recently announced two new masters degree programs. Beginning in August 2019, the university will offer Georgias first 100 percent online sport-based masters degree program at a p... read more..

22 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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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 ... read more..

22 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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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 fir... read more..

Woodstock Police Introduces Newly Updated Motor Unit

22 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Woodstock Police Introduces Newly Updated Motor Unit

The Woodstock Police Department has added two Can-Am Police F3 Spyders to its fleet in order to focus on traffic safety.After exhaustive research into various motorcycle options, the department decide... read more..

22 Apr

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Tom Knight

Finding magic on the Other End of the Mic By John Midkiff Tom Knight has a colorful history in show business. As a drummer, Knight has performed in packed venues all over the world with bands such a... read more..

Empower Cherokee of GA., Inc. Celebrates 50th Anniversary

22 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Empower Cherokee of GA., Inc. 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 intellect... read more..

Assistant District Attorney Named liveSAFE Resources Woman of the Year

22 Apr

Community - Woodstock

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Assistant District Attorney 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... read more..