September 2020 - Monthly Archive

Woodstock Is Being Invaded — By Scarecrows, That Is

28 Sep

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Woodstock Is Being Invaded — By Scarecrows, That Is

The Scarecrow Invasion is back! As you walk down Main Street, dozens of scarecrows will greet you. Be sure to stop by the Woodstock Visitors Center to vote for your favorites. Proceeds benefit INSeaso... read more..

Cherokee County Elections and Voter Registration Office Has Relocated

28 Sep

Community - Canton

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Cherokee County Elections and Voter Registration Office Has Relocated

Cherokee County Elections and Voter Registration relocated to the tax office campus in Canton. The facility (2782 Marietta Highway, Suite 100) accommodates 780 voting machines, received earlier this y... read more..

Canton Resident Wins Award at 2020 Atlanta Film Festival

28 Sep

Community - Canton

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Canton Resident Wins Award at 2020 Atlanta Film Festival

Canton resident Jennifer Dunn recently won the Pilot Screenplay Award at the 2020 Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition for her work entitled BIRDSONG. Chosen from nearly 1,300 total submission... read more..

28 Sep

Community - Woodstock

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Cherokee County Elections and Voter Registration Office Has Relocated

Cherokee County Elections and Voter Registration relocated to the tax office campus in Canton. The facility (2782 Marietta Highway, Suite 100) accommodates 780 voting machines, received earlier this y... read more..

28 Sep

Community - Canton

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Empower Cherokee Needs Your Help

Due to COVID-19, Empower Cherokee has postponed all public events, including its gala. This nonprofit organization, which assists people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, needs funding... read more..

Dancing with the Stars Contestant Raises Funds and Awareness for Cherokee’s Special Olympics Dance Team

28 Sep

Community - Canton

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Dancing with the Stars Contestant Raises Funds and Awareness for Cherokee’s Special Olympics Dance Team

Louis Van Amstel, a three-time World Dance Champion and recurring star of Dancing with the Stars, visited Woodstock to help raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Dance in Cherokee County. As ... read more..

Goshen Valley Awarded Inaugural Chris Conti Memorial Grant

28 Sep

Community - Canton

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Goshen Valley Awarded Inaugural Chris Conti Memorial Grant

Goshen Valley Boys Ranch recently received the Chris Conti Memorial Grant, which honors the late cofounder of Innovative Fitness. The grant will provide the new Goshen Valley fitness space with cardio... read more..

Those With October or November Birthdays Encouraged To Renew Tags Early

28 Sep

Community - Canton

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Those With October or November Birthdays Encouraged To Renew Tags Early

If you’re celebrating a birthday this month or next, Cherokee Tax Commissioner Sonya Little encourages you to renew your tags early – or use online or kiosk options. Parking may be limited since early... read more..

28 Sep

Community - Woodstock

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Those With October or November Birthdays Encouraged To Renew Tags Early

If you’re celebrating a birthday this month or next, Cherokee Tax Commissioner Sonya Little encourages you to renew your tags early – or use online or kiosk options. Parking may be limited since early... read more..

28 Sep

Community - Woodstock

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Goshen Valley Awarded Inaugural Chris Conti Memorial Grant

Goshen Valley Boys Ranch recently received the Chris Conti Memorial Grant, which honors the late cofounder of Innovative Fitness. The grant will provide the new Goshen Valley fitness space with cardio... read more..

28 Sep

Community - Woodstock

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Dancing with the Stars Contestant Raises Funds and Awareness for Cherokee’s Special Olympics Dance Team

Louis Van Amstel, a three-time World Dance Champion and recurring star of Dancing with the Stars, visited Woodstock to help raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Dance in Cherokee County. As ... read more..

28 Sep

Community - Woodstock

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Empower Cherokee Needs Your Help

Due to COVID-19, Empower Cherokee has postponed all public events, including its gala. This nonprofit organization, which assists people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, needs funding... read more..

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

25 Sep

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By District Attorney Shannon Wallace Long ago, domestic violence was often dismissed as justifiable. Spousal abuse was a private family matter, hidden behind closed doors, and considered acceptable b... read more..

25 Sep

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A Cohesive Community

By John Robinson For those who don’t have young children, the topic of school starting back usually does not resonate very much. However, the beginning of this academic year, like everything else in ... read more..

Community Partner: Groveway Community Group

25 Sep

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Community Partner: Groveway Community Group

Established in 1943, Groveway Community Group (GCG) advocates on behalf of community members to ensure their appropriate representation and to advance resident involvement in local matters that direct... read more..

25 Sep

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Artist Profile: Preston Goodson

A One-Man Sound Machine By Ellen Samsell Salas If you attend a future production at Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), you won’t see Preston Goodson or hear his voice, but you will hear his work. Behin... read more..

25 Sep

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Book Review: The First Sister

By Ryland Johnson Lovers of space opera have a new epic to sink their cybernetic teeth into in Linden A. Lewis’ debut novel The First Sister. The book, the first in a trilogy by the same name, is a f... read more..

25 Sep

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Book Review: Her Last Flight

By Jessica Oravec Janey Everett is a photojournalist who captured everything she could during WWII including a broken heart and a Pulitzer Prize for one of her photos. Determined to find her next big... read more..

25 Sep

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Vincent Financial Group

Build and Protect the Life You Want By Ellen Samsell Salas With an office in the heart of Woodstock, Vincent Financial Group planted roots to help clients navigate the complexities of sound financia... read more..

25 Sep

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Creating Memorable Dining Experiences

Rootstock and The Daily Draft By Anna Teal It’s easy to enjoy a night out in the bustling downtown Woodstock area with its fabulous restaurant scene. But if you’re looking for an experience unlike a... read more..

Senator John Albers- Service, Experience, Leadership, Results

25 Sep

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Senator John Albers- Service, Experience, Leadership, Results

By Patti Richter Our favorite quotes reveal personal aspirations. However, the words that inspire us are not as powerful in shaping our character as the lives of those who nurtured us. It’s not surpr... read more..

Jason Hayes for Georgia House District 49

25 Sep

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Jason Hayes for Georgia House District 49

A Fresh New Voice for North Fulton By Anna Teal Who Is Dr. Jason Hayes? Alpharetta physician Dr. Jason Hayes is running for the Georgia State House District 49 in the upcoming November election and ... read more..

25 Sep

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Marsha Malone - Farmers Insurance

Insurance Doesn't Have to be Scary By Anna Teal October is reminiscent of all things fall, including Halloween. It’s a time to cuddle up with a pumpkin spice latte and immerse yourself in thoughts of ... read more..

25 Sep

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Beyond the Halftime Lights

By David E. Harrison High School Bands The following feature article was written by David E. Harrison and submitted to Family Life magazines in January 2020 to be published in October. Sadly, David d... read more..

24 Sep

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Senator John Albers

Solution Oriented By Patti Richter Citizenship is an old-school word we don’t hear much anymore. It denotes social responsibility, which adds to the quality of life in our chosen community. For thos... read more..

24 Sep

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Killian Automotive

Earning Your Trust By Patti Richter If you’ve traveled down Univeter Road in Canton, you’ve likely noticed the half-buried body of a Ford Model A alongside the parking lot of Killian Automotive. The... read more..

24 Sep

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Helpful Resources for Older Adults

By Tim Morris Senior Service programs have been around since the mid-60s. Going back even further, groups of seniors would meet in a community building in their area to sew, socialize, and bring a po... read more..

24 Sep

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Timely Resources for Older Adults

By Heather Terry The year 2020 has been like no other year. Due to COVID-19, schools moved to virtual learning, graduations were cancelled, employees were sent home to telework, professional sports c... read more..

24 Sep

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Speaking Southern

By Ellen Samsell Salas I became envious of the Southern gift for gab while attending a Shakespeare seminar in Brunswick, Maine. One would expect a deeper understanding of the Bard’s verbal virtuosity... read more..

24 Sep

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Artist Profile: Amy Duke

Painting Serenity By Ellen Samsell Salas “When you go to the coast, the sky gets bigger, the city melts away, and as you stare at the horizon, the vistas and colors are ever-changing. There is somet... read more..