May 2021 - Monthly Archive

Woodstock Ranks Third in Best U.S. Suburbs To Move to in 2021

24 May

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

422

Woodstock Ranks Third in Best U.S. Suburbs To Move to in 2021

According to Homes.com, “The remote work tidal wave during 2020 dramatically reshaped the way many Americans are making their home buying and rental decisions. Working from home and the elimination of... read more..

Congratulations to Woodstock Police Department’s Award Winners

24 May

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

444

Congratulations to Woodstock Police Department’s Award Winners

The Woodstock Police Department recently held its annual Awards Banquet. Normally held in December of each year, the 2020 Awards Banquet was delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions. With proper safety pr... read more..

Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy Teacher Earns National STEM Honor

24 May

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

405

Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy Teacher Earns National STEM Honor

Oak Grove ES Fine Arts Academy third-grade teacher Tammy Owen was selected by Discovery Education as a DEN STAR Educator, a program for top STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) tea... read more..

CEO Bikes 9,000 Miles Across the U.S. To Raise Awareness

24 May

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

409

CEO Bikes 9,000 Miles Across the U.S. To Raise Awareness

Every 11 seconds, a senior citizen is treated in the emergency room for a fall, with treatment costs averaging $30,000. More than 80% of those falls happen in the bathroom.To help change these scary s... read more..

Fore the Children Golf Tournament Winners

24 May

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

448

Fore the Children Golf Tournament Winners

The annual Fore the Children Golf Tournament, presented by Kia, was recently held at BridgeMill Athletic Club. The day featured delicious food, gifts for all participants, and a beautiful round of gol... read more..

Cherokee County School District Highlights - Sequoyah HS Music Facility Named for Beloved Band Director

24 May

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

412

Cherokee County School District Highlights - Sequoyah HS Music Facility Named for Beloved Band Director

A crowd of family, friends, former students, and colleagues recently gathered outside Sequoyah HS for the dedication of the school’s band room in memory of the late David E. Harrison, who launched Seq... read more..

Cherokee County School District Highlights - Three Seniors Named U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Semifinalists

24 May

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

407

Cherokee County School District Highlights - Three Seniors Named U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Semifinalists

As semifinalists for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, Koryn Todd of Creekview HS, Annelise Axelsson of River Ridge HS, and Sophia Abbott of Woodstock HS are among only 700 students from the mor... read more..

Cherokee County School District Highlights - Yes I Can Award Winners

24 May

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

416

Cherokee County School District Highlights - Yes I Can Award Winners

The Yes I Can Awards celebrate the achievements of children and youth with exceptionalities. The awards also increase public awareness of the abilities, aspirations, and personal qualities of those wi... read more..

24 May

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

367

Welcome to Sunnyside!

Driving along Marietta Road in south Canton, you may have noticed bright new welcome signs. As development is shifting from downtown to the river, it is important that the entry point to the city alon... read more..

24 May

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

399

Cool City of Canton Updates

A new Visitors Center has opened in the historic Canton Theatre. To welcome visitors and residents alike, the “pop-up” space will provide information about local dining, shopping, activities, events, ... read more..

24 May

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

388

Holly Springs Pins New Police Chief

The City of Holly Springs recently pinned Tommy Keheley as its new police chief. Keheley has more than 50 years of experience in law enforcement and 25 years in the military. He has served as the depu... read more..

24 May

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

373

CEO Bikes 9,000 Miles Across the U.S. To Raise Awareness

Every 11 seconds, a senior citizen is treated in the emergency room for a fall, with treatment costs averaging $30,000. More than 80% of those falls happen in the bathroom.To help change these scary s... read more..

24 May

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

413

Fore the Children Golf Tournament Winners

The annual Fore the Children Golf Tournament, presented by Kia, was recently held at BridgeMill Athletic Club. The day featured delicious food, gifts for all participants, and a beautiful round of gol... read more..

24 May

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

423

Cherokee County School District Highlights - Sequoyah HS Music Facility Named for Beloved Band Director

A crowd of family, friends, former students, and colleagues recently gathered outside Sequoyah HS for the dedication of the school’s band room in memory of the late David E. Harrison, who launched Seq... read more..

Cherokee County School District Highlights - Cherokee HS Teacher Wins Statewide Hero Award

24 May

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

408

Cherokee County School District Highlights - Cherokee HS Teacher Wins Statewide Hero Award

Grace Ed Technologies has announced that Cherokee HS teacher and coach Jeremy Law is one of three winners of its 2021 Teacher Heroes Awards. The education technology company accepted nominations state... read more..

24 May

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

366

Cherokee County School District Highlights - Three Seniors Named U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Semifinalists

As semifinalists for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, Koryn Todd of Creekview HS, Annelise Axelsson of River Ridge HS, and Sophia Abbott of Woodstock HS are among only 700 students from the mor... read more..

24 May

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

501

Cherokee County School District Highlights - Yes I Can Award Winners

The Yes I Can Awards celebrate the achievements of children and youth with exceptionalities. The awards also increase public awareness of the abilities, aspirations, and personal qualities of those wi... read more..

20 May

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

762

Southern Phoenix Services

More Than Just a Plumbing Company By Patti Richter A simple leak can be expensive since a dripping faucet washes money down the drain. However, water is the No. 1 cause of home damage, and a... read more..

18 May

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

1336

Studio 5 Salon

Still Cutting It 20 Years Later By Anna Teal Some people are born with natural talents, and they move through life to fulfill their destiny. Jennifer Davo is one of those people. Jennifer sta... read more..

Family Life's Short Story Contest Winner

18 May

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

704

Family Life's Short Story Contest Winner

Congratulations to our winner, Liane N. Rowe! Easywoods Inspired by a Dream By Liane N. Rowe Easywoods Inspired by a Dream may sound like a thoroughbred racehorse or maybe even a... read more..

Community Partner: Special Needs Respite

18 May

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

620

Community Partner: Special Needs Respite

Created to support families raising children with special needs, Special Needs Respite, Inc. is committed to providing rest for 24/7 caregivers, giving them the opportunity to make timeless memories a... read more..

Protecting Our Elders From Scams, Abuse, and Neglect

18 May

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

626

Protecting Our Elders From Scams, Abuse, and Neglect

By District Attorney Shannon Wallace Recently, a friend received an email that she immediately recognized as a scam. The writer claimed to be a banker from another country and told my friend th... read more..

18 May

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

617

Artist Profile: Barbara Rowlett-Rheingrover

Putting Heart in Art By Ellen Samsell Salas Sculptor, painter, teacher, wife, mother, and grandmother, Canton resident Barbara Rowlett-Rheingrover has lived by her belief that “Life’s a gift, ... read more..

18 May

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

568

Book Review: Surviving Savannah

By Jessica Oravec “What do we do when tragedy bursts through the door, trailing smoke and grief in its wake?” And if we are the survivors of that tragedy, how do we “survive the surviving”? Sur... read more..