October 2021 - Monthly Archive

21 Oct

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

262

Collett Promoted to Battalion Chief

Fire Investigator Cheri Collett made history in Cherokee County when she was recently promoted as the first female battalion chief for the county fire department.Collett will be serving as the manager... read more..

21 Oct

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

277

Collett Promoted to Battalion Chief (2)

Fire Investigator Cheri Collett made history in Cherokee County when she was recently promoted as the first female battalion chief for the county fire department.Collett will be serving as the manager... read more..

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Earns National Accreditation

21 Oct

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

243

Cherokee Recreation & Parks Earns National Accreditation

Cherokee Recreation & Parks joins the ranks of elite agencies across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the N... read more..

Cherokee HS Student Named to State Student Advisory Council

21 Oct

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

228

Cherokee HS Student Named to State Student Advisory Council

Georgia School Superintendent Richard Woods named 66 high school students to the Student Advisory Council, from more than 1,000 applications. CHS junior Weston Olds is among those chosen for this hono... read more..

Public Safety Awards Presented to Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services

21 Oct

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

248

Public Safety Awards Presented to Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services

Hosted by the Canton Moose Lodge, members of Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services were recently honored for their outstanding service to the community. The following firefighters and staff me... read more..

21 Oct

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

302

Public Safety Awards Presented to Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services

Hosted by the Canton Moose Lodge, members of Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services were recently honored for their outstanding service to the community. The following firefighters and staff me... read more..

21 Oct

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

256

City of Canton Updates

Harmon ParkThe City is wrapping up phase one of renovations, which include installation of new energy efficient lighting. Atkins Engineering is completing field work for the next phase, which includes... read more..

CCSD Theatre Programs Announce 2021-22 Season

21 Oct

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

268

CCSD Theatre Programs Announce 2021-22 Season

Many CCSD schools and the districtwide Academy Street Theatre will present shows this school year. Contact the school’s front office for information or check to see if advance tickets are sold at Cher... read more..

21 Oct

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

322

CCSD Theatre Programs Announce 2021-22 Season

Many CCSD schools and the districtwide Academy Street Theatre will present shows this school year. Contact the school’s front office for information or check to see if advance tickets are sold at Cher... read more..

Service League Celebrates Successful Return of Riverfest

21 Oct

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

243

Service League Celebrates Successful Return of Riverfest

In September, more than 23,000 patrons visited the 37th annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival at Etowah River Park in Canton. For more than 35 years, this festival has signaled the arrival of fall... read more..

21 Oct

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

291

Service League Celebrates Successful Return of Riverfest

In September, more than 23,000 patrons visited the 37th annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival at Etowah River Park in Canton. For more than 35 years, this festival has signaled the arrival of fall... read more..

Smiles Abound at Next Step Ministries’ 2021 Run, Walk, or Roll

21 Oct

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

250

Smiles Abound at Next Step Ministries’ 2021 Run, Walk, or Roll

Nearly 500 people participated in the 8th Annual Next Step Ministries Run, Walk, or Roll 5K on October 2 at First Baptist Church of Woodstock. This year, over $30,000 was raised, which funds the servi... read more..

21 Oct

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

277

Smiles Abound at Next Step Ministries’ 2021 Run, Walk, or Roll

Nearly 500 people participated in the 8th Annual Next Step Ministries Run, Walk, or Roll 5K on October 2 at First Baptist Church of Woodstock. This year, over $30,000 was raised, which funds the servi... read more..

Fleet Reserve Association Sponsors Wreaths Across America

21 Oct

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

254

Fleet Reserve Association Sponsors Wreaths Across America

Since 1924, Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) has worked to preserve and protect benefits and quality-of-life programs for Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guard personnel. In north Georgia, local FRA Branch... read more..

21 Oct

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

263

Fleet Reserve Association Sponsors Wreaths Across America

Since 1924, Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) has worked to preserve and protect benefits and quality-of-life programs for Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guard personnel. In north Georgia, local FRA Branch... read more..

21 Oct

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

279

NE Cherokee County Parks Plan

Residents provided input and viewed potential opportunities in a recent virtual meeting for the Northeast Cherokee Parks Master Plans project.The Board of Commissioners earlier approved an agreement w... read more..

21 Oct

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

251

NE Cherokee County Parks Plan

Residents provided input and viewed potential opportunities in a recent virtual meeting for the Northeast Cherokee Parks Master Plans project.The Board of Commissioners earlier approved an agreement w... read more..

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Approves Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

21 Oct

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

246

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Approves Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

The $340.3 million approved budget includes 5% cost-of-living increases for public safety employees and 4% cost-of-living increases for other county employees, completing a two-year plan to catch pay ... read more..

21 Oct

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

247

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Approves Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

The $340.3 million approved budget includes 5% cost-of-living increases for public safety employees and 4% cost-of-living increases for other county employees, completing a two-year plan to catch pay ... read more..

Your Input Is Needed for Cherokee County’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan

21 Oct

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

274

Your Input Is Needed for Cherokee County’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan

Due to continued population growth, Cherokee County is updating its Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) to assess how transportation demands have shifted across the region. The CTP will identify i... read more..

21 Oct

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

269

Your Input Is Needed for Cherokee County’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan

Due to continued population growth, Cherokee County is updating its Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) to assess how transportation demands have shifted across the region. The CTP will identify i... read more..

21 Oct

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

245

Bonebrake Named E 9-1-1 Director

Shane Bonebrake, who recently retired from Woodstock Police, has been named Cherokee County’s new E 9-1-1 director. Bonebrake’s public service background spans more than 30 years. He has served as the... read more..

21 Oct

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

280

Bonebrake Named E 9-1-1 Director

Shane Bonebrake, who recently retired from Woodstock Police, has been named Cherokee County’s new E 9-1-1 director. Bonebrake’s public service background spans more than 30 years. He has served as the... read more..

20 Oct

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

684

Cultured Brillance

diamonds grown above By Anna Teal Diamonds are a universal symbol of love. For some, a marriage proposal accompanied by an exquisite diamond ring is a lifelong dream. But along with the joys... read more..

20 Oct

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

692

Thomas Electrical Solutions

Peace of Mind For Your Home By Ellen Samsell Salas “If you’ve got an electrical problem, we’ll find a solution for it.” When Dewayne and Christie Thomas opened Thomas Electrical Sol... read more..

20 Oct

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

372

Cherokee County's Golden Olympians

By Ellen Samsell Salas Harry Lowe Waleska Retired Electrical Engineer Discus: Bronze Shot Put: Bronze Harry Lowe, 74, began competing in track events in high school. Experienced with 1... read more..

20 Oct

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

442

Volunteer Profile: Tia DiMartino

Most 10-year-olds spend their free time watching television or playing video games, but Tia DiMartino is no ordinary 10-year-old. While competing in the National American Miss Georgia Pageant, she was... read more..

20 Oct

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

387

Teacher Feature: Chelsea Leming

By Barbara P. Jacoby While Indian Knoll ES teacher Chelsea Leming is known to inspire her students every day, she also inspired the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) Teacher of the Year program j... read more..

Public Safety: Fire Safety Tips for the Holidays

20 Oct

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

319

Public Safety: Fire Safety Tips for the Holidays

By Lisa M. Grisham, CPSTI While gratitude and celebration are prevalent during the holidays, unfortunately danger and devastation from fires are also quite common this time of the year. Mo... read more..

20 Oct

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

401

Artist Profile: Greg Shaddix

A Cosmic Cowboy Who Promotes Local Songwriters By Ellen Samsell Salas Some know Greg Shaddix as the host of the Mockingbird Podcast and the Mockingbird Radio Hour, featuring interviews and videos of l... read more..