November 2021 - Monthly Archive

19 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

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Kragor Orthodontics

Canton Will Soon Smile a Little Bit Brighter By Anna Teal Those who visit Kragor Orthodontics can’t help but smile a little bit brighter — and we all know the world could use more smiling face... read more..

18 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

729

First Baptist Church of Woodstock

A Season of Purpose You might wonder if it's possible for a church as big as First Baptist Church of Woodstock to feel small and inviting. Often, First Woodstock is a hosting venue for major ... read more..

New Year's Traditions Form Around the World

18 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

482

New Year's Traditions Form Around the World

By Ellen Samsell Salas Ringing in the new year is the final hurrah to the holiday season. It’s an evening of crazy hats, noisemakers, colorful confetti, exploding fireworks, the sipping of cham... read more..

18 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

487

Sam the Great Horned Owl

31 Years of Educating Our Community By Poncho Wilson When her cherished winged companion suddenly dropped his tawny tail feathers, Monteen McCord knew their “31 years around the sun together” would s... read more..

18 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

475

Teacher Feature: Brenna Lloyd

By Barbara P. Jacoby Boston ES teacher Brenna Lloyd transformed her teaching last school year to serve Cherokee County School District (CCSD) digital learner students. The 19-year teacher, already ren... read more..

Public Safety: A Life Dedicated to Public Service

18 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

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Public Safety: A Life Dedicated to Public Service

By Shannon Wallace Ask a group of children what they want to be when they grow up, and chances are most will name an occupation that involves service to others – perhaps police officer, fire fi... read more..

18 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

533

Artist Profile: Marlan Yoder

Bringing God’s Grace Through Art By Ellen Samsell Salas Raised a Mennonite, Woodstock resident Marlan Yoder struggled to reconcile his faith with his desire to be an artist. Ultimately, he listened to... read more..

18 Nov

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

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Book Review: The Attic on Queen Street

By Jessica Oravec The Attic on Queen Street, by Karen White, is the seventh and final book in her Tradd Street series, which first began back in 2008 when readers were introduced to Melanie, a real es... read more..

18 Nov

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

284

Drop-Off Recycling for Canton Residents

City residents can bring glass recycling to the Canton Collection Site at 2525 Ridge Road, from 7:00am-1:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.All colors of glass containers are acce... read more..

18 Nov

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

336

Cherokee County Progress Report

New Park PavilionsHunkey Mauldin Sports Complex, Cherokee Veterans Park, and Patriots Park will each get a new pavilion. Funding for the structure at Hunkey Mauldin Sports Complex comes from a grant f... read more..

18 Nov

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

314

Cherokee County Progress Report

New Park PavilionsHunkey Mauldin Sports Complex, Cherokee Veterans Park, and Patriots Park will each get a new pavilion. Funding for the structure at Hunkey Mauldin Sports Complex comes from a grant f... read more..

2021 Canton Moose Lodge Public Safety Awards

18 Nov

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

366

2021 Canton Moose Lodge Public Safety Awards

During the Canton Moose Lodge’s annual Public Safety Service Awards Banquet, the following public safety employees were honored:Ball Ground Police DepartmentOfficer Matt YoungCanton Police DepartmentU... read more..

18 Nov

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

369

2021 Canton Moose Lodge Public Safety Awards

During the Canton Moose Lodge’s annual Public Safety Service Awards Banquet, the following public safety employees were honored:Ball Ground Police DepartmentOfficer Matt YoungCanton Police DepartmentU... read more..

MUST Ministries Launches Mobile Food Pantry

18 Nov

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

361

MUST Ministries Launches Mobile Food Pantry

MUST Ministries is celebrating 50 years of serving those in poverty by launching one of the region’s most innovative mobile food pantries to help address food insecurity in metro Atlanta. The mobile p... read more..

18 Nov

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

379

MUST Ministries Launches Mobile Food Pantry

MUST Ministries is celebrating 50 years of serving those in poverty by launching one of the region’s most innovative mobile food pantries to help address food insecurity in metro Atlanta. The mobile p... read more..

CCWSA Fall Rivers Alive Clean-Up Success

18 Nov

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

345

CCWSA Fall Rivers Alive Clean-Up Success

Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority (CCWSA) hosted three Rivers Alive Clean-Ups: Little River, Ball Ground Creek, and Etowah River. In total, 137 individuals volunteered more than 400 hours t... read more..

18 Nov

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

359

CCWSA Fall Rivers Alive Clean-Up Success

Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority (CCWSA) hosted three Rivers Alive Clean-Ups: Little River, Ball Ground Creek, and Etowah River. In total, 137 individuals volunteered more than 400 hours t... read more..

Leadership Cherokee Graduates Class of 2021

18 Nov

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

361

Leadership Cherokee Graduates Class of 2021

Leadership Cherokee, a program of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, graduated its 32nd anniversary class during a recent ceremony. With the completion of this year’s class, the alumni count now... read more..

18 Nov

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

311

Leadership Cherokee Graduates Class of 2021

Leadership Cherokee, a program of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, graduated its 32nd anniversary class during a recent ceremony. With the completion of this year’s class, the alumni count now... read more..

Woodstock’s Caldwell Named to 40 Under 40 Leaders in Atlanta

18 Nov

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

309

Woodstock’s Caldwell Named to 40 Under 40 Leaders in Atlanta

Black Airplane, an award-winning creative software development firm that builds apps and websites headquartered in Woodstock, today announced that co-founder and partner Michael Caldwell has been name... read more..

Cherokee Swim Champion Represents Team USA in International Competition

18 Nov

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

280

Cherokee Swim Champion Represents Team USA in International Competition

Grant Davis of Woodstock was among the elite American teen swimmers to be named to the USA Swimming National Junior team, competing at the 2021 FINA Swimming World Cup this fall in Berlin, Germany and... read more..

18 Nov

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

296

Cherokee Swim Champion Represents Team USA in International Competition

Grant Davis of Woodstock was among the elite American teen swimmers to be named to the USA Swimming National Junior team, competing at the 2021 FINA Swimming World Cup this fall in Berlin, Germany and... read more..

2021 Preservation Woodstock Citizen of the Year Award

18 Nov

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

309

2021 Preservation Woodstock Citizen of the Year Award

The Barbara G. Ingram Citizen of the Year Award is presented annually by Preservation Woodstock, Inc., to a Woodstock area citizen who has made notable contributions toward the preservation of the cit... read more..

18 Nov

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

307

2021 Preservation Woodstock Citizen of the Year Award (2)

The Barbara G. Ingram Citizen of the Year Award is presented annually by Preservation Woodstock, Inc., to a Woodstock area citizen who has made notable contributions toward the preservation of the cit... read more..

18 Nov

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

305

BRAVe Ride Raises Funds for CFVC

The inaugural Bike Riders Against Violence (BRAVe) ride raised more than $5,000 for the Cherokee Family Violence Center, thanks to tremendous community support. The 2nd annual BRAVe ride is scheduled ... read more..

18 Nov

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

289

BRAVe Ride Raises Funds for CFVC

The inaugural Bike Riders Against Violence (BRAVe) ride raised more than $5,000 for the Cherokee Family Violence Center, thanks to tremendous community support. The 2nd annual BRAVe ride is scheduled ... read more..

18 Nov

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

327

Seeding Greatness at TEDx Dupree Park

After more than two years of planning, TEDx Dupree Park hosted its first in-person event at the Woodstock Arts Center in downtown Woodstock.This year’s theme, Seeding Greatness, stems from an ancient ... read more..

18 Nov

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

345

Seeding Greatness at TEDx Dupree Park

After more than two years of planning, TEDx Dupree Park hosted its first in-person event at the Woodstock Arts Center in downtown Woodstock.This year’s theme, Seeding Greatness, stems from an ancient ... read more..