January 2022 - Monthly Archive

21 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

648

Anna Christine Bridal

For the Love of Bridal By Anna Teal It’s the day many women dream about from a young age, one of life's most special days – their wedding day. Once a young lady has found her spouse-to-be, it... read more..

21 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

380

Dr. Fahrenheit HVAC

Incorporating Honor, Courage & Commitment By Patti Richter Whether it’s winter cold, summer heat, or swinging temperatures in spring and fall, we rely upon home heating and air conditioning sy... read more..

21 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

235

A Passion for Chocolate

By Julie Senger Whether you’re looking to make a homemade sweet treat for your Valentine, or you’re interested in creating something special for a favorite group of “Galentines,” kiddos, or coworkers,... read more..

21 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

266

Teacher Feature: Cathy Fernandez

By Barbara P. Jacoby E.T. Booth MS sixth-grade social studies teacher Cathy Fernandez makes history relevant for her students. Now in her 15th year as a teacher, Fernandez heard her calling while wor... read more..

Public Safety: Exercising Caution With Social Media and Cell Phones

21 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

356

Public Safety: Exercising Caution With Social Media and Cell Phones

By District Attorney Shannon Wallace If you have teenagers in your life, you know they are never far away from their cell phones. These devices enable them to stay in touch with friends, 24/7, ... read more..

21 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

274

Artist Profile: Debbie Veith

Embracing the Old, the New, and the Unexpected By Ellen Samsell Salas Mixed media artist Debbie Veith likes to take old things and make them new. Photos, quotations, dress patterns, war bonds, fabric,... read more..

21 Jan

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

259

Book Review: A History of Wild Places

By Jessica Oravec In Shea Ernshaw’s A History of Wild Places, Maggie St. James, an author of dark fairy tales for children, has gone missing. Some believe she vanished because she couldn’t cope with t... read more..

Bee Excited for CCSD's Top Three Spellers

20 Jan

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

144

Bee Excited for CCSD's Top Three Spellers

Thirty Cherokee County students recently put their spelling skills to the test in the 2022 CCSD Spelling Bee, which went nine rounds over 90 minutes before a winner was decided. Creekland MS eighth-gr... read more..

20 Jan

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

156

City of Canton 2022 Project Goals

During a recent meeting, Mayor Bill Grant, Canton City Council, and department heads identified and reviewed more than 200 projects and initiatives they’d like to accomplish this year. Though other pr... read more..

National PTA Reflections Fine Arts Contest District Winners Announced

20 Jan

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

143

National PTA Reflections Fine Arts Contest District Winners Announced

This annual competition offers students in all grades the opportunity to create original works of art in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photograp... read more..

20 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

141

National PTA Reflections Fine Arts Contest District Winners Announced

This annual competition offers students in all grades the opportunity to create original works of art in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photograp... read more..

Woodstock MS Student Wins Regional Essay Contest

20 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

154

Woodstock MS Student Wins Regional Essay Contest

Seventh-grader Sawyer Swift was named the Cherokee County overall winner in the 20th Annual Water Essay Contest, held by the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. Middle school students ... read more..

Two Woodstock MS Students on 6th Grade National Champion Football Team

20 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

170

Two Woodstock MS Students on 6th Grade National Champion Football Team

Georgia’s 6th grade team recently won the FBU (Football University) National Championship, and Holden Hoopingarner and R.J. Brown, both Woodstock MS students, were on the team. The playoff and champio... read more..

School Board Member Mike Chapman Will Not Seek Another Term

20 Jan

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

147

School Board Member Mike Chapman Will Not Seek Another Term

Mike Chapman, who began his tenure in 2002, said he is proud of the many accomplishments achieved by the CCSD during his service. He was elected four times by his fellow board members to serve as chai... read more..

20 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

163

School Board Member Mike Chapman Will Not Seek Another Term

Mike Chapman, who began his tenure in 2002, said he is proud of the many accomplishments achieved by the CCSD during his service. He was elected four times by his fellow board members to serve as chai... read more..

Entries Sought for High School Art and Middle School Bookmark Contests

20 Jan

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

158

Entries Sought for High School Art and Middle School Bookmark Contests

Georgia Farm Bureau High School Art Contest This contest is open to all public, private, and homeschool students in grades 9-12. Finished artwork must be on 8.5 x 11-inch white paper and should be cre... read more..

20 Jan

Business - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

154

Entries Sought for High School Art and Middle School Bookmark Contests

Georgia Farm Bureau High School Art Contest This contest is open to all public, private, and homeschool students in grades 9-12. Finished artwork must be on 8.5 x 11-inch white paper and should be cre... read more..

Cherokee County Farm Bureau Wins State Awards

20 Jan

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

148

Cherokee County Farm Bureau Wins State Awards

Cherokee County Farm Bureau (CCFB) was honored during the 84th Annual Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Convention. In recognition of efforts to promote agriculture in the local community, CCFB received the G... read more..

20 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

160

Cherokee County Farm Bureau Wins State Awards

Cherokee County Farm Bureau (CCFB) was honored during the 84th Annual Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Convention. In recognition of efforts to promote agriculture in the local community, CCFB received the G... read more..

City of Woodstock New Community Development Director

20 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

163

City of Woodstock New Community Development Director

Tracy Albers is the City of Woodstock’s new community development director, replacing Brantley Day who accepted a position with Cherokee County’s Community Development Agency. Albers brings to the rol... read more..

Cherokee County Fire Chief Announces Retirement

20 Jan

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

145

Cherokee County Fire Chief Announces Retirement

Cherokee County Fire Chief Tim Prather announced that he will be retiring from Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services.“As some of you know, I am now completing 35 years of service with Cherokee... read more..

20 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

161

Cherokee County Fire Chief Announces Retirement

Cherokee County Fire Chief Tim Prather announced that he will be retiring from Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services.“As some of you know, I am now completing 35 years of service with Cherokee... read more..

Sequoyah Regional Library System New Executive Director Announced

20 Jan

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

168

Sequoyah Regional Library System New Executive Director Announced

The personnel committee of the Sequoyah Regional Library System’s (SRLS) Board of Trustees has selected Angela Cortellino as its new executive director. She has served as deputy director for SRLS sinc... read more..

20 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

196

Sequoyah Regional Library System New Executive Director Announced

The personnel committee of the Sequoyah Regional Library System’s (SRLS) Board of Trustees has selected Angela Cortellino as its new executive director. She has served as deputy director for SRLS sinc... read more..

Local Scout Completes Service Project at Cherokee Veterans Park

20 Jan

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

153

Local Scout Completes Service Project at Cherokee Veterans Park

Boy Scout Noah Boynton recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout by completing his service project at Cherokee Veterans Park. Along with a team of approximately 40 Scouts and troop leaders, he worked ... read more..

20 Jan

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

173

Local Scout Completes Service Project at Cherokee Veterans Park

Boy Scout Noah Boynton recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout by completing his service project at Cherokee Veterans Park. Along with a team of approximately 40 Scouts and troop leaders, he worked ... read more..