by Mike Mullet | May 3, 2021 | Issue May-Jun 2021, Stories
RockSolid Brewing Lands Firmly in Ball Ground By Mike Mullet, Ball Ground Resident Four couples, one dream, and a hobby have combined to turn into a business. Despite the pandemic, RockSolid Brewing finds success with good beer, a family-friendly atmosphere, and a... 
by Kathryn Wheeler | May 3, 2021 | Issue May-Jun 2021, Stories
Irrational Kindness By Katie Wheeler, Canton Resident The world knows Chick-fil-A by the employees’ pleasant demeanor and “my pleasure” slogan. It makes sense that you might associate Chick-fil-A with kindness. Kevin Williams, though, a local franchise owner and... 
by Mike Mullet | May 3, 2021 | Issue May-Jun 2021, Stories
CaliFino Takes Tequila Upscale By Mike Mullet, Ball Ground Resident How do you make tequila—a liquor with a rowdy reputation—appeal to southerners who prefer bourbon and beer? Make a tequila unlike any other and introduce it in Cherokee County. What is it about... 
by Leana Conway | May 3, 2021 | Issue May-Jun 2021, Stories
Finding Peace in Art By Leana Conway, Woodstock Resident Because of Marlan Yoder’s distinguished look and kind smile, you might suppose he is an educator or scholar. He is an artist, though, and one who has found his passion and followed it to success. You may make... 
by Rebecca Johnston | May 3, 2021 | Issue May-Jun 2021, Stories
Standout Special Olympics Athlete from Canton Takes Top Honors By Rebecca Johnston, Canton Resident Ask Hunter Tice what sports he likes to play, and he immediately replies, “Baseball, basketball, and volleyball.” He’s a natural athlete with a room full of medals, and...