Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights

In our annual Cherokee County High School Football Special Edition, we’re shining a spotlight on six of Cherokee County’s most talented players as we kick off high school football season in the glow of those Friday night lights.   Cherokee High School ...
From Setback to Comeback

From Setback to Comeback

Imagine football is your life. You’ve been playing from the time you were five years old all the way through high school and even into college on a scholarship, and then—one day, one practice, one play—pop! You hit the ground. That scenario was reality for Reinhardt...
Precious Cargo

Precious Cargo

School bus drivers make a difference in lives of students  Tammy Stephens has a passion for caring for the children who ride her school bus. Her dedication to the students each school day for the last thirty-five years led the Canton resident to be recognized as the...
Coach Andy

Coach Andy

Model Citizen, Courteous and Kind “Courteous and Kind” is the motto of Cherokee County resident and Eagle Scout Andy Meredith. The eldest son of Stephanie and Justin and brother to Kate and Lily leads a busy and fulfilling life. At twenty-two Andy works two jobs,...
Cherokee Kids Go Pro

Cherokee Kids Go Pro

From hometown heroes to the big leagues Georgia has always been a fertile recruiting ground for college coaches, and the state has a history of producing all-star athletes. Georgia boasts football heroes such as linebacker Mo Lewis, wide receiver Calvin Johnson, and...