sept – oct 2022

Vol. 10 – Issue 5

The Stories

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  Tanner...

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...

Fall Gift Guide

Fall Gift Guide

Fall in Love with Local Fall in love with these Cherokee County shops! Give thoughtfully this autumn season with these cozy fall must-haves. Use #shopcherokee to share your favorite local finds and support small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Cherokee County....

Up for Debate

Up for Debate

The average person who hears the word forensic will think of forensic sciences, thanks to the prevalence of television shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, NCIS, and others, which show investigators solving ghastly crimes. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary,...