sept – oct 2022
Vol. 10 – Issue 5
The Stories
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
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
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
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
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...
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Stopping. Neither Are We.
By Leslie Holland, Dallas Resident Senior Director, Marketing and Communications, Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter Since 1980 the Alzheimer’s Association has raised awareness and funds in support of the millions of Americans affected by the devastating...
Will Cooper: The Man Behind the Mic
Friday night football is a hallmark of hometowns across the South with cheering crowds, stadium lights, and often the sound of “Touchdown!” being called from the broadcaster’s booth. Cherokee County’s fall Friday nights are no different. Amid the crowd’s cheers and...
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
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,...