MAY – JUN 2023
Vol. 11 – Issue 3
The Stories
Motherhood Unfiltered
Linnéa Geiger paints with her camera. She uses light, shadow, angle, and observation like a paintbrush to capture human connections. She doesn’t pose her subjects or rely on props, matching outfits, uncomfortable clothes, or forced smiles. Linnéa documents life, and...
The Brotherhood of Dadhood
“One of the greatest barriers to connection is the cultural importance we place on ‘going it alone.’ Somehow we’ve come to equate success with not needing anyone. Many of us are willing to extend a helping hand, but we’re very reluctant to reach out for help when we...
Sip, Sip, Hooray!
Pick up a bottle of pinot grigio or a signature red blend from The Random Whine, and you’ll notice something different about the label. The fuchsia and turquoise lettering flashes from the bottle like neon. The pale script against the black of the label suggests the...
Courting Victory
From March Madness to April showers, spring is a season of change, excitement, and—for two local athletic programs—history-making championships. This spring, Cherokee County celebrated the crowning of a new state champion and brought a storied program back to the...
A Mother’s Legacy
By Todd Tyler, Waleska Resident I never considered having to face, feel, and certainly not share what you’re about to read. It’s like setting a broken bone. Yes, it hurts—but the bone is realigned, and after healing, it’s stronger than before. Dorothy Anne My sweet...
The Buzz on Local Honey
Honey is more than a delicious, sweet treat. Despite the high sugar content—one tablespoon of honey has seventeen grams of sugar—honey is a nutritional powerhouse packed with antioxidants and micronutrients. Raw honey contains antioxidant compounds called polyphenols,...
It’s Fun to PLAY at the YMCA
The YMCA Outdoor Summer Camp in Woodstock offers a place where children play, create, and build friendships while exploring the outdoors. In a safe, structured environment reminiscent of a bygone era, Cherokee County YMCA Outdoor Camp offers an outdoor space where...
The Gallery Series: Dot & Jack Douglas
HIGHLIGHTING THE HISTORICAL NAMESAKES OF THE HISTORY CHEROKEE GALLERIES Gallery Four of the new Cherokee County History Center takes visitors on a journey through fifty years in Cherokee County that include the Great Depression, World War II, the days of the booming...
Hayden’s Review: Latitude Kitchen & Tap
Nestled in the Shops at Creekside along Holly Springs Parkway is Latitude Kitchen and Tap, a restaurant serving All-American cuisine with a welcoming demeanor. Co-owners Doug Foley and Christi Martinez—also the culinary creatives behind Latitude’s sister company,...
Your Favorite Bookmark: Special Edition
For the avid reader and book lover, there’s a special feeling that comes with entering a cozy bookstore surrounded by shelves of possibility. From poetry to prose such bookstores offer the chance to travel to new worlds, explore infinite timelines, and meet new...