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Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch
Meet Cherokee County's Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch—from the pharmacy to the fire station to the classroom and beyond, these ten honorees are making positive impacts throughout Cherokee County. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Top 10 in 10...
Food for the Body, Mind, and Soul
"Life is too short for bad books, bad baking, and bad coffee," proclaims Cherokee County resident Nanette Wesley. Most people would enthusiastically agree, but with prices sky high for everything and a coffee shop on every corner, avoiding poor-quality baking,...
Service to Veterans Medal Awarded to James Walters
Honoring the past, saluting the present, inspiring the future—this is the founding objective of the nonprofit Georgia National Cemetery Advisory Council, comprised of volunteers dedicated to fundraising and enrichment of the 775-acre burial ground in Canton. Long-time...
Liberty Lager: Reformation Brewery & Shepherd’s Men Team Up to Give Back to Veterans
Reformation Brewery, Liberty Lager, and Shepherd’s Men together make a huge difference for veterans, just like veterans did for us. ABOVE: Navy Veteran Augie Olsen is a brand representative for Reformation Brewery. “Ambassadors help us represent the values and vision...
JD’s on the Lake
At the edge of Little River Marina on Lake Allatoona, diners enjoy coastal favorites and picturesque views at J.D.’s on the Lake. Owner and chef Chip Allen grew up on the North Carolina coast, where he formed his love of barbeque and seafood. With decades of...
Hayden’s Review: Riverstone Corner Bistro
Trees drape the atmosphere, blanketing the sizzling sun that slides beneath the peaks; fat, rolling clouds sweep the tops of the greenery. Just off Reinhardt College Parkway in Canton, Riverstone Corner Bistro’s rooftop embraces the splendors of the horizon, providing...
Cheers to Augie Olsen!
Cherokee resident Augie Olsen is a first-generation American. He was born in 1943 in Utrecht, Holland, as WWll churned through Europe. Although Holland was initially neutral, Germany invaded Holland in 1940 and sent all local men between eighteen and forty-five to...
Art is Healing
Art holds different meanings for different people. To some people art is beauty; some see it as an escape. For artist Emily Newman, art is a form of healing. Even as a child Emily Newman always knew she wanted to be an artist, although her path to get there was not an...
Love of Freedom and the Path to Citizenship
Many people born in other countries choose to earn citizenship through naturalization, a long and sometimes challenging process. Woodstock resident Francisco Lozano is one of them. Reaching his goal of becoming a United States citizen on February 23, 2019, was a...
Canton’s Wildflower Mural
Written by: Jaye Grimes Downtown Canton just got a lot more colorful! The City of Canton, Canton Cultural Arts Commission, and Thrive Coworking partnered with artist Madison Beaulieu to bring a bright and whimsical mural to Lee Street. On June 21, Madison, Mayor Bill...
Protecting Your Local Watershed
In the heart of North Georgia lies the Etowah River. It stretches 164 miles, starting in Dahlonega and ending in Rome, where it feeds into the Coosa River. The Etowah River runs straight through the backyards of Cherokee County residents. How Individuals Make a...
Need For Speed
As Tyler Speer zips across the water, the sun tickles his cheek, illuminating his skin as glimmering beads of sweat trickle down. The boat sends hundreds of feet of water into the air, and waves ripple underneath. Land is but a blur. Nothing can interfere with the...
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