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Warriors & Lady Knights Head to Battle

Warriors & Lady Knights Head to Battle

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” — Michael Jordan. For two teams in Cherokee County—River Ridge High School 6A Lady Knights Girls’ Basketball team and Cherokee High School 7A Warriors Boys’ Basketball team—this statement holds...

Madam President: Katie Caldwell

Madam President: Katie Caldwell

Arts Board President Sings Praises For The Arts Many people work behind the scenes to bring the magic of arts to us. One of the most influential advocates for the arts is Katie Caldwell, president of the Woodstock Arts board of directors. The nonprofit organization...

Filmmaking: A Family Business

Filmmaking: A Family Business

Filmmaking, for many people, is a distant dream, one unable to be fulfilled. To Ken Merritt, this lifelong “crazy dream” has become reality. The dream of being a filmmaker emerged in him at an early age, but Ken initially pushed the idea aside. It seemed too...

Stitched by Heart

Stitched by Heart

Fashion Steeped in Tradition Keza means beautiful in the melodic language of Kinyarawanda, a Bantu language spoken in parts of East Africa. Keza is also the name of Cherokee County resident Monica Hall’s boutique. No one is more surprised than Monica that she is a...

Spotlight on Cherokee County

Spotlight on Cherokee County

Cherokee County awakens the creative muse Despite our technological advancements, humans have not changed much. If anything the internet has made celebrity news and gossip ubiquitous. We see everything luminaries eat, wear, and do. We develop bonds with celebrities,...

Art for Hearts’ Sake

Art for Hearts’ Sake

Studies have shown that art and the expression of it can help relieve depression, anxiety, and stress. Art has also been linked to improved memory, reasoning, and resilience. The Foundation for Hospital Art therefore produces art that enhances the lives of those who...

Local Artist Gift Guide

Local Artist Gift Guide

From performing arts, literature, and pottery to painting, digital art, and mixed media, creatives in Cherokee County cover the vast spectrum of arts, and you can support them all by shopping small and shopping locally. FEATURED ITEMS Hanging Planter by local artist...

Canton Blooms with Public Art

Canton Blooms with Public Art

Cultural Arts Commission Reveals Creative Vision The Canton Cultural Arts Commission is painting the town with an array of public art to celebrate all the city has to offer in nature, culture, and history. The Cultural Arts Commission’s Public Art Master Plan...

Tall Tales from RepTouR

Tall Tales from RepTouR

Something magical happens each spring in Cherokee County elementary schools. Cafeterias and gymnasiums become the stage for imagination and whimsy. The Lorax arrives, followed by Pecos Bill and Paul Bunyan. Through RepTouR—the Woodstock Arts Repertory Touring...

New Frontiers in Art

New Frontiers in Art

Featuring 120,000 square feet of classic American imagery, the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville is the world’s largest permanent exhibition space for Western art. The Smithsonian-affiliated museum also features the most rotating art exhibitions in all of...

Paddle On with Caleb Guy

Paddle On with Caleb Guy

When Mollie Guy saw information about kayaking on the Cherokee County Special Olympics Facebook page, she thought the activity might be good for her son, Caleb. She signed him up with no idea how that decision would change their lives. “We just jumped in,” Mollie says...

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