Stories
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...
Meet Cherokee County’s Planning and Zoning Department
To build a trusted and effective organization that provides the highest level of services for Cherokee residents, the Cherokee County Planning and Zoning Department completed a reorganization on March 1 with new leadership at the helm. The department is one of six...
Let’s Talk Trash
Our local water resources are a critical part of what makes Cherokee County special. Those resources make our water taste great and give us places to swim, kayak, fish, boat, and float. With multiple tributaries, creeks, and rivers feeding into Allatoona Lake, the...
Hayden’s Review: Nuevos Amigos Cocina Mexicana
On a hillside in Canton overlooking a lush mountain ridge sits Nuevos Amigos Cocina Mexicana, a Mexican restaurant with an authentic menu and modern atmosphere. Owners Diane and Greg Hammond have handcrafted an upscale space that blends traditional and contemporary...
Art From The Heart
Anthony Hall had every excuse to fail. With a drug-addicted mother and absent father, he grew up in a neighborhood blighted by poverty and crime. The odds were that he would be in jail, on drugs, or dead. But he’s not. A father, husband, life coach, productive member...
Ageless Athlete
One of the most inspiring athletes in the country lives right here in Georgia. Who comes to mind with that claim? Most likely you were thinking about someone on the national championship Georgia Bulldog football team, or maybe one of the athletes on Atlanta’s many...
The Sound of Appalachia
The Sound of Appalachia By Mike Mullet Although its upbeat reverberations may be recognized as distinctly American, bluegrass is actually an amalgamation of musical traditions, song styles, and instruments brought to the Americas from Europe and Africa. The joyful...
Plant a Garden, Grow Community
Plant a Garden, Grow Community By Meghan Lindstrom Gardening is a popular pastime, but what happens when you don’t have the space to create the garden of your dreams? Community gardens is the answer. “Anyone in an apartment or townhome who doesn’t have a large enough...
Mastering the Art and Science of Gardening
Mastering the Art and Science of Gardening By Rebecca Johnston Planting seeds of knowledge that cultivate a love for gardening comes naturally to Cherokee County’s Master Gardeners. Whether you are looking to find the perfect flowers for your garden spot, identify...
Little Libraries, Big Impact
Little Libraries, Big Impact By Shannon Sickmon To boost both kindness and literacy, Tod H. Bol founded the Little Free Library, a nonprofit organization. About a dozen years ago Bol built a birdhouse-like structure with a clear glass window and installed it in front...
Hayden’s Review
Hayden’s Review By Katie Wheeler Irish pubs are known for their dive-bar environment, stout beers, and traditional bar food. Donovan’s Irish Cobbler in the heart of Towne Lake follows that tradition; however, the owners have gone many steps further and crafted a...
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