Daxton Wilder 
Through Dec. 5Children’s letters to Santa can be dropped in the North Pole mailbox at the Cherokee County Recreation Center in Woodstock. Santa personally will reply to each letter and mail it back to your child from the North Pole on Dec. 12. Parents, leave a special note for Santa deciphering the letter if your … Read more
Each year, students in the Towne Lake community continue to amaze us. We hear stories about them overcoming obstacles or being awarded for their outstanding achievements and we are always excited to hear more. There are two particular stories about students who attend Woodstock High School that we couldn’t not share. Woodstock Student Briana Francois Awarded National Merit Achievement … Read more
Mark Oelschlager, a long-time Towne Lake Hills resident and homeowner’s association president, was recently diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Mark has tirelessly volunteered his time serving on the HOA board, and his contributions have helped to make the community a better place to live. A golf tournament is planned for 10 a.m. Dec. 2 at Towne Lake … Read more
Next Phase Includes Hotel, Parking Deck, Retail, Offices and Restaurants Concept plans for the first phase of Woodstock’s City Center project show the 4-acre site at the southeast corner of East Main Street and Arnold Mill Road. The area includes the former site of Morgan’s Ace Hardware and other vacant parcels owned by the city … Read more
The Cherokee Association of Realtors (CAOR) kicked off the building of its Habitat for Humanity home on Saturday, September 7th. In addition to beginning construction of the home on Lyndee Lane in Woodstock, it served as a “September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance event” for Habitat for Humanity. The event included guest speaker Georgia State Representative, Michael … Read more
Each week at church, I inevitably will ask a man how his job is going. His response will be “Well, I’m currently out of work and looking.” I will show him compassion and then respond by saying “I’ll be praying for you.” While my comments are sincere, I walk away with a high sense of frustration as there … Read more
Earlier this school year, the transportation department of the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) began testing the Versatrans My Stop system with selected parents. On March 5, the system was expanded to include Arnold Mill Elementary, Johnston Elementary and Mill Creek Middle schools. The goal is to expand access to the system to all parents … Read more
Whether it is West Nile virus, heartworms in pets or Zika virus, mosquitoes and the diseases they carry always seem to be in the news. There are a number of ways to make your landscape less of a mosquito magnet, and the sooner you start, the better. When outside in your yard, the first line … Read more
6 Boating Safety Tips to Stay Safe on the Water May is National Boating Safety Month, and there’s no better time to start preparing yourself and your vessels for the summer season. Before heading out on the water, make sure to inspect your boat and ensure all required safety equipment is on board. About 70% … Read more
Cherokee County has been one of the fastest growing counties in metro Atlanta for the past 30 years. Those persons 50 years of age and older make up a major portion of this population increase. More and more opportunities are available for those in this age group. One such opportunity is the annual Cherokee County … Read more