Daxton Wilder 
In an increasingly digital age, connecting with like-minded individuals can be a daunting task. However, local Facebook groups — from boating and Jeeping to disc golf and … chickens! — can help bridge the gap and serve as a meeting point for people with common interests. Joining Facebook groups dedicated to things you’re passionate about … Read more
Development, training, mentoring are at the heart of this agency. Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) President Misti Martin shared the economic state of the county recently, highlighting successes that make Cherokee County the fastest growing county in metro Atlanta. Martin presented a video in which officials from several companies (Yanmar, The Mill On Etowah, … Read more
Recently, photographer Abigail Peyton visited the new downtown playground, located on the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village event green, with her children and took photos for us. She included some thoughts she had while watching families enjoy the playground. Creative Play“The way they designed the playground provides the perfect set up for imaginative play. Kids … Read more
Charitable Organizations Ahimsa HouseHelps victims of domestic violence 24-hours a day who need help getting their petsto safety. 404-452-6248. www.ahimsahouse.org Angel HouseGirls Home is a residential facility to help girls ages 12-18 learn self-sufficiency.770-479-9555. www.angelhousega.com Anna Crawford Children’s CenterIs dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, and protecting and serving children and families through prevention and intervention … Read more
Last week I attended the funeral of my next-door neighbor, Brian Rodriguez. His wife and five children under the age of 11 survive him. Brian and I were not close friends but we spoke whenever we saw each other, loaned and borrowed tools from time to time and waved when the opportunity arose. At the … Read more
September and October pave the way for all things fall. From football to festivals, apple picking to bonfires, and pumpkins to fall colors on the trees, we love all things fall! There are a few things that take place around. About Woodstock and Cherokee County each fall, that we wanted to make sure were on … Read more
One of the greatest joys I experience when gardening extends beyond my plants to wildlife sightings. Have you ever heard an unusual, high-pitched, trumpet-like sound coming from high in the sky in late fall or winter? If you were lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, you may have heard … Read more
I’ve been asked to write an article for this magazine saying thanks and goodbye to the people of Woodstock. After thinking about it for some time, I came to the realization that this isn’t a farewell. I’m not going anywhere. Some people have asked what I will do with my time. Knowing I’m from New … Read more
School start times vary depending on the state and county that one lives in. States in the north, such as Michigan, do not start school until after Labor Day. In Cherokee County, school starts on August 3rd for many students. Even without the start of the school year associated with Labor Day in Georgia, there … Read more
Did you know Atlanta was named the Most Creative City in the United States last year? To determine this, a study by Workamajig analyzed the state of each city’s creative economy and atmosphere by looking at the “number of museums, artists and musicians, creative jobs in industries such as marketing, arts and design, as well … Read more