On the evening of July 26, Woodstock resident Kevin Powers, 33, was ejected from his Jeep Wrangler after a one-car accident on I-575. He sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and minor physical injuries. Kevin was transported to Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center’s Level II Trauma Center, where he was placed in a medically induced coma until the swelling of his … [Read more...]
Back to School 2016
There were plenty of smiles as Cherokee County students waited at the bus stop for their first day at school! View our photo gallery to see if you recognize any of the happy faces. … [Read more...]
Why Your Taxes Aren’t Higher
Provided by the Cherokee Office of Economic Development Property values are going up. The millage rate is going down. Taxes are always a topic of discussion within any community. But what’s missing from the conversation is how Cherokee corporations and businesses are keeping taxes at bay by contributing to the education of our children. “A key to the economic success … [Read more...]
Three Steps To A Deliciously Crisp & Fabulously Fun Fall
By Claire Frost We hope you enjoy this guide to making the most of fall. Step One: Get Your Apples B.J. Reece Apple House in Ellijay offers U-Pick Orchards. Guests can enjoy picking Red Delicious, Braeburn and other varieties. For the young, and the young at heart, BJ’s offers an apple cannon and a petting zoo for entertainment. Special treats are available from … [Read more...]