Volunteers Turn Small Space Into Comfy Home For as long as I can remember, I have felt led to help girls. When my friend, Kim Welsh, came to me with the opportunity to help create a personalized space for a young lady who was making the move from transitional care to independent living at North Georgia Angel House (NGAH), a group foster home for girls ages 12-21, I knew I … [Read more...]

Some Heroes Have Scars, Some Wear Pearls In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, meet Tammy Lewis, founder of Pink Pearl Hero, a Woodstock-based nonprofit with a focus on increasing breast cancer awareness and the importance of screenings. As a health educator, corporate manager, entrepreneur and now breast cancer “thriver,” Lewis launched the organization, which provides … [Read more...]

Senior citizens are discovering hidden talents, thanks to the help of a fellow resident, Carol McCollister, who established a writing group at HearthSide Towne Lake, an apartment complex for active, independent adults. The HearthSide Writing Group is a weekly meeting of aspiring writers that welcomes residents who have the desire to explore the art of writing, and encourages … [Read more...]

One of the most exciting developments in Cherokee County this year will be when the new History Cherokee facility opens to the public. (At press time, it was expected to open in November. Check for updates at https://historycherokee.org.) Let’s start with a brief summary of the organization's history. Originally named the Cherokee County Historical Society, it has operated … [Read more...]

Service League Has Long History of Helping Community Since the Service League of Cherokee County’s inception 87 years ago, its volunteer group of women has dedicated thousands of hours to hands-on assistance and fundraising to help children in need. The organization traces its history to March 28, 1935, when a small group of women in the city of Canton came together with … [Read more...]