Community Embraces Charity Events to Help Cancer Patient Cherokee County is no stranger to wrapping the community in love and generosity when a need arises. And the community has so artfully illustrated this generosity during the past few months with an incredible, wholehearted initiative called Cherokee Gives A _____. (The blank was added as a politically correct alternative … [Read more...]
Walk with a Doc
As a pediatrician, I get to talk with many families about the importance of one hour of daily heart-thumping, sweat-inducing exercise. Just 60 minutes of exercise can reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, joint problems, anxiety and depression.While these sound like adult problems for a pediatrician to be addressing, these serious issues often are evident in early … [Read more...]
Summer Splash
For Cherokee Families, Swim League Means Fun, Friendly Competition In neighborhoods across Cherokee County, summer just wouldn’t be the same without Thursday night swim meets! In all, young swimmers from 13 subdivisions in the county compete throughout the month of June. And this summer, with the merger of Cherokee Summer Swim Association and Atlanta Swim … [Read more...]
Grab a Book!
Check out these summer reading suggestions from our friends at the Sequoyah Regional Library System Want to get some reading done during the summer? Whether you’re trying to stay active while school’s out or simply looking to relax, there’s something for all ages at the library. We’ve compiled a short list of recommendations for each age group to get you started. Remember, … [Read more...]
Let’s Hear from the Moms
A list of must-haves from your neighbors who have sent boys and girls to college.Karri FlahertyWhen my daughter went to Louisville, we learned the hard way that you should purchase a cheap safe: they are $30-$60. Too large to walk away without being noticed, but not too big to store easily under a bed or a desk. They are great for gift cards, drivers license, credit … [Read more...]