Cherokee County is blessed with many food-producing farms and gardens, thanks to the abundance of undeveloped land (for the moment!). Some farmers raise beef cattle, goats, chickens for eggs or meat, as well as animal feed crops, such as hay or corn. Others specialize in a variety of vegetables and fruits that grow well in this part of Georgia.Methods of farming vary in our … [Read more...]

My phone rang. "They're here!" It was my neighbor, Darlene. "If you come over right now, you can see them playing!"I ran across the street to join Darlene on her back deck. There, down the hill under the trees, were three fuzzy red fox kits, tumbling and wrestling. Their triangular ears popped above the leaves like radio dishes, rotating whenever they stopped for a moment … [Read more...]

Grab your Easter basket and hop over to Cherokee County egg hunts and others nearby.April 7Bunny BashNoon-4 p.m. at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, 915 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock. Visit the Easter Bunny and receive a free printed photograph. Personal cameras are welcomed. Enjoy face painting, a cotton candy station, balloon twisters, a live DJ and more.April … [Read more...]

About a year ago, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) added a program called Scouts BSA that includes opportunities for girls. Since that time, Scoutmaster Jody Barkman and I have worked to prepare and form a local girl troop, Scouts BSA Troop 1639, which meets 7 p.m. Mondays at Woodstock Christian Church, 7700 Highway 92.The BSA’s mission is to prepare young people to make ethical … [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 Senior Olympics, held in April each year. Celebrating its 13th … [Read more...]