Unlocking a New Life and Passion Last year, Elm Street Cultural Arts Village brought 25,000 visitors to downtown Woodstock with its award-winning theater and outdoor concerts, and gave free performances for more than 11,000 Cherokee County school children. In the past three years, the organization has garnered 60 nominations and six wins at the Metro Atlanta Theater (MAT) … [Read more...]

Grassroots organization springs into action to fill urgent needs. I am part of a group called The Cherokee Collective, which consists of individuals, business owners, and representatives of nonprofits and faith-based organizations, who strive to make a difference in our community. The Collective’s goal is to meet the immediate needs that arise from situations caused by a lack … [Read more...]

County works to make the transition to paper ballots a seamless one. On March 24, the state of Georgia will make history by rolling out the largest deployment of election equipment in the history of the United States. The move is a result of an initiative by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to move state and local elections to a paper ballot system that can be verified … [Read more...]

“If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write.” - Martin Luther. Word Weavers International is a nonprofit community designed specifically for people who pick up their pens and write (or to update Luther’s quote − put fingers to the keyboard and type). The mission is to help members find their unique voice, strive for excellence and raise the quality of the … [Read more...]

The keys to a healthier you are to move more, eat better. Let's do a quick recap of 2019. Did you gain weight last year? Were you able to lose weight? Did you make a committed effort to change your eating habits? Often, these are the questions we ask ourselves at the end of each year, while making New Year’s resolutions geared toward getting healthier. As we approach … [Read more...]