Credit Union of Georgia is a viable — and preferable, according to members — option to traditional banks. Amanda Arnold, vice president of marketing and business development, dispels a few myths about credit unions in general, and this community focused financial institution in Cherokee County. Myth: You must belong to a particular group or organization to be a … [Read more...]

Cherokee County is one of just three counties in Georgia without a local-option sales tax (LOST), or a similar additional 1% sales tax used to drive down property tax rates directly. Yet, property taxes set and controlled by the Cherokee Board of Commissioners (BOC) are the lowest in the metro Atlanta region, and the 28th lowest of all 159 counties in Georgia. Like all other … [Read more...]

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are the tiniest of birds — measuring 3 to 3.5 inches long — with iridescent feathers. Males have a black throat patch, which reflects bright ruby red in the sun and during aerobatic movements. Ruby-throated hummingbirds began migrating to our area in early spring. If your feeder is not already out, now is a great time to place it in your yard. You … [Read more...]

Always Wear Your Life Jacket on Allatoona It’s late spring and the lake and recreation programs are beginning to heat up. May also is National Boating and Water Safety Month, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers takes water safety very seriously. There were 178 water-related fatalities at Corps projects nationwide in fiscal year 2022. The Life Jackets Worn … Nobody Mourns … [Read more...]

The birth of a child is a time of joy and excitement. For many new moms, it also can be a time of anxiety, stress and inexplicable sadness. Approximately 70% to 80% of new moms may feel depressed, anxious or even angry a few days after giving birth. However, these feelings usually go away within a week or so without treatment. Having anxiety or depression after giving birth … [Read more...]