During the past few months, you may have noticed something missing in downtown Woodstock. No, I’m not referring to the old town mural; a new one was created on Mill Street. And I’m not referring to the building on the corner of Mill and Main streets that was recently taken down. I’m talking about something much older.  The Reeves House, which had been abandoned for decades, … [Read more...]

“These women and their babies need me, and they will get the care they deserve.” These are the words of James Cross, MD, the founder of Cherokee Women’s Health in response to why, in 1993, he came out of retirement.After years of being a highly reputed clinical professor at Georgia Baptist/Atlanta Medical Center, he arrived to single-handedly provide OB services for metro … [Read more...]

We love back-to-school season.While summer break offers us time to complete important work, like upgrading technology, training teachers and improving campuses, we count down the days until we can welcome back students and focus on our primary mission of teaching and learning.Back-to-school time is a lot like New Year’s – a time for students to make a fresh start, and … [Read more...]

Taking steps to protect your eyes is something you should be mindful of year-round. However, summertime and outdoor activities can present added risks. Here are some helpful tips on how to protect your eyes and keep them healthy this summer.Summer holidays mean fireworks. But, are you aware of the potential eye damage that can occur? Every year, children and adults are seen … [Read more...]

Did you know you could invest in real estate with your retirement accounts? That’s right! You can buy real estate for a quick resale, or buy and hold it using your Individual Retirement Account (IRA), Roth IRA or SEP-IRA.With the possibility of the stock market retreating from its current highs, you may want to diversify your portfolio to include an investment in real … [Read more...]