Next Phase Includes Hotel, Parking Deck, Retail, Offices and Restaurants Concept plans for the first phase of Woodstock’s City Center project show the 4-acre site at the southeast corner of East Main Street and Arnold Mill Road. The area includes the former site of Morgan’s Ace Hardware and other vacant parcels owned by the city … Read more
The Cherokee Association of Realtors (CAOR) kicked off the building of its Habitat for Humanity home on Saturday, September 7th. In addition to beginning construction of the home on Lyndee Lane in Woodstock, it served as a “September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance event” for Habitat for Humanity. The event included guest speaker Georgia State Representative, Michael … Read more
This Saturday, August 4th the Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency is teaming up with ALDI and B98.5 to host “B” at the Movies at Hobgood Park. “B at the Movies” is a free, community-oriented event featuring family-friendly movies shown outside on a three-story tall movie screen. Before the movie starts, families can enjoy games, music, … Read more
Each week at church, I inevitably will ask a man how his job is going. His response will be “Well, I’m currently out of work and looking.” I will show him compassion and then respond by saying “I’ll be praying for you.” While my comments are sincere, I walk away with a high sense of frustration as there … Read more
Earlier this school year, the transportation department of the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) began testing the Versatrans My Stop system with selected parents. On March 5, the system was expanded to include Arnold Mill Elementary, Johnston Elementary and Mill Creek Middle schools. The goal is to expand access to the system to all parents … Read more
Whether it is West Nile virus, heartworms in pets or Zika virus, mosquitoes and the diseases they carry always seem to be in the news. There are a number of ways to make your landscape less of a mosquito magnet, and the sooner you start, the better. When outside in your yard, the first line … Read more
6 Boating Safety Tips to Stay Safe on the Water May is National Boating Safety Month, and there’s no better time to start preparing yourself and your vessels for the summer season. Before heading out on the water, make sure to inspect your boat and ensure all required safety equipment is on board. About 70% … 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 … Read more
In an increasingly digital age, connecting with like-minded individuals can be a daunting task. However, local Facebook groups — from boating and Jeeping to disc golf and … chickens! — can help bridge the gap and serve as a meeting point for people with common interests. Joining Facebook groups dedicated to things you’re passionate about … Read more
Development, training, mentoring are at the heart of this agency. Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) President Misti Martin shared the economic state of the county recently, highlighting successes that make Cherokee County the fastest growing county in metro Atlanta. Martin presented a video in which officials from several companies (Yanmar, The Mill On Etowah, … Read more