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
Recently, photographer Abigail Peyton visited the new downtown playground, located on the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village event green, with her children and took photos for us. She included some thoughts she had while watching families enjoy the playground. Creative Play“The way they designed the playground provides the perfect set up for imaginative play. Kids … Read more
Charitable Organizations Ahimsa HouseHelps victims of domestic violence 24-hours a day who need help getting their petsto safety. 404-452-6248. www.ahimsahouse.org Angel HouseGirls Home is a residential facility to help girls ages 12-18 learn self-sufficiency.770-479-9555. www.angelhousega.com Anna Crawford Children’s CenterIs dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, and protecting and serving children and families through prevention and intervention … Read more
Last week I attended the funeral of my next-door neighbor, Brian Rodriguez. His wife and five children under the age of 11 survive him. Brian and I were not close friends but we spoke whenever we saw each other, loaned and borrowed tools from time to time and waved when the opportunity arose. At the … Read more
September and October pave the way for all things fall. From football to festivals, apple picking to bonfires, and pumpkins to fall colors on the trees, we love all things fall! There are a few things that take place around. About Woodstock and Cherokee County each fall, that we wanted to make sure were on … Read more
One of the greatest joys I experience when gardening extends beyond my plants to wildlife sightings. Have you ever heard an unusual, high-pitched, trumpet-like sound coming from high in the sky in late fall or winter? If you were lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, you may have heard … Read more