I’ve been asked to write an article for this magazine saying thanks and goodbye to the people of Woodstock. After thinking about it for some time, I came to the realization that this isn’t a farewell. I’m not going anywhere. Some people have asked what I will do with my time. Knowing I’m from New … Read more
School start times vary depending on the state and county that one lives in. States in the north, such as Michigan, do not start school until after Labor Day. In Cherokee County, school starts on August 3rd for many students. Even without the start of the school year associated with Labor Day in Georgia, there … Read more
Did you know Atlanta was named the Most Creative City in the United States last year? To determine this, a study by Workamajig analyzed the state of each city’s creative economy and atmosphere by looking at the “number of museums, artists and musicians, creative jobs in industries such as marketing, arts and design, as well … Read more
The notion of a garden club may suggest a vision of gloved ladies gathering for tea and petit fours to deliberate over the various styles of flower arranging (“Should it be Japanese Ikebana, European or Western?”) and the virtues of nosegays (or tussie-mussies). However, as a garden grows and evolves, so has the role of … Read more
Reposted from the Etowah Touchdown Club: It is with heavy hearts we announce that Dylan Kent passed away this morning at 8:30am, 8 months after starting his battle against Burkitt’s Lymphoma. Dylan was 16 years old and a freshman at Etowah High School. Dylan played football for CYFA, and was looking forward to playing for … Read more
Bruster’s Employee Gets Glasses to See All Colors For four hours on May 14, Erin Krall and Josh Barrett, owners of Bruster’s on Eagle Drive, donated 20% of sales to buy employee Patrick Kinsella glasses that would allow him to see all colors. Patrick, who is studying biology at Kennesaw State University, is colorblind. He … Read more
As we prepare to spring forward into spring we know that the changing seasons are a sign of two big events on the horizon for parents and children. What are these events? Spring Break and Summer Break in Cherokee County! Our region abounds with daycamp and camping opportunities for young ones. As evidenced in the March TowneLaker magazine, there are … Read more
Arby’s #5531100 INDIAN VALLEY DR WOODSTOCK, GA 30188 September 15, 2010 Score: 94, Grade: A Basket Shack1054 MARIETTA HWY CANTON, GA 30114September 16, 2010 Score: 79, Grade: C Buffalo’s Café1625 BALLGROUND HWY CANTON, GA 30114September 22, 2010 Score: 91, Grade: A Canyons Burger Company335 CHAMBERS ST WOODSTOCK, GA 30188September 14, 2010 Score: … Read more
As we stepped into 2023, the anticipation was high to see which books, movies, and songs captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Now, as we look back, it’s evident that the past year offered a diverse array of captivating works that resonated with people across various interests and tastes. In the realm of literature, readers … Read more
Our list of Thanksgiving guests sounds like the beginning of a joke: A college roommate from Berkeley, a big bank executive and a little old Austrian lady raised by nuns are sitting at the dinner table … This gathering is no Norman Rockwell painting. It’s a potluck of dishes and people. Over the years, our … Read more