In August 2019, our magazines featured a story about Tommy Akins, the gentleman with the purposeful gait, who you’ve likely seen running on Bells Ferry Road through the years. This article went viral, getting hundreds of comments and shares, offering words of encouragement for our new friend. Tommy openly shared about his life as a dad, grandpa, artist, former executive and … [Read more...]

Thanks to Sheriff Frank Reynolds, Fire Chief Eddie Robinson, E 9-1-1 Director Shane Bonebrake and others, Cherokee County’s public safety services are among Georgia’s best. Our challenge is to continue building and growing these services to match the county’s growth. That remains the top consideration as we enter the budget process for fiscal year 2023 this fall. Fortunately, … [Read more...]

  Wyngate Jennifer Ruscilli is one of two community leaders from Towne Lake who are leading the charge to win Community Wildlife Habitat designation for their neighborhoods through the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). Eagle Watch was the first, achieving Wildlife Habitat Certification in the fall of 2021. “I love seeing and hearing birds; they are a bright … [Read more...]

Speed for Need and F3 Help Those With Needs Experience 5Ks and More Speed for Need is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and foster inclusion of those with a need through participation in fitness events, such as 5Ks, 10Ks or marathons — experiences that they would not be able to have on their own. Trained drivers push Track Commanders (riders) in … [Read more...]

Kidney for Life Program Makes Faster Transplant Possible I first learned about my kidney disease in 2018, when I was in the hospital to deliver my son, Preston. The doctors noticed my creatinine was high, and said it could be due to the trauma of the delivery but to follow up with a kidney specialist. At the time, we also were dealing with health complications with my son, … [Read more...]