Cherokee County is conducting a study of the supply and demand for all types of housing in our county. The main driver of the study is the perception that we have a shortage of affordable housing, especially workforce housing. What do we mean by affordable and workforce housing? Affordable housing generally means that a family doesn’t have to spend more than 30% of its … [Read more...]
The Story of Passover
On the eve of April 8, millions of Jewish people will begin celebrating Passover. In the 23rd chapter of Leviticus, God commands his reluctant, but obedient, servant Moses to “tell the people of Israel: ‘The feasts of the Lord, which you are to proclaim as holy convocations are my feasts … In the first month (of the Biblical calendar), on the fourteenth day, at sundown, … [Read more...]
In a Word, Cherokee County is ‘Awesome’
The state of our county is easy to describe with just one word — awesome. We have almost everything going for us in Cherokee County, and I love sharing the reasons why. In January, I followed tradition by giving a State of the County address. Here’s a summary. We’re the fastest-growing county in our region, despite mostly conservative growth management practices. That’s … [Read more...]
Warning: Fun Lake Days Ahead!
The spring recreation season is approaching, which means it’s time to gear up for what is happening on beautiful Allatoona Lake. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages seven campgrounds and 14 day-use areas that offer a wide variety of great outdoor experiences. Before the season starts, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with what is new at the … [Read more...]
The Hope Box
Rescuing Abandoned Babies A 3-year-old boy dropped off on her doorstep with a small suitcase, a bicycle, and a car seat changed Sarah Koeppen’s life forever. This eventually birthed a dream in her heart to help end infant and toddler abandonment. Her dream became a reality in 2014, when the Hope Box, a nonprofit, opened in Acworth with a mission to rescue and assist at-risk … [Read more...]