Expansion Offers Space for More Museum Visitors, Community Resources The new Cherokee County History Center at 221 E. Marietta St. in Canton is slated to open in the spring of 2022. The center will spotlight Cherokee County’s rich history from prehistoric times to the modern days of growth and development. In the Cherokee County History Museum’s former location, at the … [Read more...]

Plants rely on pollination — nearly 90% of flowering plants need pollinators to transfer pollen for successful reproduction. In turn, these plants are critical in the functioning of ecosystems. They form habitats and provide food and a wide range of other resources for many animal species. Pollinators like birds, bees, butterflies, beetles, bats and other small mammals play … [Read more...]

A local version of Make-A-Wish meets Big Brothers, Big Sisters. After dealing with their challenges of loss and heartbreak, Chad Blake and his wife, Cheryl, decided to make it their mission to help others. They co-founded Experiences Foundation, and through the organization provide experiences that are open for all individuals and families who have suffered a tough break in … [Read more...]

While our students, teachers and school support staff enjoy a well-deserved break this summer, Cherokee County School District’s (CCSD) central office is busy preparing for the new school year. On Monday, Aug. 2, we’ll welcome back 42,000 students for a year of learning, with new programs to participate in, new teachers and staff to learn from and new friends to make. In … [Read more...]

Do you ever wonder about those chance meetings you experience? For Yvette Pegues, such serendipity has been life-changing. “I fell in love with horses as a child when my best friend introduced me to her horse, Foxy,” said Pegues, a rider at Heaven’s Gait Therapeutic Riding (HGTR). “While I didn’t ride much as an adult, horses remained special to me. Decades later, after … [Read more...]