The Woodstock Parks and Recreation Agency has planned activities for area families to enjoy. For more information, contact Jamey Snyder at jsnyder@woodstockga.gov. Register for the following events at www.WoodstockParksandRec.com. Aroundabout Local Media would love to see photos from your outdoor excursions! Let us know how you’re spending time around Woodstock with your … [Read more...]

Property taxes may be the most despised form of taxation, even more than income taxes. People often say they’d like to shift the tax burden toward sales tax, and away from property tax. We have two 1% Special Purpose Local Option Sales Taxes (SPLOSTs) in Cherokee County, as do almost all Georgia counties. One pays for school facilities. The other is for local road work and … [Read more...]

We all love a good story. Whether it is an action-packed drama or an indie thriller, film brings stories to life. But, what about the stories behind the camera: where scenes were filmed; where actors dined while in town; relationships forged between the film crew and community; and why Cherokee continues to be a top filming location? All these answers can be found in your … [Read more...]

Lake Allatoona Association Volunteers Wrap Up Study The Lake Allatoona Association’s (LAA) Lake Warriors, established in late 2018, is a group of volunteers who collect and remove trash in and around the lake year-round, especially during fall and winter months when the lake levels are lowest. During the 2020 fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2019, through Sept. 30, 2020), the Lake … [Read more...]

Last year, the pandemic brought many changes to how real estate agents everywhere provide services to clients. For example, many have developed variations of virtual appointments for buyers and sellers. Zoom-based appointments allow for time to discuss the wants, needs and motivations for moving forward with the sale of a client’s most important asset. Additionally, showing … [Read more...]