Anchor Christian Academy In an effort to serve Cherokee County with quality education, Anchor Christian Academy is now accepting enrollments for fall of 2015, with Pre-K4 through 6th Grade. Anchor Christian Academy is a STEM (Science, Technology, and Engineering & Math) school and will be adding a new grade every year through the 12th grade. Anchor Christian Academys vision is to not only enrich a childs life through strong academic programs, but to also strengthen the body and spirit through bible study and fine arts programs; developing values they will carry with them for the remainder of their lives. Anchor Christian Academy is a non-denominational Christian School with a strong focus on academic excellence with a Christian perspective. At Anchor Christian Academy, they believe that children are our hope for the future. Their duty is to anchor the students minds, bodies, and spirit. By doing so they build future leaders that are sure and strong in their beliefs, giving all glory to God. Brittany Jones, 770-406-0326. AnchorCA.org
WellStar Health System WellStar Health System recently opened a new state-of-the-art Outpatient Infusion Center at Kennestone Hospital, providing patients undergoing chemotherapy with a higher level of comfort, amenities and emotional support during their cancer treatments. Located on the WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center campus, the Infusion Centers capacity expanded by 25 percent. Twenty motorized, reclining chairs better accommodate patients and help minimize wait times. In the future, the space can expand to accommodate up to 25 patients at a time. The new Outpatient Infusion Center at Kennestone Hospital was designed with the patient in mind, said Joel Helmke, vice president of oncology services. We made sure that our patients not only have access to the most advanced treatments and technology, but there is enough room for family and visitors. Having someone there to hold your hand can provide healing and assures patients they are not alone in their fight against cancer. 770-956-STAR, WellStar.org
New Name, New Services CyberWEB Enterprises, LLC recently announced several new services and a name change, as it focuses on its core business and new service offerings. Renaming the core business onCloud, from CyberWEB Hosting Networks, reflects the evolving services we are providing our clients, said Phil Ciccone, CEO. CyberWEB Enterprises, LLC, is a leading service provider in the cloud computing space, specializing in the custom development, deployment, and management of enterprise scale cloud solutions across the technical spectrum. Reflecting on its evolution from web hosting and development, the name change to onCloud creates the image with which the company wants to be identified. onCloud is located in Canton, GA. For questions about services, or for more information, contact onCloud at 678-666-0121; or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Father/Daughter Duo Open Junk Drunk Jones Junk Drunk Jones recently opened in downtown Canton. Father/Daughter duo Dennis McGuire and Stefanie Jones say that Junk Drunk Jones specializes in rare and unique antiques, old advertising pieces, nostalgic wares, as well as vintage inspired clothing and gifts. Dennis and Stefanie have that special signature retro flair and they are on a mission to, Bring the good ol days back to Canton. The duos motto is Junk Drunk Jones, where Every Day should be a Treasure Hunt. Operating hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sundays 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Closed Mondays. 175 West Main Street, Canton. JunkDrunkJones.com
High Paying Jobs Earmarked For Cherokee County MSK Covertech Inc. is expected to break ground on its new North American Headquarters in just a few months, which will be located in Cherokee 75 Corporate Park, an industrial center located in the southwest corner of the county. MSK is one of the leading international manufacturers of packaging and logistics systems for pallet load units and large containers. The corporation is based in Kleve, on the Lower Rhine in Germany. However, many of its North American customers are companies headquartered in Georgia, such as Coca-Cola, Shaw, Quikrete and Georgia Pacific. MSK was unique, because the corporation had several specialized needs, said Marshall Day, Chairman of the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED). For example, the facility had to have 30-foot ceilings in order for the automated machinery to operate. This site works perfectly for that and gives them the opportunity to double in size. Braden Camp, Vice President of MSK said, As an international company, we knew we wanted to be along the I-75 corridor. Cherokee had a site we could move quickly on as well as a highly educated workforce.
New U-Haul Center Opens in Canton The new U-Haul Moving & Storage of Downtown Canton opened in early January. Donna and JL Hightower can help you with all your moving needs. The facility is open Monday-Thursday and Saturday at 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Friday at 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., and Sunday at 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 2127 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114. 770-704-9028, U-Haul Co of Atlanta North, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Northside Cherokee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Welcomes Dr. Matthew Simmons Northside Cherokee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is pleased to welcome Matthew Simmons, M.D., as the newest physician at its practice in Holly Springs. Dr. Simmons joins Dr. Stephanie Hsu and Dr. Travis Jones in providing full-service orthopedic medicine to patients of all ages. A graduate of The University of Mississippi, Dr. Simmons received his medical education at St. Matthews University School of Medicine in Grand Cayman, British West Indies. Dr. Simmons is board-certified in Family Medicine and has experience serving as team physician for numerous schools, including Louisiana State University, Southern University and Parkview Baptist High School. Dr. Simmons special interests include the prevention, evaluation and treatment of sports injuries, minimally-invasive and non-operative treatment modalities, management of sports-related concussions and management of medical conditions in the athletic population. Northside Cherokee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is located at 684 Sixes Road, Suite 130, in Holly Springs. Free parking is available. For more information, visit www.northsidecherokeeortho.com. To schedule an appointment, call 770-517-6636.
The Service League of Cherokee County Awards Eight Local Charities The Service League of Cherokee County recently awarded a total of $50,000 to eight local charities and organizations in Cherokee County. Like the Service League, each of these organizations works diligently to serve the needy children of this community. Originally, the League committed up to $30,000 for the Community Impact Grant program, but due to the overwhelming success of the 30th annual Riverfest Arts & Crafts Festival, as well as several of the organizations other yearly fundraisers, the League was able to devote an additional $20,000 to these organizations to fund new ideas and projects aimed to serve children in Cherokee County. Grant recipients include Bethesda Community Clinic, Inc., Cherokee High School CHOICE Program, Cherokee Thanksgiving Ministry, The Childrens Haven, Inc., Goshen Valley Foundation, House of Hope, Living Bread Ministries, Inc., and Woodstock Elementary School. Established in 1935, the Service League of Cherokee County is a volunteer group of 100 women who work year-round, collectively volunteering more than 10,000 hours per year to raise funds for local needy children. Funds raised during fundraising events sponsored by the League, such as the Riverfest Arts & Crafts Festival, the annual Run for the Children Reindeer Run 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run and the Annual Ball and Dancing for the Children Celebrity Dance Challenge, provide necessities such as food, clothing, dental care, eyeglasses, medical care, scholarships and much more. To find out more about the work of the League, visit www.serviceleague.net. For more information regarding the Service League of Cherokee County, please contact League Publicity Chair, Millie Cline, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Shirley Pahl Recognized as Finalist in Georgia Farm Bureau Award Cherokee County Farm Bureau Office Manager Shirley Pahl was recognized as one of two finalists for the statewide Georgia Farm Bureau Outstanding Office Manager Award during the 2014 GFB convention held on Jekyll Island. Pahl was recognized for her professionalism and for her work to promote the goals of Farm Bureau. Earlier, Pahl won the GFB 1st District Outstanding Office Manager Award. She has been employed with Cherokee County Farm Bureau since 1992. She and her husband Horace, to whom she has been married for 52 years, live in Canton. Founded in 1937, Georgia Farm Bureau is the states largest general farm organization. The organization has 158 county offices, and approximately one out of nine Georgians is involved with Farm Bureau. Its volunteer members actively participate in local, district and state activities that promote agriculture awareness to their non-farming neighbors. GFB also has 20 commodity advisory committees that give the organization input on issues pertinent to the major commodities grown in Georgia.
Georgia Cancer Specialists Collecting Backpacks for Foster Children Georgia Cancer Specialists (GCS) and Northside Hospital are collecting backpacks and kid-sized suitcases for foster children in Georgia as part of the 13th annual Totes 2 Tots suitcase drive. Approximately 8,500 children, from infants to teenagers, are currently in the foster care system in Georgia. Many of these children shuffle their belongings in garbage bags when they are removed from their homes. Since Totes 2 Tots was first launched in 2003, the annual volunteer event has collected and distributed more than 37,000 bags. Totes 2 Tots originally was held on Martin Luther King Day as a way to honor Dr. King's vision of philanthropy and give back to the community. The event is now held on the preceding Friday, to kick off a weekend of service in Dr. King's honor. Donations of new or nearly new backpacks and suitcases will be accepted at 27 GCS offices across Georgia, including Canton, at 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., January 16. 228 Riverstone Drive, Canton. 770-479-1870, GaCancer.com