June 2021 - Monthly Archive

Groundbreaking for Fire Training Center’s Addition

22 Jun

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

406

Groundbreaking for Fire Training Center’s Addition

Ground was recently broken for an addition to the existing Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Training Center, located at 3985 Holly Springs Parkway, in Holly Springs. The addition includes... read more..

Etowah HS Graduate Awarded $5,000 Scholarship

22 Jun

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

392

Etowah HS Graduate Awarded $5,000 Scholarship

Etowah HS Class of 2021 graduate Margaret Bradley has earned this year’s Waste Management/Pine Bluff Landfill Scholarship. The $5,000 scholarship is presented to a graduating senior each year as part ... read more..

22 Jun

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

432

Local Food Pantry Dedicates New Carport

The St. Michael the Archangel Church recently held a dedication ceremony for its new carport and four commercial freezers for its food pantry. The purchase of these items was made possible through a g... read more..

Food Assistance Benefits Doubled at Woodstock Farm Fresh Market

22 Jun

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

456

Food Assistance Benefits Doubled at Woodstock Farm Fresh Market

Trefoil Gardens is partnering with Wholesome Wave Georgia, a nonprofit that works to increase access to local fresh food, to offer Georgia Fresh For Less — a program that has incentivized thousands of... read more..

Canton Youth Completes Successful Reign as Miss Georgia

22 Jun

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

370

Canton Youth Completes Successful Reign as Miss Georgia

“Small but Mighty” certainly describes 10-year-old Canton resident Tia DiMartino who is ending her reign as Miss Georgia for the National American Miss (NAM) organization this month when she crowns he... read more..

22 Jun

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

403

City of Canton Special Project Updates

Laurel Canyon and Amos Road Booster Pump StationsIdentified as part of the City’s water master plan, these projects will enhance water distribution services in the northern part of Canton. This is Can... read more..

Be Pro Be Proud Georgia Announces $600,000 Funding Commitment

22 Jun

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

413

Be Pro Be Proud Georgia Announces $600,000 Funding Commitment

Be Pro Be Proud Georgia – a comprehensive initiative that connects students throughout the state to high demand, high paying careers – recently announced it is the recipient of a $600,000 grant from T... read more..

22 Jun

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

390

Be Pro Be Proud Georgia Announces $600,000 Funding Commitment (2)

Be Pro Be Proud Georgia – a comprehensive initiative that connects students throughout the state to high demand, high paying careers – recently announced it is the recipient of a $600,000 grant from T... read more..

Johnson Honored as Distinguished First Responder of the Year

22 Jun

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

363

Johnson Honored as Distinguished First Responder of the Year

The award was presented to Johnson during National EMS Week, which recognizes the contributions of those who work on the medical front line. Northside Hospital Cherokee honored Johnson at an outdoor e... read more..

22 Jun

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

387

Johnson Honored as Distinguished First Responder of the Year (2)

The award was presented to Johnson during National EMS Week, which recognizes the contributions of those who work on the medical front line. Northside Hospital Cherokee honored Johnson at an outdoor e... read more..

22 Jun

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

423

CCWSA Coloring Contest Winners

Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority is pleased to announce the winners of the Drinking Water Week coloring contest. “There When You Need It” was this year’s theme. The contest was open to kin... read more..

22 Jun

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

413

CCWSA Coloring Contest Winners (2)

Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority is pleased to announce the winners of the Drinking Water Week coloring contest. “There When You Need It” was this year’s theme. The contest was open to kin... read more..

CCSD Students Selected for Georgia Governor’s Honors Program

22 Jun

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

392

CCSD Students Selected for Georgia Governor’s Honors Program

The four-week summer instructional program at Berry College for rising high school juniors and seniors is designed to provide students with academic, cultural, and social enrichment “necessary to beco... read more..

22 Jun

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

485

CCSD Students Selected for Georgia Governor’s Honors Program (2)

The four-week summer instructional program at Berry College for rising high school juniors and seniors is designed to provide students with academic, cultural, and social enrichment “necessary to beco... read more..

Jerry R. Griffin Excellence in Public Service Award Announced

22 Jun

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

378

Jerry R. Griffin Excellence in Public Service Award Announced

Cherokee County Manager Jerry Cooper was presented the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia's (ACCG) Jerry R. Griffin Excellence in Public Service Award at his recent retirement ceremony. “I... read more..

22 Jun

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

423

Jerry R. Griffin Excellence in Public Service Award Announced (2)

Cherokee County Manager Jerry Cooper was presented the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia's (ACCG) Jerry R. Griffin Excellence in Public Service Award at his recent retirement ceremony. “I... read more..

Cherokee Chamber Announces Award Winners

22 Jun

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

357

Cherokee Chamber Announces Award Winners

The Chamber of Commerce presented the 46th Annual First Citizen of Cherokee County recognition to longtime resident Jim Lindenmayer. Additional accolades went to Killian Automotive, 2021 Small Busines... read more..

22 Jun

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

484

Cherokee Chamber Announces Award Winners (2)

The Chamber of Commerce presented the 46th Annual First Citizen of Cherokee County recognition to longtime resident Jim Lindenmayer. Additional accolades went to Killian Automotive, 2021 Small Busines... read more..

21 Jun

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

1188

Chattahoochee Technical College

Higher Education, Closer to Home Students in Cherokee County do not have to travel far from home for a top quality, affordable college education that prepares them to become the highly skilled... read more..

21 Jun

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

938

Woodall Construction Company, Inc.

Sawyer's Farm — Dean Woodall's Latest Community The Difference Is in the Details Sawyer’s Farm, the newest subdivision by local real estate developer and home builder Dean Woodall, is located ... read more..

Exciting New Sports in the Summer Olympic Games

21 Jun

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

564

Exciting New Sports in the Summer Olympic Games

By Julie Senger After postponing a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the torch is on its way to Tokyo, Japan for the Summer Olympic Games, which will take place July 23-August 8. The vision fo... read more..

Community Partner: Cherokee County Fellowship of Christian Athletes

21 Jun

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

648

Community Partner: Cherokee County Fellowship of Christian Athletes

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is an international organization, but each staff team is focused on a specific county, in this case Cherokee County. The current staff consists of 11 team me... read more..

CSO Expands Service by Adding a New Precinct

21 Jun

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

534

CSO Expands Service by Adding a New Precinct

By Sheriff Frank Reynolds The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office (CSO) opened a new patrol precinct in the Ball Ground area to better serve northeast Cherokee County. The new precinct will join the othe... read more..

21 Jun

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

963

Artist Profile: Ethan Senger

The first time you hear Ethan Senger perform, you will likely be surprised at his level of guitar mastery and the warm, mature voice that comes out of this looks-younger-than-he-is 21-year-old musicia... read more..

21 Jun

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

560

Book Review: The Good Hawk

By John Rodgers The Summer Reading Program is going strong at Sequoyah Regional Library System (SRLS). To log reading and earn rewards, download the free Beanstack app or visit SequoyahRegional... read more..