2022 - Monthly Archive

Commissioners Approve Resolution on Voter Ballots

15 Sep

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

178

Commissioners Approve Resolution on Voter Ballots

The Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a resolution, calling upon the Georgia General Assembly, Secretary of State, and State Elections Board to remove QR codes from ballots and instead u... read more..

Cherokee County School District Announcements

15 Sep

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

153

Cherokee County School District Announcements

Woodstock HS Senior Places in National Career Skills CompetitionMadeline Ambery earned fifth place in the U.S. Technology Student Association (TSA) national competition held this past summer in Texas.... read more..

15 Sep

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

242

Cherokee County School District Announcements

Woodstock HS Senior Places in National Career Skills CompetitionMadeline Ambery earned fifth place in the U.S. Technology Student Association (TSA) national competition held this past summer in Texas.... read more..

Woodstock Police Officers Recognized With Lifesaving Awards

15 Sep

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

215

Woodstock Police Officers Recognized With Lifesaving Awards

Several Woodstock PD officers were recognized with Lifesaving Awards. During a meeting with the mayor and Woodstock City Council, Officers Ben Bitzer, Robert Brown, Barron Dixon, Scott Gross, and Just... read more..

History Cherokee Announces Historic Preservation Awards

15 Sep

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

175

History Cherokee Announces Historic Preservation Awards

History Cherokee (HC) honored preservation successes in Cherokee County during its annual Preservation Awards banquet. Keynote speaker Victoria Lemos of the Archive Atlanta podcast delivered a compell... read more..

15 Sep

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

154

History Cherokee Announces Historic Preservation Awards

History Cherokee (HC) honored preservation successes in Cherokee County during its annual Preservation Awards banquet. Keynote speaker Victoria Lemos of the Archive Atlanta podcast delivered a compell... read more..

14 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

493

Hartley Health & Wellness

Convenient Care & Wellness By Anna Teal Everyone should have access to the tools they need to enjoy a healthy, well-lived life. However, the path to wellness might look different depending on ... read more..

14 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

317

Get Inspired — DIY Pet Costumes

By Julie Senger If you’re on social media, you’ve likely seen many precious animal “influencers” with their own Instagram or TikTok accounts, followed by thousands of devoted fans. So, if you c... read more..

14 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

332

Artist Profile: Rich “The Duke” Ward

Pushing Boundaries and Making Magic By Ellen Samsell Salas When guitarist, songwriter, and producer Rich “The Duke” Ward talks about music, he describes it as “magic.” He recalls the excitement he fel... read more..

Public Safety: Let’s Talk About the Elephant in the Room Domestic Violence

14 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

299

Public Safety: Let’s Talk About the Elephant in the Room Domestic Violence

By District Attorney Shannon Wallace On any given day, very few people outside the criminal justice system engage in conversations about domestic violence. It seems to be one of those problems ... read more..

14 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

309

Teacher Feature: Emily Mickel

By Barbara P. Jacoby Little River ES art teacher Emily Mickel teaches her students techniques to let their imaginations take flight. “I try to choose projects that give students a structure, or guidel... read more..

Book Review: Surviving the Mental Health Tank

14 Sep

Titles & Blurbs

Tiffany

260

Book Review: Surviving the Mental Health Tank

By Jessica Oravec Millions of Americans suffer from bipolar disorder, yet it’s something we rarely discuss. In fact, Tamu Lewis, author of Surviving the Mental Health Tank, talks about how little most... read more..

01 Sep

Woodstock Magazine

Super User

273

Woodstock Family Life - September 2022

Canton Family Life - September 2022

Cherokee County School District Announcements

New School Board MembersThe Cherokee County School Board approved Matthew Shettle’s appointment as a director for capital improvements and Mark Johnson’s appointment as school nutrition coordinator, w... read more..

18 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

234

Cherokee County School District Announcements

New School Board MembersThe Cherokee County School Board approved Matthew Shettle’s appointment as a director for capital improvements and Mark Johnson’s appointment as school nutrition coordinator, w... read more..

Cherokee County’s Todd Hayes Recognized as Georgia Solicitor-General of the Year

18 Aug

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

260

Cherokee County’s Todd Hayes Recognized as Georgia Solicitor-General of the Year

Solicitor-General Todd Hayes was honored as Solicitor-General of the Year during the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council summer conference. The Georgia Association of Solicitors-General chooses a top prose... read more..

18 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

240

Cherokee County’s Todd Hayes Recognized as Georgia Solicitor-General of the Year

Solicitor-General Todd Hayes was honored as Solicitor-General of the Year during the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council summer conference. The Georgia Association of Solicitors-General chooses a top prose... read more..

Georgia House of Representatives Honors Cherokee’s E 9-1-1

18 Aug

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

178

Georgia House of Representatives Honors Cherokee’s E 9-1-1

Cherokee County’s E 9-1-1 Center was recognized for the role its men and women play in serving the county. State Rep. Charlice Byrd recently visited the E 9-1-1 Center to present a resolution from the... read more..

18 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

188

Georgia House of Representatives Honors Cherokee’s E 9-1-1

Cherokee County’s E 9-1-1 Center was recognized for the role its men and women play in serving the county. State Rep. Charlice Byrd recently visited the E 9-1-1 Center to present a resolution from the... read more..

Cherokee County First Responders Honored

18 Aug

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

189

Cherokee County First Responders Honored

selected for going above and beyond for citizens as well as for fellow first responders. Chief T.C. Capps, Chief Fire Officer of the YearCapt. Brady Cornelison, Fire Officer of the YearSgt. Randy Fifi... read more..

18 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

218

Cherokee County First Responders Honored

selected for going above and beyond for citizens as well as for fellow first responders. Chief T.C. Capps, Chief Fire Officer of the YearCapt. Brady Cornelison, Fire Officer of the YearSgt. Randy Fifi... read more..

Canton Officers Receive Meritorious Service Award

18 Aug

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

198

Canton Officers Receive Meritorious Service Award

Officer M. Shaw and Detective T. Cruz recently received the Canton Police Department’s Meritorious Service Award for outstanding investigative performance and criminal apprehension. On Wednesday, June... read more..

18 Aug

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

185

Lemonade Day Winners Announced

Lemonade Day Winners AnnouncedOn August 6, the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce held Lemonade Day Cherokee County 2022. The well-established global national youth entrepreneurship program taught th... read more..

18 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

221

Lemonade Day Winners Announced

Lemonade Day Winners AnnouncedOn August 6, the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce held Lemonade Day Cherokee County 2022. The well-established global national youth entrepreneurship program taught th... read more..

School Board To Sell Property to County Government

18 Aug

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

175

School Board To Sell Property to County Government

Cherokee County School Board approved an intergovernmental agreement and memorandum of understanding to sell two properties to county government. This agreement allows both sides to proceed with the s... read more..

18 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

228

School Board To Sell Property to County Government

Cherokee County School Board approved an intergovernmental agreement and memorandum of understanding to sell two properties to county government. This agreement allows both sides to proceed with the s... read more..

Canton Police Names Uniform Patrol Bureau Commander

18 Aug

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

182

Canton Police Names Uniform Patrol Bureau Commander

Canton Police Chief Stephen Merrifield announced the promotion of Lt. John Lummus to the position of police captain, Uniform Patrol Bureau commander.Capt. Lummus has 25 years of law enforcement experi... read more..

18 Aug

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

202

Historic Canton Theatre Receives Award

American Towns Media has named the historic Canton Theatre to the 10 Best Historic Theaters in Georgia. Canton City Manager Billy Peppers congratulated Canton Theatre Director Kristin Norton Green for... read more..

Woodstock Police Department Appoints New Captain

18 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

278

Woodstock Police Department Appoints New Captain

Chief Robert L. Jones announced that Matt O’Keefe was appointed to the rank of captain on July 28, 2022. Capt. O’Keefe began his career with the Woodstock Police Department in 1999. During his career,... read more..