2015 Partners In Education Award Winners The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Education Committee presented the 2015 Excellence in Partners In Education (PIE) Awards. The awards were given in four categories including elementary school partnering with a small business, elementary school partnering with a medium or large business, middle/high school partnering with a small business and middle/high school partnering with a medium/large business. All nominees and nominating schools received a certificate honoring their partnership. The four winning businesses received a congratulatory plaque to recognize them for being an outstanding Partner in Education.
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
Cherokee Angel Adult Day Care Center Opens Cherokee Angel Adult Day Care Center provides accessible, affordable, high quality care to the seniors in our community. Its goal is to help Georgia seniors maintain their choice to remain as independent and healthy as possible. Through adult daycare/day health program activities and services the center plans to stimulate, educate and create an environment where its participants socialize and exercise to improve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Cherokee Angel Adult Day Care Center offers Georgians (seniors and their caregivers) a cost-effective alternative service to prolong their autonomy and preserve their dignity. At Cherokee Angel Adult Day Care Center you can expect the opportunity to be cared for in a safe and compassionate environment. They offer an organized program of services during the day in a group setting for the purpose of supporting the personal independence of seniors and promoting their social, physical, and emotional well-being. A variety of activities designed to meet the individual needs and interests of the participants. Offering a place where your family member will be treated with dignity and respect while socializing with new friends. 678-224-6460 or 678-224-6398 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Brownlee Agency Opens in Woodstock Brownlee Agency, Inc was founded in 1974 and has established a very successful office in Tifton. Representing over 25 insurance companies allows them to customize a plan creating total protection and peace of mind. They are affiliated with only top-rated companies bringing the best insurance options and competitive prices. They have expanded their operations into Woodstock and will focus on commercial business insurance. They look forward to becoming a part of the Woodstock community and helping local business owners. Contact the branch manager, Dara Sutton, CPCU who is also a former UGA grad from the Risk Management and Insurance Program. 3213 S. Cherokee Lane, Unit 1710, Woodstock. 1-800-810-8699, BbrownleeAgency.com
Northside Receives Grant & Recognition In 2014, 1,703 underinsured women received breast cancer screening and diagnostic services through the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute. Fifteen breast cancers were detected. More cases of breast cancer are diagnosed and treated at the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute than at any other community hospital in the Southeast. Early detection of breast cancer saves the lives of thousands of women each year. However, medically underserved and uninsured women often lack access to care. With the generous support of two Atlanta organizations, Northside is able to continue to provide funding for screening mammograms and other breast diagnostic procedures such as ultrasounds, biopsies and more for women who cannot afford them. Northside recently received a $179,956 grant from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Atlanta Affiliate, and $39,954.83 from Its The Journey, producer of the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer. Forbes has named Northside Hospital to its list of Americas Best Employers in a survey that polled U.S. employees across all industries. No other Georgia hospitals were ranked, and only one in the U.S. the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics ranked higher than Northside Hospital.Northside Hospital is honored to be included among the esteemed organizations on the Forbes list of Americas Best Employers, said Bob Quattrocchi, president and CEO, Northside Hospital, Inc. More so, we are proud that our employees have placed us in such high regard. Northside Hospital constantly seeks to foster an environment of professional and personal growth for every professional who works with us.
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.
CSB Now Headquartered at Copper Coin Main Street Woodstock held a ribbon cutting in January to officially celebrate the grand opening of the Community & Southern Bank location at Copper Coin Coffee in downtown Woodstock.
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..
Georgia Eye Partners Recently Opened Fourth Office Georgia Eye Partners, a group practice of ophthalmologists and optometrists dedicated to providing patients with the highest quality of care, has recently opened its fourth office at 900 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 312. The company currently has offices at Northside, Emory Midtown and Johns Creek. The addition of this office provides the Woodstock, and surrounding communities, multiple levels of ophthalmology surgical services as well as comprehensive medical eye care. We are excited to bring our physicians and staff to the community of Woodstock and the surrounding area, said Georgia Eye Partners Managing Partner, Eugene Gabianelli, M.D. this additional office allows us to offer top quality surgical services to the residents in the area. Georgia Eye Partners services range from routine vision care to complex specialty surgical care. Surgical services include cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, laser vision correction, corneal transplantation, blepharoplasty, ptosis correction, orbital fracture repair, lid lesion excision, and laser eye surgery for diabetes. A variety of cosmetic services including fractional laser resurfacing, Botox, and facial fillers are also offered. Patients with questions about the new office in Woodstock can call 404-953-4044 or visit www.GaEyePartners.com.