Sasha Swetlowski Local Musician Builds ‘Keyboard Wagon’ I find enjoyment hearing other people’s stories — where they came from and the path of … Continue Reading
Fire Station Beats Heat With Education
Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) Fire Station 24 recently put on a fun and educational display in the River Park community for hundreds of local residents. Firefighters from […] Continue Reading...
Cherokee's Café Culture
Coffee Shops Stir Emotions, Special Memories With Each Cup of Java Whether the temperature is 95 degrees, or below freezing, it’s clear that Cherokee Countians love their coffee. Look at […] Continue Reading...
What’s Up in Your Watershed?
All Hands Needed to Care for Local Streams, Rivers and Lake The Upper Etowah River Alliance (UERA) has a whole bunch of interesting activities coming up in which you, your […] Continue Reading...

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Support Groups Are Available to Help Deal With This Illness The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) has declared September Suicide … Continue Reading

Everyday Angels
Woodstock resident Cherry Klein is no stranger to Cherokee County’s fitness community. The 51-year-old has spent the past 15 years serving our community as a Zumba and AquaFit instructor at LA Fitness and Onelife … Continue Reading

Thrift Stores: More Than a Good Deal
This month, we are focusing on an often-overlooked way to support local nonprofits: thrift stores. We all know they are great for finding bargains, but how often do we stop to consider what an essential role thrift … Continue Reading

A Golden Opportunity
Unearthing the Secrets of Cherokee Treasure Tunnel In early November 1932, three boys — Roy Tippins and Bob and Jack Stuman — found a large granite stone with symbols carved on it, near the border of Cherokee and … Continue Reading

Rob’s Rescues
This month, I interviewed Sarah Carney of Hidden Acres Animal Sanctuary (HAAS) in Canton. Learn more at hiddenacresanimalsanctuary.org. What is your mission? Hidden Acres Animal Sanctuary Therapy and Rescue is a … Continue Reading