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

Finding Comfort in the Hand of the Master
My wife and I love to spoil our dog, Tumnus. He eats well. He sleeps in our bed. He frequents the dog park. And he even enjoys the occasional pup cup. The problem is, Tumnus is a nervous wreck. Jane and I rescued … Continue Reading

Gift to Circle of Friends Inspires Fundraiser
Circle of Friends recently received a generous $500,000 donation from a longtime friend and client of the Keen family, founders of the nonprofit. As part of her will, Mary Ann Crowe (1940-2022) of Alpharetta left … 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