In late January, Michael Caldwell delivered his 2023 State of the City address, outlining his top three priorities for this year — focusing on … Continue Reading
Meet Kendall Jones, MUST Ministries Community Liaison — Cherokee
Kendall Jones moved to Cherokee County 35 years ago. He was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, and he graduated from Florida State … Continue Reading
4 Ways for Students to Avoid Procrastination
Let’s be honest; everyone procrastinates. Still, it’s important for students to take proactive steps to keep from falling behind, and build good habits at a young age. Whether it’s putting off a project, waiting … Continue Reading
Rob’s Rescues
This month, I met with Sam Shelton, CEO of Furkids. Headquartered in Cumming, Furkids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that operates the largest cage-free, no-kill shelter in the Southeast for … Continue Reading
How John J.A. Sharp Left an Education Legacy
John James Augustus Sharp was not only sharp in name. In fact, he left a lasting legacy of intelligence and education in Cherokee and surrounding counties. Born in South Carolina in March 1828, John was one of 14 … Continue Reading
Annual Retreat Moves County Forward
The Cherokee Board of Commissioners (BOC) held its annual planning retreat in Canton in January. The meeting was open to the public. Here’s a report on some of our discussions. Regarding taxes, Cherokee County … Continue Reading