One of the largest drivers of Woodstock’s success, in an economic sense — and in creating a higher quality of life — has been our city’s focus on … Continue Reading
7 Fun Activity Ideas for Adults and Kids
Summer is just around the corner, and it should be a time of relaxing, enjoying family and friends, and trying new activities. Here are seven ideas to consider, whether you’ll be home all summer or have a couple of days to fill here and there. 1. Volunteer at a local nonprofit. If you’re looking for […] Continue Reading...
Shirley Pahl’s Dedication to Volunteering Continues in Retirement
Shirley Pahl was the face of the Cherokee County Farm Bureau for the past 30 years, making sure residents understood the importance of agriculture to our community and economy. Pahl recently retired from the Farm Bureau, where, as program coordinator, she helped schoolchildren see that there is a bright future in the agricultural industry — […] Continue Reading...
7 Recipes That Get a Round of A-Paws
When my husband and I started dating in 2017, we shared six family pets — two cats and one dog in each household. Our parents have only three pets total now, but we still love visiting them — and our families, of course! One of my favorite things to do as content editor is trying […] Continue Reading...

Nonprofit Helps Families Learn at Home Without Limitations
Nobel Prize in Literature recipient W. B. Yeats said: “Education is not the filling of a bucket but the lighting of a fire.” Numerous flames are … Continue Reading

Artist Spotlight: Sterling Barrett
Over the past few years, and through hundreds of live performances, Sterling Barrett has been rising steadily in the north Georgia music scene. Whether performing as front man of his party band, Chess, or … Continue Reading

How Can We Cope With Increased Stress?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Regardless of what month it is, it always is a good time to check in with your mental health. It is normal to feel stressed, frustrated, nervous or angry, especially … Continue Reading

Other Local-Option Sales Taxes: Yes or No?
Cherokee County is one of just three counties in Georgia without a local-option sales tax (LOST), or a similar additional 1% sales tax used to drive down property tax rates directly. Yet, property taxes set and … Continue Reading

Smallest Birds on Earth Visiting Your Backyard
Ruby-throated hummingbirds are the tiniest of birds — measuring 3 to 3.5 inches long — with iridescent feathers. Males have a black throat patch, which reflects bright ruby red in the sun and during aerobatic … Continue Reading