When we think of a summer flower garden, beds of colorful, blooming annuals often come to mind. These seasonal beauties can be the stars of an attractive summer landscape. Annuals generally are easy to grow, and they bloom quickly and prolifically. However, annuals are by no means fool-proof. Here’s how to make your annuals truly shine: 1. Watering One of the most … [Read more...]
Supporting Our Men and Women in Blue
To commemorate National Police Week, May 15-21, we offer honor, support and remembrance while law enforcement, survivors and citizens pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. In Cherokee County, honor and remembrance goes beyond police week and has a special meaning for county resident Steve Marcinko. In early 2021, Marcinko set out to make a difference … [Read more...]
Enjoying the Great Outdoors at Home
Spring has officially sprung in Cherokee County, and with the warm Georgia weather comes quality time spent outside with family, friends and neighbors. If you find yourself on the hunt in the housing market, one important factor to consider is the access to nature you’ll enjoy in the next community you and your family call home. Residents of master-planned communities enjoy … [Read more...]
Ask the Audiologist
Are Q-tips Harmful to Your Ears? Dear Dr. Mary, I gradually have been losing my hearing over the past few months, and I am very concerned that I cannot hear well anymore. My ears feel like they are full of cotton. I use Q-tips regularly and usually earwax comes out on the Q-tip. I also tried using an at-home earwax removal kit I purchased at the pharmacy; however, it hurt … [Read more...]
Share the Love. Shop Local.
Our mission statement is the measure by which we determine our editorial content each month: sharing hyperlocal, positive content with you. So, it made perfect sense to take that a step further and build on what we began during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons: encouraging you to shop locally by giving you a map to follow. After so many challenges in recent years, now … [Read more...]