People often ask me why we don’t just shut down the growth and development in our county. They moved here to get away from overdevelopment, and don’t want it to happen here. The answer is, we can’t shut it all down, even if we wanted to. Property owners legally are entitled to a reasonable economic use of their property. Any regulation of land use and development must be done … [Read more...]

Service League Has Long History of Helping Community Since the Service League of Cherokee County’s inception 87 years ago, its volunteer group of women has dedicated thousands of hours to hands-on assistance and fundraising to help children in need. The organization traces its history to March 28, 1935, when a small group of women in the city of Canton came together with … [Read more...]

Young Maya has decided she wants to be a police officer when she grows up. The 7-year-old made that proclamation after spending time with Woodstock Police Officer Ledarrion Poole as she and her mom, Alesea, waited for a tow truck. Alesea’s post on Facebook said it all: “Thank you for playing Pokémon and bakugan with my daughter Maya while I waited for a tow truck after being … [Read more...]

Do you or your company need to catch up on the required filing of income tax returns to the U.S. Treasury or the Georgia Department of Revenue? For peace of mind, reach out to a trusted tax professional, specializing in unfiled returns. If you have a tax liability, a tax professional can represent you to tax authorities and negotiate the best available settlement. As we … [Read more...]

Financial planner Gary Alpert has made Woodstock home for him, his wife Wendy Helen and their pups, Chloe and Skeeter. “I am a member of the Woodstock Rotary Club and really enjoy giving back to the community,” Gary said. “Wendy Helen and I enjoy supporting various local charities and participating in the business community. We love our neighborhood, and we enjoy … [Read more...]