Although each group of friends’ interests vary, girls’ night out (GNO) often involves dinner and drinks, dancing, movies, spa treatments, creative activities and music — I bet reading the title of this article was enough to get Cyndi Lauper’s 1983 song stuck in your head! Whether you’re planning an event with friends, family or co-workers, GNO is about having fun, relaxing and … [Read more...]
Coffee Bars Can Add Value to Your Home
About 10 years ago, I started encouraging and helping others to set up coffee/drink bars in their homes. Not only does it add something of interest, but it also provides extra storage and use. Plus, buyers love them! I have helped install lots of different types of coffee bars. Some reimagined the “desk areas” of kitchens, which were popular in the 1990s; some were made by … [Read more...]
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 delivering heartfelt original songs with country band Georgia Standard, Sterling has become known and loved for his soulful vocals and rock/blues guitar … [Read more...]
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 following the pandemic. Over time, stress manifests as increased tension in our minds and bodies, and can disrupt our daily emotions, physical well-being and behaviors. … [Read more...]
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 controlled by the Cherokee Board of Commissioners (BOC) are the lowest in the metro Atlanta region, and the 28th lowest of all 159 counties in Georgia. Like all other … [Read more...]