Woodstock resident Anthony Sant’Anselmo grew up in Los Angeles, California, with a love for movies. He works as a “South Park” animator, and he is a writer and director. His father is co-creator of the ‘80s toy Teddy Ruxpin and he would take Anthony to his office on weekends — that’s where he found his love of writing. Anthony completed a four-year project: turning his … [Read more...]
6 Recipes for the Super Bowl
If you’re making a spread of appetizers for your Super Bowl party, here are six touchdown-worthy recipes, with six ingredients — or less! — to make preparations for the big game as smooth as possible. If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to eat healthier… let’s just call this a cheat day. Don’t throw a flag yet; spinach is an ingredient in one of the recipes. Bye-Bye … [Read more...]
Bringing TV Production From Los Angeles to Woodstock
In 2021, I wrote an article for this publication about the Christian Worldview Film Festival, held at First Baptist Church Woodstock. I ended that article with this hope: “My desire is to see more movies made right here in Woodstock. Soon, I hope we can hear that familiar chime, ‘Quiet on the set.’” I couldn’t have imagined that, just more than a year later, I’d be in … [Read more...]
Get to Know Elle Taylor, Woodstock’s City Clerk
Get to Know Elle Taylor Woodstock’s City Clerk What is your background? I have been with the city of Woodstock for eight months. I have a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from Georgia State University. My career (before I had children) was in retail buying/planning. I began my career in city government as the deputy clerk at the city of Mountain Park. I … [Read more...]
Facebook Group Celebrates 3 Years of Community
Cherokee Connect, the illustrious Cherokee County Facebook group, sparks connections, inspires residents to help neighbors in need and fosters a greater sense of community, which was especially impactful during the pandemic, when we were not always able to interact face-to-face. The group’s creator and fearless leader, Canton resident Josh Bagby, started the page in October … [Read more...]