My wife and I love to spoil our dog, Tumnus. He eats well. He sleeps in our bed. He frequents the dog park. And he even enjoys the occasional pup cup. The problem is, Tumnus is a nervous wreck. Jane and I rescued him when he was only 5 months old, but he had already experienced so much hurt that most things continue to scare him even now, well over a year later. Tumnus … [Read more...]

Circle of Friends recently received a generous $500,000 donation from a longtime friend and client of the Keen family, founders of the nonprofit. As part of her will, Mary Ann Crowe (1940-2022) of Alpharetta left the organization this sizable gift to be used to enhance the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the expansion of the team and … [Read more...]

Woodstock resident Cherry Klein is no stranger to Cherokee County’s fitness community. The 51-year-old has spent the past 15 years serving our community as a Zumba and AquaFit instructor at LA Fitness and Onelife Fitness. She also works as a line cook for Sunset Grille and over the years has worked for MadLife, Marlow’s Tavern, Prime 120 and Tavern at Towne Lake. Cherry’s … [Read more...]

This month, we are focusing on an often-overlooked way to support local nonprofits: thrift stores. We all know they are great for finding bargains, but how often do we stop to consider what an essential role thrift stores are playing in the support of others? Not only do they offer items at remarkably lower prices, their revenue often helps fund essential programming at local … [Read more...]

Unearthing the Secrets of Cherokee Treasure Tunnel In early November 1932, three boys — Roy Tippins and Bob and Jack Stuman — found a large granite stone with symbols carved on it, near the border of Cherokee and Forsyth counties. After asking the landowner for permission to dig near the spot and being refused, they returned several days later and found a second stone a few … [Read more...]