Be Pro Be Proud Georgia — a comprehensive initiative that connects students around the state to high-demand, high-paying careers — recently announced it is the recipient of a $600,000 grant from the Marcus Foundation. Launched in July 2020, Be Pro Be Proud Georgia is aimed at changing the perception of the skilled professions by linking career opportunities, training and … [Read more...]

While our students, teachers and school support staff enjoy a well-deserved break this summer, Cherokee County School District’s (CCSD) central office is busy preparing for the new school year. On Monday, Aug. 2, we’ll welcome back 42,000 students for a year of learning, with new programs to participate in, new teachers and staff to learn from and new friends to make. In … [Read more...]

Popularity of African American Holiday is Growing Across U.S. Juneteenth is becoming more popular in America as an important African American holiday. For many years, it primarily was a Texas celebration. After all, it was in Galveston, Texas, that this holiday originated. U.S. President Abraham Lincoln had abolished slavery in the United States when he issued the … [Read more...]

How to Be a Tourist In Your Own Backyard Planning a vacation can be overwhelming! Even so, it is important to take a break from work to spend quality time with your family. If you want to avoid traveling due to COVID-19 or if you are simply looking for a unique experience close to home, here are five staycation ideas in the Cherokee County area that will help make this a … [Read more...]

Full slate of artists ready to take the stage in downtown Woodstock. The lineup for the 2021 season of the Woodstock Summer Concert Series has been finalized by city officials. There will be five concerts in the June-September series, which takes place at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater. The May concert was rescheduled at the request of the artist. June 12 The … [Read more...]