Cherokee County continues to move rapidly into the future. The quiet rural county of yesterday has become Georgia’s seventh largest. We’ll likely double again in population over the next 25 years, even with careful growth management. We have to conduct ourselves like the county we are, and prepare for the county we will become. Cherokee County hasn’t had a public … [Read more...]

“Ladies and gentlemen, we will be taking a brief intermission prior to the second act. Thank you.” The ominous voice is so classic. The practice of intermission is classic in the theater, as well. Some people hate it, but I must confess, I love the brief 15-minute period. It is easy, as an arts administrator, to back up this needed time with financial numbers, the added … [Read more...]

The city of Woodstock invites residents to celebrate Family Health & Fitness Day on June 13 and discover how “parks build healthy communities.” Organized by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Family Health & Fitness Day promotes the importance of local parks and recreation in keeping communities healthy. To celebrate, Woodstock’s parks and … [Read more...]

The Woodstock Summer Concert Series will kick off on July 31, with the Ultimate Queen Celebration, starring Marc Martel. The concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater. The July 11 concert in the series has been canceled. Artist Christopher Cross was scheduled to perform that evening in Woodstock. Cross recently postponed the start of his … [Read more...]

In the past couple of months, we’ve seen how this insidious COVID-19 virus is impacting our families, our community and our way of life. What we’ve faced has been daunting, but we are heartened by the moments of triumph we see in everyday acts of courage, humanity and love. Suddenly, our healthcare workers, teachers, grocery clerks and truck drivers have become our new … [Read more...]