Lauren Johnson The City of Canton’s Communications Manager What is your background? I have been with the city of Canton for a little more than … Continue Reading
Opportunities Exist for Recreation and Service on the Etowah
Consider yourself lucky that you live in the Upper Etowah watershed. Not only is it biodiverse, it is beautiful. The Etowah is a great source of recreation for fishers, kayakers and tubers, and new launch locations soon are coming to Cherokee County. Additionally, both reservoirs in our watershed are great for paddling, fishing or picnicking. […] Continue Reading...
Our Hometown Heroes
In our November and December issues, we ran a listing of ways (Helping Hands) our readers could help local nonprofits and government agencies that work to enrich the lives of those less fortunate in our community. You — our hometown heroes — responded in a powerful way. Read on to see the good news about […] Continue Reading...
Summer Internship Program Now Accepting Applications
Employer applications and student sign-up sheets now are available for the 2023 Cherokee Summer Internship Program. In partnership with Cherokee County School District, this program was launched in 2018 by the Cherokee Workforce Collaborative, a community-based alliance created by the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED), to strengthen the county’s pipeline of skilled workers and […] Continue Reading...

Pickleball: The Sport With the ‘Funny’ Name Is Holding Courts in Cherokee
In 2021, we wrote on the emerging popularity of pickleball, the game with the funny name (http://bit.ly/3ImGCIR). At that time, when we mentioned … Continue Reading

The Entrepreneurial Grind
Coffee Business Takes Root in Cherokee County Nestled at what could be considered the midpoint between Woodstock and Canton is Alma Coffee. "Alma," in Spanish, translates to "soul." That's what is at the center of … Continue Reading

2023 Service League Gala and Benefit
The Service League of Cherokee County Gala and Benefit was held on Jan. 28 at Timbers on Etowah in Canton. A portion of the proceeds benefited The Children’s Haven, and the second annual Heritage of Hope Award was … Continue Reading

Don’t Face Income Tax Problems Alone
Do you or your company need to catch up on the required filing of income tax returns to the U.S. Treasury or the Georgia Department of Revenue? For peace of mind, reach out to a trusted tax professional, … Continue Reading

How Will I Know If I’m Really in Labor?
Every woman’s experience with labor is different, so knowing if it’s active labor or simply false labor pains can be tricky. Being as prepared as possible will help reduce anxiety when those first signs appear. Here … Continue Reading