On Aug. 12, 2,117 runners gathered at Etowah River Park to participate in the 10th annual Chick-fil-A Moo’ve It 5K. Aside from burning off enough calories to make up for a few of the chicken biscuits offered to attendees, the charitable event raised more than $93,000 that will benefit the Cherokee County Educational Foundation and the Cherokee County Special Olympics. All six … [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...]

Repent! How many times have we seen someone on a street corner shouting that word? Or perhaps we’ve watched a movie where one of the characters is portrayed as a crazed religious figure carrying signs with that word on it, claiming the world is coming to an end? We have a natural aversion to that word and what it might represent, but did you know that the word for repent in … [Read more...]

This month, I interviewed Sarah Carney of Hidden Acres Animal Sanctuary (HAAS) in Canton. Learn more at hiddenacresanimalsanctuary.org. What is your mission? Hidden Acres Animal Sanctuary Therapy and Rescue is a nonprofit with a mission to spread hope, healing and love to rescue farm animals and human hearts and a purpose to bring joy to all who cross our path. We pay … [Read more...]

Pregnancy and childbirth are remarkable experiences that bring joy and change to a woman’s life. One fascinating aspect of postpartum recovery is how the uterus, the remarkable organ that nurtured your baby, gradually returns to its pre-pregnancy size. During pregnancy, your uterus expands to accommodate your growing baby. It undergoes significant changes to provide a … [Read more...]