The Canton Police Department hosted its annual Shop with a Cop on Dec. 13 at the Canton Target store.Canton officers and police explorers shopped with children and purchased gifts for those who would not ordinarily be receiving much, if anything, this year. Officers helped more than 30 children and families in need. The department received donations from local businesses … [Read more...]

Several major hurricanes have made landfall in the United States and its territories in the past year, and many people are surprised that U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Allatoona Lake often are deployed to assist the Corps Emergency Support Mission.Each year, the Corps sends hundreds of people to respond to disasters around the world. When disasters occur, it is not … [Read more...]

As the years come and go, so do our resolutions to eat better, exercise more and embrace a healthier lifestyle. These folks made the decision to implement life changes, and we hope they inspire you like they do us!Mental and physical health are important to maintain. I am a 35-year-old single mother of four. I moved to Canton after leaving an abusive situation, and I … [Read more...]

"Indivisible," a movie about Canton native Darren Turner's Army service and the effects on his marriage, had a run in theaters nationwide this fall. While no longer playing on the big screen, the movie has launched a ministry led by Turner and his wife Heather (www.darrenandheatherturner.com).Although the film will be released on DVD at some point, that information … [Read more...]

Community doesn't happen overnight. Community, and all its facets, by nature takes time. It requires listening, trusting and building, and then listening some more. Cultivating community takes a willingness to be in it for the long game.Founded 187 years ago, Cherokee long has been a community of innovators, entrepreneurs and creatives starting from scratch: digging for … [Read more...]