Meet Some of Our County’s Influential Women Last month’s feature on some of the inspiring women of Cherokee County was so well-received that I was asked to write a continuation, featuring a few more women who make our community great. Again, I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed listening and learning from them.To finish off this two-part feature, I was … [Read more...]

Trying to decide where to send your child for summer camp sometimes can be overwhelming! Here are the top five things we suggest you look for when deciding the best place for your future camper.1. Start with your child. Assess if the camp will fit your child’s interests and needs. There are many options, from day camps to overnight residential camps, where campers can stay … [Read more...]

Allatoona Lake is one of the busiest Army Corps of Engineers Lakes in the nation, with an estimated 6.7 million visitors every year. The Corps manages numerous boat ramps and day-use areas situated around the lake, and our convenient campgrounds offer great opportunities for a full outdoor experience close to your own backyard!Campgrounds The Army Corps of Engineers … [Read more...]

Late last September, Laine Wood stopped by the community garden, owned by Roy Taylor, on Railroad Street in Canton, to glean the last of her summer crop. Her grandchildren, ages 6 and 9, watched from the car as she collected about 30 pounds of roma tomatoes and pulled up the plants to clear off her plot.Before long, she learned she had other observers.“I heard someone … [Read more...]

Meet Some of Our County’s Influential Women Cherokee County isn’t short on fascinating women or the women who inspire them. In honor of Women’s History Month, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing a handful of local women, many of whom are born and raised here or have lived here a long time. Listening and learning from each one left me buoyed, electrified and with a … [Read more...]