Cherokee's 181-year tradition is thriving. A step back in time is an accurate description of camp meeting, a Southern tradition that brings families together for more than a week of uninterrupted fellowship and meaningful worship.Folks yearning for that simpler life can experience it July 12-21, when the faithful ignore the heat and make the pilgrimage to Holbrook … [Read more...]

The Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks and Historic Sites manages more than 60 properties across Georgia, each providing a variety of programs and outdoor activities.Nearby Red Top Mountain State Park, with 1,776 acres and 15 miles of trails, offers swimming, fishing and skiing opportunities, as well as organized activities for all ages. The … [Read more...]

 The Etowah Film Festival inaugural year was a resounding success. The event was well received by filmmakers, actors and audience, from the Thursday night screening of local high school and college films, to the Sunday morning brunch at Reformation Brewery to the awards ceremony Sunday night.Brent Lambert-Zaffino and I worked more than a year to bring this … [Read more...]

May 18 Music by Electric Avenue Free family event at 6 p.m. at the Etowah River Park Amphitheatre.   www.cantonga.govUpcoming:June 15: Thomas Fountain Band (country music) July 20: A1A (Jimmy Buffet tribute show) Aug. 17: The Kentucky Headhunters … [Read more...]

This Father’s Day, we say thank you to all the dads out there! Whether you go by Dad, Daddy, Father, Pop, Papa, Old Man or any other name, we salute you! And so do your children. These students from Holly Springs Elementary and STEM Academy share their thoughts and even offer some advice.1. What’s the most important thing a Dad does in his family? 2. What is your favorite … [Read more...]