A wise person told me, “The world is run by those who show up.” I’ve recently seen in action a group of citizens who showed up and are making a difference in their neighborhood.The Highway 92 corridor in southwest Cherokee, between Woodstock Road and I-75, has become an important area for economic development in our county. It started 10 years ago, with an initiative by the … [Read more...]

The Cherokee County Historical Society will develop a new and innovative Cherokee County History Museum and Preservation Center. The location is the former Canton Police Station building at 221 E. Marietta St. in historic downtown Canton, following an extensive reuse and renovation project. The museum should be a major tourist attraction for Canton and Cherokee County, as well … [Read more...]

Cindy with Assistant Principal Julie Peppers and a couple of students at the Valentine Sweetheart Dance.Since deciding to retire, I’ve often wondered - even worried - if I would leave a legacy at Sixes Elementary. When my daughters were young, I served my community as a Girl Scout leader. I learned that we must always leave a place better than we found it. I hope … [Read more...]

West Cherokee County, north of Lake Allatoona, is largely undeveloped. The county’s land-use plan calls for low-impact development across most of it. The state plans to start widening Highway 20 west of Canton within the next 10 years, but, overall, road plans in that area are only designed to support low-intensity development. I hope that’s realistic. If not, we could face an … [Read more...]

The Mill on Etowah will be opening this spring, at the site of The Canton Cotton Mill No. 1, as a mixed use development by Penn Hodge.Featuring riverside restaurants, a brewery, retail, office and event spaces, the project is committed to the revitalization of a property dear to the city of Canton and its residents. Located along the Etowah River, it promises a unique … [Read more...]