As we begin a new term on the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners, it’s a great time to take stock of our county’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.Cherokee has a long list of strengths. Some are pure gifts from God, including our fabulous geography and climate, and our location where metro Atlanta meets the Appalachian Mountains. Our community has had a … [Read more...]

A photo of the late Lillie Mae Brownlee, winner of the Unity Award, was shown on the screen. Photos by Martha Hayden.Lillie Mae Brownlee was named the recipient of the 2019 MLK Unity Award during the 21st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast in January at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center. Brownlee, who passed away at age 93 in November 2018, was … [Read more...]

The big game is coming to Atlanta! That’s right, Super Bowl LIII will be Feb. 3 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For just the third time in history, Atlanta will play host to the country’s largest sporting event, so you don’t want to miss it. But, don’t worry, if you can’t afford the high-dollar tickets to the game, we’ve got you covered with all the ways you still can be close to the … [Read more...]

Looking to start off 2019 focusing on a healthier way of eating? Here are five ways to get started.Eat "real" food. There are dozens of diet/meal plans out there, and it can be very confusing trying to pick the right one for you. Let me make this really simple by asking this question: What do all these diet plans have in common? They all teach you to stop eating highly … [Read more...]

How did we get to December so fast? Time seems to move more quickly year after year, especially when we are busy. This phenomenon gives us reason to slow down during the holidays, and cherish the time we have with family and friends. In a world where human connection and togetherness often seem fleeting, taking time to gather with loved ones, or volunteer to help those in need, … [Read more...]