The Year of Kindness Continues Aroundabout Local Media checked in with Kevin Williams, who led us in a challenge to show kindness in 2021. We thought it was time for a mid-year checkup. How have you been showing kindness so far? If you find your enthusiasm has waned, let Kevin inspire you again. Let’s head into the rest of 2021 with a renewed emphasis on showing care, concern … [Read more...]

While our students, teachers and school support staff enjoy a well-deserved break this summer, Cherokee County School District’s (CCSD) central office is busy preparing for the new school year.On Monday, Aug. 2, we’ll welcome back 42,000 students for a year of learning, with new programs to participate in, new teachers and staff to learn from and new friends to make.In … [Read more...]

“Anybody know how to get to the falls?” “Where is Flamingo Cove?” “Anyone know where Blockhouse is?” These are all common questions seen on Allatoona Lake Life, a private Facebook group dedicated to the lake we all love. With 30,000-plus members, location questions are common within the group. Many of the coves have unofficial names and cannot be found with a simple Google … [Read more...]

Popularity of African American Holiday is Growing Across U.S. Juneteenth is becoming more popular in America as an important African American holiday. For many years, it primarily was a Texas celebration. After all, it was in Galveston, Texas, that this holiday originated.U.S. President Abraham Lincoln had abolished slavery in the United States when he issued the … [Read more...]

Congratulations to the victors in this year’s poll! We are excited to celebrate you, and the contributions you make to our community. We know you’re proud and ready to announce your success, so we have prepared a few items to help you celebrate: 1. Window cling 2. Certificate PDF 3. Award JPG to post on your website, Facebook page or other social media outlets.To … [Read more...]