Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has announced the Georgia primary election has been moved to June 9, due to health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19. Early voting starts May 18; voter registration will end May 11. All precincts will be open on June 9.Voters are encouraged to vote by mail; every active Georgia voter has been sent an application to apply for a … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Celebrate the Winners!
Congratulations to all of our 2020 Readers' Choice Winners! Now, let's get you set up to share your status with the community. Items we have for you to display include:• Window cling • Digital certificate suitable for printing and framing • Graphic for social mediaTo receive these items, email readerschoice@aroundaboutmagazines.com.To place a Thank You ad in the … [Read more...]
2020 Census
Population count determines funding for many state programs, including highways, senior services and grants The signs are here. You’ve seen them on TV. Notices have come in the mail. Now it’s time to respond. The 2020 census is upon us, the decennial event in which U.S. residents are asked to participate. In 1790, the United States took its first census. The founders of the … [Read more...]
Guacamole for 4
It’s almost time to plan for your Cinco De Mayo party! This recipe will make a great addition to your menu.Ingredients • 4 medium avocados • 1 tomato • 1/2 onion • 1/4 bunch of cilantro • 2 jalapenos • Juice from half a lime • A pinch of salt and pepperDirections Start by cutting your fresh avocados in half. Take out the pits, scoop out the avocados into a bowl. … [Read more...]
In a Word, Cherokee County is ‘Awesome’
The state of our county is easy to describe with just one word — awesome.We have almost everything going for us in Cherokee County, and I love sharing the reasons why. In January, I followed tradition by giving a State of the County address. Here’s a summary.We’re the fastest-growing county in our region, despite mostly conservative growth management practices. That’s … [Read more...]