Assistant City Manager What is your main responsibility? The position of assistant city manager (ACM) is responsible for assisting the city manager in managing the operations of the city government, and for direct oversight of several departments. As ACM, I also am responsible for general oversight of most large capital projects. Describe a typical day on the job. The … [Read more...]

Sequoyah High Volleyball Head Coach John Edwards There are high expectations for the 2022 season. Coming off a 50-4 year and the second state finals appearance in three years, this group of nine seniors is hungry to finish their careers on a high note. With the fast-paced offense led by senior setter and three-time all-state performer Taylor Pecht, the Chiefs are … [Read more...]

Casey Montana has a calling on her life: to save as many horses and donkeys from the slaughter pipeline as possible. “We can’t save them all,” Casey said, “but we can change the lives of the few we do.” The mission at WarAngel Farms Rescue and Rehabilitation is to be good stewards of God’s animals here on earth by rescuing, rehabilitating and finding forever homes for the … [Read more...]

With the end of this election cycle in sight, it’s a great time to look ahead and consider how to keep Cherokee County great! The goals don’t change, but we’re always looking for better ways to achieve them. Goal 1: Manage and control growth to protect quality of life. Cherokee is an exceptionally desirable place to live. People want to move here. That’s good, but too much … [Read more...]

The Volunteer Aging Council Gets a New Name The Volunteer Aging Council, a nonprofit volunteer organization committed to raising funds and awareness for the needs of low-income seniors and senior veterans in Cherokee County, is proud to announce its new name: Stand Up For Seniors. The nonprofit was established in 2000 to address Cherokee County seniors’ unmet needs. Its … [Read more...]