Cherokee Tribune
Canton celebrates new sculpture at Heritage Park
CANTON — Canton leaders, staff, Canton Arts Commission members and residents visited Heritage Park Friday to celebrate a new permanent landmark in the park. The sculpture, titled “Currents of Canton,” was designed by artist Huelani Mei and features...
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Red, White & Blue BBQ raises money for vets and kids
The American Legion Post 45 and the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program hosted the Red, White & Blue BBQ in Canton Saturday. The event, held at the American Legion Fairgrounds in Canton, included a Georgia Barbecue Association-sanctioned event...
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New Mexican restaurant to open in Waleska
After working in restaurants for 25 years — 10 as a general manager — Lorena Jaramillo decided it was time to start her own business. She plans to open Milpas Cucina at 6874 Reinhardt College Parkway in Waleska by the end of October. A Tex-mex...
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New soda shop coming to Hickory Road in Holly Springs
HOLLY SPRINGS — Drivers who travel along Hickory Road in Holly Springs will know of a large skeleton standing next to the road, but they may not know that behind the skeleton is a new soda shop that is under construction. This business is called...
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New 500-acre passive park opens in Cherokee
An over 500-acre passive park is now open in northeast Cherokee County. County and city leaders, Cherokee Recreation and Parks staff and other community members gathered at the new Yellow Creek Road Conservation Area and Trails Tuesday to celebrate...
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Downtown Canton welcomes scarecrows
Scarecrows created by local businesses, schools and other organizations have appeared in downtown Canton again this year as part of an annual tradition. The scarecrows were created for the Service League of Cherokee County’s Riverfest Arts and Crafts...
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Waleska school named to National Register of Historic Places
The former R.M. Moore Elementary School building in Waleska is now part of the National Register of Historic Places. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs CLASSIFIEDS / COMICS / LOCAL / OBITUARIES / OPINION / SPORTS / announced that the...
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The Blend Nutrition Bar opens at The Mill on Etowah
A new business is open at The Mill on Etowah, offering a health-focused menu of protein shakes, loaded energy teas and other beverages and snacks. The Blend Nutrition Bar is next to The Arcade within The Mill on Etowah at 225 Reformation Parkway in...
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On the Border performs at Canton First Friday
Canton residents and visitors enjoyed Eagles hits from tribute band On the Border Friday during the October First Friday event. Canton’s First Friday series is held once a month in downtown Canton. The event features a free concert at Cannon Park,...
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Born with the same heart condition
Two Canton sisters have the same heart condition, but they aren’t letting it stop them from living their lives and enjoying playing the sports they love. Eloise Benson, 12, and Edith Benson, 10, both have a congenital complete heart block. This...
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Woodstock zones Dixie Speedway and surrounding properties
The Woodstock City Council voted this week to zone Dixie Speedway to heavy industrial after state law annexed it into the city, despite opposition from some nearby residents. The city council unanimously voted Monday to zone 138 acres, including the...
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Families enjoy shopping, food and music at Riverfest
Visitors to Etowah River Park in Canton over the weekend enjoyed shopping, food and entertainment at the 42nd annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival. The festival was held Saturday and Sunday at the park, featuring over 150 arts and crafts vendors...
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Developer: Woodstock Mill District to open in spring 2027
The developer building a new shopping center with a Publix Super Market in Woodstock has announced more tenants coming to the site. The Woodstock Mill District is now set to open in spring 2027, according to Connolly, the Atlanta-based developer...
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Prime says it’s not bringing a data center to Holly Springs, but some residents have doubts
WOODSTOCK — Area residents packed the Woodstock Recreation Center Tuesday evening to voice their concerns about a business seeking a permit in Holly Springs for a “digital utility” on the first floor of a storage facility. Over 100 people attended the...
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Business seeking permit for ‘digital utility’
A business that is partially converting a Marietta storage building into a data center is seeking a permit in Holly Springs for a “digital utility” at a similar storage facility. Prime Storage Holly Springs, located at 300 Rabbit Hill Road on Holly...
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Woodstock council rejects soccer stadium development
A proposal to build a mixeduse development with a soccer stadium and apartments was rejected Monday by Woodstock City Council members. A motion to approve Freestone Realty’s requests for a rezoning and conditional use permit on Ridgewalk Parkway was...
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New road sign honors the late state Rep. Mandi Ballinger
Members of Cherokee County’s legislative delegation presented a proclamation honoring former State Rep. Mandi Ballinger Tuesday during the county’s Board of Commissioners meeting. State Reps. Rick Jasperse, Bill Fincher and Don Parsons, and state Sen....
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Early voting starts Oct. 13 for Nov. 3 election
The early voting schedule has been set in Cherokee County for voting in the Nov. 3 election. According to the Cherokee County Elections & Voter Registration Office, early voting starts Tuesday, Oct. 13 and will run through Oct. 30. The hours...
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25 years later, Cherokee County remembers 9/11
A quarter century after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, Cherokee County Fire Battalion Chief Matthew Richter recalled the courage shown by the first responders that day and urged community members to carry forward their legacy. Cherokee...
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Music-inspired soda shop coming to Canton
A Canton entrepreneur is preparing to open a soda shop that will offer a variety of fun and flavorful drinks. Whitley Hampton says Soundtrack Soda Co. — opening 10 a.m. Saturday at 3350 Marietta Highway — “is a fun, music-inspired drink shop....
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Aquatic Center to be renamed in honor of Chairman Harry Johnston
The Cherokee County Aquatic Center is set to be named after Cherokee County Commission Chairman Harry Johnston, who has served on the Board of Commissioners for over 20 years. On Tuesday, commissioners unanimously voted to rename the Cherokee County...
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Brown Bag Concert Series begins in Woodstock
WOODSTOCK — Families and friends visited downtown Woodstock Thursday afternoon to hear live music under the sun. Musician Kai Mcalvin provided the entertainment for those in attendance. Her performance is part of Woodstock’s free Brown Bag Concert...
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City renovating Woodstock Arts Event Green
Renovations are scheduled to be completed this month to improve green space in downtown Woodstock used for events. On Aug. 24, the Woodstock City Council unanimously voted to renovate the Woodstock Arts Event Green and use Special Purpose Local Option...
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Canton Farmers Market finishes season with Hoop-de-do
The Canton Farmers Market celebrated the end of its season with free family-friendly activities Saturday in Brown Park. The Hoop-de-do themed event featured a petting zoo with animals from Barnyard Friends, face painting, balloon animals, caricatures...
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Cherokee mom receives fully refurbished vehicle
A Cherokee County mother received a vehicle Thursday, ensuring she will now have transportation for herself and her kids. Katrina Watkins received the fully refurbished 2023 Honda HRV Sport during a presentation held Thursday at Wren’s Collision...
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Woodstock Visitors Center celebrates 25 years
Woodstock city leaders, city staff and community members visited downtown Woodstock Wednesday for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Woodstock Visitors Center. The ceremony, hosted by Visit Woodstock GA, honored a...
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Students win at the Chick-fil-a Cherokee County 5K
Runners gathered Saturday at Etowah River Park in Canton for the 13th annual Chick-fil-a Cherokee County 5K, raising money for the Cherokee County Educational Foundation and Cherokee County Special Olympics. The event also featured a 1K fun run, a cow...
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Under the Sea event brings Ariel and Moana to Woodstock
Kids enjoyed meeting characters including Disney’s Ariel and Moana, face painting and bubbles Thursday in downtown Woodstock at the Family Fun Night event. The event, hosted by Visit Woodstock GA, had the theme “Under the Sea” and also featured a...
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Canton celebrates completion of new pedestrian bridge
CANTON — Canton leaders, city staff and residents gathered in the city’s Sunnyside community Tuesday to celebrate the completion of the Canton Creek Pedestrian Bridge. The bridge, adjacent to Hickory Flat Highway, spans across Canton Creek to provide...
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New Dunkin’ opens in Cherokee County Friday
A new Dunkin’ location is opening Friday in southeast Cherokee County, with the first 100 guests receiving free coffee for 100 Days. This new location sits at 9045 Hickory Flat Highway in the Hickory Grove shopping center near Woodstock. To celebrate...
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Reinhardt welcomes freshmen and new students to campus
WALESKA — Reinhardt University welcomed new students moving onto campus Thursday ahead of the new academic year. Classes at Reinhardt start Monday. Returning students will return to campus Friday. Student athletes have already moved in. “We are...
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Cherokee first responders train for active threats
The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office held its annual active threat training drills Tuesday and Wednesday at the old Cherokee High School campus. Over the course of two days, law enforcement personnel and other first responders from various Cherokee County...
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Woodstock concertgoers enjoy 2000s nostalgia before storm rolls in
A thunderstorm cut the party short, but before that, thousands of people enjoyed tunes from the early 2000s at Woodstock’s monthly Summer Concert Series show on Saturday. The concert, held at Woodstock’s Northside Hospital-cherokee Amphitheater,...
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Community honors Georgia soldier killed in Iran war
A 25-year-old U.S. Army officer from Georgia who was killed in action during the war in Iran was laid to rest in Canton Friday. Family and friends gathered to remember 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan for a visitation at Woodstock Funeral Home Thurday. Then on...
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Local nonprofit plans to create transitional housing for homeless vets
A local veterans group is planning to create transitional housing for homeless veterans, and the organization is working with Cherokee County leaders to find funding to support the project. On Tuesday, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners...
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Students begin school year at new Cherokee High School
CANTON — Close to 2,800 students walked through the doors of the new Cherokee High School Monday for the first day of the school year. Cherokee High School Principal Andy Hall, who is entering his fourth school year as principal, told the Tribune he...
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Ball Ground unveils historical marker in downtown park
BALL GROUND — A historical marker is now at Calvin Farmer Park in Ball Ground, further honoring the park’s namesake. Members of Farmer’s family, Ball Ground leaders, city staff and more gathered at Calvin Farmer Park Friday to unveil the new...
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Canton Corporate Park prepares to welcome anchor tenant
The first tenant at Canton Corporate Park is expected to be operating in its headquarters there by the end of the year, according to the Cherokee Office of Economic Development. The future corporate park sits on 50 acres at 9011 Knox Bridge Highway in...
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Pie Day at Woodstock’s Farm Fresh Market
Families, visitors, vendors and pie eating contest competitors gathered Saturday at the weekly Farm Fresh Market in downtown Woodstock. Vendors such as Holy Cannoli and sweets, Hatch Farm, Healthy Roots Produce, and Sausage World lined Market Street...
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Holly Springs files lawsuit challenging de-annexation law
Holly Springs has filed a lawsuit challenging a new state law that will remove certain areas from city limits and is set to change city elections. House Bill 1029, which Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law May 12, de-annexes census blocks that are beyond...
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Cherokee County adopts Pearidge Small Area Plan
Cherokee County leaders have adopted a plan for the Pearidge Community in the Canton area. On Tuesday, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an amendment to the county’s Comprehensive Plan to adopt the Pearidge Small Area...
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Soccer fans watch the World Cup final in Woodstock
Soccer fans gathered in downtown Woodstock Sunday to watch the FIFA World Cup final, where Spain defeated former champion Argentina 1-0 in extra time. Visit Woodstock GA and Woodstock Arts hosted a watch party with the game on the big screen at the...
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187-year tradition continues at Holbrook Campground
CHEROKEE COUNTY — Over 100 people gathered late Thursday morning for a Christian worship service under the wooden arbor at Holbrook Campground, where similar services have been held for 187 years. The 188th Holbrook Camp Meeting began July 10 and is...
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Ahead of annexation decision, petitioners ask Woodstock to say ‘no’
Over 1,300 people have signed a petition asking Woodstock leaders to deny an annexation and rezoning application for a development that would displace residents of a mobile home park. The petition, created by the political advocacy group North Georgia...
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Cherokee celebrates America’s 250th birthday
Cherokee County residents celebrated America’s 250th birthday Saturday at Cherokee Veterans Park near Canton. The America 250 celebration, hosted by Cherokee Recreation and Parks, featured a bike parade, food vendors and a concert. County officials...
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Families get a close look at vehicles and farm animals at Stormfest
Families and visitors explored various kinds of vehicles and met animals Friday at Stormfest, held at Cagle’s Farm in Holly Springs. The event featured a Touch-a-truck with a variety of vehicles, food trucks, educational booths and family-friendly...
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New restaurant brings Cajun flavors to downtown Canton
A new restaurant opened in Canton Monday, offering the community a taste of Louisiana. The owners, Courtney and Tyler Cook, opened their second Flatlands Bourbon and Bayou location Monday at 361 E. Main St. in downtown Canton. They opened their first...
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Residents weigh in on proposed 225-home neighborhood
Canton residents voiced opposition Thursday to a developer’s plan to build a 225-home neighborhood at Polecat Mountain, citing concerns about traffic and infrastructure. The Canton City Council held a public hearing Thursday to discuss Bradley Dunckel...
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Cherokee under heat advisory ahead of July Fourth
Cherokee County and other parts of the state can expect a hot Fourth of July, and residents are advised to stay hydrated and take precautions if they’re spending time outdoors. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Cherokee County...
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After brain tumor, Canton boy prepares to start kindergarten
A Canton boy is set to start his first day of kindergarten in August, but his journey to get to that day is not one of a typical 5-year-old. In spring 2022, Hunter Ellett’s parents, Jenna and Blake Ellett, noticed their son, who was then 1 year old,...
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Ball Ground celebrates America’s 250th birthday
Ball Ground celebrated 250 years of American independence with its annual Concert and Fireworks in the Park event June 27 at City Park. Attendees enjoyed a concert performed by Fly Betty Band, followed by the fireworks show after dark.
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Cherokee residents donate nearly 50 acres for nature preserve
Because Tom Kowalski and William Bell “want to do something positive in a world full of negativity,” future generations in Cherokee County will enjoy outdoor activities in a scenic wooded park near Ball Ground. Kowalski and Bell have donated the...
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Canton considering contract to make West Main Street more pedestrian-friendly
A construction project aimed at improving pedestrian access along West Main Street in Canton could start later this year, if it’s approved by the Canton City Council next month. On Thursday, the city council discussed awarding a $1,342,439 contract to...
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Community members celebrate freedom at Juneteenth Festival in Woodstock
Area residents enjoyed live music, art, food and shopping from local vendors at the Juneteenth Festival Saturday in downtown Woodstock. The event was hosted by the Cherokee County NAACP and Woodstock Arts. Previously, the two organizations have held...
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School supply store opens in Woodstock’s River Park community
A new school supply store opened its doors Thursday morning in the Woodstock’s River Park community. Woodstock Parent Teacher Store Owners Ed and Diane Vogel, members of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell and...
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Fire station renovations underway in downtown Canton
Renovations to Fire Station 16 in downtown Canton are underway and are expected to be completed in spring 2027, the city announced. Upon completion, the fire station will include a large kitchen and dining area, living and seating areas, meeting...
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Downtown Woodstock hosts World Cup watch party
Downtown Woodstock was home to a watch party Friday night for the FIFA World Cup United States v. Paraguay soccer match, Team USA’S first game in the tournament. At the event on the Woodstock Arts Event Green hosted by Visit Woodstock GA, fans cheered...
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TOUGHEST FIREFIGHTER
Public safety workers from across the state are in Cherokee County this week for the Georgia Police and Fire Games. Thursday, firefighters were at the Cherokee County Fire Training Center in Holly Springs to compete in the Toughest Firefighter...
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Construction of pedestrian bridge continues in Canton
Construction is ongoing to complete the new pedestrian-only bridge in Canton. The prefabricated steel bridge recently “landed” at its new home over Canton Creek, the city announced, though crews are still working to finish installing it. The bridge is...
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Visitors enjoy 1980s sounds at Canton First Friday
Visitors enjoyed hits from the 1980s at this month’s Canton First Friday concert June 6, headlined by The Molly Ringwalds. Lynnay Della Lucé opened the event. There were also food and beverage vendors and a car show. The free First Friday concert...
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Holly Springs Town Center hosts Food Truck Alley
Families and visitors enjoyed bites from food truck vendors and live music Thursday evening at Holly Springs Town Center Food Truck Alley. The Food Truck Alley events are scheduled for the first Thursday of every month through September at the Holly...
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Cherokee unveils renovated historic Canton building
A -100-year-old church building in downtown Canton is in use again as offices and assembly space for Cherokee County’s court system. Cherokee County leaders, judicial and court staff, and Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce members celebrated the...
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Notatypical Festival in downtown Woodstock
Families enjoyed music, food, shopping and other activities at the Notatypical Festival Saturday in downtown Woodstock. The festival, hosted by The Little Sober Bar, was held at the Woodstock Arts Event Green, with a mission to highlight mental health...
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CHAMPIONS
Revenge tour complete. In February, Etowah and North Paulding squared off in a Region 5AAAAAA series, with the Wolfpack winning two of three. Once the series was over, Etowah center fielder Trevor Condon said he went through the handshake line...
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Chattahoochee Tech in Canton to launch new respiratory care degree
Chattahoochee Technical College is is bringing a new associates degree in respiratory care to its Canton campus next year. The Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care degree program is expected to launch in spring 2027 at the Canton location,...
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Community members observe Memorial Day at Georgia National Cemetery
Volunteers placed flags on thousands of graves at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton Saturday, followed by the cemetery’s annual ceremony observing Memorial Day. This year’s ceremony marked both the 250th anniversary of American independence and...
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Cherokee Schools celebrates the Class of 2026
The Cherokee County School District’s 3,200 high school graduates in the Class of 2026 are walking across the stage this week to receive their diplomas. CCSD high school graduation ceremonies began Thursday, and will be held through Saturday at First...
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Cherokee voters make their voices heard in primary election
Cherokee County voters made their their way to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the May 19 primary election. Voters made their choices in several statewide elections, including primaries for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state...
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Community members pull firetruck to support kids with cancer
CANTON — Hundreds of people gathered at the Mill on Etowah in Canton Saturday for the Georgia Fire Truck Pull in support of childhood cancer research. Teams dressed in the Incredibles costumes, shark hats, firefighter turnout gear and more competed...
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Cherokee state lawmakers review this year’s session
Several members of the Cherokee County Legislative Delegation visited downtown Woodstock Friday to discuss bills that passed this session and what didn’t pass but could be brought back next year. State Sens. Jason Dickerson, R-canton, Kay Kirkpatrick,...
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Blue Ribbon CHEROKEE
Dennis Burnette founded Blue Ribbon CHEROKEE as a way to teach other men how to survive prostate cancer like he did. The new Canton-based nonprofit organization has a single-minded approach, Burnette says. “We are a county-wide health initiative...
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Canton festival celebrates Native American culture
Families enjoyed frybread, dancing and kid-friendly activities at the Cherokee County Mother’s Day Powwow and Indian Festival in Canton over the weekend. The event, celebrating Native American culture, is hosted by Rolling Thunder Enterprises and...
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Happy 100th Canton woman celebrates birthday at Senior Center
CANTON — After a century of living, Susana Andrade still enjoys caring for her flowers, socializing with her many friends at Cherokee County Senior Services and savoring her favorite food — chicken nuggets from Chick-fil-a. Andrade — who lives in...
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Kentucky Derby fundraiser wins big for History Cherokee
History Cherokee hosted its 23rd annual Kentucky Derby Day Fundraiser on Saturday, where more than 200 attendees enjoyed watching the race from the Mill on Etowah in Canton. The nonprofit reported that the event raised over $65,000 to support its...
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Woodstock Arts presenting ‘Mamma Mia’
Woodstock Arts is presenting “Mamma Mia!” through May 24, bringing the sound of ABBA to downtown Woodstock. Set on a small Greek island, “Mamma Mia!” features Sophie, a soon-to-be married young woman, and her single-mother Donna. It follows Sophie’s...
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