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Candi Hannigan is the executive editor of Around Woodstock, TowneLaker and Sixes Living magazines. She has lived in Cherokee County for 25 years. Send your comments or questions to candi@ aroundaboutmagazines.com
Anchored Films has opened in Holly Springs, a company started by Jimmy Vann who plans to use his decade of working in video production for an Atlanta-based production company and his passion for video storytelling to bring a concept or vision to life through corporate video products, training videos and wedding videography. He also wants to offer churches a creative and affordable video profile to share their message. www.anchoredfilms.net.
What’s Coming
The new Applebee’s at The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta is planning a Dec. 15 opening, according to the latest statement on the restaurant’s Facebook page available before press time. The address is 901 Ridgewalk Parkway, and hours of operation will be 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. FridaySaturday, and 11 a.m.-midnight Sunday. Dunkin Donuts will be opening on Riverstone Boulevard in Canton, near the intersection of Reinhardt College Parkway in the building formerly occupied by a Chinese restaurant. No opening date was available at press time.
What’s Moved Studio 121 at Community of Hope has moved from downtown Canton to a new studio in Ball Ground, at 1600 Howell Bridge Rd. Studio 121 is an art studio and gallery for local artists, and is the home for Art of Living Coalition, an effort to bring healing to the elderly and sick individuals through art and music. This faith-based ministry also serves as a venue for gatherings, such as boy or girl scouts, civic organizations, homeschoolers, church groups, day retreats and weddings. (770) 479-6961. www.thestudio121.com.
In the Works The community development department of the city of Woodstock received an application for 8722 Main St., to construct a restaurant/recording studio/live music hall. The application will be on the agenda of the January 2015 Planning Commission meeting. 4
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What’s Changed Chad Atkinson has joined Hennsler Financial as an insurance specialist. The Cherokee County resident is active in the Cherokee Chamber of commerce, on the board of directors for Cherokee FOCUS and Give a Kid a Chance, and helps numerous nonprofits in the county. Atkinson is a U.S. Navy veteran and earned a bachelor of business administration in finance from Kennesaw State University. catkinson@henssler.com.
Chanukah Celebration The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta will host a menorah lighting that begins at 5 p.m. Dec. 16 with an ice carving of a menorah and a performance by the Atlanta Jewish Male Choir. “One of the beautiful things is taking ice and lighting fire on it. It’s the message of life, to find even the coldest things that are frozen and don’t want to change, and melt that ice with the flame of spirituality,” said Rabbi Zalman Charytan of Chabad Jewish Center, which serves Cherokee and Cobb residents and Kennesaw State University students. www.jewishwoodstock.org.
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings Rosie Posie, a children’s boutique at 240 E Main St., Canton. Provident Village at Canton, a senior living community on Reinhardt College Parkway & Highway 140. Canton Heights Dental, 327 Heights Place, Canton. www.CantonHeightsDental.com. Okinawa Steak & Sushi, 1359 Riverstone Pkwy., Suite 120, Canton 30114. www.okinawavolcano.com. Stout’s Growlers, 188 North St., Canton. Edible Arrangements, 810 Cumming Hwy., Suite 1300, Canton. Amedisys Northwest Home Health, 111 Mountain Vista Blvd., Suite 145, Canton.
Letters to Santa!
It’s time to drop off your letters to Santa in the North Pole mailbox! The mailbox is in the gazebo at The Park at City Center (101 Arnold Mill Road) until Dec. 18. Kids who send a letter will get a personalized letter back from Santa just before Christmas.