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media youth parents Community members that make up this coalition, strategically schools plan and promote ways to prevent alcohol and substance misuse businesses among the youth in our community. healthcare You can be a part of this vital work with your time, talent, passion civic groups or donations, and make a difference in the lives of others. law enforcement caring individuals Want to be part of the solution? local government youth-serving organizations Join us and get in FOCUS. substance abuse professionals For more information, visit DrugFreeCherokee.org local, state, & national partners Drug Free Cherokee has been a major initiative of Cherokee FOCUS since 2004.

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DRUG FREE CHEROKEE MEMBERS INCLUDE

For twenty years, the Cherokee FOCUS collaborative has been bringing diverse skills, expertise, and resources to the table to identify and meet the needs of our youth and families.

In connecting the wide range of resources of our private and public sector, community leaders, parents and youth, we can fill gaps in services and meet needs otherwise neglected.

Our members design programs and initiatives that support our neighbors through a means that could not be met by any one agency, business, or individual.

According to data provided by middle and high school students about themselves, the age of onset for alcohol use in Cherokee County is age 13. Professional counselors in our community are reporting an increase number of psychosis cases in youth in our community as a result of cannabis use. Be a part of the solution.

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J. Thompson Ross Investments: Rising Inflation: Where Will It Go from Here?

In March 2021, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.6%, the largest one-month increase since August 2012. Over the previous 12 months, the increase was the highest year-over-year inflation rate since August 2018.

The annual increase in CPI-U—often called headline inflation—was partly because the index dropped at the start of the global pandemic (March 2020). As a result, the current 12-month comparison is at an unusual low. This “base effect” will continue to skew annual data through June 2.

Economists expect inflation numbers to rise for some time, but do they represent a temporary anomaly or the beginning of a more worrisome inflationary trend?

Measuring Prices

CPI-U measures the price of a fixed market basket of goods and services, but it does not reflect changes in consumer behavior.

However, extreme increases in specific categories can influence the price. For example, nearly half of the March increase was due to gasoline prices, which rose 9.1% during the month.

The Federal Reserve prefers a different inflation measure called the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, which adjusts for changes in consumer behavior. The Fed looks at core PCE, which rose 0.4% in March and 1.8% for the previous 12 months, lower than the Fed’s target for healthy economic growth.

A Hot Economy

There are inflationary pressures on the U.S. economy. Consumer demand is likely to rise quickly, fueled by stimulus payments and healthy savings accounts built by those who worked through the pandemic with little opportunity to spend. Businesses that shut down or cut back when the economy was closed may not meet demand. In addition, supply-chain disruptions and higher costs for raw materials, transportation, and labor have led some businesses to raise prices.

According to the April Wall Street Journal Economic Forecasting Survey, the gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to increase at an annualized rate of 6.4% for the year—an annual growth rate that would be the highest since 1984. The expectation is to anticipate a hot economy through the end of 2021, followed by growth in 2022 before slowing down in 2023.

Three Scenarios

Will the economy get too hot to handle? There are three different views on the potential long-term effects. The first perspective held by many economic policymakers is that the impact will be short-lived with little or no long-term consequences. The second view believes that inflation may last longer, with potentially wider consequences, but that any effects will be temporary and reversible. The third perspective is that inflation could become a more extended problem that may be difficult to control. The last two scenarios project that the base effects will develop through “demand-pull” inflation, where demand exceeds supply and pushes prices upward.

Maintaining Perspective

You can expect higher prices for some items as the economy reopens. Gasoline, jet fuel, and other petroleum prices are rising.

Airline ticket prices are increasing, used cars and trucks are more expensive than before, but clothing is still cheaper.

It may be helpful to remember that “headline inflation” does not always represent the larger economy. With interest rates near zero, the Federal Reserve has plenty of room to make any necessary adjustments to monetary policy.  Projections are based on current conditions, are subject to change, and may not come to pass.

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Features

Murals: A Sight to See

A stroll through historic downtowns in Cherokee County offers an array of public artwork that captures each city’s distinct flavor, tells a story, and honors history. Murals enliven and transform walls in Woodstock, Canton, and Ball Ground and bring joy to the folks who spot them.

Top 10 in 10

Ten outstanding Cherokee County residents who exhibit exceptional leadership qualities have earned the designation of Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch by the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce.

Sunday Suppers with the Mayor

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Get the Scoop on Cherokee

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Podcasts in Cherokee

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Reeves House Opens Another Door for Arts

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Glorious Glamping

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Summer screams for ice cream, and Cherokee County has all the sweet treats you need this season. Various local businesses across our county share their favorite special treats for you and your family.

Cherokee stories are reaching more people than ever through a technological platform— podcasts. Five local podcasts, each with its own vibe, broadcast their conversations to the local community.

The Reeves House is adding a new coat of paint on Woodstock history as the new visual arts center engages visitors in a plethora of experiences. The home’s long history will blend with new artists to enrich our community’s culture.

Nature beckons during the summer months, but there’s no need to sacrifice the comforts of home on your adventure.

Glamping combines the best parts of camping with many of the comforts of home.

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MURALS

A stroll through historic downtowns in Cherokee County offers an array of public artwork that captures each city’s distinct flavor, tells a story, and honors history.

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Murals enliven and transform walls in Woodstock, Canton, and Ball Ground and bring joy to the folks who spot them.

These latest public art offerings join others around the county in transforming old spaces and reminding viewers that life is full of unexpected happiness, even in the hardest times.

WINGS MURAL OFFERS HOPE In an alleyway named Wall Street, muralist Sage Recchia painted Woodstock Wings on the side of an old cotton warehouse in summer 2020. The mural honors children fighting cancer as well as the families of children fighting cancer. The brick warehouse is now the office of Fathom Realty. Owners Anita and Ken Corsini had the mural painted following their experiences when their son Rocco was diagnosed with cancer.

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“If you look at the wings close up, you can see words like ‘hope’ to inspire those fighting cancer,” says Kyle Bennett, tourism manager for the city of Woodstock. The mural is painted directly behind the Woodstock Visitors Center, where Kyle’s office is located.

The interactive mural invites visitors to pose with the wings and participate in honoring children with cancer.

The Corsinis are the stars of HGTV’s Flip or Flop Atlanta, but their world was rocked in 2014 when their son was diagnosed with Burkitt’s lymphoma, generally considered the most aggressive form of cancer.

It requires an aggressive treatment plan, Anita notes.

Anita Corsini posing with Woodstock Wings

From their experiences battling the disease, the couple founded Roc.Star Kids, a nonprofit foundation to help fund research and assist other families going through the same crisis. “We were challenged in a big way when our son, Rocco, was diagnosed with cancer in July of 2014. There is nothing that rattles you like a child who is sick and helpless. It’s frightening and take-your-breathaway scary and you are at the mercy of strange doctors who talk scientific medical talk, and you just shake your head and pray they know what they are doing and help save your child. Through this difficult journey we gained a lot of perspective and readjusted course on a lot of things in our hearts,” Anita reports in her blog on the couple’s website.

The son’s treatment was eventually successful, but the experience led the couple to want to help others. “Forty-three children are diagnosed with cancer each day. It isn’t as uncommon as you think. And it’s awful, it’s unbearable, and I wish I could make it all go away,” Anita writes. “Unfortunately I do not have that power. However, we do have the ability to help in the fight against childhood cancer—to help fund research for the development of new drugs that have fewer side effects—to help doctors create tailored treatments for children, because none of them are the same—to love and support families who are in the thick of extremely difficult and trying times. Unfortunately we know firsthand how difficult this journey can be.” uuu [www.EnjoyCherokee.com]

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Canton’s Railroad Street Mural

LEGS THROUGH TIME uuu When strolling along Railroad Street by the old Canton

Cotton Mill built in 1899, now The Mill on Etowah, you will be sure to enjoy the striking mural along the sidewalk.

For Canton City Councilor Brooke Schmidt, who is heading up an effort to bring more public art to the downtown, the mural has many purposes. When asked about the growing popularity of murals and other art along city streets, she says, “Public art installations, and especially murals, have an almost magical ability to bring together varying groups of people in addition to being a key to economic development placemaking and for attracting visitors to a city.”

Brooke is instrumental in the city of Canton’s latest mural along Railroad Street, part of an initiative she says creates healthy and positive communities by driving traffic to area businesses, promoting tourism, building a creative economy, and improving civic pride and unity.

The Canton Main Street group put out a call for mural concepts on the Railroad Street wall, and Cherokee High School art teacher Shanna Coulter responded. Her design is a creative timeline of “legs through time.” Brooke points out that the selection team decided that using the wall to craft the story of Canton’s history was too good to pass up. The wall is only three feet tall but is 540 feet long.

“The Railroad Street mural is a strong example of art revealing history. Shanna Coulter’s timeline concept takes viewers of the wall on a journey from the beginning of Canton through 2020. Without literal dates painted on the wall, time is shown by what people are wearing, what objects they are holding or standing with, the change from black and white to color, and more,” Brooke shares.

A team of other Cherokee County art teachers worked with Shanna to bring the mural to life. “That is just such an incredible bonus to this project” Brooke says, “to have an entirely local team of art educators share their talents in a meaningful and lasting way with the entire city of Canton. It’s powerful.”

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Canton’s North Street Mural

HISTORIC NORTH STREET MURAL Canton is also home to a series of murals along North Street in downtown that internationally known mural artist Scott McIntyre, who resides in Canton, painted several years ago.

The murals along the backs of buildings that face Main Street show the downtown as it once was, giving viewers a chance to imagine what once was, while also focusing on the present and future of historic downtown before many homes and businesses were torn down and replaced.

The murals were an early Main Street project, done along with the Cherokee County Arts Center.

Scott has been painting murals, illustrating, and doing decorative finishes for more than twenty-five years. With a bachelor of fine arts degree from the Atlanta College of Art, he has traveled as far as Amman, Jordan, to bring his painting and mural arts to clients and students. uuu

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The North Street murals were an early Main Street project, done along with the Cherokee County Arts Center.

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Woodstock’s History Mural

WOODSTOCK MURAL HONORS HISTORY

The artist felt the magnitude of the mural’s impact, Juanita says, and it brought her to tears at times when viewers offered encouragement and praise while she worked.

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in an arresting and entertaining mural that Annalysa Kimball painted in 2015. Replacing a mural that commemorated the city’s centennial celebration in 1997, which had been painted on a building that has been torn down, the newer mural features a number of scenes and even some familiar faces.

The Atlanta Regional Commission Public Art Program partially funded the mural on the wall of Woodstock Pharmacy. Woodstock historian Juanita Hughes, who is featured in the mural, points out that the wall chosen for this project has proven to be perfect.

Before the artist could begin, though, the wall that covers the entire Mill Street side of the 1912 Woodstock Pharmacy building needed some repair and preparation, a process that took longer than expected. During the months leading up to the first stroke of the paintbrush, the community stayed involved. Annie visited various groups for input, even hosting an idea booth at Friday Night Live that included paint-mixing activities and opportunities to submit sketches. “And there were models,” Juanita recalls.

Kyle said that the city knew the old mural had to go away but still wanted a mural downtown. The city decided to take it in a new direction, while still honoring history. “The artist paired scenes of Woodstock’s past with now, like a farm scene from long ago paired with a scene from today’s Farmers Market,” he explains.

Juanita says that once the actual painting began, the excitement grew, and the public was fascinated as more and more scenes appeared. “Although the finished product was worth the wait, I must admit that the journey has been enjoyable as well. Annie has worked diligently, even with setbacks from weather and allergies. It became a labor of love.”

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Woodstock’s Vintage Postcard

WOODSTOCK POSTCARD A building on Chambers Street is the site of a third mural in Woodstock, a giant postcard touting the city. It too is a popular spot for visitors to snap photos. The oldest mural in Woodstock, the artwork is the brainchild of artist Debbie Tidwell. The mural is often used as part of the city’s annual Scavenger Hunt, when participants team up to gather photographic evidence of their journey through one hundred locations around Woodstock.

“Debbie and a couple others owned an art gallery across the street from the wall,” Kyle recalls. They believed it would be a good spot for a mural. Debbie painted it about twelve years ago.”

Whichever corner of Cherokee County you visit, make sure to find these outstanding examples of public art that celebrate the deep roots of our community.

Ball Ground’s Lions Club Field

BALL GROUND BALLFIELD MURAL Much has changed in Ball Ground since the early 1990s when now Councilman John Byrd painted a mural for the dedication of the city’s ballpark, after it was upgraded with help from Cherokee County.

The late Calvin Hill was mayor, and the late J. J. Biello and Dr. Rebecca Ray were county commissioners. Ball Ground was a quieter, less populated town then, and life was simpler. The spirit of the historic city remains the same, though, as it was almost

thirty years ago, and the mural on the side of the visitor’s dugout still reflects what makes Ball Ground special.

The ballfield was dedicated to the Ball Ground Lions Club that summer day, and the mural proudly commemorates the service organization.

John, who owned a sign company in Holly Springs, donated his time and talents to paint the Norman Rockwell-inspired mural that has stood the test of time. At the time that he painted it, he said he did it because of his love of Ball Ground, and he “wanted to stay proud of it.”

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LEADERSHIP

It is with great enthusiasm that Enjoy Cherokee Magazine and the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce present the 2021 selection of

Cherokee County’s Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch.

These outstanding Cherokee County residents exhibit exceptional qualities that will serve them in their chosen careers and help create the future leadership of our community.

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Angela Glowcheski provides professional and administrative direction to the Sequoyah Regional Library System as deputy director. She oversees system-wide efforts of branch and public services, including programming, community engagement, and branch operations.

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Angela feels fortunate to combine her passion with her profession and contribute to community betterment. She has worked to improve services and programs, including the Summer Reading Program.

She has established the Lendable Technology Program and the Student EZ Access program, which allows students to use library resources through their student ID.

Community involvement is at the center of library operations, and Angela is continually working to form partnerships in the community. She is a member of the ParentTeacher Association at Hasty Elementary, where her daughter is in the first grade. Angela also passionately advocates for libraries at the state and national levels as the advocacy chair for the Georgia Library Association.

Looking forward, Angela has her sights set on making the library’s exceptional offerings well known in Cherokee County. Angela says, “I want Cherokee County to see the library as the place to explore, learn, and create.”

Toward that end, Angela will lead strategies in developing the library’s new strategic plan in 2022 that aims to increase community impact.

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Anna Teal was two days into a new job in February 2018 when her husband suffered a massive stroke. She resigned to be his full-time caregiver. While helping her husband recover, Anna continued to find opportunities that eventually led her to create her own company, Teal Marketing, which she manages full-time today.

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In addition to being a business owner and caregiver, Anna is an active member of P.E.O. International, an organization that celebrates the advancement of women. She honors her grandmother by being a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Anna is also a passionate advocate for those with aphasia, a speech

Brian Albrecht is a growth-oriented leader who serves as president and CEO of Credit Union of Georgia, where he oversees the strategic growth and direction of the credit union. Brian started with the company in 2008 as a member service representative and has since held various positions, becoming president in just ten years.

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After receiving two bachelor’s degrees in management and finance from Valdosta State University, Brian moved on to earn a master’s degree in business administration from Kennesaw State University, where he graduated with honors. Since he was named CEO of Credit Union of Georgia, the business has grown to have more than $200 million in assets in less than three years.

and language disorder her husband has dealt with since his stroke.

Anna has a strong writing skillset in content creation and communications and a feature writer for Family Life Publications. Anna will use these skills to release the first of three Aphasia Reader books in a project with her husband.

Reading aloud is a proven mechanism to improve speech skills, and Anna’s project provides age-appropriate content for adult readers to practice with confidence.

Anna’s sights are set on growing her business while helping other companies tell their stories online. She also plans to share her family’s story in an inspirational book of her own.

Brian says, “I am greatly humbled by the amount of responsibility placed in me.”

Brian values community involvement and participates in Relay for Life and Children’s Miracle Network, and he is a board member of the Cherokee County Education Foundation. In his role as CEO, he plans to mentor and help others succeed.

Building strong professional and personal relationships is important to Brian, and he looks forward to growing new and existing friendships for years to come. Brian aims to give back to the community through his work and gaining new experiences, because, as he explains, “You can grow only if you are willing to go outside your comfort zone.”

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Christopher Brazelton shares his passion for the arts through his role as executive director of Elm Street Cultural Arts Village. Since Christopher joined the team in 2013, his efforts have led to the growth of the organization and increased community engagement with the arts.

Christopher formerly served on the board for INWDSTK and now serves on the CVB Board for the City of Woodstock and Downtown Development Authority. He volunteers with the Arts Leaders of Metro Atlanta program, of which he is an alumnus, in an effort to further advance the arts and its impact on the community.

With a bachelor’s degree in theatre and an entrepreneurial spirit, Christopher is well suited for an organization of this kind. In his time as executive director, he has expanded programming offerings and completed the Reeves House, a new community visual arts center.

He also spearheaded the launch of the Lantern Series, which National Public Radio named Top Venue to Watch.

Christopher’s professional goals include bringing stability and increased community engagement to Elm Street Cultural Arts Village while exploring new programs for people to connect with the arts and with each other. He would like to see arts access increased in suburban neighborhoods and plans for Elm Street to help other communities begin their own multidisciplinary arts centers as well.

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While on vacation in Costa Rica, Kayla suffered a tragic accident that left her wheelchair bound for months. Facing mountains of homework absentee days, Kayla chose to enroll at MECHS. Here she was able to work at her own pace during her recovery schedule.

Kayla also took advantage of the Dual Enrollment program and began earning credits at the University of North Georgia.

Kayla graduated a semester early and at the top of her class. She holds a SACS accredited high school diploma and college credits.

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Coty Thigpen serves our community as the assistant city manager for the City of Woodstock, overseeing the functions of multiple departments in the city. Shortly after starting her position with the City of Woodstock, Coty worked to transition the city to operate in a remote environment during the pandemic.

Coty is a proud graduate of the University of Georgia with a dual degree in political science and sociology. She received her master of public administration degree at Kennesaw State University. She has previously served as the city clerk for the cities of Canton, Alpharetta, and Sandy Springs. Coty, her husband, and

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three redheaded children have lived in Cherokee County for more than ten years.

In her spare time Coty volunteers with Meals for Woodstock, attends Revolution Church, and acts as a city liaison to the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce, among other roles.

Professionally, Coty plans to continue to grow in her involvement with the community to fulfill the needs of residents, businesses, and community partners. “There are a lot of exciting things on the horizon for the City of Woodstock, and I look forward to carrying out those projects,” Coty says. She continues pursuing professional development opportunities and has her sights set on becoming a certified city manager.

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Elizabeth Evans works tirelessly for the benefit of our community as a dedicated clinical nurse manager at Northside Hospital Cherokee. She manages Learning and Organizational Development, Diabetes Education, and a twenty-bed pulmonary/ Covid unit. Going forward, she will manage two twenty-bed units on the newest floor of the hospital anticipated to open later this year.

planned ways to make our clinic a success.

Every day that I am at the clinic feels like I am giving back to the community in the most tangible and important way I could ever think of.”

Elizabeth found additional ways to serve our community during the pandemic by working as a nurse manager of the Covid unit and later managing all clinical aspects of Northside Cherokee’s first mass vaccine outpatient clinic. Elizabeth explains, “For weeks I dreamed about, thought about, and

Continuing to grow and serve as a leader at Northside Cherokee is one of Elizabeth’s primary aspirations. She intends to redefine her clinical leadership by refocusing healthcare on relationships. As Northside Cherokee grows, she wants to maintain its “community hospital” feeling.

A commitment to excellence defines Elizabeth’s leadership and growth. Her service earned her a nomination for March of Dimes Nurse of the Year in 2019.

Jeremy Adams is a graduate of Sequoyah High School, Reinhardt University, Brenau University, and Kennesaw State University, where he earned his specialist degree in educational leadership. Jeremy has served the Cherokee County School District in various capacities, and since 2016 he has been assistant principal and athletic director at Cherokee High School.

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At Cherokee High, Jeremy launched the Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT), an organization with a mission focused on leadership through service. His leadership skills have taken him far as a coach, leading the Sequoyah High School basketball program to new heights in 2010 and 2011.

His success earned him the Georgia High School Coach of the Year award in 2011 and Region Athletic Director of the Year in 2019.

Jeremy explains his passion for community service. “My family has a lineage of service to others in the community, and it is something I take great pride in continuing in my family’s name.” Jeremy has coached multiple recreational baseball and basketball teams with community organizations.

Jeremy’s professional goals include leading the community forward and creating a standard of excellence to be pursued by other schools.

He aspires to serve as a school principal, with hopes to work at the county level as an executive director or county athletic director.

Congratulations to Assistant City Manager Coty Thigpen and all of the recipients of Cherokee County's Top 10 in 10.

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twins, Lindsay has continued to grow in her leadership as an active class member of Leadership Cherokee in 2021.

Community service has remained part of Lindsay’s life through every season, whether leading small groups or traveling abroad to assist establishing a school for underprivileged children. In addition to being a mom to a toddler and newborn

Lindsay believes her next job doesn’t yet exist, because of the way the district continues to grow and bring new opportunities. Her greatest goal is to continue improving the education of Cherokee County students.

Robert Capovilla, attorney and partner at Capovilla & Williams, set a goal to be a leader in the Cherokee County community both personally and professionally, and he’s well on his way.

Today representing active military service members is still an important part of his law firm’s mission, but Robert and his partner have dedicated themselves to helping local families find a way forward after suffering a serious injury or the preventable loss of a loved one.

Prior to cofounding Capovilla & Williams in Woodstock, Robert served five years as a trial attorney in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps. There he handled some of the most complex military trials in the country as both a prosecutor and defense attorney and gained an in-depth understanding of how the legal system has extraordinary implications for individuals and their families.

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Lindsay Bowley manages short-term and long-term recruitment strategies for the Cherokee County School District as the coordinator of recruitment. She is dedicated to promoting the district as a premier place to work and recruiting high-quality teacher candidates. Her passion for the school district has earned her various leadership awards, including the Cherokee County Teacher of the Year and the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement’s Innovative Teaching Competition Winner.

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Lindsay’s goals include increasing diverse talent in our district to match the growth in the minority student population. She continually looks for better ways to engage with future educators from top universities.

In her own words, “I thoroughly enjoy taking on a new challenge and piloting changes to better serve our district’s mission and vision.”

Outside of his law practice, Robert donates considerable time and resources to helping local veterans and is active in both the Cherokee County American Legion and Cherokee County Veterans of Foreign Wars. His law firm was also recently named the Mountain Road Elementary School Corporate Partner of the Year for its commitment to the students and families in that community.

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Savannah Holcomb, high school media specialist at River Ridge High School and owner of Holcomb Creative Company, impacts the community through both of her professional endeavors. As a media specialist, she serves her school to fill gaps and provide resources that help students and teachers succeed. Savannah’s photography and videography serves couples and families in the community to capture their special moments.

Savannah received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Georgia and attended the University of West Georgia for both her master’s and specialist degrees, earning many awards along the way.

“I loved all my degree programs and continue to use them daily,” Savannah explains.

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Born and raised in Cherokee County, Savannah has a passion for giving back to the community that raised her. She is an active member at Woodstock City Church and the Service League of Cherokee County and serves as a fostering mentor with Fostering Together. Savannah donates her photography skills to organizations such as Goshen Valley, Cherokee County YoungLife, and Circle of Friends.

Savannah plans to continue her involvement with the school system while leaning into her marketing skillset as well. She plans to expand her photography and videography portfolio as well, to include educational and business marketing. Going forward, she hopes to combine her love for marketing and communication to benefit the Cherokee County School District.

Office: (404) 463-1378 Email: Brandon.Beach@senate.ga.gov

SE NATOR

BRANDON BEACH “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.”

—Benjamin Franklin

CONGRATULATIONS to Cherokee’s Top 10 in 10!

Capitol Address: 303-B Coverdell Legislative Office Bldg.

Atlanta, GA 30334

District Address: 3100 Brierfield Road Alpharetta, GA 30004

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Bill Grant was elected Mayor of the City of Canton in 2019 and plans to lead Canton to success as “The Coolest Small Town in America.”

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SUNDAY SUPPERS

r o y a M e h t wi t h Michael Mullet, Ball Ground Resident

Canton Mayor Bill Grant knows there’s plenty cooking in Canton, with hot new dining spots opening all the time. Bill himself, though, prepares some of the city’s best meals, as he carries on the proud Southern tradition of the Sunday supper.

Bill’s version of a Jamie Oliver dish, pork tenderloin with cheddar mashed potatoes, fried sage and prosciutto.

Rustic Pear Tart with Pear Brandy Whipped Cream Bill appeared as a guest chef at the Upper Etowah River Alliance Harvest Dinner Fundraiser at Buckeye Creek Farm.

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hen Canton Mayor Bill Grant wanted to celebrate a good friend’s birthday in 2019, he suggested they get together for dinner. Two years later, memories of the evening’s exquisite menu still linger: an entrée of pork tenderloin with cheddar mashed potatoes, prosciutto, and fried sage leaves; a side of fried organic cabbage with bacon; and gluten-free blood orange tart for dessert.

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something that seemed exotic,” Bill recounts. “Of course I would never eat it when I was a kid, but I always thought what he made was interesting, as well as how he made it look on the plate.”

were prepared, and the dining room where they were enjoyed, are only a couple blocks from downtown Canton: Bill’s house.

And the chef? None other than Canton Mayor Bill Grant himself.

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I’ve always loved to cook,” says Bill. “It’s a hobby and also an escape.

I love challenging myself to try new recipes or put a new twist on a traditional dish.”

He adds, “Sometimes it feels good just to chop stuff up.

Because of his father’s cooking, Bill says, “I was never intimidated by trying to cook something unusual.” The story of his professional career and how he ended up in Canton suggests that Bill, despite his friendliness, isn’t intimidated by much.

Bill enjoys meeting with other chefs to learn from and cook with them.

Bill puts his twist on classic dishes, like these potato skins made with new potatoes and pimento cheese.

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After growing a client base in Dalton, he set his sights on Atlanta, moved to Midtown, and picked up new clients there as well. “Most of the time I seemed to be driving between Atlanta and Dalton,” he recalls. On each trip he passed the exit for I-575 and saw the sign for Canton. He says that one day, “I took the exit and drove into downtown Canton to see what it was all about. There was not much downtown then, but for some reason I felt like I belonged here, that this was a good place.”

If Bill occasionally needs to blow off some steam, it’s likely because his metaphorical plate is full. Elected mayor of Canton in 2020, he is also founder and principal of Grant Design Collaborative, a branding and creative services firm he founded in 1995. The two jobs keep him quite busy.

“I’ve always been a foodie, and I love to entertain. I used to spend the whole day in the kitchen preparing dinner on Sunday,” Bill says. “I still love to cook, but I don’t have as much time to cook as I used to.”

Many of Bill’s most enticing gastronomic creations are chronicled in a blog he began in 2007 titled Bill’s Sunday Suppers. The site showcases years of what he prepared for the biggest meal of the week, including the 2019 birthday dinner for his friend.

The blog also has photos, preparation tips, cooking stories, and the recipe for one of the dishes served at each meal.

“I haven’t updated the blog in a couple of years, but it shows how much I love to cook,” Bill says. “There are a lot of great recipes on the blog, and I hope it will inspire someone to try something they’ve never cooked before.”

Bill’s interest in cooking was piqued early in life, when he was born and raised in Dalton. His father was a chef in the Army, while his mother cooked Southern food with aplomb.

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After graduating from Berry College in the mid-1980s, Bill went to work for Shaw Industries, and within six months was named marketing manager for the flooring giant’s commercial division. After a mere five years and before he turned thirty, he started his own design firm.

The renovated kitchen in Bill’s historic Canton home is an elegant space for entertaining.

Bill smiles ear to ear in the kitchen. He was a guest chef for the Les Marmitons men’s cooking club in Soleil.

On that first visit, Bill happened to meet a man scraping paint around the windows of a building downtown and asked if the man knew the owner. After learning the painter was also the building owner, Bill asked if he could rent the third floor and move his business there. “So the week between Christmas and New Year’s 1996, I moved to Canton and moved my business into the building,” Bill says.

Six months later, Bill bought the historic three-story brick building formerly known as the Galt Building on the corner of E. Main Street and E. Marietta Street. He has run Grant Design Collaborative on the second and third floors ever since, renting the street-level spaces to a variety of commercial establishments over the years.

Bill also bought an old house a few blocks away. His favorite room? The kitchen, of course. “When I bought the house it had a very small kitchen, as many older houses did,” says Bill. “In 2004 I gutted and renovated the whole house, and I put in my dream kitchen. That’s part of what has made cooking there such a pleasure.”

Always civic-minded, not long after Bill arrived in Canton, he sent a three-page email to then Mayor Gene Hobgood about what he saw as the potential for a thriving downtown. Hobgood responded by asking Bill to head a committee of downtown merchants and other stakeholders to create a plan. He’s been involved with community development ever since.

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“I admire Bill’s commitment to the community,” says Jeff Brown, Bill’s partner of ten years and husband since 2017. “He’ll even answer emails, calls, and texts while we’re on vacation, because he is committed to Canton. I think we’ve hit the jackpot to be able to live in a town like this, with great food, art, and heritage, and Bill never stops trying to make it even better.”

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Taking his commitment even further, Bill was elected to the Canton City Council in 2014 and again in 2018, but he stepped down halfway through his second term to run for mayor, an office he won handily with more than 75 percent of the vote.

“I see design and cooking and being mayor as using many of the same skills,” Bill explains. “Whether you are talking about a community development project, a brand strategy, or a great meal, you know what you want the end product to be, so you need the right recipe, the best ingredients, and the right process. When you’re done, with any luck you’ve created something great, something people will like.”

“To me Canton has always been welcoming,” he continues.

“I lived in Atlanta for a while, did the high-rise thing, and got that out of my system, but I am a small-town guy at heart, and Canton is my town.”

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July is National Ice Cream month, and we are shedding a spotlight on Cherokee’s sweetest treats.

These local shops say Cherokee County is the best place to live, work, and indulge your sweet tooth.

Bananas and Beehives Owner, Laurie Sutton

“Bananas and Beehives is a bakery, coffee shop, and ice cream shop,” explains owner Laurie Sutton. “In addition to our handmade baked goods, we offer extreme milkshakes, coffee, affogatos—a coffee-based dessert—and even handmade push pops. Our unique and bright space is perfect for hosting events as well, including baking classes, birthday parties, and decorating classes.”

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What makes up an extreme milkshake?

“The first step is choosing the flavor of syrup that will line the inside of the glass,” says Laurie. “Next you choose whatever flavor of ice cream you want in your milkshake. We can even use sorbets for those who prefer dairy-free. Then you’ll choose what goes around the rim. Your options include marshmallow fluff, peanut butter, chocolate, or vanilla frosting. The milkshake is topped with a cookie of your choice, followed by a big scoop of whipped cream. Finally, you will choose two toppings, such as Airheads, Reese’s Pieces, chocolate-covered espresso beans, M&M’s, candy bars, or sprinkles, to name a few.” A Bananas and Beehives milkshake wouldn’t be complete without the store’s signature yellow spoon to help you tackle the monstrous dessert.

What motivated you to start an ice cream business?

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“I have wanted to start this business since I was little,” Laurie recalls. “I pushed my husband toward it for about ten years. It took five years for us to find a space, and we wanted it to be in Downtown Canton. I love to bake, and I wanted to share baked goods as well. I also love ice cream on everything, so creating a place people could go for exciting things like extreme milkshakes with tasty toppings was a dream of mine.”

What is your most exciting flavor?

“The brightest flavor we offer is our Cookie Monster ice cream, which is a hit with kids. It features blue cotton candy ice cream with chocolate chip chunks,” Laurie says.

Frosty Frog

Scooped on Main

Owner Frank Cole handmakes all the ice cream at the Frosty Frog. It offers twenty-four flavors to choose from at any given time, several of which are unique to Frosty Frog. What makes its ice cream a notch above is the butterfat content. Frank creates his ice cream at sixteen percent butterfat, whereas other ice creams contain around twelve percent. This difference creates a super-premium ice cream with a much creamier texture than traditional ice cream.

Frosty Frog is also famous for its Chocolate Chip Sundae.

Scooped on Main is housed right in the heart of Historic Downtown Ball Ground. The shop is in a one-hundred-year-old building that used to house both city hall and the fire department until the 2000s. The ice cream counter now sits right where the fire trucks used to back in. Customers can enjoy their scoops of ice cream while walking through historic downtown, or they can sit and enjoy their treats on the newly added outdoor patio. The cookie sandwiches are especially a favorite among customers.

What makes up a Chocolate Chip Sundae?

What makes up your cookie sandwich?

Owner, Frank Cole

Frank explains one of the favorite treats his store features.

“A chocolate chip sundae has our signature chocolate chip ice cream, a chocolate chip cookie, hot fudge, and whipped cream topped with a maraschino cherry. All Frosty Frog sundaes are made up of three scoops of our gourmet ice cream in whatever flavor you choose and then your choice of toppings. You can make it exactly what you like.”

What motivated you to start an ice cream business?

“In 2001 my wife, Glenda, retired and wanted to own a small business,” Frank recalls. “We decided to open a small ice cream and coffee shop somewhere people could come from the community and socialize. We opened Frosty Frog in 2002. Since then we’ve added food to our menu, and the business has grown ever since.”

What is your most exciting flavor?

Frank says, “It’s hard to pick just one. Honey Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie and Cherokee Gold are two of the most exciting flavors we offer, and both are unique to Frosty Frog. Cherokee Gold is a Butterfinger, banana, cheesecake flavor, and Honey Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie is just as it sounds. These are just two flavors of around three hundred sixty-five that I have created over the years. The flavors change all the time, so there is always something different to try at the Frosty Frog.”

Owner, Jill Mirabella

Owner Jill Mirabella explains, “We make our cookies in house in a variety of flavors, including sugar cookie and chocolate chip.

First you pick out your cookie; next you choose your ice cream flavor. We shape a large scoop of ice cream and stick it between the two crumbly cookies, making a delicious treat.”

What motivated you to start an ice cream business?

Jill says, “I already owned a business in downtown Ball Ground, and I had always loved the building where Scooped on Main now sits. When it came up for sale, I knew I had to buy it, even without a business plan in place. After I did some thinking, it dawned on me that an ice cream shop would be the perfect addition to downtown Ball Ground. One of my favorite memories was going to visit my grandmother in the summer, and we always went to get ice cream. Scooped on Main is a way for me to relive my best days and share that experience with others.”

What is your most exciting flavor?

“We feature Hershey ice creams, so we have many rich flavors to choose from. A popular choice with the kids who visit our shop is the Mystical Mermaid, a purple cupcake ice cream with blue icing and white chocolate. It is a very summery flavor choice,” Jill says.

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ICE CREAM FLAVOR Are You?

What’s your favorite movie genre? a. Rom-Com b. Drama

c. Action d. Horror

What’s your perfect vacation? a. b. c. d.

Soaking up the rays on a white sand beach Exploring a new city Relaxing in the mountains Cruising the seas

What’s your favorite ice cream topping? a. Sprinkles b. Whipped cream

c. A cherry d. Hot fudge

What kind of pet do you have? a. Cat b. Dog

c. Bunny d. Lizard

What’s your favorite season? a. Spring b. Winter

c. Summer d. Fall

What’s your favorite music genre? a. Pop b. Jazz

c. Country d. Rock n’ Roll

What’s your favorite way to eat ice cream? a. In a cone b. In a bowl with a spoon

c. As a milkshake d. Ice cream sandwich

NOW TALLY UP YOUR SCORES. If you got mostly A’s, you’re sweet, like strawberry. Curl up with this classic while you watch a timeless romantic comedy or refresh after a long day of sunbathing with a light strawberry treat.

If you chose mostly B’s, you’re classic, like vanilla, and easy to spice up with toppings. Top that baby off with a sweet maraschino cherry and maybe a dollop of whipped cream, and it can’t be beat.

If you chose mostly C’s, you’re a good mix, like rocky road. You like a little bit of everything, part adventure and part classic, just like rocky road.

If you answered mostly D’s, you’re adventurous, like maple bacon. We can tell you like adventure, such as horror movies, rock n’ roll, and cookie sandwiches. Trying a new flavor like maple bacon certainly won’t scare you, and it’s probably an adventure you’ll cherish.

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Dulce Artisan Gelato Owner, Arpad Repka

uuu “Dulce Artisan Gelato creates one-hundred-percent

authentic Italian gelato,” reports Owner Arpad Repka. “You get the same product here as you would when you walk the streets of Italy. Our techniques, machinery, and ingredients are top notch, and our gelatos are made fresh daily in small batches. I believe we are the only shop in Cherokee that makes and sells gelato on this scale.”

What is unique about gelato?

Compared to ice cream, authentic gelato uses more milk and less cream and generally doesn’t use egg yolks. Italian gelato includes about four to nine percent fat, much less than ice cream. It yields a denser and smoother texture, and it is served at a temperature fifteen degrees warmer than ice cream. Dulce Artisan Gelato offers many gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options as well.

What motivated you to start Dulce Artisan Gelato?

“We opened Dulce Artisan Gelato in 2018,” Arpad says.

“Two years before that, our daughter was diagnosed with leukemia. Because of her treatment, she got mouth sores a lot.

Her doctors suggested giving her popsicles and sorbets, but I had also heard that ginger helps with mouth sores. I decided to create a ginger-flavored gelato that we could also get to other children with cancer. We broadened to serving all kinds of gelato products and continued to donate a portion of our proceeds to CURE Childhood Cancer.”

What is your most exciting flavor?

“Our lemon-lime basil sorbet is one flavor that people love during the summer,” Arpad reports. “It’s very light and refreshing.”

Sweet Joy Ice Cream Bar

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“All our ice cream at Sweet Joy Ice Cream Bar is made onsite, fresh every day,” Owner Talia Mrozinski says. “I also never scrimp on quality. The recipes are the same that my grandmother taught me when I was younger. Sweet Joy ice cream is also special in that the flavor of our ice cream is actually mixed into the base, not simply added in at the end. It means the ice cream will have the flavor throughout. You don’t have to wait until you get a bit of cookie to taste the full flavor of the ice cream.” One of the Sweet Joy specialties is its adult flavors of alcohol-infused ice cream.

Cupcakelicious owner Tony Tortorici proudly declares, “We are truly a mom-and-pop locally owned shop in the heart of Woodstock.” The sweet shop features cupcakes, ice cream, chocolate truffles, and other specialties. It crafts specialty cakes for all occasions as well. Its special brownie bowl stands out as one of its elite treats.

Owner, Talia Mrozinski

How do you make alcohol-infused ice cream?

“I create flavor profiles that go together, and I add alcohol to the base of the ice cream,” explains Talia. “Our alcoholic flavors include Margarita, Rum Raisin, Honey Bourbon, and Crown Apple Pie.” The alcohol content is strong enough that customers must show their ID before they can buy.

What motivated you to start Sweet Joy?

Talia says, “The name Sweet Joy is an homage to my mother, Joyce, but I really started the business to honor both my mother and grandmother. I worked in project management for years, but I didn’t want to do it forever. I always wanted to try entrepreneurship. I love to create special ice cream flavors, and Sweet Joy has been the perfect business for me.”

What is your most exciting flavor?

“For our adult flavors, the Margarita is an unexpected twist in ice cream,” Talia shares. “It is boozy but sweet and a delicious way to enjoy a margarita. For regular flavors, Fruity Pebbles is one of the most exciting and bright. It’s kind of like eating a bowl of ice cream for breakfast.”

Owner, Tony Tortorici

How do you make your special brownie bowl?

Tony says, “It starts with a Ghirardelli chocolate fudge brownie baked in the shape of a bowl, handmade by my wife. The Ghirardelli chocolate makes it extra decadent and rich. We warm the brownie bowl and fill it with your choice from sixteen ice cream flavors. Lastly we generously lather it with chocolate sauce.”

What motivated you to start an ice cream business?

“In 1994 when we purchased Cupcakelicious, it was primarily a cupcakery,” Tony recalls. “We added sixteen flavors of premium ice cream because what goes better with cupcakes and cakes than delicious ice cream? Greenwood Ice Cream, locally based in Brookhaven, is our exclusive supplier, because it makes the best small-batch ice cream in the South.”

What is your most exciting flavor?

“Our most exciting flavor depends on who is being served.

Kids who visit our shop love Superman and Birthday Party flavors, while the adults tend to prefer classics like Butter Pecan, Coffee Almond Fudge, and Pralines and Cream. Another big seller is Mint Chocolate Chip. My favorite, however, is Strawberry, because it has large chunks of strawberry throughout that always taste fresh.” [www.EnjoyCherokee.com]

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Your Host, Jodi Drinkard

P DCASTS Enjoy Cherokee Voices started about a decade ago, when Jodi Drinkard and two of her college roommates met for a weeklong vacation in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Without skipping a beat, the three launched into their familiar routines of making each other laugh and engaging in crazy shenanigans. The idea for a hyper-local podcast was born.

Jodi and her friends, Pamela Woyte and Cindy Meyer, were en route from the airport to the condo when a talk show on SiriusXM was broadcasting a call-in episode about relationships. The banter was lively, but Jodi and Pam knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that the radio gang was missing a spark in its broadcast. The gals thought about the antics they could get into with a radio show of their own, knowing they could do it bigger and better. A seed was planted.

The following day the trio of friends set out to spend the day on a boat. Wearing curly wigs, because it’s a conversation starter, of course, the gals approached the marina dock to check in for their eight-hour rental.

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“Are you sisters?” asked the attendant as he stared at the matching hairdos while trying to hold back a laugh.

“No,” Jodi replied in all seriousness. “The three of us have a radio show on SiriusXM. We interview famous people and take phone calls from listeners like you. We just came from the beauty salon. Do you think the sun will damage our new highlights?”

Everyone cracked up laughing, and the threesome floated off for a day on the water.

Jodi explains, “We giggled and dreamed about having a real radio show for most of that day—what the content would be, the guests, the format, and the commercials.” For ten years she massaged those creative ideas. “I knew I wanted to make the show hyper-local, where everyone would be somewhat familiar with the guests and had a desire to learn more about what makes them tick.” Since 2001 the air waves have changed dramatically, and the format for Jodi’s dream show fit perfectly into the world of podcasting.

Fun Facts with Katie Scan the QR code and listen to stories from guests like these and more:

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Enjoy Cherokee Voices is the product of Jodi’s quest for a hyper-local broadcast that delivers in-depth conversations with dynamic people from all corners of Cherokee County. The podcast went live in May 2021 and has featured guests that include Mayor Donnie Henriques of Woodstock; Kayla Turner, a foster parent through Goshen Homes; Michael Caldwell and Charles Zanger, both Woodstock mayoral candidates in the upcoming election; and Jose Luna of CaliFino Tequila, to name a few.

“Enjoy Cherokee Voices is a great show,” says Vivian Baldwin of Woodstock. “The episodes with Donnie Henriques are particularly

IN CHEROKEE COUNTY interesting to me. It wasn’t political at all. It was about Donnie’s life, his time in the Vietnam War, and the history of how downtown Woodstock made a dramatic comeback.”

Jodi tips her hat to Katie Wheeler, the cohost of Enjoy Cherokee Voices, who participates in various segments of the show, including “Fun Facts with Katie.” At the tail end of

Hosted by Jeff Hagadone, the Go Canton podcast features discussions with small-business owners, restaurateurs, community leaders, artists, intellects, and historians of Canton. Interviews are hosted in one-on-one conversational style, allowing for authentic discussions on a personal level.

Jeff began the Go Canton podcast with the intent to elevate the individual elements that make Canton unique and interesting. He saw the way Canton was reimagining itself and wanted to learn more through conversations with city leaders. By following his own interests, Jeff dives into conversations about new programs, events, and businesses in the city. The Go Canton purpose is to give a platform to the people involved in Canton’s ongoing projects.

Growing from the first episodes, Jeff’s podcast has had up to three hundred downloads for his locally based show. Go Canton operates largely by word of mouth through Cherokee County residents eager to know more about goings on in Canton. Jeff has high hopes for the Go Canton podcast in the future and wants to bring more attention to the City of Canton through his conversations.

The City of Woodstock podcast shares brief episodes highlighting local events, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and exceptional people within the City of Woodstock.

The City of Woodstock podcast is a unique way to tell the story of how the city serves its residents. City employees interview community members, program leaders, and local business owners, giving Woodstock a voice from the perspective of those who work in the city. The goal is to share stories that people may otherwise miss. The first episode shared the program Meals to Woodstock, an initiative many residents might have missed, and the program has had increased involvement since the episode aired.

Stacy Brown, the City of Woodstock marketing and communications manager, says, “I have often joked that we have these conversations around town about new initiatives and improvements to the city, and now residents can listen in.” With several episodes uploaded already, the podcast continues to grow with new ideas and interviewees.

Going forward, Stacy wants to keep sharing stories about Woodstock.

You can look forward to hearing about Woodstock parks and historical deep dives.

most episodes, you’ll find a bit of fun-filled banter between Jodi and Katie about the show contents coupled with some clarification of facts and information discussed with the guest. “Katie and I have a chemistry that brings a bit of fun, humor, and guts to the content of the show,” Jodi adds.

“Together we tie it up nicely.”

The Irrational Kindness podcast hosted by Kevin Williams, franchisee of three Canton Chick-fil-A restaurants and author of Irrational Kindness, and Princess Moon, shares a passion for people and inspirational conversations. On this show Kevin and Princess lift up the celebrity in every human, showing how through a spirit of curiosity we can make space to understand others and not just be understood.

Kevin Williams wants the podcast to help others shift their perspectives and have a heart for conversation. He genuinely enjoys getting to know members of our community and hearing their stories, which he plans to continue to do with the Irrational Kindness podcast.

Special guests include Bob Goff, New York Times best-selling author; William Pressley, esteemed World War II veteran; Bill Grant, mayor of Canton; and Anita Corsini, star of HGTV series Flip or Flop Atlanta. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a stay-at-home mom, a student, or a retiree, the Irrational Kindness podcast shares a message for you, showing us how to be irrational and prioritize kindness toward ourselves and others over everything else.

A weekly podcast hosted by Greg Shaddix, The Mockingbird Podcast shares interesting conversations about anything and everything with up-and-coming musicians.

Greg enjoys authentic conversations with fellow musicians and singer-songwriters.

The Mockingbird Podcast is released every Friday featuring a long-form conversation with a local, regional, and sometimes national touring artist. Greg says, “There is no script, and I do not do research. My goal is for these conversations to be as authentic and raw as possible. Sometimes we stay on topic, sometimes we get off topic, but I enjoy the way the conversations flow.” Occasionally, special episodes are released under the title The Mockingbird Radio Hour, where Greg features three original singer/songwriters by playing their songs and discussing them.

Greg insists there is no formal critique to the radio show; he simply shares the things he enjoyed and how the songs made him feel. This show focuses largely on songwriters and North Georgia acts.

The goal of The Mockingbird Podcast is to highlight talented songwriters around town, give them a voice, and allow them to share their stories. Greg plans to continue highlighting local talent while growing his podcast. [www.EnjoyCherokee.com]

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Rebecca Johnston, Canton Resident

The Reeves House is adding a new coat of paint on Woodstock history as the new visual arts center engages visitors in a plethora of experiences.

The latest offering of the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village in downtown Woodstock features a gallery with rotating art exhibits from local, regional, and national artists in addition to classes and events, such as jazz nights and poetry contests. The coffee shop and wine bar is a perfect spot to start a conversation about art or just relax and unwind.

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We hope this place will be a pulse for the community and a spark of inspiration,” Elm Street Executive Director Christopher Brazelton points out. “We think it will be. We also certainly hope it will be a catalyst for more visual arts and artists in the area.

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Christopher emphasizes that the mission of the Elm Street organization is to engage the community with relevant art experiences every day. “We focus on and gear all of our programming toward engaging community. We attempt to transform bystanders in the community into engaged community members.” uuu

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Exterior of the renovated house

The Reeves House sat vacant for many decades.

Remnants, 2013 Nicki Crock (Columbus, Ohio) Made from dozens of disused keys collected from friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors, the places that these keys once provided access to are fondly remembered by some, and long forgotten by others.

The rebuild follows the original footprint of the home.

Ribbon Cutting of the New Reeves House

The family room vignette features work from three different artists: Sara Farrington, Nicki Crock, and Amber Eckersley.

Reeves House in 2017

The bright, modern design allows the space to shine.

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uuu The stunning rebuild of the former home of generations of

Woodstock residents provides a spectacular canvas for the future while being reminiscent of the past, with its soaring, airy spaces filled with bright light.

“Our exhibits rotate. About every six to eight weeks the entire gallery will transform and present a new exhibit,” Christopher explains about plans for the center that opened in May. “All these exhibits will have events paired with them. We will also have some events that are just fun and a chance for the community to gather, such as jazz nights, local artist spotlights, live drawing/painting nights, and so on. We expect a lot of activity and plenty of excitement.”

The first exhibit, which opened the gallery May 14, is called “[Re] Constructing Home,” an exploration of the literal rebuilding of the Reeves House. “It also gives a look at how we all had to transform our home in the last year

and a half, as rooms became gyms, offices, and classrooms,” Christopher explains.

The next exhibit will be “Women’s Work,” a celebration of women in the workforce. It will feature female-led innovative approaches to textile and fiber arts.

Luther and Carrie Reeves built the original house in 1897 soon after they married, and the home became the centerpiece for the family’s fourteen-acre farm, according to Woodstock Historian Juanita Hughes. Luther and Carrie married on November 17, 1897, just days before the Georgia Legislature granted the City Charter on December 8, officially establishing the city of Woodstock and setting its boundaries, Juanita points out. When the couple built their new home, presumably soon afterwards, the house and its acres fell within the new city boundaries. The house was much smaller in those early days.

All are Welcome, 2021 Karen Singer Anderson (aka Tiny Doors ATL) Tiny Doors ATL is an Atlanta-based art project bringing big wonder to tiny spaces. This is a portrait of the original Door #2 that is located at the Old Fourth Ward skatepark on the BeltLine.

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Former Executive Director Anne Litrel stands beneath the Education Studios named partially in her honor.

Marilyn Reeves Little and Janice Reeves Johnson, daughters of Luther Monroe Reeves, are pictured next to a rocking chair used by their mother Carrie Wood Reeves.

One of the couple’s children, Sam Reeves, the last of eight children born in the Elm Street Reeves House, left a valuable legacy for people interested in historic preservation. Juanita explains, “Although Sam and his wife had no children, the descendants of his siblings are fortunate to have his written account, Precious Memories of Mama and Papa, detailing life on an in-town farm in Woodstock during the early years of the last century. For a few years the little road leading to the house was called Reeves Street. The diagram in Sam’s book shows placement of the gardens, orchards, corn patches, a cow pasture, and outbuildings, including a garage/toolshed, smokehouse, woodshed, hen house, corn crib, barn, privy, and hog pen. Part of the property seems to extend to Mill Street adjacent to Mount Olive Church and the lot where Sam’s brother, Ross Reeves, later built a home.”

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The house itself saw many changes. Juanita shares information from the owner’s book: “The first three children the Reeves had were boys, and the size of the house was adequate. In 1905, however, the first girl, Anne, was born, which made it necessary to add a second floor.”

Christopher explains that as the years went on, the Reeves family added project after project to the house, expanding it to the footprint and similar size of the rebuilt house today.

The Poor family moved into the home 1945, and several other families after that, until it eventually became vacant for decades, Christopher says. The site was the original catalyst to form a multidisciplinary art center and sparked several initiatives that merged into the Elm Street Cultural Arts Village.

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Architects at CDH Partners redesigned the house to its original footprint, facade, and coziness, a true challenge, when also asked to design the space as an art gallery and classroom, Christopher remarks. The builders, JW Collection, he adds, “did an exceptional job in execution as well.”

All materials in the barn door leading to the education studios were made from the original house, and the siding wood is specifically from that same wall. Foundation pieces from the original house are used as a header as you walk into the Juanita Hughes History Room, named for the local historian.

The stairs, although added when the Reeves expanded the original house, are located in the same space, again to match the footprint. The exterior siding of the house is mismatched to honor the original house and additions built in later years.

Green space and an outdoor stage near the historic site has made the area a perfect spot for a wide array of events.

“Everyone made a concerted effort to honor the history of the home while also creating a new space that would serve the community well. I believe we did that,” Christopher happily points out.

The Reeves House Visual Arts Center is located at 734 Reeves Street in Woodstock.

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GLAMPING

Wake up in style with gorgeous lakeside views at Lake Lanier.

Photo courtesy of Grant Tracy

Nature beckons, and camping is the perfect way to unplug and enjoy family time together or catch up with friends while you and your companions immerse yourselves in nature. Many folks will pitch a tent, roll out a sleeping bag, and coat on the bug spray to ward off pesky Georgia mosquitoes. When that Georgia heat and humidity settles in even at nighttime and mosquitoes are out to play, though, those folks might miss the comfort and shelter of home.

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Katie Wheeler, Canton Resident

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Now there is a better, dare we say more glamorous option, a way to unplug and connect with friends and family without sacrificing modern comforts.

Go glamping! Glamping, or glamorous camping, combines the good parts of camping with many of the comforts of home, and North Georgia offers several glamping options.

Georgia Glamping Company Rebeka and Nathan Self founded the Georgia Glamping Company four years ago to offer campers a comfortable outdoor experience. Rebeka grew up loving traditional

camping trips with her family, whereas Nathan has traveled internationally for work and prefers the comforts of a nice hotel. The two needed a way to balance their need for the experience of being out in nature without sacrificing comfort and style. Rebeka says, “We felt that if our family needed this compromise, then there had to be others feeling the same way.” After a little brainstorming and daydreaming, the Self family decided to make glamping an experience in North Georgia that brings the comforts of home into the great outdoors. uuu

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Young ones have tons of fun staying in tents of their dreams.

Bunk beds, refrigerator, queen bed, and decor make this tent feel just like home.

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simply having a tent already set up when you arrive. You have the choice between a bell tent, stretching twenty feet in diameter, or a safari tent that offers 320 square feet of coziness.

Bell tents hold one queen-size bed with the option of adding two twin beds, while the safari size holds a king-size bed and two bunk beds for a larger group. The Self family creates perfectly decorated and homey spaces. Each tent is complete with rugs, lamps, and an essential-oil diffuser. Each has a themed home décor, a Keurig coffeemaker, and electrical outlets to make your stay luxurious.

For folks who prefer the look and feel of RV camping, then Roxy the Retro RV makes the perfect getaway. Roxy the Retro has a full kitchen, private bathroom, and shower as well as full bedroom and a set of built-in bunk beds. On chilly fall nights, glampers can even cozy up to Roxy’s fireplace.

With two locations in Georgia, Georgia Glamping Company makes your trip as long or short as you’d like.

From Cherokee County, you can glamp on Lake Lanier at Shady Grove Campground in Cumming, Georgia. If you’d like a trip a little farther from home, Georgia Glamping Company also has sites on Clarks Hill Lake at Wildwood Park in Appling, Georgia. Both locations offer comfortable amenities with cities nearby to explore and enjoy. Lake Lanier sites have paddleboards, kayaks, and paddleboats available for rent as well.

After a long day of paddleboarding, kayaking, or hiking, it’s time to hit the hay. No crawling into a sleeping bag on the hard ground, though. You’ll sink into a fully made and comfortable full-sized bed. Sleeping outside in the hot and humid summer heat is less than ideal, so each tent has air conditioning to keep you comfortable. When you wake fully rested, you can stumble across the tent, pop a K-Cup into the Keurig, and breathe in the fresh roasted Georgia Glamping Company coffee blend while enjoying the soft rug beneath your feet.

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Roxy the Retro RV is the camper of your dreams—complete with a cozy fireplace for chilly fall nights.

Georgia Glamping Company makes the outdoor space comfortable too. Each site includes two hammocks, a fire ring, a charcoal grill, a picnic table, and decorative camping chairs.

Glampers can roast gooey s’mores around the campfire while they share stories, laughs, and camaraderie. A cozy string of lights adds a soft ambiance to the retelling of family tales.

The ability to customize your getaway adds to the fun. Add on a pop-up gazebo for additional ease at dinnertime, a propane firepit for when you don’t feel like building or feeding a fire, a gourmet s’mores kit, or lil’ glamper bags to help little ones explore the outdoors. If you don’t feel like lugging games to entertain the family, simply add on a pair of cornhole boards or a giant Jenga set as an activity for the group.

Enjoy nature during the day through hiking, fishing, or watersports on the lake and then spend your evening under the string lights around a firepit creating one-of-a-kind memories with friends and family. Glamping is the perfect summertime activity, and it can include every member of the family, no matter what age. For an added cleaning fee you can even bring your dog.

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Rebeka explains, Many of our guests are first-time campers, and we love that. We also love our many seasoned campers as well, who later admit they really enjoy showing up and having all the work of setting up camp done for them.

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Whether you are a lively family looking for active outdoor adventures, a group of friends celebrating time away, or a couple looking for an exceptional place to relax and spend quality time together, book a glamping getaway. You’ll thank yourself when you’re overlooking the gorgeous lake scenery, breathing the clean air, and delighting in a gourmet s’more.

North Georgia Glamping North Georgia Glamping offers a glamping site in Ellijay, Georgia. In 2018 Wesley and Rebekah Buchanan bought the glamping business, originally started in 2015, from a couple of friends who had decided to retire and travel. The Buchanans took over the property and rebranded it as North Georgia Glamping. Rebekah says of the former owners, “Their creative vision and love of travel inspired the build-out of all the properties.”

North Georgia Glamping features two vintage Airstream campers as well as a geodesic dome. The Airstreams have been renovated over the years, yet they still maintain their charm.

The 1977 Pavilion Airstream, so named because the Airstream sits beneath a pavilion and attached deck, contains a full bed and two twin beds. It also features a gorgeous clawfoot tub and a kitchenette with refrigerator, stove, oven, and microwave. The attached deck and outdoor firepit create the perfect oasis for relaxing after a day of hiking or exploring the farm.

All North Georgia Glamping properties also feature private outdoor bathrooms.

North Georgia Glamping’s second camper is the Tree Loft Airstream, a 1969 model full of vintage, homey style. It holds a full bed and a fold-out couch, along with a stovetop, refrigerator, and small bathroom inside. Never neglecting the outdoor experience, a fully plumbed outdoor bathroom completes the comforts of home on this site. The tree loft beside the camper is a perfect spot for relaxing and sipping your morning coffee. uuu

Staying in the geodesic dome is a one-of-a-kind experience. There’s even a parachute canopy to catch your dreams while you snooze.

Splendor Oaks is an Eco-Farm Homestead off Bells Ferry Road in Canton, Georgia. It offers three tiny glamping stays, all created with upcycled materials. The Stay Bird Bus, a 1989 school bus, has space for up to six people in a retro space. La Bella Bell Tent, a two-hundred-square-foot canvas tent, is perfect for folks seeking a more primitive experience. It features a lounge area and a king-sized bed.

The Eden Treehouse is a tiny treehouse suited for a twoperson getaway in a whimsical space surrounded by nature.

Visit the website at SplendorOaks.com to view the unique glamping sites and book your stay.

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uuu The two Airstream properties “provide a blast from the

past for most guests and reminds them of camping with their grandparents many years ago,” says Rebekah.

The third unique glamping experience offered at North Georgia Glamping is the geodesic dome, a hemispherical, lattice-shell structure. Picture Spaceship Earth at Epcot. “The geodesic dome is from Argentina and inspired by high-altitude trekking base camps, where hikers take respite after a multi-day hike. The dome is truly a place for people to relax, unwind, and enjoy the great outdoors,” Rebekah explains. Featuring a queen bed, two twin beds, and a futon that can be converted to a bed, the dome has enough space for many members of a group. The dome sits atop a large patio with a pop-up dining gazebo, an outdoor bathtub and shower, and plenty of room to sit beneath the stars. The dome allows glampers to feel truly immersed in nature while sleeping in a comfortable bed.

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Each glamping site features a private outdoor shower and even a clawfoot tub.

Not only are the glamping sites impressive and fun, but also the property itself holds deep meaning. The North Georgia Glamping sites are part of a farm the owners lovingly call Elatese’Yi, a Cherokee word that means green, verdant earth. Rebekah shares that the original owners chose the name because it described the property perfectly and pays homage to those who inhabited the land originally, Native Americans of the Cherokee nation. The Cherokee word elatese’yi has also been recorded as allagae, elatse, elejoy, and eventually, ellijay, according to the company website.

The owners always wanted to honor those who came before them and lived in this green oasis. In addition to the glamping sites, the Elatese’Yi farm features chickens, goats, barn cats, and a Great Pyrenees named Max who will happily welcome you to your stay at North Georgia Glamping.

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Southern Pimento Cheese Spread

Turkey Avocado Pinwheels

Fruit Salad (Three Ways!)

Ingredients

Ingredients

Ingredients

2 4 4 1/2 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/2 1/4 1/4

2 ½ ½ 1¼ 4 3

1 12 12 4 1 6 6 ½

cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese ounce jar of pimentos drained ounce cream cheese softened cup mayonnaise tsp garlic powder tsp onion powder tsp paprika tsp pepper tsp cayenne pepper tsp Old Bay seasoning

Begin the Fun 1. Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.

2. Spread over crackers for easy snacking at the pool or lake. Keep leftovers for use on burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, or BLTs.

large tortillas or wraps cup Simply Avocado Dip and Spread pound thinly sliced smoked turkey cup spinach slices Swiss cheese slices bacon

Begin the Fun 1. Lay your tortillas flat. Spread 1/4 cup of Simply Avocado Dip and Spread onto each tortilla.

2. Layer the turkey, spinach, Swiss cheese, and bacon over 2/3 of the tortilla, leaving the last 1/3 with just the Simply Avocado Dip and Spread on it.

3. Starting at the end with all the toppings, roll the tortilla tightly.

4. Slice into pinwheels, grab, and go!

pound strawberries, halved ounces blueberries ounces green or red grapes kiwis, peeled and sliced 15-ounce can of mandarin oranges ounces raspberries ounces blackberries cup peaches, small cubes

Honey Lime Dressing ¼ cup honey 2 teaspoons lime zest 1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice

Peach Pie Dressing 1

can peach pie filling

Lemon Poppyseed Dressing ¼ cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Watermelon Sorbet Ingredients 6

cups seedless watermelon, diced into chunks 1/3 cup water 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons raw honey

Begin the Fun 1. Place watermelon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place into the freezer for at least 4 to 6 hours, ideally overnight.

2. Once frozen, put watermelon into a food processor, along with the raw honey, water, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.

3. Serve immediately or freeze for thirty to forty-five minutes to harden.

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Begin the Fun 1. Wash the fruit well and place it on paper towels to dry completely.

2. Combine fruit in a large bowl and pour combined dressing of your choice over the fruit.

3. Stir gently to combine.

4. Refrigerate for about an hour. Serve chilled.

Cranberry Energy Balls Ingredients 32 ½ 1½ 4 2¼ ½

dates, pitted teaspoon cinnamon cups raw walnuts tablespoons water cups bran cereal cup dried cranberries

Begin the Fun 1. Add the dates and the walnuts to your food processor. Process them on high speed for several minutes until the mixture has a fine, crumbly appearance.

2. With the food processor still on high speed, slowly drizzle in the water one tablespoon at a time until the mixture appears a bit lighter in color and the water has been fully incorporated (the mixture will be very sticky at this point).

3. Scrape the sticky date and walnut mixture into a large mixing bowl and add the bran cereal and cinnamon. Mix well with a wooden spoon or a heavy-duty rubber spatula (the mixture will feel a little tough) until everything is combined well.

4. Add the white chocolate chips and the dried cranberries and mix them in well. Using your hands at this point is helpful, since you’ll be rolling the balls with your hands anyway. It really helps to work the dried cranberries into the mixture evenly.

5. Roll the mixture into 18 to 20 balls using the palms of your hands and refrigerate the balls for a few hours to help them set before you enjoy them. If you’re short on time, 30 minutes in the freezer should do the trick.

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Family Fun Night

First Friday

Live Music at the Mill

Karaoke

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Farmer’s & Makers Market Farm. Fresh. Market.

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Live Music at the Mill

July 4

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July 5th Spectacular

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Unwind Wednesday

Monday Wednesday

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Market Street, Downtown WDSTK 8:30 a.m. - Noon (Every Saturday) FREE VisitWoodstockGA.com

Cherokee Recreation & Parks 7345 Cumming Hwy, Canton 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. | FREE PlayCherokee.org

Market Street, Downtown WDSTK 8:30 a.m. - Noon (Every Saturday) FREE CantonGA.gov

Screen on the Green

The Mill on Etowah 225 Reformation Pkwy, Canton 7:00 p.m. | FREE EtowahMill.com/Events

Trivia Night

Reformation Brewery Woodstock 105 Elm Street, WDSTK 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | FREE ReformationBrewery.com

Thursday, July 8 – September 5: WOMEN'S WORK Exhibit at the Reeves House

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Live Music at the Mill

Farm. Fresh. Market.

Live Music at the Mill

Cherokee County Aquatic Center 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton 5:30 - 10:00 p.m. | $15/child PlayCherokee.org See information on Sat., July 3

The Mill on Etowah 225 Reformation Pkwy, Canton 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | FREE EtowahMill.com/Events

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Women’s Work

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 734 Reeves St., WDSTK Exhibit runs July 8–September 5 | FREE ElmStreetArts.org

An Evening with Tim Tebow Ultimate Queen Celebration Cherokee FCA 11902 Highway 92, WDSTK 7:00 p.m. | FREE PlayCherokee.org

Woodstock Summer Concert Series 101 Arnold Mill Rd., WDSTK 7:30 p.m. | FREE WoodstockGA.gov

Ball Ground Farmer’s Market See information on Sat., July 3

The Mill on Etowah 225 Reformation Pkwy, Canton 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | FREE EtowahMill.com/Events

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Maker’s Mash

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Red Cross Blood Drive

Screen on the Green

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Market at Menagerie

Summer Block Party

Canton River Rock Concert Lantern Series

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Reformation Brewery Woodstock 105 Elm Street, WDSTK 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. | FREE MadAndDusty.com/Makers-Mash R.T. Jones Memorial Library 116 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | FREE SequoyahRegionalLibrary.com Menagerie on Main 351 W. Main Street, Canton 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | FREE MenagerieOnMain.com

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Parent’s Night Out

Live Music at the Mill

Bend Your Knees 5K

Farm. Fresh. Market.

Cherokee County Aquatic Center 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton 5:30 - 10:00 p.m. | $15/child PlayCherokee.org Collins Dixon Foundation 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | $30 BendYourKnees.org

The Mill on Etowah 225 Reformation Pkwy, Canton 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | FREE EtowahMill.com/Events See information on Sat., July 3

Opening CeremOny

Live Music at the Mill

The Mill on Etowah 225 Reformation Pkwy, Canton 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | FREE Ball Ground Farmer’s Market EtowahMill.com/Events See information on Sat., July 3

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Screen on the Green

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Family Fun Night

Waleska Last Friday

Live Music at the Mill

Canton Explorer’s Rodeo

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Farm. Fresh. Market.

Live Music at the Mill

Lantern Series

Canton Explorer’s Rodeo

Wednesday

Friday Saturday

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Canton Farmer’s Market

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Shoal Creek Baptist Church 6874 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Waleska 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | FREE hinton.ins@gmail.com The Mill on Etowah 225 Reformation Pkwy, Canton 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | FREE EtowahMill.com/Events

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Trivia Night

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City of Woodstock 101 Arnold Mill Rd., WDSTK 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | FREE WoodstockGA.gov Downtown Canton 130 E Main St., Canton 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | FREE CantonGA.gov

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Live Music at the Mill The Mill on Etowah 225 Reformation Pkwy, Canton 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | FREE EtowahMill.com/Events

Market at Menagerie

Menagerie on Main Canton Farmer’s Market 351 W. Main Street, Canton See information on Sat., July 3 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | FREE Ball Ground Farmer’s Market MenagerieOnMain.com See information on Sat., July 3 Reformation Brewery Woodstock 105 Elm Street, WDSTK 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. | FREE MadAndDusty.com/Makers-Mash

Karaoke

Reformation Brewery Canton 225 Reformation Pkwy, Ste 500 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. | FREE ReformationBrewery.com Lake Allatoona Association 6986 Bells Ferry Rd., Canton 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Tickets Available AllatoonaPokerRun.com

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Trivia Night

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Parent’s Night Out

Decades at Reinhardt: ‘60s Live Music at the Mill Falany Performing Arts Center 7300 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Waleska 6:30 p.m. | FREE Reinhardt.edu/Falany

The Mill on Etowah 225 Reformation Pkwy, Canton 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | FREE EtowahMill.com/Events

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Farm. Fresh. Market.

Live Music at the Mill

Wednesday

Friday Saturday

Cherokee County Aquatic Center 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton 5:30 - 10:00 p.m. | $15/child PlayCherokee.org Chick-fil-A Cherokee County 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | $30 CFAMooveIt.com

WDSTK Sip & Shop

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Elton Live! The Tribute

Friday

Trivia Night

Reformation Brewery Woodstock 105 Elm Street, WDSTK 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | FREE ReformationBrewery.com

Beyond Vinaigrettes Class Leaning Ladder Olive Oil 105 E. Main St., Suite 126, WDSTK 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. | $79/person LeaningLadderOliveOil.com

Reformation Brewery Woodstock 105 Elm Street, WDSTK 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | FREE ReformationBrewery.com

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Thursday

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 111 Elm Street, WDSTK 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. | Tickets Available ElmStreetArts.com/Events

CLOSING CeremONy

The Market at the Mill The Mill on Etowah 225 Reformation Pkwy, Canton 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. | FREE EtowahMill.com/TheMarket

AllatoonaPokerRun.com

Lake Allatoona Poker Run Lantern Series

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Tuesday

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Downtown Woodstock Main St., WDSTK 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | $10 VisitWoodstockGA.com/Events

Falany Performing Arts Center 7300 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Waleska 7:00 p.m. | FREE Reinhardt.edu/Falany

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See information on Sat., July 3

Canton Farmer’s Market See information on Sat., July 3

Waleska Farmer’s Market

City of Waleska 8891 Fincher Road, Waleska 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | FREE @WaleskaFarmersMarket on Facebook

The Mill on Etowah 225 Reformation Pkwy, Canton 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | FREE EtowahMill.com/Events

Steep Canyon Rangers

Woodstock Summer Concert Series 101 Arnold Mill Rd., WDSTK 7:30 p.m. | FREE WoodstockGA.gov

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Saturday

Farm. Fresh. Market.

See information on Sat., July 3

Etowah Wildlife Expo

Market at Menagerie

The ‘80s Xtreme Party Band Live Music at the Mill

The Mill on Etowah 225 Reformation Pkwy, Canton See information on Sat., July 3 Ball Ground Farmer’s Market August 21-22 | Tickets Available EtowahWildlifeExpo.com See information on Sat., July 3

Canton Farmer’s Market

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The Market at the Mill

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Parent’s Night Out

Waleska Last Friday

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Live Music at the Mill

Lantern Series

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The Market at the Mill

Tuesday Friday Saturday

Tuesday

Canton River Rock Concert

Menagerie on Main 351 W. Main Street, Canton 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | FREE MenagerieOnMain.com

City of Canton 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. | FREE CantonGA.gov

The Mill on Etowah 225 Reformation Pkwy, Canton 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. | FREE EtowahMill.com/TheMarket

Cherokee County Aquatic Center 1200 Wellstar Way, Canton 5:30 - 10:00 p.m. | $15/child PlayCherokee.org The Mill on Etowah 225 Reformation Pkwy, Canton 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | FREE EtowahMill.com/Events

Shoal Creek Baptist Church 6874 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Waleska 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | FREE hinton.ins@gmail.com

Falany Performing Arts Center 7300 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Waleska 6:30 p.m. | FREE Reinhardt.edu/Falany

The Mill on Etowah 225 Reformation Pkwy, Canton 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | FREE EtowahMill.com/Events

Elm Street Cultural Arts Village 111 Elm Street, WDSTK 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. | Tickets Available ElmStreetArts.com/Events

The Mill on Etowah 225 Reformation Pkwy, Canton 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.; FREE EtowahMill.com/TheMarket

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LOCAL AUTHORS

Your Favorite

bookmark

Women’s Work

by Cherokee County Historical Society

Written and compiled by Lisa Hillhouse Tressler, Women’s Work showcases the history of Cherokee County textiles. The volume was published to accompany a 2015 exhibit by the Cherokee County Historical Society that presented these textiles for viewing. John Brooke and Sherree Sawyer, who stopped by to show museum representatives woven coverlets made by their ancestors in the late 1800s using thread from Fincher Mill in Waleska, inspired the exhibit.

Skills used to produce these textiles included spinning, dying, weaving, sewing, quilting, embroidery, tatting, crochet, knitting, and leather work.

The exhibit even includes a hat and purse made from corn husks.

Women’s Work– A Survey of Handmade Textiles from Cherokee County, Georgia is a publication of the Cherokee County Historical Society. The Historical Society is the caretaker for important artifacts and documents pertaining to Cherokee County history.

Interested in submitting recommendations for Your Favorite Bookmark? Local authors are encouraged to submit a book summary, personal photo, and book cover image. Contact Katie@EnjoyCherokee.com for more information.

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Modern Cronies

Kristy’s Runway

by Judy McDonough

by Kenneth H. Wheeler

Modern Cronies:

Southern Industrialism from Gold Rush to Convict Labor, 1829–1894

traces how various industrialists, thrown together by the effects of the southern gold rush, shaped the development of the southeastern United States. Existing historical scholarship treats the gold rush as a self-contained blip that—aside from the horrors of Cherokee Removal (admittedly no small thing) and a supply of miners to California in 1849—had no other widespread effects. In fact the southern gold rush was a significant force in regional and national history.

Fashion designer Kristy Tanner has snagged the opportunity of a lifetime: competing during Fashion Week for a chance to work with her favorite designer.

Between her recent promotion and her handsome boyfriend, Matteo “Runway” DeLuka, all her dreams are about to come true.

But two pink lines—the ones she thought she’d see only after an impressive wedding—put a shocking kink in her plans. To make matters worse, she inadvertently provokes the one person who could destroy everything.

The pressure for Cherokee Removal brought by the gold rush opened the path of the Western & Atlantic Railroad, the catalyst for the development of both Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tennessee. This book explains the network of associations and interconnections across the varied industries in a way that newly interprets the development of the southeastern United States.

Runway’s elite surveillance company has been hired to help bring down a manipulative tyrant who has dirt on every VIP in Beverly Hills. When he realizes the threat is his ex and she’s working directly with Kristy, he knows he must risk betraying the woman he loves to protect her. Can Runway complete his mission in time to keep Kristy safe? Will all the secrets and lies tear them apart forever?

Dr. Kenneth Wheeler is a local history professor at Reinhart University. He spent years writing his latest publication using archival resources from across our region. The book is published by the University of Georgia Press.

Judy McDonough is originally from Arkansas and has a deep love for the South. After moving to various states with her family, she and her spouse settled in Cherokee County with their three sons. Judy is also the author of The Bayou Secrets Saga, a collection of three paranormal romance novels.