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March from Canton to Woodstock Honors Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day
The nonprofit Shepherd’s Men marched 12 miles from Canton to Woodstock in honor of fallen military service members Monday — with some participants carrying a 160-pound barrel. The barrel contained Clarity Lager, a newly launched beer by Hop City Brews, developed and marketed in collaboration with Reformation Brewery to benefit Shepherd’s Men and their work to heal injured veterans. Shepherd’s Men is a team of active duty, medically retired and...
Woodstock Honors Fallen Military Service Members for Memorial Day
The city of Woodstock, local veteran groups and community members honored those who have lost their lives in service to the United States at the city's Memorial Day ceremony Monday. Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell read a proclamation in observance of Memorial Day. Names were read of U.S. military service members from Woodstock who died in wars since World War I. ...
Cherokee County is Getting a New EMS Station
A new emergency medical services station is coming to Cherokee County near Woodstock in 2025. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted May 21 to approve a $4 million construction services agreement with Ward Humphrey, Inc. for the renovation and construction of Station 30 for Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services. “This is greatly needed in the Woodstock area where we don’t provide fire service, but we do provide...
Cherokee County Aquatic Center Opening Oasis Pool Saturday
The Cherokee County Aquatic Center is opening its Oasis outdoor pool May 25. The aquatic center, located at 1200 Wellstar Way on Sixes Road, will open the Oasis outdoor pool at 10 a.m. May 25. The facility will remain open until 7 p.m. Operating hours May 26 will be from noon to 6:30 p.m. and May 27, Memorial Day, the pool will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...
Woodstock Creates Development Standards for ADUs
Woodstock officials have amended the city’s land development ordinance to establish development standards for accessory dwelling units. The Woodstock City Council voted 5-1 May 20 to approve the amendments. Council Member Rob Usher was the lone vote against the motion. City staff report that they have received questions about ADUs, including how one can be used, how it can look and lot placement. An ADU is an additional residential building...
Improvements Coming to Sidewalks in Hickory Flat
Sidewalk improvements are coming to Hickory Road and Stringer Road. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted May 21 to award a $3.6 million contract to Sol Construction, LLC, for the Hickory Road and Stringer Road sidewalk improvements project. Hickory Road runs between New Light Road and East Cherokee Drive in southeast Cherokee County. Stringer Road runs between Hickory Road and Highway 140. ...
New Report Details Highland Rivers' Service to Veterans
Highland Rivers’ commitment to Veterans highlighted in new report; more than 3,300 Veterans served since 2013 More than 3,300 veterans have been served by Highland Rivers Behavioral Health over the past decade, according to a new report released by the agency. “Services to Veterans, 2013-2023” is a retrospective data report about the agency’s services to veterans during an 11-year period from Jan. 1, 2013, through Dec. 31, 2023. ...
New campaign aims to erase stigma behind veteran suicide
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — Joe Boone spent five years in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2009 to 2014. He wanted to feel a sense of purpose and lead a more disciplined life. "It's really that camaraderie, that group mentality," Boone said. "You just want to be part of something bigger than yourself. But now, my memory gets all foggy. I've been told that's because of trauma. My memory just kind of goes away to relieve myself of some of those issues, just like a self-protection."
Cherokee Schools Graduates Headed to U.S. Service Academies, Military Service
Over 70 members of the Cherokee County School District’s Class of 2024 have committed to military service, including five graduates selected to attend U.S. service academies, the district announced. Enrollment at U.S. Service Academies is very limited, and appointees are selected based on outstanding academic achievement, athletic accomplishments, demonstrated leadership and school and community service. The five appointees are: ...
Election Results: Cherokee County Sees 15% Primary Turnout
About 15% of Cherokee County’s registered voters cast a ballot in the May 21 primary elections, according to unofficial results. Cherokee County Elections and Voter Registration reports 31,675 total ballots were cast, about 15% of the county’s total registered voters. Of those, 18,115 voters made their choice in the ballot box on Election Day, 12,288 voted early and 1,272 voted absentee. Here are election results updated through Wednesday afternoon for...
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