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Discover the inspiring story of a Cherokee centenarian who proves that age is just a number. At 102 years old, this individual continues to live life to the fullest, embodying the spirit of resilience and vitality. Tune in for an unforgettable journey.

Chef Brian Duffy, who has appeared on several Food Network shows including BBQ Brawl, will be visiting the Red White and Blue BBQ in Canton in late October, event organizers announced. Red White and Blue BBQ is Oct. 27-28 at the Canton American Legion, 160 McClure St. in Canton. The award-winning barbecue pitmaster will be providing his talents as food critic and judge Oct. 27 for the mystery food cook-off,...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - It’s a miraculous milestone. Roger Antonucci is 102-years-old. “Disbelief. Disbelief that he’s still well and still here,” said Lisa Messina, Antonucci’s daughter. Antonucci’s two daughters, Lisa and Melanie Thompson, organized their dad’s 102nd birthday celebration on Wednesday at The Oaks...

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce has presented a local school principal with a leadership award, the Cherokee County School District announced. ACTIVE Academies Principal Mark Smith is this year’s winner of the Cristal Stancil Leadership Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership among participants in its Leadership Cherokee program. Leadership Cherokee is an annual nine-month program presented by the chamber to help develop leaders in the community. The program, which selects...

Most everyone is accustomed to reading about the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) students who excel – whether it’s on a bumper sticker or through CCSD’s communication system (read more about that on Page 50). Apparently, it’s not only the students who’ve been receiving accolades lately....

Cherokee County District Attorney's Office Chief Investigator Dwight Kelley is retiring Sept. 29 after 36 years of service to county citizens, the office announced. The district attorney's office hosted a retirement reception earlier this month for colleagues and family. “It has been an honor to work with Dwight Kelley, who is one of the most dedicated professionals I’ve known in my career,” District Attorney Susan Treadaway said in a statement....

The Woodstock City Council voted Monday to approve an annexation and rezoning for an 88-unit single-family townhome community. The city council voted 5-0 to approve the second reading of an annexation and rezoning of 201 Brownlee Road from single-family residential (Cherokee County) to downtown-medium density residential, and a conditional use permit. Mayor Michael Caldwell and Council Member Warren Johnson were absent from the meeting. ...

A Cherokee County School District student has been named to the State School Superintendent’s 2023-24 Student Advisory Council!. Etowah High School senior Cristina Garcia is among the 69 high school students from across the state selected for the prestigious role. State School Superintendent Richard Woods chose his student advisors based on their applications and answers to essay questions about improving public education.

The state of Georgia's Annual Burn Ban will be lifted on Oct. 1. When the burn ban is lifted, unincorporated Cherokee County residents will be allowed to burn yard debris until April 30, according to Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services. Residents must follow the Georgia Forestry Commission's open burning rules, which can be found online at www.gatrees.org. ...

Cristal Stancil congratulates ACTIVE Academies Principal Mark Smith as this year’s winner of the Cristal Stancil Leadership Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership among participants in the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Cherokee program. A Cherokee County School District principal has earned a leadership award from the Cherokee County...

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services promoted ten firefighters Sept. 26 at the Cherokee County Fire Training Complex in Holly Springs. Fire Apparatus Operators Joseph Crawford, William (Eric) Miller, Deombre Jones, Marcus Hanie, Matthew Bennett, Wesley Daniel, David Webb, and Brent Connell were promoted to sergeant. Sgt. Michael Morgan was promoted to lieutenant. Battalion Chief Daniel Carder was promoted to the rank of division chief. Carder serves as the training chief for CCFES. The promoted firefighters were surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues as they were recognized and celebrated for their accomplishments.

CANTON — The Rotary Club of Canton honored Cherokee County’s police, firefighters and other first responders Tuesday during its annual Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon. The sixth annual event took place at the Northside Cherokee Conference Center at The Bluffs in Canton. The club presented several awards for outstanding service to public safety workers from across the county. ...

We appreciate partners' support of our schools, which is why we celebrate their service here – congratulations to Ball Ground ES STEM Academy 2023 Partner of the Year: Foundation Financial. Does your business or organization partner with a CCSD school? Visit our School Partnerships webpage (https://www.cherokeek12.net/partners) to learn more!...

Cherokee County School District Special Education Executive Director Charlette Green, left, is congratulated upon winning the 2023 Phil Pickens Administrator Award from Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership by CCSD Parent Mentor JoEllen Hancock. Cherokee County School District’s Special Education executive director has earned a state award for excellence. Charlette Green,...

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services recognized several firefighters Monday afternoon for outstanding service, including work that was credited with saving lives. This presentation at the Cherokee County Fire Training Complex was part of a new Awards and Recognition program implemented by CCFES earlier this year. These awards were a result of the response to four different incidents over the past several years and included Emergency Medical Services Lifesaver Awards...

The Cherokee County School District is seeking a Hearing Impaired Interpreter for Deaf Education to work at Hasty Elementary School Fine Arts Academy in Canton! This position offers competitive compensation (plus a $1,000 signing bonus), outstanding benefits, balanced school calendar, wonderful work environment and caring team and opportunities for professional development and advancement. Detailed information, including required qualifications and job duties, is posted at https://bit.ly/ccsdinterpreter Join the #CCSDfam & apply now: visit www.cherokeek12.net and click Jobs @ CCSD. Questions? Contact CCSD Recruiter Lindsay.Bowley@cherokeek12.net and 770.704.4256.

The Cherokee County School District’s Class of 2023 saw a slight bump on their SAT scores compared to last year’s class, while state and national averages declined. CCSD’s average composite SAT score is 1094, up three points from last year, according to results released by the College Board Sept. 25. Georgia’s average SAT score for 2023 is 1045, down seven points from 2022, and the national average is 1003, down...

The Cherokee County Health Department is providing free breast exams during events in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Woodstock Health Center Oct. 10 and Oct. 26 The Cherokee County Health Department's Woodstock Health Center is presenting Breast Cancer Awareness Days from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 10 and from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30...