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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...
Missing 13-Year-Old Boy Found Safe, Police Report
In a heartening update, police have announced that the missing 13-year-old boy has been found safe. The boy, who was reported missing earlier this week, has been reunited with his relieved family. Authorities initiated an extensive search after the boy was reported missing, deploying officers to canvass the area and...
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. ...
Cherokee Christian Schools Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Cherokee Christian Schools is celebrating its valedictorian and salutatorian as the 2024-25 school year comes to a close. The school's Class of 2024 valedictorian is Joelle Stewart, and the salutatorian is Athena Moshonas-Apostolakos.
More than 600 graduate from east Cobb's Walton High School
Friday marked the end of an era for more than 600 young adults who called Walton High their school. The former students received their high school diplomas during a commencement ceremony at Kennesaw State University’s convocation center in Kennesaw. The achievement was noted by the east Cobb school’s valedictorian, Ethan Ju, in his commencement address. ...
Georgia health centers calling for blood donors to help Texas, Oklahoma after deadly storms
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A nonprofit regional blood center with Georgia locales is calling on all donors to help replenish the supply to help those affected by deadly storms in Texas and Oklahoma. Blood Assurance, which is part of the National Blood Emergency Readiness Corps, is responding to...
This Chef’s Perspective on Election Season: Voting for the Collective
Renowned chef and community advocate, Jane Smith, shares her unique perspective on the importance of voting, emphasizing a commitment to the collective well-being rather than individual interests. For Smith, participating in elections transcends personal gain, focusing instead on the broader impact on society. “When I think about why I vote,...
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