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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...
Cherokee County Elections Board Certifies May 21 Results
CANTON — The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Voter Registration met May 28 to finalize the results from the May 21 election at the Cherokee County Conference Center in Canton. The board unanimously approved nine provisional ballots to include in its certified results. In total, 31,690 people in Cherokee County cast their ballot, or 16.19% of the county's 195,769 registered voters. There were also five cured ballots and one...
River Ridge Grad Wins First Place in Statewide Art Contest
A River Ridge High School 2024 graduate has earned first place in the Georgia Farm Bureau’s annual art contest, the Cherokee County School District announced. Ashley McMath's first place artwork will be featured in the Georgia Farm Bureau's annual calendar. McMath won first place at the school level, then advanced to win the Cherokee County Farm Bureau’s contest to earn the opportunity to compete statewide. She is the first Cherokee...
Highland Rivers’ Commitment to Veterans Highlighted in New Report
Over 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 to Dec. 31, 2023. Key findings Total unique...
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,...
Aftermath of storms | A look at damage across Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina
JASPER, Ga. — Strong storms swept through parts of Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina on Memorial Day. On Tuesday, crews examined the storm damage, including dozens of uprooted trees and toppled-over barns and fences. Coweta County, Georgia, EF-1 tornado. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado went through...
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