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Around Towne
Letter From the Editor
Thinking of what’s old and new is top-of-mind right now. As I write this, I’m polishing off the last of my buttercreamiced, chocolate-vanilla layered birthday cake, topped with a floral display of buttercream mums that are bursting with color and flavor! This should be a staple in everyone’s home, really. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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I keep trying to tell myself I’m not old, but those numbers sure can mess with your mind. Thankfully, during time away to refresh and reset, I've had a few revelations that make me feel young(ish) and so excited for what the future offers. So, while the numbers are eeking up there, I am realizing there’s so much new to anticipate. I think that’s a dichotomy many of us can understand. Just look around and see the changes taking place in Cherokee County. Our county and city leaders are trying to balance new development with preserving the historic elements we love about our hometowns.
History Cherokee does a tremendous job celebrating those historic properties and the efforts made to preserve them. Check out the latest winners, announced at the recent historic preservation awards banquet, on Pages 34-35.
Speaking of what’s new, take a tour of the small apartment that’s been decorated for an 18-year-old who’s aged out of the foster system. Read Cindy Crews’ testimonial, sharing why she and a friend wanted to help this young lady get a fresh shart. Pages 14-15.
Part of leaning into what’s new in my life is being intentional about protecting my time — for the gym, devotion, whatever is (or should be) important, especially as we approach the holidays. A talk with my wise husband reminded me to set priorities. I’m thinking he hoped that making dinner and discovering a love of mowing or vacuuming might take hold. Sorry, hon. Not happening.
BTW: Thanks for the tattoo responses. Our church is just over the Fulton County line, and probably half of the members live in Cherokee. So it was interesting to have the subject brought up in conversation on a recent Sunday. Bless them! They’re such an amazing family to us, loving and supportive. But no one stepped up to go with me. One friend emailed me to say she absolutely would NOT go with me. I’m not surprised, based on her reaction when I got my nose pierced. Now you know that I have a bit of a rebellious streak, a trait that isn’t limited to preacher’s kids.
Candi Hannigan is the executive editor of Aroundabout Local Media. She has lived in Cherokee County since 1987. Send your comments or questions to candi@aroundaboutmagazines.com
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What’s New
Lendmark Financial Services, a provider of household credit and consumer loan solutions, has opened a new branch at 10971 Highway 92, Suite E, in Woodstock. Lendmark operates more than 460 branches in 21 states across the country. www.lendmark.info. Little Hen Children’s Boutique has opened at 4451 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 300. On Instagram, @thelittlehenchildrens.
The Development Authority unanimously agreed to invest more than $586,000 in the construction of the trails system within Cherokee 75 Corporate Park, according to the Cherokee Office of Economic Development. Six months will be allowed to complete the work, which includes staking the line of the trails surrounding the ponds and clearing overgrowth around the ponds, among other work. The length of the trails at Cherokee 75 Corporate Park will be about 1.6 miles and will tie into the county’s Southwest Cherokee Parks and Trails Plan. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3S4BYT7.
What’s Coming
A PetSuites of Woodstock is being built on Eagle Drive in front of Poole Funeral Home. At press time, it was estimated to be completed in March. Jekyll Brewing will be moving into the space formerly occupied by Main & Mill and Public Woodstock, at 8634 Main St. According to whatnowatlanta.com, the brewery will open in December, along with a distillery and an executive chef kitchen. www.jekyllbrewing.com.
The Cherokee County Health Department is offering drive-thru flu shots 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct 4 at 7545 Main St., Woodstock. High doses for ages 65 and older and seasonal doses will be available. Most insurances cover cost, excludes TRICARE and Kaiser Permanente, and cash payment comes to $25 for seasonal and $65 for high dose. Details at www.nghd.org.
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