Around Canton Letter From the Editor
Old habits die hard, especially in my world. I’m (seriously this time!) on a quest to be healthy, eat better and exercise. It’s hard not to pass by Dairy Queen without the car turning in and lining up for a Royal Oreo Blizzard, or seeing Culver’s and not drooling at the thought of the cheese curds. Is this the best name for something so delicious? Now you know my weaknesses and can hold me accountable if you see me indulging. I’ve spent most of my professional life in newspapers, so it’s hard to shake the habit of constantly updating copy, even well past my deadlines, to include the latest plans for the city. I’m having to continually remind myself I’m editing a monthly magazine, not a daily, or even a weekly, publication. I have to resist that urge every week after my deadline when I receive the Canton Current, an e-newsletter that delivers the latest news to your inbox. (Sign up here: https://bit.ly/37Hsknc.) With the growth in the cities of Canton and Holly Springs, there’s so much to report! Visitors who haven’t been here in a while will be amazed at the progress, and there’s so much more to come. It’s even difficult for residents to keep up. That’s why we are taking an in-depth look at Canton’s Roadmap to Success. It’s a thorough plan, outlined with eight tenets, that guides all aspects of growth in the city through 2035. On Page 14, we begin our journey down the road to Canton’s future with the Roadmap for Success as our guide. This month, you’ll read an overview of the project, followed by in-depth descriptions of each tenet. In the coming months, you can look forward to updates about specific projects from our city leaders. I’m so thankful for Mayor Bill Grant and his team, who will be providing this information. This month’s issue will introduce you to the compassionate residents of our community who work hard to care for our foster children, raise money to support them and rejoice in their successes in life (Pages 16-21). You’ll get a glimpse inside the new MUST Ministries’ Hope House in Marietta, a 43,556-square-foot facility that more than doubles the nonprofit’s capacity to help the homeless (Pages 24-25). I could fill this page with teasers to all the inspiring and uplifting content in this month’s issue. Instead, I’ll stop writing and let you move on. I always love to hear from you! Especially if you have a scoop for me. Just try to keep it within our magazine deadlines, please! Then, the ALM staff won’t hate me, and I can retain my favorite nickname: Scoop Hannigan.
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 Coming
The city of Canton has announced its Downtown Development Authority has signed a contract to sell the Historic Jones Building to Penn Hodge and Grant Schmeelk, developers of the Mill on Etowah, for $2.2 million. The plan is to create a destination landmark for office, retail and restaurants and help unite the two districts (downtown and The Mill on Etowah).
The Holler is coming to 301 West Main St., next to Menagerie on Main, featuring an independent running store streetside and a beer/wine garden-static food truck in back. Owners Jeff Hagadone and Gordon Faulmann want to establish a community building experience in a fun, family-friendly environment. No opening date available at press time.
Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings
UGA Extension – Cherokee County
1130 Bluffs Parkway, Suite G44, Canton 770-721-7803. https://extension.uga.edu/countyoffices/cherokee.html.
The Joint Chiropractic
1810 Cumming Highway, Suite 1300, Canton 678-839-7984. www.thejoint.com.
