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Letter From the Editor
Each month, we find so much to celebrate in our community that sometimes it’s hard to fit it all in. I can’t imagine living — or working — anywhere else! Cherokee County is the perfect location, fulfilling the slogan, Where Metro Meets the Mountains. We are close enough for a drive to the Gulf Coast and even closer to the Blue Ridge mountains.
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In the spirit of celebration, we have lots to share with you this month, starting with our ALM team. We are celebrating 26 years of bringing readers uplifting, hyperlocal content. It all began in June 1996 when the founders launched that first issue, making us the longest running community magazine in Cherokee County. That’s an honor and privilege we don’t take lightly.
As we continue in the celebratory mode, we are thankful for one of our most cherished writers, Margaret Miller, who brings us up to date on Juneteenth traditions (Page 8). Our comprehensive list of parks in the county will guide you as you celebrate the beginning of summer with family and friends (Pages 14-16.)
A few years ago, our family celebrated our son Drew’s graduation from the Georgia Fire Academy. He’s currently a firefighter in Catoosa County and loves what he does. On his off days, he uses his education degree to tutor students or fill in as a substitute teacher. This Mama couldn’t be more proud of her son! There’s another family who recently celebrated a similar graduation in Cherokee County, one that boasts three generations of firefighters (Pages 18-19). Maybe one day I’ll have grandchildren who’ll continue the tradition in the Hannigan family? Consider that a prayer request.
There’s always something in Woodstock to celebrate. At a recent IN WDSTK gathering, Content Editor Jessica Forrester learned that a goal of the city’s sustainability efforts is to have a household hazardous waste disposal (HWD) drop-off event in the next few months, in addition to a potential permanent HWD center for city residents. Keep an eye out for more details! And — get ready for some entertaining evenings downtown — family fun nights are planned for the third Thursdays of June and July. For details, turn to Page 60.
Candi Hannigan, executive editor of Aroundabout Local Media, with her son Drew at his August 2019 graduation from the Georgia Fire Academy.
Angela Speir Phelps is the new chief operating officer (COO) of MUST Ministries. She has served in executive leadership for eight years. Under her leadership, the organization has completed a successful $23 million capital campaign to build a new consolidated campus and MUST Hope House, a new homeless shelter. As COO, she leads the programs and services, serving an estimated 60,000 clients in need annually.
Congratulations to brothers Scott and Rick Steiner, former wrestlers who recently were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Rick and Scott joined the all-time elite stars of their profession with induction to the Hall of Fame, fittingly going in together as a capper to their illustrious careers in the wrestling ring. Rick is a member of the Cherokee County School District Board of Education.
What’s New
Delta Community Credit Union has opened a Woodstock branch at 280 Molly Lane, in a former Wells Fargo location. 800-544-3328. www.deltacommunitycu.com.
What’s Changed
After 33 years of practicing in Atlanta, attorney Marc Replogle has moved his office, The Replogle Firm, PC, to Woodstock. Marc’s areas of practice include corporate law, wills and probate, and personal injury. The new address is 1190 Buckhead Crossing, Suite C, and the new phone number is 770-884-4222. www.thereploglefirm.com.
Midwife Susan Griggs is retiring from Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists after 15 years. She has built the midwifery program to include a team of midwives who care for women at both Canton and Woodstock locations and Northside Hospital Cherokee. www.cherokeewomenshealth.com.
Dr. Haiden Nunn has left North Georgia Audiology & Hearing Aid Center. Dr. Hannah Jones has joined the staff. The Woodstock office is at 280 Heritage Walk, Suite 300. www.yourhearinglink.com.
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