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Art from the Heart

Anthony Hall had every excuse to fail. With a drugaddicted mother and absent father, he grew up in a neighborhood blighted by poverty and crime. He overcame the odds facing him to become a father, husband, life coach, productive member of society, and accomplished abstract artist, Anthony is thriving in Cherokee County.

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Tyler Speer’s Need for Speed

Etowah High School graduate Tyler Speer is a local professional drag racer. Reaching speeds of 250 miles an hour in just a thousand feet, drag racing is as intense as they come. Nothing can interfere with the intense determination he pursues during a race. Nothing can interfere with his need for speed.

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Upper Etowah River Alliance

In the heart of North Georgia lies the Etowah River. It stretches 164 miles, running straight through the backyards of Cherokee County residents. The watery gem is both great for recreational use and also the most biodiverse river east of the Mississippi, meaning we need to preserve and protect it.

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Ageless Athlete

Debbie Blount, a college junior with a killer smile and a wicked golf swing, is everything you would expect of a successful college athlete. She is driven, competitive, a team player, and a phenomenal scholar. She’s also getting ready to celebrate her sixty-fourth birthday.