MadLife Stage & Studios in the heart of downtown Woodstock burst onto the music scene in 2016. With deep roots in Woodstock’s musical landscape, the venue—owned by Mike and Kerrie Levi—quickly became a hot spot for music lovers looking for a one-of-a-kind...
The stars on the flag won’t be the only stars featured in Canton this July Fourth weekend. Grand Ole Opry inductee, chart-topping country musician, North Georgia native, community leader: all those descriptions apply to Mark Wills. On July 5, Canton’s...
Harlequin, a tall sculpture in downtown Woodstock, offers a twist on community connection. Corrina Sephora, an Atlanta-based sculptor and blacksmith with a heart for creating public art that connects to the community, gathered donated scrap metal and turned it...
Public art, in its myriad forms, plays a pivotal role in shaping the identity and vitality of a community. From sculptures and murals to installations and performances, public art enriches our lives, offering cultural, social, aesthetic, and economic benefits that...
The Georgia National Cemetery, spanning more than 775 acres in the serene landscape of Canton, is the final resting place for thousands of veterans and their families thanks to a generous donation by the late Scott Hudgens Jr., a veteran of World War II, entrepreneur,...
Ask any local outdoors person or nature lover: there’s nothing quite like the anticipation of fall and winter in Cherokee County. While some of us may prefer to hibernate during the colder months, many thrive in the great outdoors, knowing it is a perfect time of year...
After sixty years of offering students of all ages and backgrounds a variety of vocational and technical training in north metro Atlanta, Chattahoochee Technical College estimates that on August 14 it will welcome more than 14,000 students at its eight...
“One of the greatest barriers to connection is the cultural importance we place on ‘going it alone.’ Somehow we’ve come to equate success with not needing anyone. Many of us are willing to extend a helping hand, but we’re very reluctant to reach out for help when we...
The Woodstock Arts Lantern Series shines a light on performers who give listeners a butterfly-in-the-gut feeling of experiencing an artist for the first time, performers who deliver music from other regions and even other countries. When you walk down Main...
Thanks to innovations by some key Cherokee County leaders, “Metro Meets the Mountains” with new propane-powered vehicles for the Cherokee Area Transportation System [CATS]. The new vehicles provide environmental and financial benefits for residents and taxpayers....