Life + Culture

Game of Gratitude

Five questions to spark your love for our home Article by Chris Ess | Photography by Canton City Lifestyle Thanksgiving in Canton has always been more than turkey and pie. It’s about relationships. Taking time to pause, share, and recognize the blessings woven into our everyday lives. This year, I’ve been thinking: what if gratitude were a game? Something we could pass around the Thanksgiving table, with each person sharing their own story? Here are five Canton-inspired questions to play at...

Food + Beverage

Soups On!

Celebrating autumn with comforting curry. Recipes for the most anticipated category in our collections, soups! Article by Jennifer Hoogendyk | Photography by Wesley Hoogendyk From chili variations to decades-old chicken soup instructions, soups are all the rage this time of year. Here are two recipes using curry. The first pairs curry powder and cilantro to season the vegetables, inspired by British chef, Jamie Oliver. The second pairs parsnip and apple, highlighting the curry’s sweetness.  ...

Life + Culture

The Goshen Community Legacy

A father’s vision and a son’s devotion built Goshen Valley into Cherokee County’s safe pasture. Article by Canton City Lifestyle | Photography by Goshen Valley It began in the heart of John Blend, a man who carried both faith and vision. His story was shaped on a dairy farm in upstate New York, where he learned the value of discipline and the beauty of serving others. The rhythm of farm life taught him that growth takes patience and that nothing thrives without care. Years later, during a...

Local Services

Letters of Hope

Born in Cherokee County, a devotional series weaving local mission with nationwide impact, connecting believers through story, Scripture, and the simple beauty of a letter. Article by Canton City Lifestyle | Photography by Llyod Johnson BODY COPY (80 words) It began not with a business plan, but with a burden. Lloyd Johnson carried a deep sense that people needed encouragement in today’s climate. Around a fireside chat at New Life Church in Canton, he voiced that burden with his men’s...

Health + Wellness

Family Care in Cherokee

Gratitude runs deeper when family and service are at the heart of the story Article by Canton City Lifestyle | Photography by Sydney Henderson and Hermanda West When sisters Sydney Henderson and Hermanda West discuss their lives, the themes of gratitude and togetherness shine through in every sentence. Born in different states but raised together in Marietta, Georgia, their journeys through nursing school, graduate programs, and now into their professional lives at Aylo Health reflect a shared...

Food + Beverage

Cuts of Splendor

Five steaks, five stories—each perfected with unforgettable wine pairings. Article by Chris Ess Steak is more than food—it’s ritual, memory, and indulgence elevated. Here are my five local cuts that I've found, each paired with a remarkable drop. 1. A5 Wagyu at The Falls (Blue Ridge) Silky, marbled wagyu that melts instantly. Seared lightly, seasoned sparingly, it shines on its own. I paired it with Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley—bold, lush, unforgettable. 2. Linz Heritage Ribeye...

Health + Wellness

Reclaiming Confidence Through Artistic Healing

Innovation, strength, and beauty meet in 3D areola restoration. Article by Shaun Johnson | Photography by Stacey Jones October brings with it the pink ribbon—a global symbol of breast cancer awareness and the courage of survivors. Yet beyond awareness lies the personal journey of recovery, where body and spirit both seek wholeness. For many women, that journey finds its closing chapter at KiSSeD with InK in Canton, Georgia, where Julie Green transforms medical healing into art. A former...

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Mountain Man Brings the Heat

Georgia Pitmaster Kyle Bryner Wins Food Network’s Coveted “Master of ‘Cue” Article by Gracie Waylock | Photography by Green Olive Media If you drive through Dillard, Georgia, a blink-and-you-miss-it town tucked into the folds of the Southern Appalachians, you might catch the scent before you spot the source. Sweet hickory smoke drifts over the road, pulling you toward a low-slung building with picnic tables out front and a hand-painted sign: Blue Hound Barbecue. Behind the pit, you’ll usually...

Food + Beverage

A Local Sparkling Wellness Revolution

From the family kitchen, marrō is redefining modern health Article by Ashley Leeper | Photography by Nick Foreste Bone broth usually brings to mind something warm and nostalgic, a simmering pot passed down through generations. But for Nick Foreste, a dad, attorney, and ultra-endurance runner, it sparked an idea for something new. After long runs, Nick found himself craving recovery without the sugar crash. He appreciated that the nutrients found in bone broth could enhance his recovery, but...

Life + Culture

Earned, Not Given

How 1990 Style Built Confidence, Boldness, and Grit Article by Chris Ess Back in 1990, confidence wasn’t something you streamed or liked—it was something you built, piece by piece. Gen X and early Millennials didn’t have social media hype or influencers to copy. We had the mirror, the mall, and MTV’s endless music videos. Here’s how we crafted our style—bold, honest, and unapologetically ourselves. 1. Layering Everything Denim overalls with one strap undone, neon turtlenecks underneath, and...