Finance + Legal Services

Banking with Purpose

How Coosa Valley Credit Union is empowering members, building wealth, and quietly redefining what a financial institution can mean for a community. Article by Sam Payne | Photography by Coosa Valley Credit Union Q: For someone who has always banked with a large institution, what is the single most compelling reason to take a second look at Coosa Valley Credit Union? A: The answer is simple: here, you are not a customer. You are a member. That distinction changes everything. At the big...

Life + Culture

Voices of Canton: Women Leading the Way

Local leaders share the passion, purpose, and vision shaping Canton's future. Article by Jennifer Elloy Ashley Rowe: Business Development Officer, LGE Community Credit Union As I’ve grown both personally and professionally, I’ve realized that success isn’t about titles or accomplishments; it’s about the ripple effect you create. Women play an essential and dynamic role in shaping the future of Woodstock. We are often the connectors, the ones who build relationships, nurture, and create...

Sports + Recreation

Game. Set. Growth

Colleen Craig: Turning vision, grit, and community purpose into ownership and launch of Atlanta Vibe, Georgia’s groundbreaking entry into Major League Pro Women's Volleyball Article by Brennan Smith On the Court Where a Dream Took Shape On January 24, 2024, inside a roaring Omaha arena, the Atlanta Vibe clinched a fiveset thriller in the firstever Major League Volleyball match. For Colleen Craig, standing amid the noise, tension, and celebration, the moment was more than a win it was...

Local Services

An Investment in Compassion for Cherokee County

One dinner given, one family fed uplifted by SERV International’s Meal a Month initiative. Article by Peter Ryan | Photography by Serv Intervational For more than two decades, SERV International has quietly extended hope from Canton to communities around the globe. What began as a mission to meet both physical and spiritual needs internationally has grown into a steady local presence in Cherokee County, where more than 1,000 food boxes are packed and distributed each month to neighbors...

Life + Culture

Where Stories Land

Film investment shapes Cherokee County’s economy, workforce, and creative future from the ground up. Article and Photography by Cherokee Office of Economic Development The rise of film in Cherokee County is neither accidental nor ornamental. It is the result of a sustained strategy led by the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) and guided by Director of Film Molly Mercer, whose work bridges logistics and long-term vision. Productions such as Ozark and American Made, starring Tom...

Local Services

Love Day = Canton

A community gathering rooted in connection, celebration, and shared hope Article and Photography by Mathew Palazzo On April 18, Love Day will gather families, neighbors, churches, and local businesses at The Mill on Etowah for an afternoon designed to feel both joyful and deeply communal. After several years in downtown Atlanta, the annual event expands into Canton, focusing on partnerships and local engagement. Q: For readers unfamiliar with Love Day, what can they expect? Led by Mathew...

Professional Services

Care That Feels Familiar

A physician whose presence, perspective, and relationships help patients feel at home in their care Article by Aylo Heath | Photography by Aylo Health At its best, healthcare feels less like a transaction and more like a relationship built over time. It is shaped by trust, continuity, and the quiet reassurance of seeing a familiar face when it matters most. That sense of belonging is central to Dr. Ahmed Eltarawy's work, whose arrival at Aylo Health reflects a shared belief that medicine...

Professional Services

Home to Generations of Woodstock Smiles

Two trusted orthodontists continue caring for families who have called this community home for decades Article by Canton City Lifestyle | Photography by Kragor Orthodontics In every community, there are a few places that feel like home long before you realize it. They are the businesses you trust, the professionals who watch your children grow, and the familiar faces who become part of your family’s story. For many Woodstock residents, orthodontic care has long felt that way, and this spring...

Home + Design

Preparing Home From Outside

How thoughtful landscape planning and tree care protect and elevate outdoor living season after season Article by Alex Pereira | Photography by Morgreen Landscape and Beasley Tree As North Georgia moves out of winter, attention naturally turns outdoors. Spring is not only about color returning to the garden. It is also a critical window for protecting the long-term health, safety, and beauty of a home’s exterior environment. In communities like Canton, where mature trees and layered landscapes...

Home + Design

Cloud Supply Springs into Outdoor Season

Local landscape source for pine straw, seed, stone and mulch Article by Alex Pereira | Photography by Canton City Lifestyle Pine Straw for Peak March Demand Cloud Supply stocks high-quality long-needle pine straw in rolls and bales, with delivery or pickup options that help homeowners and pros efficiently cover beds and prevent weed growth as spring gardens awaken. Seed and Garden Prep Essentials From seed and fertilizer to lawn and garden specialty products, Cloud Supply provides...