CANTON, GA (November 5, 2024) – Get ready to jingle all the way to an unforgettable holiday experience! The Little Sober Bar is teaming up with Bomb Babes, your go-to Gourmet Cake Bomb Bakery, for a pop-up event that’s sure to add a whole lot of festive fun to your holiday season. Visit The Little Sober Bar’s headquarters, 160 Lee Street, Ste A, in Canton, on Friday, December 6, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for a night of creativity, delicious treats, and holiday cheer. Continue reading at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gtUZjRwV #pressrelease

Attention Chamber Members! Make sure your business is nominated for one of the Chamber's Annual Meeting Awards! 🏆 These awards help your organization stand out and showcase your exceptional offerings. Nominate your organization for the 2025 Excellence in Customer Service Award, Non-Profit of the Year, Small Business of the Year, or Family-Owned Business of the Year. Also, don't forget to nominate an outstanding member of our community for the prestigious First Citizen of Cherokee County award. This honor is bestowed upon a resident of Cherokee County who has shown significant meritorious service to his or her community through family, civic and/or religious involvement. Find all the information about these awards here: https://lnkd.in/edencazm

CANTON, GA (November 7, 2024) – The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that nominees are currently being sought for the prestigious First Citizen of Cherokee County Award. The distinct title of First Citizen of Cherokee County is bestowed upon a man or woman who has resided in the county for a minimum of five years and has shown significant meritorious service to his or her community through family, civic and/or religious involvement. A panel of out-of-town judges carefully reviews the accomplishments of each applicant, and the winner is chosen based upon merit. Sponsored by the Chamber, the 50th Annual First Citizen will be announced during the organization’s Annual Meeting scheduled for Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center located in the Cherokee County Administration Building, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton. Continue reading at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gbkfM7ws #pressrelease #cherokeechamber

The latest issue of Enjoy Cherokee Magazine is out, and it’s packed with heartwarming stories and local flavor! In "Say Cheers to the Holidays," Abigail Hayman takes us through the perfect holiday sips, featuring the festive offerings from Nick and Christina at Suds & Bottles at The Mill on Etowah in downtown Canton. But that’s not all! "A Very Good Buoy" by Taylor Haymore introduces us to Buoy, the adorable dog who’s not only the Carusos' loyal companion, he's also the star of our November/December edition cover! A big thank you to Naomi Hopkins of The Sonder Studio for the beautiful photos that perfectly capture the warmth and charm of this story. 📸 Read both articles here: https://lnkd.in/eZbezhMz #EnjoyCherokeeMagazine #FeaturedStory

MEMPHIS, TN (November 8, 2024) – Anna Stokes from Sequoyah High School in Canton, GA is one of more than 800 junior high and high school cheerleaders and dancers from across the country that will represent Varsity Spirit in the 2024 Thanksgiving Tour at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida. The individuals invited to perform are part of a select group of cheerleaders and dancers chosen as All-Americans during Varsity Spirit summer camps across the country. All-Americans are selected via tryout based on either superior cheerleading or dance skills at camps operated by Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA), Universal Dance Association (UDA), National Cheerleaders Association (NCA), National Dance Alliance (NDA), or Urban Cheerleading Experience (UCE). Only the top 15% of the cheerleaders and dancers from Varsity Spirit camps earn the chance to march in a holiday parade of this caliber. Continue reading about the link below: https://lnkd.in/gGmNHmRQ #pressrelease #thanksgivingparade

CANTON, GA (November 8, 2024) - The City of Canton, Georgia is proud to announce that its Historic Canton Theatre has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Fox Theatre’s ‘Fox Gives’ program. This funding will be dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Theatre’s exterior, underscoring the City’s commitment to maintaining its historic assets and fostering a vibrant downtown community. On November 7, the Canton City Council unanimously approved the use of the grant to fund critical exterior renovations for the Historic Canton Theatre, an iconic fixture in Downtown Canton. Planned renovations include refreshing the paint, replacing or restoring signage, windows, doors, and trim, as well as repairing and revitalizing marquee lighting. Continue reading at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gdpA3_pr #pressrelease #cityofcanton

WOODSTOCK, GA (November 8, 2024) – The annual Downtown Woodstock Holiday Sip + Shop is set to take place from 5:00-9:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 21. This event is a fun and festive way to kick off holiday shopping, while supporting locally owned shops and restaurants. Participating downtown merchants will offer special deals this evening to help Sip + Shoppers find the perfect gifts, discover and explore new stores with a wide variety of offerings, and find the best in new seasonal fashions. At the start of the event, Sip + Shoppers will pick up their commemorative tote bag and directory of participating merchants from the Woodstock Visitors Center (8588 Main St). All who purchase a Sip + Shop ticket will also be automatically entered to win numerous raffle prizes, donated by shops and restaurants in town. Continue reading at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gSjF5gTu #pressrelease #downtownwoodstock

PRESS RELEASE WOODSTOCK, GA (November 7, 2024) – On Thursday, October 31st, representatives from The City of Woodstock, Georgia Office of Economic Development were pleased to present a check in the amount of $7000 to the Woodstock Wolverines Band Boosters. The funds were raised from the annual Taste of Woodstock event in mid-September, which brings local restaurants and eateries together to share small bites of their favorite dishes with the public. Tasting tickets were priced at $1/ticket, with revenue donated to the Woodstock High School Band Boosters. Despite rain and wind on the day of the Taste event, residents and visitors of Woodstock came out in great numbers to show support for local eateries and the high school band program. The event was kicked off with a performance by the Woodstock Wolverines Marching Band itself; followed by music from local performing artists Levi Ransom, Spencer Scott Smith, and Stephanie Berlanga. Continue reading at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gK62AvWs #pressrelease #woodstockhighschool

CANTON, GA (November 5, 2024) – The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee®, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Hosted in partnership with The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Cherokee County will inspire middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions. Middle school students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade from public, private, charter, and home schools are invited to take part in the first-round civics essay competition. After a distinguished panel of judges review the essays, the top 20 students will be selected to advance to their local competition: an in-person live event featuring two rounds of civics questions followed by a Q&A round to test their civics knowledge. The competition enables students to explore issues that matter to their communities, furthering their understanding of civic engagement and fostering responsible citizenship... Continue reading at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gZvEP8-a #pressrelease #nationalcivicsbee

The November/December 2024 issue of Enjoy Cherokee Magazine is here, and it’s packed with festive cheer! This holiday edition features: a heartwarming nostalgic Christmas story featuring our beloved local mayors, your guide to local holiday happenings, local maker Sami Snider of 22nd & Sloane Co., These Stones filming locations and behind-the-scenes details with Cheryl McKay, Hayden's Review: Roberto's Woodstock, Downtown Woodstock's Bob the Turkey, and Suds & Bottles adorable good boy named Buoy gracing our cover! Don’t miss out on the joy and celebration—pick up your copy today and get ready for the most wonderful time of the year! https://lnkd.in/dy6Vs6KN