Cherokee Scoop | March 27, 2025

Good Morning! ☀️

Spring is on the horizon, and this week’s newsletter is bursting with fresh updates, local art, and your ultimate guide to making the most of Spring Break 2025! Whether you're planning a laid-back staycation or a quick getaway, we’ve got ideas, inspiration, and insider tips to keep your calendar packed with fun. 🎨☀️ From major moves in community development to celebrating student achievements and local talent, it’s a big week across Cherokee County.

Let’s get after it!

—The CherokeeScoop Team

P.S. CherokeeScoop is taking spring break next week so we’ll see you on the other side. If we make through 😀 

THE GOOD NEWS 😃 :

Your Ultimate Spring Break Game Plan for 2025

☀️ Spring Break is just around the corner, and we’ve got your go-to guide for fun in Cherokee County and beyond! Whether you’re planning a local adventure or a quick getaway, our Ultimate Guide to Spring Break 2025 has everything from family-friendly activities to relaxing escapes and hidden gems. 🍦⛺ Don’t miss your chance to make this break the best one yet—packed with sunshine, day trips, and memories waiting to happen. 👉 Read the full guide here

Art Lovers, Rejoice: Enjoy Cherokee Celebrates Local Creativity 🎨

Enjoy Cherokee is shining a spotlight on the vibrant art scene right here in our backyard with its new Enjoy Art initiative. From local painters and photographers to sculptors and muralists, the campaign celebrates the talent that brings color and culture to Cherokee County. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just love discovering something beautiful, this is your chance to connect with the incredible creatives shaping our community. 🖌️ 👉 Check it out here

Cherokee County Takes Major Step Toward Regional Land Bank 🌱🏘️

Big news in local development—Cherokee County Council has advanced plans to create the Cherokee Regional Land Bank, aiming to revitalize underused and vacant properties throughout the area. This move could pave the way for new housing, community spaces, and economic growth by turning blighted lots into thriving parts of the community. The initiative will involve partnerships with cities like Canton and Woodstock to help streamline redevelopment and investment opportunities. It’s a forward-thinking move to unlock Cherokee’s full potential! 👉 Read the full story here

ICYMI:

• CCSD is hosting a community open house for the brand-new Free Home Elementary School on Thursday, Feb. 29, from 3–6 PM. Come tour the beautiful new campus before it officially opens this fall! 🏫✨ Details here

• Canterbury Ridge Apartments in Canton has been sold, with Cushman & Wakefield brokering the deal for the 372-unit community. 🏘️ More here

• Talented CCSD students recently took the stage as part of the 2025 Georgia Music Educators Association Elementary School Honor Chorus! 🎶👏 More here

CHEROKEE COUNTY TRIVIA 🤔 :

HOUSE OF THE WEEK 🏡:

00 Reinhardt College Parkway. Waleska, GA| Crye-Leike Real Estate | 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms | 51 Acres | 5,810 SqFt

Want to showcase your house? Let us know!

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO 🤩:

• BBQ & Brews in Downtown Ball Ground on April 5th 🍗🍻 

• Hotdogs & Homeruns at Reformation Canton on April 4th 🌭 ⚾️

EVENTS 🕺💃:

Thursday - 27 Mar

• Reformation Brewery (Woodstock) | Thirsty Thursday | 8 AM - 11 PM | Woodstock

• Reformation Brewery (Canton) | Thirsty Thursday | 3 PM - 10 PM | Canton

• Reformation Brewery (Canton) | Trivia Night | 7 PM - 9 PM | Canton

• Woodstock Business Club | Business Meeting | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Woodstock

• LEANING LADDER | Flavors of Tuscany & Emilia Romagna with Chef Jenn | 6:30 PM - 9 PM | Woodstock

• The Arbor at BridgeMill | Book Club | 1 PM - 2 PM | Canton

• Barnett Park | March Canton Forest Club | 10 AM | Canton

• Big Door Vineyards | Open Mic Event | All Day | White

Friday - 28 Mar

• Reformation Brewery (Canton) | Friday Flights | 11 AM - 2 PM | Canton

• Reformation Brewery (Woodstock) | Friday Flights | 8 AM - 2 PM | Woodstock

• The Mill on Etowah | Friday Night Live - Judy & Reid | 7 PM - 9 PM | Canton

• Canton Theatre | The Wizard of Oz: The Musical | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Canton

• Fairways of Canton Golf Club | Golf Tournament Benefitting Homeless | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Canton

• Forever And A Day | Readings with Amy Cathryn | 12 PM - 6 PM | Woodstock

Saturday - 29 Mar

• Reformation Brewery (Canton) | Saturday Specials | 11 AM - 11 PM | Canton

• Reformation Brewery (Woodstock) | Saturday Specials | 11 AM - 11 PM | Woodstock

• Cherokee County History Center | Sensory Friendly Saturday | 12 PM - 5 PM | Canton

• Canton Theatre | The Wizard of Oz: The Musical | 3 PM - 5 PM | Canton

• Logan Farm Park | Spring Downtown Classic Car Cruise | 3 PM - 8 PM | Acworth

Sunday - 30 Mar

• Canton Theatre | This World is Not My Own - Southern Circuit Tour | 2 PM - 4 PM | Canton

• Truck & Tap Woodstock | Live Music Sundays | 1 PM - 8 PM | Woodstock

• Blankets Creek | Little Bellas | 3 PM - 5 PM | Canton

• Falany Performing Arts Center | North Georgia Chamber Symphony | 3 PM | Waleska

• SARCRAFT LLC | Sunday Afternoon Bushcraft: Outdoor Knives | 2 PM - 7 PM | Canton

LIVE MUSIC 🎶 :

Thursday - 27 Mar

• MadLife Stage & Studios | Rock Legends | 7:30 PM - 9 PM | Woodstock

• MadLife Stage & Studios | Patio Music | All Day | Woodstock

• Riverstone Corner Bistro | Live Music | 6 PM - 9 PM | Canton

• Choate BBQ | Live Music | 7 PM - 10 PM | Ball Ground

Friday - 28 Mar

• MadLife Stage & Studios | Caleb Wilkie and The Privateers | 5 PM - 9 PM | Woodstock

• Reformation Brewery (Woodstock) | Canon Tyler | All Weekend | Woodstock

• B & B Tavern Free Home | Russ Still and the Moonshiners | 6 PM - 9 PM | Canton

• B & B Tavern Sixes | Levi Ransom | 6 PM - 9 PM | Canton

• J Michael's Prime | Mark Miller | 7 PM - 10 PM | Canton

• The Mill on Etowah | Judy & Reid | 7 PM - 9 PM | Canton

Saturday - 29 Mar

• MadLife Stage & Studios | Magnolia Express | 5 PM - 9 PM | Woodstock

• MadLife Stage & Studios | Gimme Springsteen | 6:30 PM - 8 PM | Woodstock

• Canton Icehouse | Omaha | 7 PM - 10 PM | Canton

• Qualusi Vineyards | Jeff Tuggle | 2 PM - 5 PM | Acworth

• Falany Performing Arts Center | AP Winds Spring Concert | 7 PM | Waleska

Sunday - 30 Mar

• MadLife Stage & Studios | AR 38 - .38 Special and Atlanta Rhythm Section Tribute | 7 PM - 8:30 PM | Woodstock

• MadLife Stage & Studios | Kanstyx - A Tribute to Kansas and Styx | 4 PM - 5:30 PM | Woodstock

• MadLife Stage & Studios | NIC | 3 PM - 6 PM | Woodstock

• Truck & Tap Woodstock | Live Music Sundays | 1 PM - 8 PM | Woodstock

• Truck & Tap Alpharetta | Live Music | 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Alpharetta

• Rootstock Restaurant & Bar | Jazzy Brunch with Rich Gunderlock | 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Woodstock

• Qualusi Vineyards | Mark Miller | 2 PM - 5 PM | Acworth

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