What MLB pitcher attended Sequoya High School in Canton?

Cherokee County schools have earned an A overall grade from Niche, reflecting high academic standards and positive reviews from local families.

The district stands out with "A" ratings in Academics and College Prep.

Notably, the 2025 graduating class scored an average 1085 on the SAT, surpassing both the Georgia and national averages and placing the district in the top 10% statewide for test scores.

Teaching quality also shines—over 70% of educators have advanced degrees and the student-teacher ratio is an impressive 14:1.

However, parent and student feedback highlights areas for improvement, such as consistency across schools and expanded life preparation beyond AP courses.

The district supports 42,000+ students across 37 schools, buoyed by a strong local economy.

While challenges remain, Cherokee County offers robust academic and extracurricular opportunities, earning it a top-20 ranking among Georgia school systems.

The WE CARE VET FAIR is Georgia's Largest Military & Veteran Resource Fair.

It will be held on 10/21/2025 at Cobb County Civic Center.

The event offers free admission and parking for all veterans, active-duty military, and their families, caregivers, and survivors.

Over 100 local, state, and federal agencies will provide assistance and support, including VA healthcare enrollment, identification services, and legal support.

Employment opportunities will also be available, with onsite interviews and resume preparation.

The fair is strictly service-focused, with no sales or donation requests.

Veterans can connect with fellow service members and enjoy camaraderie at the event. The 575 Insider thanks you for your service.

Dad Joke Of The Week

Why did the turkey join the local government in Cherokee County? 

Because it heard they were experts in gobble-ment affairs!

San Francisco recently saw an unusual problem: a squirrel attacked at least three people in a neighborhood, sending one resident to the hospital before the city’s Animal Care and Control team captured the culprit.

While urban squirrels are a common sight, officials emphasized that actual attacks on humans are rare and unsettling.

Here in Cherokee County, local folks know squirrels as mischievous regulars—darting across Sixes Road, raiding bird feeders, and staring down walkers in Boling Park.

However, none have turned seriously aggressive—yet.

Wildlife experts suggest keeping a healthy distance from even familiar backyard animals, and avoiding direct feeding, as unpredictability can lurk behind those twitchy tails.

No need for panic or acorn-proof gear in Cherokee County, but next time a friendly squirrel edges close for a snack, it’s wise to admire from afar and keep our critter encounters drama-free.

Trading Card Show (Woodstock / WREC)
📅 Saturday, October 18, 2025
🕒 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 WREC, Woodstock
🎟️ Open to public
📄 A regional gathering for trading card collectors, with vendors, trades, displays, and community participation.

Live Like Laken 5K
📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕒 8:00 AM
📍 Hobgood Park, Woodstock
🎟️ Registration required
📄 A charity 5K run to benefit local causes; community members run/walk in memory or support of Laken.

Art & Jazz Festival
📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕒 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Cherokee Veterans Park, Canton
🎟️ Free / public; Free parking available
📄 Outdoor festival combining art vendors and jazz performances.

Adopt-A-Senior: Share the Holiday Spirit

Cherokee County Senior Services is once again spreading cheer through its Adopt-A-Senior holiday program, now in its 20+ year tradition. Last year, more than 500 seniors received gift bags—and with your help, even more will feel remembered this season.

Donations of new, unwrapped items like blankets, snacks, toiletries, puzzles, and gift cards are welcome. Please place them in a reusable holiday bag and drop them off at the Cherokee County Senior Center (1001 Univeter Road, Canton) between Oct. 13 and Dec. 6 (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.).

For many seniors, this may be their only holiday gift. Your kindness ensures they’ll have something to open on Christmas morning. Let’s show our neighbors they’re not forgotten!

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Hunter Gaddis

Closing Statement

As always, we choose to fill this newsletter with stories that uplift, entertain, and bring a smile. There’s no shortage of heavy headlines in the world, but this newsletter is meant to be a break from all that—a reminder of the good, the quirky, and the neighborly moments that make our community special. My hope is that each edition leaves you a informed, a little lighter, a little more connected, and maybe even a little more amused. Thanks for reading, and for sharing in the joy of keeping things positive.