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SUMMER 2016 www.enjoycherokee.com it ’s SUMMER ...the livin’ is easy! WE VOLUNTEER AND DONATE TO CHEROKEE SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS. BECAUSE THAT’S WHAT NEIGHBORS DO. Northside Hospital-Cherokee has given more than 10,000 volunteer hours and donated millions to Cherokee schools and charitable organizations. Because Cherokee County is not only the location of our hospital, it is our home. Most of our physicians and staff live right here. Our children go to school with yours and we shop at the local grocery stores with you. Since becoming part of the community in 1997, Northside Hospital-Cherokee is committed to keeping this county great. Because, after all, it’s our home, too. Cherokee’s community hospital. Northside.com CHEROKEE Dear Readers, Well here’s the good news/bad news for our readers who happen to be parents of school age children out for summer break: The good news is that summer is here. That means warmer weather, nice backyard cookouts, getting to the pool and vacation at the beach. At least school schedules and book bags won’t be hanging over our heads for a couple of months, anyway. The bad news is that the kids are out of school. You know how that plays out. Making the best of it, grab something cool to drink, maybe a cookie or two and take a minute and sit back to read what’s between the pages of Enjoy!Cherokee. There are some pretty interesting things going on. Check out the recipes to get you in the mood to create your own colorful, delicious summer treats while waiting for your turn to play Pickleball. And, hearing about those huge fish swimming around in Allatoona, you may need a bigger boat. We hope you celebrate summer with friends, family or just hanging out in the backyard. It’s fun. It’s summer...the livin’ is easy! Enjoy! 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No reproduction of printed materials is permitted without the consent of the Publisher. © Copyright 2016 by Enjoy Magazine, Inc. All rights reserved. 24 enjoy!Cherokee FREE FAIR TICKETS • FUN ACTIVITIES • DOOR PRIZES Each year enjoy!Cherokee and the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce honor ten local professionals with the honor of being named one of Cherokee County’s Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch. These outstanding residents of Cherokee County exhibit exceptional qualities that will no doubt serve not only them in their chosen careers, but help create the future leadership of our community. 4 enjoy!Cherokee Rachel Ashe William E. Carlan Cherokee County Solicitor-General’s Office Hasty Pope, LLP/Cherokee County Magistrate Court Assistant Solicitor-General Attorney/Judge Joining the Cherokee County Solicitor-General’s Office as an Will Carlan is a very busy man; he currently holds two professional Assistant Solicitor-General in January 2013, Rachel Ashe is responsible positions as an attorney and part-time Magistrate Judge. A trial for the prosecution of misdemeanor traffic and criminal offenses in attorney with Hasty Pope, he works to protect the rights and interests the State Court of Cherokee County. The primary focus of her job is of injured adults and children in Cherokee County and throughout DUI and domestic violence offenses. “I have taken a personal interest the state. “Much of my practice involves assisting injured workers. in the prosecution of domestic violence offenses because the victims As attorneys we are charged with helping our clients; as community- of these crimes are often in no position to speak for themselves.” focused attorneys, we believe in educating employers and business Additionally, she also argues motions, handles arraignments, and owners on their rights and best practices to ensure a healthy and manages many other court appearances. protected workforce. I am very proud of my work advising all different members of our community.” One of her professional goals is to increase awareness and the success rates in the prosecution of domestic violence cases. “While As a Magistrate Judge, Carlan handles hearings at the jail, setting these are some of the most severe cases we prosecute, they are also bonds for those charged with crimes, and signing and receiving search the most difficult to win. I believe by strengthening the training of law warrants and arrest warrants. “I am passionate about our criminal enforcement officers, strengthening our relationship with the Family justice system, and I believe our best system will strike a fair balance Violence Center, and also continuing outreach efforts with victims of between justice and safety.” domestic violence; we will see an increase in the success rates.” In the future, he would like to see a greater focus placed on Ashe is very active in the community. A member of the Blue Ridge educating the community of the role of the judicial system and how Bar Association, she has served in several leadership positions; in community services could be implemented to avoid the need for 2014-2015 as the Law Day Committee Chair and as Secretary during judicial oversight. 2015-2016. Her concern for the youth of the county is evident. She has served as the organizer of charitable events for co-workers with A native of Cherokee County, he is dedicated to giving back to the the Solicitor-General’s office. She has organized toy drives, Easter community that supported him in his youth. As a volunteer at his alma egg hunts for the children in the Family Violence Center, back-to- mater, Cherokee County High School, he judges Senior Projects. As school backpack drives and numerous food drives for the Solicitor- well as mentoring students offering guidance and encouragement General’s office. Again, offering support to the Family Violence Center, to continue their education or professional goals. He also works with by teaching English classes. Ashe is also a member of the Canton Boy Scout Troops in the area. “Whether working on a merit badge or Optimist Club and has recently joined the Service League of Cherokee helping with a food drive, those scouts are learning skills that will County. As a member of Canton First United Methodist Church, Ashe guide and empower them through all stages of life.” Carlan is also serves as a Sunday school teacher for first and second graders. active with the Cherokee Arts Board. Ashe received her Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University He has served in many capacities for the local bar association in in 2012 where she graduated Cum Laude and was awarded the Nai Cherokee County including as President, Vice President, Secretary, and Karimimanesh Award. Law Day Chairman. He is a board member of the Cherokee County Juvenile Court’s Foundations Program, which is designed to assist, educate, and encourage teenagers in the foster care system. Of his many accomplishments, Carlan is most proud of his Eagle Scout Award from Troop 241 here in Canton. (continued on page 6) enjoy!Cherokee 5 Ashley T. Carlile Brittany Duncan Thompson, Meier & King, P.C. City of Woodstock Attorney/Partner Administrative Coordinator/Public Information Officer Recently named Partner at Thompson, Meier & King, Ashley Carlile In 2007 as a recent college graduate, Brittany Duncan, began her specializes in the areas of family, criminal and juvenile law. She career with the Woodstock Police Department as an Administrative handles all aspects of the legal process from the initial consultation Assistant to the Chief of Police and Command Staff. She quickly through trial. As a Partner, she helps develop and implement strategies rose through the ranks and was promoted to Public Information to ensure the continued success of the firm. Officer in 2009. In this position, her responsibilities include providing administrative support for the Police Chief and Command Staff, provide Her goal is to “Continue to grow my litigation practice while notifications through social media, such as precise information on maintaining a small town/caring feel about our firm.” Looking to the incidents and conditions to keep the citizens of Woodstock informed. future, Carlile will pursue two possible directions for her long term Duncan acts as the liaison between the City’s Police and Fire career. The first being a majority equity partner of Thompson, Meier & departments and the media, fulfilling media inquiries and conducting King and become a judge in Cherokee County, either in Juvenile Court interviews with various media when requested, as well as distributing or Superior Court. authorized media releases. She currently serves as the President of the Blue Ridge Bar In the future, Duncan’s goal is to grow within the City of Woodstock Association and is very active with their community outreach program. in a role keeping community stakeholders up to date on all that goes In the past, she was Vice President, Secretary, and Law Day Chair. As a on in the community. “As the City grows, so does the need to relay member of the Service League of Cherokee County, she most recently information on events, incidents, and City news through one source.” served as vice-chair for the Service League Ball.