
(JULY 9, 2026) -- The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners is mulling tough decisions as they consider the 2026 millage rate and fiscal year 2027 budget. Further budget cuts, early retirements, and reduction in the workforce, plus a millage rate increase, are all under consideration.
The initial requested budget came in about $210 million, and leadership made initial cuts, bringing the requested budget to $197 million. Another $

(JULY 1, 2026) -- A notice sent from Virginia is causing concern and confusion among Cherokee County residents, and Office of Elections and Voter Registration leadership says the mailings are not official election matters.
June 24, 2026 — Cherokee County has been recognized as a 2024 Triple Crown Winner by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA), an honor awarded to governments that demonstrate excell

(JUNE 19, 2026) - The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved a donation of nearly 50 acres off Ball Ground Road that will be conserved and designated as the Spring Valley Nature Preserve.
Tom Kowalski and William


