All County News
Apr 24, 2024
(APRIL 24, 2024) -- Single-stream recycling service at the Blalock Road facility of the Cherokee County Recycling Center will be interrupted for a little more than week as improvements are made to help mitigate future service interruptions due to an increase in residents recycling.
The Blal
Apr 23, 2024
(APRIL 23, 2024) -- Cherokee County residents will have the opportunity to be part of planning for a master plan for trails and greenways throughout the county.
Two in-person public input sessions and a virtual meeting are planned for May.
In November, th
Apr 22, 2024
(APRIL 22, 2024) -- The opportunity for nonprofits and government entities to apply for grant funds opens this week with required workshops for interested parties set for May.
“Cherokee County is pleased to announce the opening of the application process for the 2025 Community Develop
Apr 19, 2024
(April 19, 2024) – The long-awaited Ball Ground Bypass is moving forward with the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approving a $1.1 million contract for design services.
The Board unanimously approved highest scoring proposer, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB), to design the new alignment roadway that begin
Apr 18, 2024
(April 18, 2024) – The winners of the inaugural Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Art Competition were announced Tuesday during the regular meeting of the board.
“I want to thank the artists for participating in this first ever art competition,” said Cherokee County Chairman Harry Johnston. “
Apr 12, 2024
APRIL 12, 2024) – The Cherokee County Animal Shelter was named the 2024 Best of Cherokee Adoption/Rescue during the Best of Cherokee Showcase at Thrive Canton Thursday.
The Best of Cherokee contest is held by the Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News. Residents were able to nominate their favorite business/services in
Apr 05, 2024
(APRIL 5, 2024) -- Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church received rezoning approval Tuesday night that allows the church to relocate to Cumming Highway in the Macedonia community.
AOA Properties Holding Inc. filed a request to rezone 42.59 acres from Agriculture, R-80 and R-20 to Office Ins
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Apr 04, 2024
(APRIL 4, 2024) -- A new tag renewal kiosk is now operational in the Macedonia community.
Tax Commissioner Denise Mastroserio worked with the Georgia Department of Revenue and Kroger to receive approval for a new location, making it more convenient for residents to renew their tags.
Mar 28, 2024
(MARCH 28, 2024) -- Cherokee County E 9-1-1 is the 2024 Call Center of the Year in the state of Georgia. The 9-1-1 team was bestowed the award Wednesday, March 27 during the Georgia Emergency Communications Conference in Athens.
“I am extremely proud of the work our team of E 9-1-1 pr
Mar 22, 2024
(MARCH 22, 2024) -- Nearly $6 million was approved for road projects Tuesday night. The Board of Commissioners approved a $5.7 million contract with Bartow Paving and an agreement for $222,000 with TRP Construction Group for traffic striping.
As part of the $5.7 million paving project, Cher
Mar 20, 2024
(MARCH 20, 2024) -- The community gathered Friday night at the L.B. Ahrens Recreation Center to kick off the Cherokee County Commissioners Inaugural Art Competition.
Several of the 11 high school students who entered their artwork were present at the event, along with representation from ev
Mar 19, 2024
(March 19, 2024) – Local seniors celebrated this past weekend during the second annual Senior Prom event hosted in partnership with Cherokee County Senior Services and the Cherokee and Sequoyah High School Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Clubs.
This free event was held in the gymnasium of Cherokee Hig
Mar 18, 2024
CANTON, GA (March 18, 2024) – The Cherokee Office of Elections and Voter Registration is urging residents who wish to vote by absentee ballot to apply for their absentee ballots as soon as possible. The U.S. Postal Service has been experiencing delays at the Palmetto Distribution Center.
Mar 12, 2024
(March 12, 2024) – Cherokee County residents are invited to attend a Town Hall meeting on March 21.
Cherokee County District 3 Commissioner Benny Carter will host the Town Hall meeting at the Heritage Club clubhouse in the River Green subdivision located at 201 Clubhouse Drive in
Mar 12, 2024
(MARCH 12, 2024) -- The Cherokee County Community Development Agency has two paid summer internship opportunities for undergraduate or graduate college students looking to experience hands-on local government work.
Through the Georgia County Internship Program, a program with the Associatio
Mar 08, 2024
(MARCH 8, 2024) -- Voters in Cherokee County will not see a referendum on the ballot this fall for the Homestead Local Option Sales Tax.
During a meeting of the Cherokee Legislative Delegation March 7, a motion to put forth the local legislation during the current Gener
Mar 07, 2024
(MARCH 7, 2024) -- Cherokee E 9-1-1 is moving to a more reliable network as existing infrastructure is nearing the end of its life.
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved a $1.7 million, five-year agreement with Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet) at the request of E 9-1-1.
Mar 05, 2024
(MARCH 5, 2024) -- After celebrating 30 years with Cherokee County, Chief Marshal Jamie Gianfala announced his plans to retire March 15.
Public Services Agency Director Dana Martin will become the chief marshal overseeing the Public Services Agency, and Marshal’s
Mar 04, 2024
CANTON, GA (March 4, 2024) – The deadline to file real property exemptions for the current tax year is approaching. Up until April 1, homeowners in Cherokee can apply for several different tax exemptions depending on qualifications.
The deadline for property owners to apply for exemptions is Monday, April 1. A stan
Feb 23, 2024
(FEB. 23, 2024) -- A multi-jurisdictional effort to alleviate traffic congestion and bring quality commercial development to a parcel at the southeast corner of I-575 and Sixes Road is moving forward.
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved, 5-0, an agreement with Kimley-Horn an
Feb 22, 2024
(Feb. 22, 2024) – Ahead of the Easter holiday, Cherokee Recreation and Parks is asking for donations of pre-filled Easter baskets for local children in need.
“As part of our Some Bunny Special Program, we reach out to the community each year to ask for assistance in helping the Easter Bunny gift baskets to th
Feb 21, 2024
(Feb. 21, 2024) – A Cherokee County Senior Services volunteer was recently honored before the Board of Commissioners for her lifesaving efforts while serving with Meals on Wheels.
At the Feb. 20 Board of Commissioners meeting, Nora Fett, a volunteer with the Meals on Wheels program, was presented with a service awa
Feb 21, 2024
(FEB. 21, 2024) -- Conceptual plans for the future Hickory Flat Area Park were debuted Tuesday night, receiving approval by the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners.
The County purchased about 40 acres in April 2022 for the future park and engaged Lose Design to prepare a concept plan. Co
Feb 14, 2024
(Feb. 14, 2024) – Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services and the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office raised over $8,600 for local non-profits at the 18th annual Guns and Hoses 5K Run/Walk.
The race, hosted by Cherokee Recreation and Parks, was held at Hobgood Park on Feb. 10 and drew 719 participants. The two agen
Feb 13, 2024
(FEB. 13, 2024) -- Cherokee Area Transit Service (CATS) has undergone changes including a more efficient service for riders, a new look and an updated name.
A soft rollout of the new micro-transit service pilot program began in January with full launch set for Feb. 15.
