2023 - Monthly Archive

Cherokee County School District Announcements

17 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

3

Cherokee County School District Announcements

River Ridge Lady Knights Win State ChampionshipThe River Ridge HS girls basketball team played in their first state championship game in the program’s history, beating Lovejoy HS to become State Champ... read more..

Canton City Council Adopts Resolution in Opposition to HB 514 and HB 517

17 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

2

Canton City Council Adopts Resolution in Opposition to HB 514 and HB 517

During the March 2 City Council meeting, Mayor Bill Grant and Canton City Council adopted a resolution seeking to keep local control over design standards, development fees, zoning regulations, and de... read more..

17 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

2

City of Canton News To Note

• Canton designated as City of Civility by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA). The City adopted a civility resolution in GMA’s new Embrace Civility program during a Council meeting in February. C... read more..

CCFES Awarded International Accredited Status

17 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

2

CCFES Awarded International Accredited Status

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through ... read more..

17 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

3

CCFES Awarded International Accredited Status

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through ... read more..

Woodstock Improves Citizen Request for Action Program

17 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

4

Woodstock Improves Citizen Request for Action Program

The City of Woodstock seeks to expedite the resolution to your request and provide a response as quickly as possible by improving its Citizen Request for Action program. Now, you can submit informatio... read more..

17 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

2

CSO Announces Award Winners

Sheriff Frank Reynolds bestowed the following awards to Cherokee Sheriff’s Office (CSO) employees and citizens at a recent Board of Commissioners meeting: Life Saving Awards were presented to Deputies... read more..

17 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

2

CSO Announces Award Winners

Sheriff Frank Reynolds bestowed the following awards to Cherokee Sheriff’s Office (CSO) employees and citizens at a recent Board of Commissioners meeting: Life Saving Awards were presented to Deputies... read more..

Child Abuse Awareness Month and the Importance of “Prevention in Partnership”

17 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

2

Child Abuse Awareness Month and the Importance of “Prevention in Partnership”

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Everyone has a role in ensuring children have positive experiences and families have the resources they need when they need them, well before they are i... read more..

17 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

3

Child Abuse Awareness Month and the Importance of “Prevention in Partnership”

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Everyone has a role in ensuring children have positive experiences and families have the resources they need when they need them, well before they are i... read more..

01 Mar

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Woodstock Family Life - March 2023

Canton Family Life - March 2023

Canton Rotary Club Honors Community Leaders

The Rotary Club of Canton honored two community leaders with top awards for professional excellence. The Robert S. (Bob) Stubbs II Guardian of Ethics Award was presented to Cherokee County School Boar... read more..

Woodstock Fire & Rescue Chief Announces Retirement

21 Feb

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

20

Woodstock Fire & Rescue Chief Announces Retirement

The City of Woodstock has announced the retirement of Fire Chief Dave Soumas who has served the citizens of Woodstock since 1988. In his 34 years of service, Soumas led the department in significant a... read more..

Woodstock’s Assistant City Manager Selected for Leadership Program

21 Feb

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

13

Woodstock’s Assistant City Manager Selected for Leadership Program

Assistant City Manager Coty Thigpen was selected as one of 45 promising professionals to serve in the GeorgiaForward 2023 Young Gamechangers program. This unique leadership action program is hosted by... read more..

21 Feb

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

15

New Squad Added to CCFES

Squad 20, a new transport unit for Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES), was placed in-service last month at Fire Station 20 on Bells Ferry Road near Wyngate Parkway. Staffed with two... read more..

2023 Woodstock Summer Concert Series Lineup Announced

21 Feb

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

15

2023 Woodstock Summer Concert Series Lineup Announced

During his 2023 State of the City Address, Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell announced the lineup for the 2023 Season of Woodstock Summer Concert Series:May 13 Craig MorganJune 10 Rick Springfield July... read more..

Highlights of State of the County Addresses

21 Feb

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

11

Highlights of State of the County Addresses

Cherokee County School District Superintendent Dr. Brian Hightower, Cherokee County Commission Chairman Harry Johnston, and Cherokee Office of Economic Development President Misti Martin delivered Sta... read more..

21 Feb

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

15

Highlights of State of the County Addresses

Cherokee County School District Superintendent Dr. Brian Hightower, Cherokee County Commission Chairman Harry Johnston, and Cherokee Office of Economic Development President Misti Martin delivered Sta... read more..

Chamber Announces 2023 Leadership and Teen Leadership Cherokee Classes

21 Feb

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

13

Chamber Announces 2023 Leadership and Teen Leadership Cherokee Classes

The 20 members of the Leadership Cherokee (LC) class were chosen following participation in a nomination, application, and interview process. After attending a nine-month program, the class will gradu... read more..

21 Feb

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

15

Chamber Announces 2023 Leadership and Teen Leadership Cherokee Classes (2)

The 20 members of the Leadership Cherokee (LC) class were chosen following participation in a nomination, application, and interview process. After attending a nine-month program, the class will gradu... read more..

Explorers Bring Home Trophy From BSA Winterfest

21 Feb

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

14

Explorers Bring Home Trophy From BSA Winterfest

In January, Explorer Post 469, a junior firefighter program in Cherokee County, competed in the annual BSA Winterfest Competition at Rocky Top Sports World and the Gatlinburg Fire Training Center in G... read more..

21 Feb

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

16

Explorers Bring Home Trophy From BSA Winterfest

In January, Explorer Post 469, a junior firefighter program in Cherokee County, competed in the annual BSA Winterfest Competition at Rocky Top Sports World and the Gatlinburg Fire Training Center in G... read more..

48th Annual First Citizen of Cherokee County Announced

21 Feb

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

14

48th Annual First Citizen of Cherokee County Announced

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce announced Kendall Jones as its 48th recipient of the First Citizen of Cherokee County Award.Jones is the Cherokee Community Liaison at MUST Cherokee. He also vo... read more..

21 Feb

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

12

48th Annual First Citizen of Cherokee County Announced

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce announced Kendall Jones as its 48th recipient of the First Citizen of Cherokee County Award.Jones is the Cherokee Community Liaison at MUST Cherokee. He also vo... read more..

Staff Changes Announced in Office of District Attorney

21 Feb

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

13

Staff Changes Announced in Office of District Attorney

On January 31, 2023, Chief Superior Court Judge Ellen McElyea swore in Susan K. Treadaway as acting district attorney of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit and Katie Gropper as chief assistant district a... read more..

21 Feb

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

12

Staff Changes Announced in Office of District Attorney

On January 31, 2023, Chief Superior Court Judge Ellen McElyea swore in Susan K. Treadaway as acting district attorney of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit and Katie Gropper as chief assistant district a... read more..

Cherokee County History Center Wins Awards

21 Feb

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

12

Cherokee County History Center Wins Awards

History Cherokee won Special Projects #2 and #4 Awards at the Georgia Association of Museums conference in January. These awards were given for the History Center’s new exhibits and for the documentar... read more..

21 Feb

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

14

Cherokee County History Center Wins Awards

History Cherokee won Special Projects #2 and #4 Awards at the Georgia Association of Museums conference in January. These awards were given for the History Center’s new exhibits and for the documentar... read more..

21 Feb

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

25

Cherokee County School District Announcements

STAR Students and Teachers AnnouncedThe STAR, or Student Teacher Achievement Recognition, student honor is awarded to the high school senior from each Georgia public and private high school with the h... read more..