2024 - Monthly Archive

Long Swamp Recreation Area Will Focus on Preservation, History, and Fun

19 Sep

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

827

Long Swamp Recreation Area Will Focus on Preservation, History, and Fun

The creation of the Long Swamp Creek Recreation Area, located off Highway 372 in Ball Ground, is underway. The passive recreation park is part of the Northeast Cherokee Parks Master Plan and is situat... read more..

30 Aug

Canton Magazine

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708

Canton Family Life - September 2024

30 Aug

Woodstock Magazine

Super User

572

Woodstock Family Life - September 2024

Cherokee County School District Announcements 09-24

15 Aug

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

592

Cherokee County School District Announcements 09-24

River Ridge HS Senior Named Gatorade Player of the YearChris Asbridge is the 2023-24 Gatorade Georgia Boys Soccer Player of the Year, and he’s the first honoree for the sport to be chosen from River R... read more..

15 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

476

Cherokee County School District Announcements 09-24

River Ridge HS Senior Named Gatorade Player of the YearChris Asbridge is the 2023-24 Gatorade Georgia Boys Soccer Player of the Year, and he’s the first honoree for the sport to be chosen from River R... read more..

15 Aug

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

704

Cherokee County Sets New Millage Rate

Following three public hearings, the Cherokee Board of Commissioners set the total 2024 millage rate, which provides funding for eight of the 36 Sheriff’s Office vacancies, 13 firefighters and a fourt... read more..

15 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

572

Cherokee County Sets New Millage Rate

Following three public hearings, the Cherokee Board of Commissioners set the total 2024 millage rate, which provides funding for eight of the 36 Sheriff’s Office vacancies, 13 firefighters and a fourt... read more..

City of Canton Comprehensive Citizen Survey Results

15 Aug

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

607

City of Canton Comprehensive Citizen Survey Results

More than 1,250 respondents shared their thoughts on high-level topics such as the overall direction of the City of Canton, resident amenities, direction of growth, public safety, City staff performan... read more..

15 Aug

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

589

Nominees Sought for Leadership Cherokee

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2025. Leadership Cherokee boasts more than 710 graduates since the program’s inception i... read more..

15 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

702

Nominees Sought for Leadership Cherokee

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2025. Leadership Cherokee boasts more than 710 graduates since the program’s inception i... read more..

Transportation Funding for Cherokee County Projects

15 Aug

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

563

Transportation Funding for Cherokee County Projects

Transportation projects in Cherokee County received a funding boost as part of a $1.5 billion investment in transportation statewide. The Georgia Department of Transportation announced selected projec... read more..

15 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

539

Transportation Funding for Cherokee County Projects

Transportation projects in Cherokee County received a funding boost as part of a $1.5 billion investment in transportation statewide. The Georgia Department of Transportation announced selected projec... read more..

Banners for the Brave Is Accepting Applications

15 Aug

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

583

Banners for the Brave Is Accepting Applications

The City of Canton wants to honor and remember those who bravely served our country. Banners for the Brave was launched last year and is a program that gives recognition to veterans to thank them for ... read more..

15 Aug

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

763

Bradshaw To Lead SPLOST Roadway Program

Patrick Bradshaw began his new role as SPLOST Roadway Program director on July 25. He was selected for the role previously held by Jim Wilgus, who retired in May.The SPLOST Roadway Program director is... read more..

15 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

525

Bradshaw To Lead SPLOST Roadway Program

Patrick Bradshaw began his new role as SPLOST Roadway Program director on July 25. He was selected for the role previously held by Jim Wilgus, who retired in May.The SPLOST Roadway Program director is... read more..

Woodstock Citizen Competes at 2024 Summer Olympic Games

15 Aug

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

567

Woodstock Citizen Competes at 2024 Summer Olympic Games

Woodstock’s Emma Hunt made her Olympic debut in women’s speed climbing at last month’s Summer Games in Paris. She is the first U.S. Olympian to qualify for Olympic speed climbing. Hunt finished her cl... read more..

01 Aug

Canton Magazine

Super User

702

Canton Family Life - August 2024

01 Aug

Woodstock Magazine

Super User

691

Woodstock Family Life - August 2024

Cherokee County School District Announcements

15 Jul

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

503

Cherokee County School District Announcements

Educators, Volunteers Earn Statewide Honors From PTAThe annual Georgia PTA awards program recognizes outstanding PTA volunteers and educators, with honors recently presented at the educational advocac... read more..

15 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

581

Cherokee County School District Announcements

Educators, Volunteers Earn Statewide Honors From PTAThe annual Georgia PTA awards program recognizes outstanding PTA volunteers and educators, with honors recently presented at the educational advocac... read more..

Natural Gas Provider Offers a Permanent Discount for Woodstock Customers

15 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

665

Natural Gas Provider Offers a Permanent Discount for Woodstock Customers

Gas South, Georgia’s highest-rated natural gas provider, has partnered with the City of Woodstock to provide exclusive customer savings and support for community projects. Thanks to this partnership, ... read more..

Cherokee County Tag Renewal — You Have Options!

15 Jul

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

1502

Cherokee County Tag Renewal — You Have Options!

Whether you've just bought a car, are new to Georgia, or it's time for your renewal, scan the QR code for a video that covers everything you need to know about the four convenient ways to renew your v... read more..

15 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

450

Cherokee County Tag Renewal — You Have Options!

Whether you've just bought a car, are new to Georgia, or it's time for your renewal, scan the QR code for a video that covers everything you need to know about the four convenient ways to renew your v... read more..

COED Celebrates Second LaunchPad Bootcamp Graduates

15 Jul

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

603

COED Celebrates Second LaunchPad Bootcamp Graduates

The Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) awarded over $69,000 in grants to the 14 graduates from the second LaunchPad Bootcamp Series class.The free four-week series is a partnership between... read more..

15 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

514

COED Celebrates Second LaunchPad Bootcamp Graduates

The Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) awarded over $69,000 in grants to the 14 graduates from the second LaunchPad Bootcamp Series class.The free four-week series is a partnership between... read more..

Stay Cool in Canton Summer Isn’t Over Yet

15 Jul

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

570

Stay Cool in Canton Summer Isn’t Over Yet

Mayor Bill Grant would like to remind you that when things get too hot, there’s no better way to cool off than by enjoying recreational activities on the Etowah River and at Lake Canton around the res... read more..

Woodstock's Hub Transformation Project Wins Award

15 Jul

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

889

Woodstock's Hub Transformation Project Wins Award

The City of Woodstock's Hub Transformation Project has been named a 2024 Project of Excellence by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Assistant to the City Manager Jamie Palmer, Engineering Manag... read more..

01 Jul

Woodstock Magazine

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569

Woodstock Family Life - July 2024

01 Jul

Canton Magazine

Super User

650

Canton Family Life - July 2024

Cherokee County School District Announcements 07-24

17 Jun

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

846

Cherokee County School District Announcements 07-24

Congrats to the Class of 2024 Valedictorians and Salutatorians! Cherokee County School District’s Class of 2024 Valedictorians and Salutatorians: (front row, L-R) i-Grad Virtual Academy Salutatorian C... read more..