All County News
Mar 11, 2026
(March 11, 2026) - The Cherokee County Community Development Agency is offering two internship opportunities for the summer of 2026,
Mar 06, 2026
(MARCH 6, 2026) -- Cherokee Veterans Park is getting a new amphitheater that should be ready to enjoy this summer.
At its March 3 meeti
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Mar 04, 2026
(MARCH 4, 2026) -- The Bells Ferry Road entrance to Hobgood Park will close Monday, March 16 for an extended period. The closure is due to the Bells Ferry Road Widening Project underway. The Georgia Department of Transportation’s contractor, Astra Group LLC, has indicated the entrance would likely reopen by Spring 202
Feb 27, 2026
(FEB. 27, 2026) -- Cherokee County officials are alerting residents and applicants to a recent increase in fraudulent emails targeting individuals involved in public hearing cases.
Feb 27, 2026
(FEB. 27, 2026) — 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 20, 2026
(FEB. 20, 2026) -- The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved a roadway improvement project at the intersection of East Cherokee Drive and Macedonia Elementary School aimed at enhancing safety and improving traffic flow for students, families, and the surrounding community.
Commissioners voted 5–0 to appro
Feb 18, 2026
(FEB. 18, 2026) — Cherokee Recreation and Parks breaks ground on new park in southwest Cherokee
County officials joined Cherokee Recreation and Parks staff on Tuesday, Feb. 17, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the future Woodworth Park, a new 56-acre park located at 2700 Old Highway 92 in Acworth.
The property was identif
Feb 17, 2026
(FEB. 18, 2026) – Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services and the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office raised over $10,000 for local non-profits at the 20th annual Guns and Hoses 5K Run/Walk.
The race was held at Hobgood Park on Feb. 14 and drew 875 participants. The two agencies competed for race registrations. The
Feb 09, 2026
(Feb. 9, 2026) - Keep Cherokee Beautiful recently received a 2025 Governor’s Circle Award for its outstanding achievements in community beautification and environmental sustainability. The Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation (KGBF) presented the award in recognition of exemplary performance in litter reduction, waste minimiz
Feb 09, 2026
(Feb. 9, 2026) - Local seniors are invited to celebrate in the fourth annual Senior Prom event hosted by Cherokee County Senior Services and the Cherokee and Sequoyah High School HOSA Clubs.
This free event will be held in the gymnasium of Cherokee High School on Saturday, March 7 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and will include m
Feb 09, 2026
(FEB. 9, 2026) -- Cherokee County, in partnership with the Charlie Ferguson Community Center, the city of Canton, and the Atlanta Regional Commission, is developing a small area plan to help shape the future of the historic Pearidge community.
Cherokee County was named a recipient of the Community Development Assist
Feb 06, 2026
(FEB. 6, 2026) -- The gym at the Woodstock Recreation Center (WREC) will be closed just after the February School Break camp so the gym floor can be replaced.
The WREC will remain open during the construction. Only the gym will be closed to the public.
At its Feb. 3 regular meeting, the Board of Commissioner
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Feb 04, 2026
(FEB. 4, 2026) -- A transportation workshop is planned to help guide the update to the Bells Ferry Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) plan.
Public engagement began last year with online surveys and mapping activities.
The public is invited to attend a transportation workshop scheduled for Feb. 10 from 5:30-7 p
Feb 04, 2026
(FEB. 4, 2026) - A new conservation use area with trail systems for pedestrians, mountain bikers, and horseback riders is coming to northeast Cherokee County.
Cherokee Recreation and Parks broke ground on the Yellow Creek
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Jan 25, 2026
(JAN. 25, 2026) -- Due to impacts from winter weather, Cherokee County government offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Office closures for other government entities reported to Cherokee County Emergency Management are posted to the Cherokee EMA Facebook page. The post i
Jan 16, 2026
(JAN. 16, 2026) -- Cherokee County leaders, Chamber of Commerce members and the community braved the frigid temperatures Thursday to celebrate the start to the new home for Cherokee Area Transit Service and the announcement of a $1 million state infusion into the project.
The groundbreaking event was held at the sit
Jan 14, 2026
(JAN. 14, 2026) -- With multiple elections scheduled in 2026, the Cherokee County Elections & Voter Registration Office is inviting residents to join an experienced, dedicated, and growing team of poll workers who help make Election Day a success for the entire community.
Cherokee County’s poll workers are known for their profe
Jan 13, 2026
(JAN. 13, 2026) -- Cherokee Recreation and Parks is seeking donations for its 11th annual Project Valentine initiative.
The donations will benefit clients of Empower Cherokee and Next Step Ministries, both are local nonprofit organizations serving the special needs community. Requested items include lip balm, lotion, sti
Jan 09, 2026
(JAN. 9, 2026) -- The Georgia Police and Fire Games are coming to Cherokee County this summer.
For 42 years, the Georgia Police and Fire Games have provided an opportunity for law enforcement and public safety to come together in camaraderie, proudly represent their departments while they c
Jan 09, 2026
(JAN. 9, 2026) -- The first meeting of 2026 secured another member for the T-SPLOST Citizen Review Committee, approval and denial of zoning requests, and a resolution invoking the annexation dispute resolution process with the city of Holly Springs for a proposed residential development on Sixes Road.
Jan 05, 2026
(Jan. 5, 2026) – Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services and the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office will compete in February to raise money for charity in the 20th annual Guns and Hoses 5K Run/Walk.
“For 20 years, the Guns and Hoses 5K has united first responders, sponsors, volunteers, and our community for
Jan 05, 2026
(Dec. 30, 2025) – Cherokee County Senior Services delivered gifts to over 750 seniors after a successful Adopt-A-Senior program.
After an urgent call for donation just two weeks ago, the community answered in abundance, fulfilling the need to assist not only the home-delivered meal clients but also clients of the c
Dec 30, 2025
(DEC. 30, 2025) -- Nearly $8 million in federal funding is coming to Cherokee County for safety improvements to the Highway 92 corridor.
As part of the Safe Streets and Road for All (SS4A) program, Cherokee County submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for funding
Dec 30, 2025
(DEC. 30, 2025) -- The Cherokee County Elections & Voter Registration Office has received the Communicator Award from the Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions (PLEJ), a national organization representing the largest election offices in the United States. The award was presented during the PLEJ Allstars Ceremony
Dec 22, 2025
(Dec. 22, 2025) – Residents were eager to offload their old electronics at the Cherokee County Recycling Center’s electronics recycling event.
“We are very pleased with the community response,” said Cherokee County Recycling Center Manager Troy Brazie. “We
