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Sep 04, 2026
(SEPT. 4, 2026) -- Cherokee County Manager Geoff Morton will retire at the end of 2026 following 25 years of service to the county.
The Board of Commissioners and Human Resources will be deciding next steps for the role in coming weeks.
Morton took the reins of Cherokee County government operations in 2021,
Sep 04, 2026
(Sept. 4, 2026) -- Residents will have a chance to voice their opinion on a proposed e-bike ordinance next month. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners called for a public hearing on an ordinance regulating e-bikes on county roadways.
The current county ordinance only addresses gas-powered devices and carts. E-bikes (electric-a
Aug 25, 2026
(AUG. 25, 2026) -- The Frank C. Mills III Justice Center will re-open to the public by the end of this week, following a short closure.
The building was evacuated Friday, Aug. 21 due to a leak in the HVAC unit. The building has since been cleaned and has reached internal temperatures for offices in the building to return to re
Aug 21, 2026
(AUG. 21, 2026) – The Frank C. Mills III Justice Center in downtown Canton will be closed Monday, Aug. 24 due to an emergency that occurred today.
Juvenile Court will handle emergencies via Zoom. Two Superior Court jury trials that were underway when the emergency occurred will go forward at 94 North St., Canton.
Aug 21, 2026
(AUG. 21, 2026) -- Cherokee County residents are invited to attend a community workshop on Sept. 16 as part of the county’s ongoing “ReCode Cherokee” initiative to create a Unified Development Code.
The workshop will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, in the Etowah Room at the Northside Chero
Aug 21, 2026
(Aug. 21, 2026) — Cherokee County District 1 Commissioner Will Cagle will host a town hall meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 6–8 p.m. in the Salacoa Room at the Cherokee County Administration Building, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton.
During the town hall, Cagle will provi
Aug 21, 2026
(AUG. 21, 2026) -- New applications for apartments and multi-family are on hiatus for at least 30 days in Cherokee County. The Board of Commissioners approved an emergency 30-day moratorium on new applications for RM-10 and RM-16 zoning at its Aug. 18 meeting.
District 2 Commissioner Richard Weatherby suggested the morat
Aug 19, 2026
(Aug. 19, 2026) — The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners celebrated the accomplishments of three local youth sports teams Tuesday night, recognizing their outstanding seasons and championship performances with a proclamation declaring Aug. 18, 2026, as Youth Sports Champions Day in Cherokee County.
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Aug 17, 2026
(AUG. 17, 2026) -- Cherokee County’s Annual Patriot Day Ceremony will be held Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. at the Public Safety Memorial in Rotary Park in downtown Canton.
The public is invited to the rain-or-shine event.
This year’s keynote speaker will be Cherokee County Fire & Emerg
Aug 07, 2026
(AUG. 7, 2026) -- The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners set the 2026 millage rate, which funds the fiscal year 2027 budget, at the Aug. 4 meeting.
The split vote of 3-2 set the Maintenance and Operations millage rate at 5.712, the Fire District rate
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Aug 06, 2026
(AUG. 6, 2026) -- A section of Fate Conn Road will forever be in remembrance of a 2025 Cherokee High School graduate who was killed in a head-on collision in August 2025 on Fate Conn Road.
The section of Fate Conn Road from the eastern side of the east bridge over Interstate 575 to the intersection with Ball Ground
Aug 05, 2026
(Aug. 5, 2026) – The Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency invites residents, business owners, schools and nonprofit organizations to attend an upcoming community meeting to learn about and provide input on the 2026 Cherokee County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.
The public meeting will be held at 1 p.m. on We
Jul 28, 2026
(JULY 28, 2026) -- Cherokee County’s Communications Division was recognized last week for its work across several mediums.
The National Association of County Information Officers announced the 2026 Awards of Excellence winners at the NACIO/3CMA Regional Conference on July 20. Cherokee County’s team was notifi
Jul 24, 2026
(JULY 24, 2026) -- The Board of Commissioners held the first of three public hearings on the 2026 millage rate Tuesday night. The next two public hearings will be held Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the Cherokee County Administration Building, 1130 Bluffs Pkwy., Canton.
Since the July 7 initial millage rate present
Jul 22, 2026
(JULY 22, 2026) -- Cherokee County has instituted a 30-day moratorium on data centers with the intention of extending it through early 2027.
The County currently does not have an ordinance addressing the data center use, and the moratorium will give the Community Development Agency staff time to research and work wi
Jul 15, 2026
(JULY 15, 2026) -- More than 8,000 people gathered at Cherokee Veterans Park for the first celebration and grand opening of the new amphitheater.
Cherokee County hosted an event Saturday, July 11 to celebrate 250 years of the United States of America. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners asked staff in February to
Jul 15, 2026
(July 15, 2026) – Cherokee County is inviting residents, business owners, developers and anyone who uses the county's zoning ordinances and development regulations to attend an upcoming ReCode Cherokee community workshop focused on proposed updates to the county's stormwater regulations.
The workshop will be held W
Jul 09, 2026
(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
Jul 01, 2026
(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.
The Elections Office began receiving calls June 30 from concerned voters about a mailing from
Jun 24, 2026
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 excellence in financial reporting, budgeting, and transparency.
The Triple Crown designation is aw
Jun 19, 2026
(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 Bell, owners of the 49.49 acres on Dodd Lane, located off of Ball Ground Road, offered to donate the
Jun 19, 2026
June 19, 2026 – The Cherokee County Elections & Voter Registration Office is recruiting community-minded citizens to serve as poll workers in upcoming elections.
Poll workers play a critical role in ensuring elections are conducted fairly, securely, and efficiently. They assist voters throughout the voting proc
Jun 05, 2026
(JUNE 5, 2026) -- There soon will be more play areas for children with special needs at Cherokee Veterans Park. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved a construction agreement with PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc. to renovate and expand the existing playground.
District 1 Commissioner Will Cagle made the m
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Jun 04, 2026
(June 4, 2026) – Families and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to celebrate Father's Day weekend at the Georgia Outdoor Festival & Expo on June 20-21 at Cherokee Veterans Park.
The two-day festival, taking place from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday
Jun 02, 2026
(JUNE 2, 2026) -- A historic, downtown Canton icon has been restored and is once again being used in the community. Cherokee County and the Blue Ridge Judicial Court Circuit officially cut the ribbon on 94 North Street June 1.
County, judicial, and court staff joined with community members for a short program and tour Monday. Cherok
