All County News
Apr 15, 2026
(APRIL 15, 2026) -- A portion of South Jett Road will be closed to thru traffic beginning April 22 through November 2026 for road improvements.
Improvements include road reconstruction, as well as realignment to correct the horizontal curve in the vicinity of 5133 South Jett Road to improve safety and sight distance
Apr 24, 2026
(APRIL 24, 2026) -- Summer paving will soon get underway with more roads than ever receiving a facelift in a single summer for smoother travel. The Board of Commissioners approved two phases of the 2026 Resurfacing Program, as well as a list of roads to submit to the state for the Local Road Assistance Program.
The
Apr 15, 2026
(APRIL 15, 2026) - Families looking for fun, engaging, and enriching summer activities will find plenty of options through Cherokee Recreation and Parks’ 2026 summer camp programs.
With offerings for children ages 5–14, the department provides a wide variety of over 30 camp options designed to keep participan
Apr 10, 2026
(APRIL 10, 2026) -- Collections for the voter-approved Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax began April 1, and Cherokee County continues to move ahead with tasks including design, engineering, and right-of-way acquisition. It is estimated that the stat
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Apr 07, 2026
(APRIL 7, 2026) -- Advance voting for the May 19 General Primary opens later this month, and the Office of Elections & Voter Registration has been busy ensuring everything is ready, compliant and accessible.
The May 19 General Primary includes multiple federal, state, and local races. Residents can check their v
Apr 03, 2026
(APRIL 3, 2026) -- Residents will have opportunities to provide input on the Unified Development Code project and a proposed new zoning category later this month.
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners engaged Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in Dec
Apr 03, 2026
(APRIL 3, 2026) - Cherokee Recreation and Parks invites the community to enjoy a family friendly event series, Tuesdays in the Park, kicking off on April 21. The series will feature themed events with food trucks, music, and fun activities on the last Tuesday of each month from April through Septem
Mar 26, 2026
(March 26, 2026) – The 3rd Annual Cherokee County Commissioners Art Competition concluded with a successful Award Ceremony and Reception on Friday, March 20 at The Buzz at Cherokee Veterans Park. Approximately 75 attendees gathered to celebrate and support the talented student artists who participated in this year’s
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Mar 23, 2026
(MARCH 23, 2026) -- A drop-in open house for the Bells Ferry Livable Centers Initiative Plan Update is set for March 26 at Greater Church.
The open house is an opportunity for residents to review proposed plans, learn about potential projects and strategies, and share feedback and ideas for the Bells Ferry area.
Mar 20, 2026
(March 20, 2026) -- Design on several T-SPLOST projects is moving forward following four approvals by the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Tuesday evening.
The Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax was approved by voters in November 2025, and collections will begin April 1. The County is expec
Mar 19, 2026
(MARCH 19, 2026) --The deadline for 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. And, due to recent changes in the law, homeowners may also apply during the 45-day appeal period which begins once n
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Mar 18, 2026
(MARCH 18, 2026) -- Senior Center clients from Canton and Ball Ground donned their best green attire and celebrated St. Patrick’s Day marching for meals.
The Cherokee County Senior Center participated in the 2026 March for Meals Campaign, a nationwide initiative to help raise awareness and support for senior n
Mar 13, 2026
(MARCH 13, 2026) -- The voting precinct previously located at The Woodlands clubhouse in Woodstock is being relocated to Little River Elementary.
The Cherokee County Office of Elections and Voter Registrations was notified March 10 by the management com
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
