2024 - Monthly Archive

01 May

Woodstock Magazine

Super User

28

Woodstock Family Life - May 2024

01 May

Canton Magazine

Super User

39

Canton Family Life - May 2024

Cherokee County School District Announcements

16 Apr

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

19

Cherokee County School District Announcements

Students Selected for Governor's HonorsThe statewide summer honors program for Georgia’s top rising high school juniors and seniors offers four weeks of college-level instruction at Georgia Southern U... read more..

16 Apr

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

20

Cherokee County School District Announcements

Students Selected for Governor's HonorsThe statewide summer honors program for Georgia’s top rising high school juniors and seniors offers four weeks of college-level instruction at Georgia Southern U... read more..

16 Apr

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

22

Burn Ban Now In Effect

Each summer, an outdoor burn ban takes effect in 54 Georgia counties including Cherokee County. The burn ban is in effect from May 1-September 30, 2024. The ban prohibits citizens and businesses from ... read more..

16 Apr

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

18

Burn Ban Now In Effect

Each summer, an outdoor burn ban takes effect in 54 Georgia counties including Cherokee County. The burn ban is in effect from May 1-September 30, 2024. The ban prohibits citizens and businesses from ... read more..

Marshal's Office Reorganizes With New Chief Marshal and Deputy Chief Marshal

16 Apr

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

21

Marshal's Office Reorganizes With New Chief Marshal and Deputy Chief Marshal

After celebrating 30 years with Cherokee County, Chief Marshal Jamie Gianfala has retired, and former Public Services Agency Director Dana Martin has become the new chief marshal, overseeing the Publi... read more..

16 Apr

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

21

Marshal's Office Reorganizes With New Chief Marshal and Deputy Chief Marshal

After celebrating 30 years with Cherokee County, Chief Marshal Jamie Gianfala has retired, and former Public Services Agency Director Dana Martin has become the new chief marshal, overseeing the Publi... read more..

Over $50,000 Awarded to Local Entrepreneurs

16 Apr

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

22

Over $50,000 Awarded to Local Entrepreneurs

The Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) awarded more than $50,000 to their first LaunchPad Bootcamp Series graduates, with more opportunities to come.The first LaunchPad Bootcamp Series kic... read more..

16 Apr

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

23

Over $50,000 Awarded to Local Entrepreneurs

The Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) awarded more than $50,000 to their first LaunchPad Bootcamp Series graduates, with more opportunities to come.The first LaunchPad Bootcamp Series kic... read more..

Cherokee E 9-1-1 Named Call Center of the Year

16 Apr

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

22

Cherokee E 9-1-1 Named Call Center of the Year

During the recent Georgia Emergency Communications Conference, the Cherokee County E 9-1-1 team was bestowed the 2024 Call Center of the Year in Georgia. The conference is a joint effort of the Associ... read more..

16 Apr

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

22

Cherokee E 9-1-1 Named Call Center of the Year

During the recent Georgia Emergency Communications Conference, the Cherokee County E 9-1-1 team was bestowed the 2024 Call Center of the Year in Georgia. The conference is a joint effort of the Associ... read more..

Lt. David Miller Recognized at GEMSA Awards Reception

16 Apr

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

22

Lt. David Miller Recognized at GEMSA Awards Reception

The 2024 Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association (GEMSA) Awards Reception honors the remarkable dedication of EMS professionals committed to serving their communities selflessly. Cherokee Count... read more..

16 Apr

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

21

Lt. David Miller Recognized at GEMSA Awards Reception

The 2024 Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association (GEMSA) Awards Reception honors the remarkable dedication of EMS professionals committed to serving their communities selflessly. Cherokee Count... read more..

New Vehicle Tag Renewal Kiosk in Macedonia

16 Apr

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

22

New Vehicle Tag Renewal Kiosk in Macedonia

Tax Commissioner Denise Mastroserio worked with the Georgia Department of Revenue and Kroger to receive approval for a new kiosk location (Kroger at Woodmont Village, 8020 Cumming Highway, Canton), ma... read more..

Progress Update on Canton's Roadmap for Success

16 Apr

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

22

Progress Update on Canton's Roadmap for Success

Following the conclusion of the most recent City Council Retreat (March 15-17, 2024), City Manager Billy Peppers provided a review of the City’s progress on the Canton Roadmap for Success, which was a... read more..

16 Apr

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

22

City Finance Department Earns Accolades

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Canton for its annual... read more..

16 Apr

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

20

Woodstock Adopts New Public Art Plan

Woodstock's elected officials approved a Public Art Plan that was created in collaboration with the City of Woodstock, the Woodstock Public Art Plan Steering Committee, and Designing Local, who engage... read more..

Woodstock Arts Announces 2024-2025 Season of Wonder

16 Apr

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

36

Woodstock Arts Announces 2024-2025 Season of Wonder

Wonder stems from the feeling of surprise, from the unexpected, the unfamiliar, and the beautiful. This 2024-2025 season at Woodstock Arts will explore all the possibilities of magic, mystery, admirat... read more..

01 Apr

Woodstock Magazine

Super User

71

Woodstock Family Life - April 2024

01 Apr

Canton Magazine

Super User

79

Canton Family Life - April 2024

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

41

Cherokee County School District Announcements

New Class of Educators Inducted Into Hall of FameThe CCSD Educators Hall of Fame recognizes retired educators who made significant contributions during their careers in CCSD and left lasting positive ... read more..

18 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

53

Cherokee County School District Announcements

New Class of Educators Inducted Into Hall of FameThe CCSD Educators Hall of Fame recognizes retired educators who made significant contributions during their careers in CCSD and left lasting positive ... read more..

Canton Police Department Welcomes New Chief

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

36

Canton Police Department Welcomes New Chief

City Manager Billy Peppers has named Martin P. Ferrell as the next leader of Canton’s Police Department. The hire comes after former Chief Stephen Merrifield’s retirement last December. Mercer Group A... read more..

City of Canton Proposes Historic District Expansion and Adoption of Residential Design Guidelines

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

53

City of Canton Proposes Historic District Expansion and Adoption of Residential Design Guidelines

The historic district will double in size under the newly proposed expansion, and if adopted, homes within this area will go under Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) review for any future exterior... read more..

Cherokee County Purchases Former Buffington School Site

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

40

Cherokee County Purchases Former Buffington School Site

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved purchasing the former Buffington ES site from the Cherokee County School District for $1.2 million. The 9.8-acre site paired with the ad... read more..

18 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

47

Cherokee County Purchases Former Buffington School Site

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved purchasing the former Buffington ES site from the Cherokee County School District for $1.2 million. The 9.8-acre site paired with the ad... read more..

Resurfacing To Begin on I-575 in Cherokee

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

53

Resurfacing To Begin on I-575 in Cherokee

Interstate 575 is about to get a major makeover. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) recently awarded C.W. Matthews, Inc. a $56 million contract to resurface approximately 20 miles of I-57... read more..

18 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

37

Resurfacing To Begin on I-575 in Cherokee

Interstate 575 is about to get a major makeover. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) recently awarded C.W. Matthews, Inc. a $56 million contract to resurface approximately 20 miles of I-57... read more..

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

42

CATS Launches Micro-Transit, Rebrands

Cherokee Area Transit Service (CATS) has undergone changes including a more efficient service for riders, a new look, and an updated name. Previously, CATS offered Fixed Route and Demand Response serv... read more..