March 2024 - Monthly Archive

Cherokee County School District Announcements

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

28

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

39

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

23

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

35

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

26

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

30

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

39

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

24

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

29

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..

18 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

22

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..

Education Gala Fundraising Success and Alumni of the Year Winners Announced

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

29

Education Gala Fundraising Success and Alumni of the Year Winners Announced

This year’s 70s-themed Cherokee County Education Foundation (CCEF) black tie event drew a record crowd of more than 400 attendees and raised just over $200,000 for Classroom Impact Grants, which benef... read more..

18 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

33

Education Gala Fundraising Success and Alumni of the Year Winners Announced

This year’s 70s-themed Cherokee County Education Foundation (CCEF) black tie event drew a record crowd of more than 400 attendees and raised just over $200,000 for Classroom Impact Grants, which benef... read more..

Woodstock Fire Department Deploys New AEDs

18 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

21

Woodstock Fire Department Deploys New AEDs

The Woodstock Fire Department (WFD) has deployed five additional automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in each of the fire department staff vehicles. With the addition of the five new devices, ever... read more..

The Children’s Haven Raises Funds at 70s Prom Event

18 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

31

The Children’s Haven Raises Funds at 70s Prom Event

The Children’s Haven recently held their 3rd Annual Adult Prom fundraising event, and this year’s theme was a throwback to the 70s. Nearly 200 guests attended, dressed in groovy costumes from hippie t... read more..

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

24

The Children’s Haven Raises Funds at 70s Prom Event

The Children’s Haven recently held their 3rd Annual Adult Prom fundraising event, and this year’s theme was a throwback to the 70s. Nearly 200 guests attended, dressed in groovy costumes from hippie t... read more..

Commissioners Approve Concept Plan for Future Hickory Flat Park

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

29

Commissioners Approve Concept Plan for Future Hickory Flat Park

In April 2022, Cherokee County purchased about 40 acres for a future park in Hickory Flat and engaged Lose Design to prepare a concept plan. County officials and Lose Design held three public input me... read more..

18 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

29

Commissioners Approve Concept Plan for Future Hickory Flat Park

In April 2022, Cherokee County purchased about 40 acres for a future park in Hickory Flat and engaged Lose Design to prepare a concept plan. County officials and Lose Design held three public input me... read more..

Woodstock City Council Adopts New Mission, Vision, and Values

18 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

24

Woodstock City Council Adopts New Mission, Vision, and Values

Following an annual retreat held in Greenville, South Carolina, Woodstock's elected officials recently approved a resolution to formally adopt a mission and vision statement for the City of Woodstock.... read more..