GA Rep. Dies After Battle With Cancer

Georgia Rep. Mandi L. Ballinger was remembered as a passionate leader who advocated for children and survivors of domestic violence.

CCFES Receives Four Awards At Region 1 EMS Banquet

The department was recognized as the EMS Service of the Year.

Cherokee County Board Highlights: March 7 Meeting

Read the latest board news.

Cherokee County’s Community Development Agency Offers Internships

The deadline to apply is March 31.

Cherokee Fire Promotes Two Firefighters

Fire Apparatus Operator Justin Martin was promoted to Sergeant and Sergeant Nicholas Spain was promoted to Lieutenant.

County, Cities Collaborate On Sixes Road Area Plan

Cherokee County and the cities of Holly Springs and Woodstock are coming together to plan for future development.

Safe Kids Cherokee County Awarded 2023 Car Seat Mini-Grant

Funding will be used to provide car seats and education to financially eligible families in Cherokee County.

Susan K. Treadaway Takes Administrative Oath As Acting DA

Katie Gropper was also sworn in as Chief Assistant District Attorney.

New Ambulance Squad Placed In Service Sunday

Squad 20 is located at Fire Station 20 in unincorporated Cherokee County.

Chairman Harry Johnston Delivers State Of The County

More than 300 people attended the State of the County event last week.

Georgia Council On Developmental Disabilities Plans Advocacy Days

The hybrid virtual and in-person event is set for January.

Four Cherokee Firefighters Complete Basic Law Enforcement Training

Graduation was held Dec. 16 after three months of training.

County Official Brantley Day Appointed To National Task Force

Day has been appointed to the National Association of Counties Housing Task Force, comprised of more 30 county leaders from across the U.S.

CCSD Police Chief Named To State Committee

Chief Buster Cushing has led the CCSD Police Department since 2019.

911 Employees Receive CPR Life Saver Awards

Dispatchers and others were honored by the county.

Cherokee County Unveils State's First Propane-Powered Public Buses

The new vehicles will replace three aging buses currently in the fleet that provide service for the Fixed Route Service by CATS.

Canton Primary Election 2022: Unofficial Results In

Unofficial results are in after Canton voters cast their ballots in county and state races. Check Patch for the primary results.

Canton Election Guide 2022: Candidates, How To Vote

Canton will hold elections May 24 for County Commissioners, Board of Education, State Court Judge, and more.

Candidate Profile: Corey Ragsdale For Cherokee Commission District 4

Corey Ragsdale is running for Cherokee County Board of Commissioners District 4.

Candidate Profile: Rick Steiner For Cherokee Board Of Education D4

Rick Steiner is running for Cherokee Board of Education District 4.

Candidate Profile: Susan Padgett-Harrison For Cherokee School Board D6

Susan Padgett-Harrison is running for Cherokee County School Board District 6.

In-Person Advance Voting In Canton: Locations

In-person advance voting options in Cherokee County are available now through May 20 for the General Primary and non-Primary Election.

Some Polling Locations In Cherokee County To Change For May Primary

Here are the polling locations in Cherokee County that will be affected by the changes during the upcoming 2022 general primary election.

Qualifying Field Set In Canton For May 24 Primary

The qualifying period for the May 24 primaries ended Friday. Candidates filed for Cherokee County Commission, Board of Education and more.

New Fire Station In Mica Approved By Cherokee Commission

The Cherokee Commission approved a contract for Fire Station No. 15 in Mica to replace the former volunteer-used station.

Canton Honored With Visionary City Award

The Georgia Municipal Association honored the City of Canton with the Visionary City Award recently.

Canton-Sixes-Area Unemployment Still Low: New Update

The Cherokee County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Cherokee Commission Considers Impact Fee Increase

Cherokee County uses impact fees for public safety facilities, sheriff's patrol, road improvements, fire and emergency services.

Canton-Sixes-Area Unemployment Rate Steady: Latest Data

The Cherokee County unemployment rate stayed the same, according to the newest figures.

Steve Stancil To Represent Cherokee County On ARC Board

Cherokee County is part of the 11-county Atlanta Regional Commission, a metropolitan planning organization.

Canton-Sixes-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In September: Feds

The Cherokee County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Cherokee Commission: Redistricting, Community Center, Animals

The Cherokee County Commission met Nov. 2 to discuss several topics, including potential redistricting, a community center, and animals.

Canton Election 2021: City Council Unofficial Results In

Unofficial results are in on Tuesday night after Canton cast their ballots in city council races. Check Patch for the results.

Election Day 2021 In Canton: When, Where To Vote

This year, Canton voters will decide on races for City Council and an Education-SPLOST.

Canton Election Guide 2021: Deadlines, Candidates, How To Vote

Canton will hold elections Nov. 2 for City Council seats.

Candidate Profile: Dwayne Waterman For Canton City Council

Dwayne Waterman is running for Canton City Council, Ward 3.

Canton-Sixes-Area Unemployment Rate Worsens: Latest Data

The Cherokee County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the late summer.

Back Rent On Rise In Cherokee County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Cherokee County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Canton-Sixes-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds

The Cherokee County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Field Set For 2021 Canton City Council Races

Three candidates qualified for the Canton City Council Municipal Election for all three wards.