The Canton City Councilman-elect shared his goals as he prepares to be sworn into office on Thursday.
Joan Conkey will serve as president and Judy Griffin will serve as vice president of the Cherokee County Republican Women's organization.
Ward 1 Councilman Bob Rush reflects on his time serving on the Canton City Council.
Residents in the Falls of Cherokee neighborhood have complained about the light and noise from the Cherokee County Aquatic Center.
Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority was given the honor from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals.
The developer will allow Cherokee Market Farm Fresh Produce to remain the Bell's Store for additional six months so the owner can find a new home.
The Canton Police Department needs to renew its permit to operate speeding detection devices on city streets and state routes.
The land would be used to replace Fire Station No. 2 in Ball Ground.
The city council on Monday voted to deny a request to build a convenience store with gasoline sales near the Harmony on the Lakes subdivision.
Commissioners will review a request to annex and rezone land into the city of Canton for commercial use.
The Cherokee County legislative delegation will hold a town hall meeting for residents on Friday in Canton.
Four residents are running in the special election for the district, which covers portions of Cherokee, Forsyth and north Fulton counties.
The Cartersville entrepreneur and businessman will represent portions of Bartow, Cherokee and Cobb counties.
The Forsyth County Republican Party will host a candidate forum next week in Cumming.
Thompson beat Cartersville resident Matt Laughridge in the special election runoff for the District 14 post vacated by Barry Loundermilk.
Both challengers defeated their opponents in Tuesday's runoff for the Nov. 5 general election.
Buzz Ahrens will seek a third term as chairman of the Cherokee County Commission.
Commissioners will consider approving a resolution calling on Facebook to reverse its policy of allowing teens to post items that would be seen by a larger audience.
Cherokee County Commissioner Harry Johnston will hold a town hall meeting on Monday to discuss the proposed ordinance.
Nancy Stackhouse was recently given the 2013 Walt Orenstein Champions of Immunization Award.
A meeting to review proposed improvements will be held on Dec. 10 at a church in Ball Ground.
The aquatic center, along with the Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency, were both recognized by the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association.
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The Canton City Council meets tonight at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
Four Cherokee County residents have tossed their hat into the ring to fill the Georgia House District 22 seat.
The county commission on Tuesday voted to impose a 90-day moratorium on demolishing non-residential historic structures.
The Canton Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of a request to annex land that would be used for a convenience store with gas sales.
Commissioner Harry Johnston will discuss a possible ordinance that would encourage developers to seek alternatives to tearing down historic buildings.
Crews will be on both highways in Cherokee County between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. between Monday and Thursday.
Voters in the city of Canton and Senate District 14 are set to vote in the Dec. 3 runoff.
Candidates running for Phil Gingrey's House seat.
The panel says the charges against Cherokee School Board member Kelly Marlow does not "adversely affect" her responsibilities as a board member.
The three-person panel meeting to determine if Cherokee School Board member Kelly Marlow should be suspended will soon issue a recommendation.
The panel will make a recommendation to Gov. Nathan Deal on whether Cherokee School Board member Kelly Marlow should be suspended while under indictment.
The seat was vacated by Cherokee State Rep. Calvin Hill of Hickory Flat, who passed away after a battle with leukemia.
Gov. Nathan Deal on Saturday issued an executive order designating Jan. 7, 2014, as the special election.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
A Macon-based developer is courting the idea of tearing down a historic building, which has drawn the ire of some Cherokee County residents.