Hours after the head of the agency that accredits Cherokee and other school systems criticized House Bill 978, Cherokee Citizens for Kids wrote this open letter to the Cherokee County Legislative Delegation.
Find out what's coming up on Canton-Sixes Patch today and what you might have missed overnight.
"While alternative methods of education, including charter schools, should be pursued, I will never support decimating public schools nor taxing our citizens without representation," Senate Democratic Caucus Whip Vincent Fort (D-Atlanta) writes.
Rep. Jan Jones (R-Milton) says legislation will clearly re-state that local funding may not be used for state charter schools.
Senate Bill 289, the digital learning bill sponsored by Georgia Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock), passed on Thursday.
Areas west of Interstate 575, including downtown and Highway 140 North toward Waleska, are affected.
The state is partnering with Google to provide websites and online tools to local business owners.
A WellStar spokesman did not rule out the possibility of another challenge to Northside Hospital-Cherokee's replacement facility.
The Republican presidential hopeful will hold a rally at the county's GOP headquarters next Thursday.
Conrad Quagliaroli recaps the first Tea Party Day, which included sessions on TSPLOST.
A week after Sonya Little announced her re-election bid, fellow Republican Kenny Phelps announced his plans to seek the Cherokee County Tax Commissioner's seat.
Georgia Democrats have a response to a Republican lawmaker's proposal to outlaw abortions at or beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy.
This is an opportunity to bring Georgia students the best the world has to offer, said Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock).
The Canton Republican said she plans to run to represent the newly-created district.
The school board's chair and vice chair would be drawn out of their districts under legislation that redraws the board's districts.
Among the highlights: Canton man killed in crash. Jorelys Rivera's mother sues River Ridge. A vote could eliminate Cherokee's homeowner's property tax. And, a child safety program kicks off next week.
Here are some of the highlights from Patches near Canton-Sixes for Feb. 17.
The amendment clarifies that reimbursements of impact fee credits will be calculated every year.
Here are some of the highlights from Canton-Sixes and nearby Patches for Feb. 16.
State Rep. Pak wants to change Georgia's laws to require parents to report missing children "in a timely manner."
The District 21 representative will run again for another term in the state House of Representatives.
Starting at 6 p.m., Canton-Sixes Patch will provide live video coverage of tonight's work session.
The Homestead Option Sales Tax will be on the ballot in November.
Find out where to vote for the March 6 primary.
Can't make tonight's meeting? Watch it live here.
That's how Georgia Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) feels about the vote on the charter school amendment, which failed in the House.
Another version of the amendment, which would have restored the state's power to approve charter schools, failed in the House on Wednesday. Find out how Cherokee reps voted.
Among the highlights: A wreck injured a baby and killed his parents. The GBI released the final Ryan Brunn interview. Ground was broken for the county's Aquatic Center. And one manager sold his interest in a Canton golf club.
Ground was broken Tuesday for the Cherokee County Aquatic Center, which is slated to open in spring 2013 off Sixes Road.
Today, the National Weather Service will issue a statewide tornado drill to help people prepare for the upcoming tornado season.
How will it alter the educational landscape? Georgia Senate Majority Leader Chip Rogers (R-Woodstock) answers that question.
Among the highlights: Two firefighters were arrested for illegal drug use. And dreams of ballfields in Canton moved closer to reality.
During Thursday's City Council meeting, Canton Main Street Program Director Ginger Garrard proposed a rental assistance program that would bring businesses, vibrancy to the city's struggling downtown. Here's the text of her presentation.
Do you think it was appropriate for U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-Marietta), Cherokee's would-be congressman, to walk out of President Barack Obama's address at the National Prayer Breakfast? Take our poll.