Canton Approves Agreement To Help Sell Historic Buildings

The city acquired the Cherokee County School Board's Building A and B to save them from demolition.

Flagging Operation Could Cause Delays On Hickory Flat Highway

The operation, which is needed for the Express Lanes project, will run from 9 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday.

County Warns of Changes To Large Truck Ordinance

Cherokee commissioners have updated its list of roads and bridges thru-trucks are prohibited from using.

Canton 2016 Budget Calls For More Firefighters, Reduced Taxes

The proposed fiscal year budget, which calls for rolling back the millage rate from 6.1 to 5.8 mills, is set at $37.8 million.

Cherokee Commissioners Set 2015 Millage Rate

The new rate -- 9.900 -- is slightly lower than the current millage rate of 9.908.

'One Of The Best Traditions': Candidates Debate The Issues At Forum

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce and Farm Bureau on Tuesday hosted its Candidate Form at Cagle's Dairy Farm in Hickory Flat.

Holly Springs Receives Budget Award

The Government Finance Officers Association honored the city with its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

Cherokee Judge Appointed To State Juvenile Justice Committee

John B. Sumner, Cheroke County Juvenile Court chief, will serve on the Steering Committee for the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative

Rolling Lane Closures Planned On I-575 For Marine's Funeral Procession

Motorists should plan prepare for delays as the procession for Lance Cpl. Skip Wells travels to the Georgia National Cemetery.

County Imposes Moratorium on Crematory Applications

Cherokee County Commissioners voted to implement a 60-day moratorium on building permits and rezoning applications for crematories.

Etowah River Park Grand Opening Set For Aug. 1

The passive park includes a playground, a bridge over the river and open fields.

Obama's Iran Deal: Where do Georgia Representatives Stand?

Georgia lawmakers took to social media to share their opinions.

Brandon Beach To Chair HOPE Scholarship Committee

Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle appointed the state senator from Alpharetta to the Senate Preservation of the HOPE Scholarship Program Study Committee.

County Wants To Reduce 78 Percent Who Leave Cherokee To Work

The Cherokee Office of Economic Development wants commuters to take a survey to measure their interest in finding employment in the county.

Ballinger Appointed To Welfare Fraud Study Committee

State Rep. Mandi Ballinger of Canton was appointed by Georgia House Speaker David Ralston.

Judge Homier Seeks Reelection To State Court Seat

Michelle L.H. Homier, who lives in Canton, was first elected in 2012.

Brandon Beach Seeks To Expand Distance Requirements For Crematories

The state senator said he will introduce legislation to require crematories to operate at least 2,000 feet from residential areas.

County To Hold Hearings On Proposed Tax Increase

The first of three meetings will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 7.

Senator Ted Cruz to visit Woodstock

2016 Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz will sign his new book, A Time for Truth, at FoxTale Book Shoppe on Friday, July 3, 10am

GDOT Suspends Lane Closures For Fourth of July Travel

The suspension of construction-related lane closures will run from 5 p.m. Thursday, July 2 to 5 a.m. Monday, July 6.

Deadline Nears For Input On Transportation Plan Update

Cherokee County is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Transportation Plan.

Georgia Gas Tax Hike Coming Wednesday

Prices at the pump will go up as much as seven cents to help pay for infrastructure improvements throughout the state.

Holly Springs Wants Input On Downtown Redevelopment Plan

The city will host a public input meeting on Monday, July 6.

Ballinger Speaks at Florida Bar Military Law Symposium

Canton Lawyer Eric Ballinger talked to a group of Florida lawyers how to start a military legal assistance program.

Loudermilk: Court Violated Separation of Powers In Marriage Equality Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling now makes same-sex marriage legal across the country.

Marriage a Right for Same-Sex Couples in U.S. Supreme Court Decision

Gov. Deal: State will comply. Georgia’s local governments constitutionally required to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

County Imposes Moratorium On Sign Permits

Cherokee County commissioners on Wednesday voted to implement a 45-day halt to issuing permits relating to the ordinance.

Governor Wants Redesign of Confederate License Plate

Several other southern governors are attempting to curb the display of the battle flag in light of the Charleston church shooting.

Bruce Thompson To Host Town Hall Meeting in Canton

The State Senator's meeting will be held Friday evening at Cherokee County Fire Station No. 22.

BOC To Consider Temporary Moratorium On Sign Permits

Commissioners will hold a called meeting on Wednesday to consider the move, which would give staff time to review its sign ordinance.

Candidate Wants To Use Expertise To Serve Neighbors

James "Chip" McCarthy is one of four candidates running to become Cherokee County's next sheriff.

Mandi Ballinger Named Vice Chair of House Juvenile Justice Committee

The House Juvenile Justice Committee serves as the judiciary committee over juvenile-related issues.

Crews To Repair Water Line On S.R. 140 In Canton

Motorists should expect lane closures and delays around the highway's intersection with Reinhardt College Parkway on Tuesday, June 16.

Johnny Isakson Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis

The senator said the condition will not keep him from running for another term in 2016.

Scot Turner To Host Town Hall Meeting

The state representative from Holly Springs will hold the meeting on Thursday in Canton.

Express Lane Project To Close Lanes On I-575

Canton and Cherokee County motorists may want to find alternate routes this weekend.

Residents Asked To Weigh In On Current, Future Transportation Needs

Organizers will host 2 meetings later this on the update to the Cherokee County Comprehensive Transportation Plan.

Billy Peppers Named Canton's Next City Manager

Peppers, the former economic development director for the city of Woodstock, will begin his new role June 15.

Canton Prepares To Choose City Manager

Former Woodstock economic services director Billy Peppers is the sole finalist for the position.

Cherokee Detective Enters Sheriff's Race

Sgt. Jeff Donley on Tuesday kicked off his campaign to replace Sheriff Roger Garrison, who will not seek re-election to another term.