Cherokee Animal Shelter Could Get Grant Money

Commissioners will consider utilizing grant funds to engage an animal welfare advocate to promote the health and well-being of dogs.

Sam Moore Uses Town Hall To Apologize, Criticize Legislature

Moore met with about 60 constituents Saturday morning to discuss the controversial loitering bill and other issues.

Sam Moore Schedules House District 22 Town Hall

The meeting will be held Saturday morning at Simply Southern restaurant.

Ahrens, Archer To Face Off in Cherokee Political Forum

Cherokee County Republican Women's February Candidate Forum will feature the two candidates running in the county commission chair race.

Rep. Sam Moore: "Rookie Mistake" Resulted in Loitering Bill

The Cherokee state representative says his political inexperience and the lack of mentoring from House leadership resulted in a bill that would have relaxed loitering laws.

Special Called Meeting of BOC on Historical Preservation Moratorium

Meeting is Monday, Feb. 17, at 6 p.m.

Georgia Lawmakers: Transit Agencies Need Centralized Website

Alpharetta Sen. Brandon Beach wants metro Atlanta's four main transit agencies to develop a website that allows riders to plan and pay for a trip that involves riding one or more of the participating transit systems.

What are Metro ATL's Most Critical Transportation Projects?

How is the Regional Transportation Plan, a $59 billion plan for transportation spending in an 18-county metro Atlanta region through the year 2040, stacking up?

Deal Implements Reforms for Winter Storm Warnings

Georgia governor announces members of the Severe Winter Weather Warning and Preparedness Task Force on Monday.

Should Georgia Governor Expand State’s Medicaid Program?

State Sen. Vincent Fort was among 10 activists arrested Monday in Gov. Nathan Deal's office after calling on the state to expand its Medicaid program.

State Health Plan Changes Get Cool Reception in Cherokee

TRAGIC, the Cherokee-based group that pushed for changes to the State Health Benefit Plan, is "reserving judgement" on newly adopted revisions.

Medical Marijuana Bill to be Filed Tuesday: You in Favor?

State representative supports children with epilepsy having legal access to a cannabis-based oil that could ease their discomfort and distress.

U.S. Postage Rates Rise ... Again

The U.S. Postal Service's increase for the cost of a first-class stamp is the largest hike for consumer postage in more than a decade.

Holly Springs to Vote on City Ward Maps

City council meets Thursday, Jan. 23.

Commissioners To Discuss Delay in Cherokee Precinct Changes

The Cherokee County Commission will discuss a decision by the county Elections Board to hold off on implementing precinct changes until 2015.

Republican Women To Host Runoff Election Forum

Republican candidates Meagan Biello and Sam Moore will take questions during the forum, which starts at 6 p.m. Thursday Jan. 30 in downtown Canton.

Cherokee To Close Bells Ferry Road for Bridge Inspection

Bells Ferry Road at the Little River Bridge will be closed for four hours on Thursday, Jan. 23.

House District 22 Recount Yields No Change in Results

The recount places Sam Moore and Meagan Biello as the two candidates who will proceed to next month's runoff.

Holly Springs DDA to Look at Budget, Chamber Membership

Downtown Development Authority Meets Wednesday.

GDOT To Repair Pavement Edges on Cherokee Highways

The Georgia Department of Transportation's maintenance crews this week will be repairing pavement edges on three state routes.

Recount Scheduled for House District 22 Race

Cherokee Republican Jeff Duncan made the request as a two-vote difference separates him from second-place candidate Meagan Biello.

Cherokee Leaders Head To Adairsville For Retreat

Cherokee Commissioners next week will hold their annual retreat at Barnsley Gardens in Adairsville.

GDOT Closes Left Lane on I-575 For Repairs

Crews will be repairing the guardrails on the interstate at Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock and Riverstone Parkway in Canton.

Cherokee Legislators Schedule Town Hall Meetings

State Rep. Scot Turner on Saturday will hold joint meetings with State Sens. Bruce Thompson and Brandon Beach.

State House District 22 Candidates Headed for Special Election Runoff

The run-off is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Grant to Help Care for Neglected Dogs Seized from Home

The Cherokee County Commission will consider accepting $3,000 from the ASPCA to care for dogs taken from a former dog breeder.

Holly Springs May Request Geographic Wards

City council meets Monday, Jan. 6.

Hickory Flat Resident To Run for School Board

Business owner John Harmon will challenge District 3 incumbent Michael Geist in the May 20 Republican primary.

Hickory Flat Resident To Run for School Board

Business owner John Harmon will challenge District 3 incumbent Michael Geist in the May 20 Republican primary.

Holly Springs Earns Honor for Financial Reporting

City manager also honored for preparing award-winning financial report.

Cherokee Moves to Dim Light, Noise From Aquatic Center

Residents in the Falls of Cherokee neighborhood have complained about the light and noise from the Cherokee County Aquatic Center.

Cherokee Moves to Buy Land For New Fire Station

The land would be used to replace Fire Station No. 2 in Ball Ground.

Holly Springs Council Rejects Gas Station

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.

Cherokee To Discuss Noise, Light From Aquatic Center

Residents in The Falls of Cherokee neighborhood have asked the county to help reduce the light and noise coming from the new facility.

Cherokee Legislators Want Your Feedback

The Cherokee County legislative delegation will hold a town hall meeting for residents on Friday in Canton.

Early Voting Starts Monday for House Race

Four residents are running in the special election for the district, which covers portions of Cherokee, Forsyth and north Fulton counties.

State Sen. Bruce Thompson of Bartow Sworn Into Office

The Cartersville entrepreneur and businessman will represent portions of Bartow, Cherokee and Cobb counties.

Bartow's Bruce Thompson Wins State Senate Seat

Thompson beat Cartersville resident Matt Laughridge in the special election runoff for the District 14 post vacated by Barry Loundermilk.

Buzz Ahrens Wants Another Term as Commission Chair

Buzz Ahrens will seek a third term as chairman of the Cherokee County Commission.

Holly Springs to Discuss Gas Station, Board Members

City Council holding work session Monday at 7 p.m.