Administrative Hearing Set on State Senate Candidate's Residency

Matt Laughridge is seeking the District 14 post, but voted last year in District 52.

Cherokee Set To Approve FY 2014 Budget

The proposed fiscal year 2014 budget is set at $167.8 million, a 10 percent reduction from the current budget.

Georgia Power Wants Rate Increase; Public Hearing To Be Held

The public can speak out on the proposal on Oct. 1 and 2.

State Rep. Hill Needs Bone Marrow Donor

Political friends have begun an online campaign.

Chip Rogers Breaks Silence on Radio License Controversy

The former Georgia Senate majority leader is giving his take on reports that he regained control of a radio station without notifying the FCC.

Cartersville State Senate Candidate's Qualification in Question

Matt Laughridge, who has thrown his hat for the District 14 seat, voted in District 52 in a 2012 election, according to public voter records.

Six Candidates Want to Replace Barry Loudermilk

Five Republicans and one Democrat from Bartow and Cherokee counties qualified to run in the election to fill the Georgia Senate District 14 seat.

Truck Passing Lanes Open on Highway 20

After three years and $11 million, over four miles of truck passing lanes have been built on the Cherokee County highway.

Five Ways to Register to Vote

Remember, Oct. 7 is the deadline to register for the November elections.

Cherokee Will Discuss Holly Springs Annexation

A company wants to build a convenience store with gas sales across street from the Harmony on the Lakes development.

Cherokee Businessman Launches State Senate Bid

Southwest Cherokee resident Dean Sheridan is running for the special election to fill the Georgia House District 14 seat.

Report: Chip Rogers Regained Radio Station License Without Notifying FCC

The former senate majority leader from Woodstock regained a controlling interest in a Cartersville radio station, which is the subject of a Bartow County court case.

Former Cherokee Sheriff's Office Spokesperson To Run For Senate

Nicole Ebbeskotte of Woodstock will run in the special election to fill the Georgia Senate District 14 seat vacated by Barry Loudermilk.

Forum to Address Proposed Precinct Changes

The Cherokee County Board of Elections is considering changes to voting locations, precincts.

Qualifying Dates Set for State Senate Seat

Special election will fill seat left vacant by Barry Loudermilk.

Former Cherokee Principal to Run for Senate

Dwight Pullen to run for Loudermilk's vacant seat.

Cherokee Wants to Cut Polling Precincts

The Cherokee County Board of Elections is considering a proposal to reduce the number of polling places from 42 to 28.

Millage Rate, Precinct Changes Up For Discussion

The Holly Springs City Council will hold work session, special called meeting Thursday.

Cherokee Considers Reduced FY 2014 Budget

The proposed fiscal year 2014 budget is set at $167.3 million, a 10 percent reduction from the current budget.

What's Closed on Labor Day?

Patch has compiled a list of closings in observance of Labor Day, which falls on Monday, Sept. 2.

GDOT Halts Lane Closures for Labor Day Holiday

All scheduled and ongoing construction-related lane closures in northwest Georgia will be suspended for the long weekend.

Barry Loudermilk Resigns from Georgia Senate

Loudermilk said he plans to focus all his energy on his campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives.

Sen. Beach: Metro Transit System Should Be More "Collaborative"

A trip using three transit systems took State Sen. Brandon Beach over 3 hours to get from Kennesaw to Gwinnett County.

City Council Votes to Allow Backyard Chickens

The proposal will allow Holly Springs residents to raise chickens on property less than two acres in size.

I-575 Closes at Exit 14 for Wire Installation

Highway will reopen every 18 minutes to relieve traffic.

Cherokee Wants Input on FY 2014 Budget

The commissioners will consider setting the public hearing date for 6 p.m. Sept. 17.

City Council Looks at Gun Ownership, Park Naming

The Holly Springs City Council on Monday was set to look at gun resolution, park naming.

Despite Slowdown in Growth, Cherokee Still Gained Residents

Cherokee County added 2,500 new residents between 2012 and 2013, bringing its population estimate to be around 223,300.

Cherokee County Names Bridge After Late Teen

A one-lane bridge over Kellogg Creek along Kemp Drive was named after 15-year-old Katie Hamlin, who was murdered in 2002

DOT to Suspend Roadwork for Sales Tax Holiday

Shoppers will get a break from road construction Friday and Saturday.

Ball Ground Recycling Auditor Asks For More Money — Again

The Cherokee County Commission approved increasing the contract price for an accounting firm to perform the forensic audit to $400,000.

Cherokee Submits 16 Roads To Be Resurfaced

If approved by GDOT, the roads would be resurfaced using the state's Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant funding.

Despite Cuts, Senior Services Budget Still Increased

The Cherokee Board of Commissioners will consider the new Aging sub-Grant Contract during their Tuesday evening meeting.

City Council Will Talk Guns, Chickens

The Holly Springs City Council could be two weeks away from a resolution officially encouraging citizens to own guns.

I-575 Guard Rail Repairs Scheduled for Thursday

The repair on both sides of the interstate will take place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Road Work Continues on Cherokee Highways

The work began this morning and will continue until Friday.

Reduced Roads Fee Goes into Effect Aug. 1

Commissioners voted to cut impact fees on July 6.

Planning and Zoning Commission to Consider Backyard Chickens, Zoning Changes

The commission could amend the city's zoning ordinance to allow residents to keep livestock on their property.

Will Holly Springs Encourage Gun Ownership?

City to vote on gun support resolution.

Cherokee Still Getting Fatter

Obesity is responsible for more than 300,000 US deaths annually. Find out how fat Cherokee County is.