Millage Rate Reduction on Minds of Commissioners

Cherokee taxpayers may see some relief if the commissioners approve the proposal to lower the millage rate.

City Manager Will Review Comprehensive Financial Report With Council

The city saw four percent growth in its net position between 2011 and 2012.

Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on New Millage Rates

The county government wants to hear your thoughts about the proposed reductions at the public hearing this evening.

City to Discuss Motorcycle Purchase, Cleaning up Codes

The city could spend nearly $20,000 on a new motorcycle and its equipment, which would go to the police department.

DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional - Do You Agree?

The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional.

Downtown Development Authority Meets Tonight

Know Before You Go: Cracker Barrel Scores an A

City Council Will Vote on Park Design, Certificates of Deposit

The Holly Springs City Council will look to approve or deny the designs for Hickory Road Park at their Monday evening meeting.

13 in Prescription Drug Ring Sentenced

Law enforcement officials in Cherokee County assisted the Drug Enforcement Administration with the investigation.

Cherokee County Will Commit $225,000 for New Senior Development

The 74-unit property in Canton is expected to provide affordable rental housing for people aged 55 and older.

City Council to Discuss Bridge Lighting, Zoning Amendment

The Holly Springs City Council hopes to shed some light on the Sixes Road Bridge during their meeting Monday night.

Cherokee To Vote On Hobgood Park Improvements

The Cherokee County Commission will consider awarding a construction contract to perform improvements to Hobgood Park.

Holly Springs DDA Will Interview Candidate

The Downtown Development Authority is looking to fill an open seat within their organization.

Former Rep. Sean Jerguson, Business Partners Hit with Default Judgment

Atlanta Unfiltered is reporting a federal judge has entered a $640,000 default judgment against the former lawmaker and his business partners in relation to a loan they received to operate a mobile home park.

Cherokee Leaders "Very Pleased" With Property Value Jump

After years of managing declining property tax revenue, the upswing is welcome news for Cherokee leaders.

Holly Springs Wants You to Name New Park

Following up on the successful public input meetings last year regarding the new park on Hickory Road, the City of Holly Springs wants you to name the new park.

Cherokee Aquatic Center Ribbon Cutting on Thursday

Officials will hold a ribbon cutting for the facility at 10 a.m. and a grand opening on Saturday.

Holly Springs Seeks Resident for Library Board

Term for the Sequoyah Regional Library Board is three years.

Cherokee Delays New Lathemtown Library

The library was slated to be built in eastern Cherokee County and cost around $5.6 million to build.

Know Before You Go: Biscuit Barn Scores an A

Here are the latest food and vendor inspections conducted by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department.

Cherokee To Discuss Roosters Not Raised For Food as Potential "Nuisances"

Cherokee Commissioners will weigh amending its ordinance to include the animals not used for food as potential nuisances.

Holly Springs to Discuss, Vote on Sewer Route

The City Council will discuss and then vote on the proposed route for the Holly Springs downtown sanitary sewer.

Know Before You Go: Cherokee Restaurant Inspections

Here are the latest food and vendor inspections conducted by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department.

Alpharetta Wants to Slow Down Cherokee Traffic

The city has proposed a project on Rucker Road that narrows travel lanes and sight lines to cut down speeding.

Patch Users Speak Out On SR 20

Readers respond to GDOT request for input.

How Would You Improve State Road 20?

GDOT seeking public input on SR 20 improvement project.

Cherokee Aquatic Center Swim Season Starts in May

Residents can now sign their children up for the inaugural summer swim team season, which runs from May 6th to July 11th.

Canton Tea Party Ethics Case Turned Over To State Attorney General

The ethics case against Carolyn Cosby was transferred to the state Attorney General's Office to settle.

Cherokee Manager To Chair Bob Barr's Congressional Campaign

County Manager Jerry Cooper will chair Barr's campaign in Cherokee County.

Petruzielo: State Budget Numbers Given To Cherokee Chamber "Inaccurate"

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Petruzielo is questioning the accuracy of numbers State Rep. Calvin Hill provided to the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce's board of directors.

Cherokee Aquatic Center Grand Opening Set For May 11

The open house and grand opening will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday May 11. A ribbon cutting is set for 10 a.m. Thursday May 9.

Know Before You Go: Which Restaurant Scored a C?

Here are the latest food and vendor inspections conducted by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department.

Should Chip Rogers Have Presided Over Republican Convention?

The former state senator and current Georgia Public Broadcasting employee was asked to serve as the chair of the 11th Congressional District convention held in Marietta over the weekend.

Cherokee Gives More Money To Complete Ball Ground Recycling Audit

The Board of Commissioners gave an additional $169,000 to McClendon & Associates to complete its forensic audit on the failed venture.

State Unemployment Rate Drops as Fewer File Claims

More jobs and fewer layoffs in most metro Atlanta counties helped push the state's unemployment rate down to 8.4 percent, it's lowest since December 2008.

Money Woes Could Sink New Cherokee Library

The proposal to build a library in eastern Cherokee could be halted if the county government can't contribute its portion of the project.

Former Holly Springs Councilwoman To Run For Cherokee Commission Chair

Jacqueline Archer said she's "ready to get to work" and return to elected office.

GDOL, Goodwill Co-Host Job Expo Friday

The April 19 expo will be held at Goodwill’s Shallowford Conference Center, located at 2401 Shallowford Road in Marietta.

Know Before You Go: Frosty Frog, Shane's Score A's

Here are the latest food and vendor inspections conducted by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department.

Could a Farmers Market Set Up Shop in Holly Springs?

The Downtown Development Authority is exploring the possibility of starting one in the city.