Holly Springs Mayor Strikes Back at Cherokee Criticism of WellStar Proposal

Mayor Tim Downing is critical of the county's letter to the city that spells out its concerns about WellStar's proposed development.

Holly Springs Children Will Go Hunting at Barrett Park

The annual Egg Hunt will be Saturday, March 23.

WellStar Rezoning Proposal Gives Cherokee County Heartburn

The Cherokee County Commission has drafted a letter to express reservations about WellStar Health System's proposal to build a health park and hospital in Holly Springs.

Bumble Bee Foods Recalls Some Tuna Products

The voluntary recall was issued on March 6. These items were sold nationwide between Jan. 17 and Feb. 28.

Holly Springs Unlikely To Require Residents To Own Firearms

A proposal by the city of Nelson to require all its residents to own firearms most likely will not catch on in Cherokee County.

Northside Blasts WellStar's Plans in Holly Springs

Representatives with Northside Hospital-Cherokee expressed skepticism to the Holly Springs City Council about WellStar Health System's proposal to build a health park.

GA Unemployment Benefits to be Cut Due to Sequester

GDOL has been instructed to reduce Extended Unemployment Benefits by 10.7 percent, effective March 31. As of Dec. 2012, there were 7,935 unemployed people in the Cherokee County area.

WellStar's Health Park, Hospital Tops Holly Springs Agenda

The Holly Springs City Council will review WellStar's plans to develop in the city during its work session tonight.

WellStar Clears Hurdle For Proposed Health Park, Hospice Center

The Holly Springs Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the company's request to develop on property near I-575.

Holly Springs Zoning Board To Vote On WellStar's Plans

A proposal to develop a hospital, hospice and health park will be considered tonight by the Holly Springs Planning and Zoning Commission.

Proposed Charter School Promises Bilingual Kids

International Charter School of Atlanta would potentially serve Cherokee, Fulton, Forsyth, Cobb, Gwinnett and DeKalb counties.

Holly Springs State Rep. Scot Turner Opposes House Ethics Bill

The newly elected state representative was one of four lawmakers who voted against House Bill 142, which overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives on Monday.

WellStar Proposes Hospital, Hospice, Health Park for Holly Springs

The Marietta-based health care company shared with residents on Monday what their plans are for the Holly Springs area.

Rep. Hill Introduces Bill To Allow Lawmakers To Carry Firearms on Government Property

House Bill 394 would allow state lawmakers to carry firearms on government property, a privilege certain government employees already enjoy.

Holly Springs Police To Get License Plate Reader

With the approval from the Holly Springs City Council, the city's police department will proceed with purchasing a four-camera license plate reader.

Residents To Put WellStar's Plans in Holly Springs Under Microscope

Homeowners' associations along the Sixes Road corridor will hold a meeting for residents to learn more about WellStar's plans to possibly build a facility in Holly Springs.

Turner Introduces Bill To Clean Up Residency Requirements for Candidates

State Rep. Scot Turner wants to clean up language that stipulates how long a person must live in a district before seeking to run for office.

Holly Springs To Mull Buying License Plate Reader

The Holly Springs City Council will meet tonight to consider acquiring a license plate reader for the police department.

Sen. Brandon Beach, Rep. Calvin Hill Want To Hear From The Public

Rep. Calvin Hill and Sen. Brandon Beach will hold a town hall meeting in March for Cherokee County residents.

Facebook Paid No Income Tax in 2012 Despite More than a Billion in Profits

The company is one of many companies that managed to pay no income tax thanks to loopholes in the tax law.

IRS: 'Where's My Refund?' Getting Income Tax Attention

The IRS says it's getting high traffic on its online “Where's My Refund?” tool.

Glass Scare Prompts Lean Cuisine Recall

Three consumers reported finding glass in their ravioli.

What Would You Like to Hear the President Say in the State of the Union Address?

Do you think the president’s address will be a unifying one that will help move the country forward?

Cherokee State House Election Certified By State

Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp certified last Tuesday's run-off election, which Scot Turner won with 60 percent of the vote.

Walmart Gets Permit, Shares Plans For Holly Springs Store

The Holly Springs City Council approved a conditional use permit for the company on Monday.

House District 21 Runoff Election Results

All results are unofficial until certified by the Secretary of State's Office

Holly Springs To Consider Walmart Conditional Use Permit

The Holly Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hear the request before the City Council's special called meeting.

Brian Laurens Claims False Endorsement

The organization Brian Laurens claims to have received endorsement from has denied backing him, or any candidate.

WellStar Wants To Build Emergency Facility in Holly Springs

The Marietta-based health care system is eyeing the possibility of opening an off-site emergency center on Sixes Road near I-575.

Former Gov. Perdue Leads Poll of 2014 U.S. Senate Possibilities from Georgia

Poll comes after U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss announced his decision Friday to not seek re-election in 2014.

What Are the New Postage Rates at U.S. Post Office?

Stamps and Priority Mail services went up in price Sunday. Here's a handy list of the new rates from the U.S. Postal Service.

Last Week To Vote Early In February Run-Off

Voters in the Georgia House District 21 will choose between Republicans Scot Turner and Brian Laurens in the Feb. 5 run off election.

Holly Springs Approves Garage Sales Regulations

The new regulations require residents to obtain permits before holding garage sales, among other restrictions.

Chambliss Not Running for Reelection

Who would be a good candidate to represent Georgia in the U.S. Senate?

Cherokee County Jobless Rate Among Lowest in Georgia

Neighboring Forsyth County was one of the few in the state to beat the county's 6.9 percent unemployment rate, according to the state Department of Labor.

Holly Springs To Consider Garage Sales Regulations

The Holly Springs will consider implementing new rules to regulate garage sales during its meeting on Thursday.

Brian Laurens Denies Using Relationship To Throw Out Citation

After he was pulled over for running a stop sign, Laurens called Mayor Tim Downing to ask how he can have stop signs removed from entrances to a roundabout in his neighborhood.

Turner, Laurens Debate Ethics, Term Limits, Falcons Stadium

The two candidates in the Feb. 5 run off for the Georgia House District 21 seat faced off in a debate Tuesday night sponsored by the Cherokee County Republican Party.

Calvin Hill To Chair Code Revisions Committee

Cherokee State Rep. Calvin Hill (R-Hickory Flat) has released his committee assignments for the 2013 legislative session.

GDOT Gears Up for Snow, Ice with Salt, Gravel

Georgia Department of Transportation is monitoring possible winter weather in northwest Georgia and offers safety tips for motorists as snow and ice move in.