Interstate 75 Signage Will Soon Include Woodstock

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Over the next few weeks, the Georgia Department of Transportation will update the signage along Interstate 75 to include the city of Woodstock on posts that currently only reference Acworth.

The state agency will update the signage for exit 277/S.R. 92, the Cherokee Office of Economic Development said on Wednesday.

The southwest corner of Cherokee County has experienced growth over the past year due to the development of the Cherokee 75 Corporate Park, Majestic Realty’s Cherokee Commerce Center and the opening of Cabela’s.

Inalfa Roof Systems, the anchor tenant in the corporate park, recently announced plans to construct a second building to expand its Cherokee assembly facility. This will be the second expansion in less than a year for the global manufacturer of high-end automotive roofing systems. In 2014, Inalfa had barely moved into its new 165,000 square-foot facility when it said it will add another 45,000 square feet.

MSK Covertech-Group is also in the process of building its new North American headquarters in the park. In addition, the county’s first speculative building in eight years is under construction at Cherokee 75 Corporate Park. The growth is expected to generate hundreds of new jobs by 2019.

“We’d like to thank GDOT, Cherokee County and the Cherokee Office of Economic Development for making this happen,” said Woodstock City Manager Jeff Moon. “Having a gateway and identity established on I-75 for the city of Woodstock is very helpful for our long-term economic development efforts by both increased exposure and awareness. As we continue to promote the regional outlet mall and our expanding trail system in Woodstock, this was an essential component of our branding efforts.”

In addition, a new traffic signal has been installed at the park’s entrance off S.R. 92. It was being tested last week and is expected to now be fully operational.

“The vision for this area began with Majestic’s Cherokee Commerce Center and has continued with the development of Cherokee 75 Corporate Park,” said Cherokee Office of Economic Development Chairman, Marshall Day, adding the first parcel of land for Cherokee 75 Corporate was purchased in 2009 and the vision for Cherokee’s southwest corner has been years in the making.

“The widening and realignment of Highway 92 opened this corridor up for redevelopment, and the Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority was visionary and made improvements that were imperative for the future,” added CoED President and CEO Misti Martin. “The 2010 Opportunity Zone Designation for added job tax credits from the state helped to spur the needed redevelopment with great economic impact. It’s a home run for the area. Southwest Cherokee will now have generous amenities for residents and it will also serve as a corporate hub.”

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