John Albers To Host Town Hall Meeting

The meeting will provide residents an update on the 2015 legislative session.

Buzz Ahrens To Present State of the County Address

The Council for Quality Growth will host the address Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center.

New Magistrate Judge Takes Oath of Office

Robert B. Tidwell last month was sworn in as the new associate judge for Cherokee County Magistrate Court.

John Albers Provides Legislative Update

The state Senator from Roswell is giving his constituents a rundown of what happened this week in the Georgia Senate.

Mayor: Woodstock Has "Come A Long Way, But We've Got a Long Way To Go"

Mayor Donnie Henriques on Monday gave his annual State of the City address.

Mike Huckabee to visit Woodstock

FoxTale Book Shoppe will roll out the red, white and blue carpet for Governor Mike Huckabee on Friday, January 30 at 4pm.

Senate Adopts Resolution Declaring Wednesday Autism Awareness Day

State Senator John Albers of Roswell sponsored Senate Resolution 56.

Rob Usher To Take Office on Monday

Usher was the only qualifier for the March 17 special election to fill the unexpired term of former Woodstock Council member Tessa Basford.

Bruce Thompson Wants Georgia To Be The Best Place To Do Business

The state senator from Bartow County is providing his constituents with a recap of the first week of the 2015 Legislative Session.

Albers Looks Forward To Passing "Sound Legislation"

State Sen. John Albers of Roswell is providing residents with a recap of the first week of the 153rd Legislative Session.

Drug Treatment Center Wants Rezoning Change

The change for Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center on Howell Bridge Road is needed before it can embark on plans to expand its footprint.

Bruce Thompson Named Deputy Whip of Senate Majority Caucus

State Senator Bruce Thompson will serve during the 2015-16 biennial legislative term of the Georgia General Assembly.

Woodstock Special Election Qualifying Ends With One Candidate

Rob Usher is the only person who qualified to fill the Ward 6 seat vacated due to the passing of Tessa Basford.

Woodstock Leaders To Hold Annual Retreat

The retreat will take place Friday and Saturday at Magnolia Hall.

Rob Usher To Run For Woodstock City Council

The former Cherokee County School Board member will run for the Ward 6 seat vacated due to the passing of Tessa Basford.

Kim Stancil Named Cherokee Elections Director

Stancil succeeds Janet Munda, who has been charged with theft for allegedly using a county credit card for personal purchases.

Cherokee County Approves Ball Ground Recycling Court Settlement

Ball Ground Recycling will pay the county $62,500 as part of the agreement, and that money will be applied to legal fees.

New Cherokee Commissioners Take Oaths Of Office

Steve West of District 1, Scott Gordon of District 4 and Commission Chair Buzz Ahrens were sworn in on Wednesday.

Sign Ordinance Violation Forces Company To Move Holiday Inflatables

Reliable Heating & Air ran into a snafu with the city of Woodstock with its inflatable display advertising its Toys For Tots campaign.

Woodstock Lowers Fine Issued To Company That Removed Trees Without Permit

The fine against Settendown Partnerships, LLC was reduced from $52,500 to $23,142.76.

Cosby: Ethics Commission Did Not Provide Chance To Address Charges

The commission on Wednesday voted to send four ethics complaints against Carolyn Cosby to the Attorney General's office for further review.

Woodstock Remains Divided On I-575 Municipal Court Jurisdiction

The City Council could not come to an unanimous agreement on a resolution to request jurisdiction over tickets written by police officers.

Ahrens, New Commissioners Will Take Oath of Office Next Week

The ceremony to swear in Cherokee Commission Chair Buzz Ahrens and Commissioners-elect Scott Gordon and Steve West will be held Dec. 17.

Woodstock Program Manager Completes Economic Development Training

Mitzi Saxon, Woodstock downtown program manager, recently completed the Georgia Academy For Economic Development's initiative.

Cherokee Legislative Delegation Moves Town Hall To Friday Evening

The town hall meeting will now take place Dec. 12, before the annual Cherokee County Republican Party Christmas party.

County To Unveil Concept Plans for Cherokee Veterans Park

Residents can discuss and review the plans at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Macedonia Elementary School.

Cherokee Lawmakers Schedule Town Hall Meeting, Delegation Day

The town hall meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce.

Woodstock To Schedule Ward 6 Special Election

City staff will draft a resolution calling for a special election in March to fill the seat vacated by the late Tessa Basford.

Supermarket of Veterans Benefits Comes To Cherokee

The annual "one-stop shop" for veterans benefits information will be held Dec. 3 at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center.

Brandon Beach: Transportation Connectivity is "Vital" For Thriving Cities

The state senator, who represents parts of Woodstock, participated in a transportation panel hosted by the Council For Quality Growth.

Woodstock Delays Request For I-575 Municipal Court Jurisdiction

The city wants to ask the Cherokee legislative delegation to allow its Municipal Court to process tickets written along the interstate.

UPDATE: Woodstock To Reveal Draft Highway 92 LCI Master Plan

A community celebration has been scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Elm Street Theater Stage in downtown Woodstock.

Applebee's Wants Sign Variance For New Outlet Mall Restaurant

The company's request will be heard on Monday by the Woodstock City Council.

Georgia Sues Army Corps of Engineers Over Allatoona Water Supply

The lawsuit wants the government to address "long-standing water supply requests" in the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin.

Georgia Election Results 2014: Nathan Deal Wins Governor's Race

Democrat Jason Carter was hoping for an upset, but Republican momentum drives success in statewide races.

Georgia Election Results 2014: Perdue Wins U.S. Senate Seat

Democrat Michelle Nunn concedes after Republican David Perdue built decisive lead.

Ahrens Defeats Cosby in Cherokee Commission Chair Race

Incumbent Republican Buzz Ahrens cruised to victory over Independent challenger Carolyn Cosby with 75 percent of the vote.

Woodstock, Cherokee Elections: Candidates, Polling Locations, Sample Ballot

Election Day is fast approaching. See who’s running and view a sample ballot here.

Feds Wants Your Opinion On Proposed I-575 Bridge Widening

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has opened a 30-day comment period on plans to widen the bridge over Little River in Woodstock.

Woodstock Wants Municipal Court Jurisdiction on I-575

The city wants to ask the Cherokee legislative delegation to allow its Municipal Court to process tickets written along the interstate.