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Jun 04, 2026
(June 4, 2026) – Families and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to celebrate Father's Day weekend at the Georgia Outdoor Festival & Expo on June 20-21 at Cherokee Veterans Park.
The two-day festival, taking place from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday
Jun 05, 2026
(JUNE 5, 2026) -- There soon will be more play areas for children with special needs at Cherokee Veterans Park. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved a construction agreement with PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc. to renovate and expand the existing playground.
District 1 Commissioner Will Cagle made the m
Jun 02, 2026
(JUNE 2, 2026) -- A historic, downtown Canton icon has been restored and is once again being used in the community. Cherokee County and the Blue Ridge Judicial Court Circuit officially cut the ribbon on 94 North Street June 1.
County, judicial, and court staff joined with community members for a short program and tour Monday. Cherok
May 29, 2026
(MAY 29, 2026) - Cherokee Recreation & Parks invites the community to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a series of patriotic events and activities culminating in a family friendly celebration on Saturday, July 11 at Cherokee Veterans Park, located at 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton.
May 22, 2026
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved resurfacing an additional 22-plus miles of roads to the already approved resurfacing projects for this summer. In total, the three phases will result in 77 miles of roads to be resurfaced this summer, action that is in line with the Board of Commissioners key priorities set over the last few ye
May 21, 2026
(MAY 21, 2026) – Cherokee County residents are invited to attend a community workshop on June 3 as part of the county’s ongoing “ReCode Cherokee” initiative to create a Unified Development Code.
The workshop will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, in the Salacoa Room at
May 19, 2026
(MAY 19, 2026) -- The 2026 Georgia Police and Fire Games, sponsored by Northside Hospital Cherokee, is just around the corner. While the games are open to active and retired public safety personnel, two events will be open to the public.
Additionally, the Cherokee County community is invited to cheer on Police and F
May 13, 2026
Cherokee County Elections & Voter Registration has been nationally recognized for excellence in election administration, earning a Clearinghouse Award from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) for its voter education initiative, Empowering Voices: A Community Guide to Elections. The program w
May 13, 2026
(May 13, 2026) – Changes to state law made during the most recent Georgia General Assembly session are affecting how Notices of Assessments look and, in turn, are affecting the timing of when property owners will receive their annual notices.
Senate Bill 566 was signed into law on April 23, 2026, and the Cherokee C
May 08, 2026
(May 8, 2026) – The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners took major steps Tuesday night to strengthen the county’s infrastructure, unanimously approving a series of SPLOST-funded equipment purchases for the Public Works Department in preparation for expanded road improvement work using TSPLOST funds starting this s
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May 05, 2026
(May 5, 2026) — The Cherokee County Elections & Voter Registration Office Advance Voting location at 193 Lamar Haley Parkway in Canton will reopen today, May 5, at 10 a.m.
The location was temporarily closed on Monda
May 04, 2026
(May 4, 2026) — Effective immediately, the Cherokee County Elections & Voter Registration Office Advance Voting location at 193 Lamar Haley
Apr 24, 2026
(APRIL 24, 2026) -- Summer paving will soon get underway with more roads than ever receiving a facelift in a single summer for smoother travel. The Board of Commissioners approved two phases of the 2026 Resurfacing Program, as well as a list of roads to submit to the state for the Local Road Assistance Program.
The
Apr 15, 2026
(APRIL 15, 2026) - Families looking for fun, engaging, and enriching summer activities will find plenty of options through Cherokee Recreation and Parks’ 2026 summer camp programs.
With offerings for children ages 5–14, the department provides a wide variety of over 30 camp options designed to keep participan
Apr 15, 2026
(APRIL 15, 2026) -- A portion of South Jett Road will be closed to thru traffic beginning April 22 through November 2026 for road improvements.
Improvements include road reconstruction, as well as realignment to correct the horizontal curve in the vicinity of 5133 South Jett Road to improve safety and sight distance
Apr 10, 2026
(APRIL 10, 2026) -- Collections for the voter-approved Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax began April 1, and Cherokee County continues to move ahead with tasks including design, engineering, and right-of-way acquisition. It is estimated that the stat
Apr 07, 2026
(APRIL 7, 2026) -- Advance voting for the May 19 General Primary opens later this month, and the Office of Elections & Voter Registration has been busy ensuring everything is ready, compliant and accessible.
The May 19 General Primary includes multiple federal, state, and local races. Residents can check their v
Apr 03, 2026
(APRIL 3, 2026) -- Residents will have opportunities to provide input on the Unified Development Code project and a proposed new zoning category later this month.
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners engaged Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in Dec
Apr 03, 2026
(APRIL 3, 2026) - Cherokee Recreation and Parks invites the community to enjoy a family friendly event series, Tuesdays in the Park, kicking off on April 21. The series will feature themed events with food trucks, music, and fun activities on the last Tuesday of each month from April through Septem
Mar 26, 2026
(March 26, 2026) – The 3rd Annual Cherokee County Commissioners Art Competition concluded with a successful Award Ceremony and Reception on Friday, March 20 at The Buzz at Cherokee Veterans Park. Approximately 75 attendees gathered to celebrate and support the talented student artists who participated in this year’s
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Mar 23, 2026
(MARCH 23, 2026) -- A drop-in open house for the Bells Ferry Livable Centers Initiative Plan Update is set for March 26 at Greater Church.
The open house is an opportunity for residents to review proposed plans, learn about potential projects and strategies, and share feedback and ideas for the Bells Ferry area.
Mar 20, 2026
(March 20, 2026) -- Design on several T-SPLOST projects is moving forward following four approvals by the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Tuesday evening.
The Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax was approved by voters in November 2025, and collections will begin April 1. The County is expec
Mar 19, 2026
(MARCH 19, 2026) --The deadline for real property exemptions for the current tax year is approaching. Up until April 1, homeowners in Cherokee can apply for several different tax exemptions depending on qualifications. And, due to recent changes in the law, homeowners may also apply during the 45-day appeal period which begins once n
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Mar 18, 2026
(MARCH 18, 2026) -- Senior Center clients from Canton and Ball Ground donned their best green attire and celebrated St. Patrick’s Day marching for meals.
The Cherokee County Senior Center participated in the 2026 March for Meals Campaign, a nationwide initiative to help raise awareness and support for senior n
Mar 13, 2026
(MARCH 13, 2026) -- The voting precinct previously located at The Woodlands clubhouse in Woodstock is being relocated to Little River Elementary.
The Cherokee County Office of Elections and Voter Registrations was notified March 10 by the management com
