2024 - Monthly Archive

Lt. David Miller Recognized at GEMSA Awards Reception

16 Apr

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

23

Lt. David Miller Recognized at GEMSA Awards Reception

The 2024 Georgia Emergency Medical Services Association (GEMSA) Awards Reception honors the remarkable dedication of EMS professionals committed to serving their communities selflessly. Cherokee Count... read more..

New Vehicle Tag Renewal Kiosk in Macedonia

16 Apr

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

25

New Vehicle Tag Renewal Kiosk in Macedonia

Tax Commissioner Denise Mastroserio worked with the Georgia Department of Revenue and Kroger to receive approval for a new kiosk location (Kroger at Woodmont Village, 8020 Cumming Highway, Canton), ma... read more..

Progress Update on Canton's Roadmap for Success

16 Apr

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

24

Progress Update on Canton's Roadmap for Success

Following the conclusion of the most recent City Council Retreat (March 15-17, 2024), City Manager Billy Peppers provided a review of the City’s progress on the Canton Roadmap for Success, which was a... read more..

16 Apr

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

24

City Finance Department Earns Accolades

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Canton for its annual... read more..

16 Apr

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

23

Woodstock Adopts New Public Art Plan

Woodstock's elected officials approved a Public Art Plan that was created in collaboration with the City of Woodstock, the Woodstock Public Art Plan Steering Committee, and Designing Local, who engage... read more..

Woodstock Arts Announces 2024-2025 Season of Wonder

16 Apr

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

38

Woodstock Arts Announces 2024-2025 Season of Wonder

Wonder stems from the feeling of surprise, from the unexpected, the unfamiliar, and the beautiful. This 2024-2025 season at Woodstock Arts will explore all the possibilities of magic, mystery, admirat... read more..

01 Apr

Woodstock Magazine

Super User

71

Woodstock Family Life - April 2024

01 Apr

Canton Magazine

Super User

85

Canton Family Life - April 2024

Cherokee County School District Announcements

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

43

Cherokee County School District Announcements

New Class of Educators Inducted Into Hall of FameThe CCSD Educators Hall of Fame recognizes retired educators who made significant contributions during their careers in CCSD and left lasting positive ... read more..

18 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

57

Cherokee County School District Announcements

New Class of Educators Inducted Into Hall of FameThe CCSD Educators Hall of Fame recognizes retired educators who made significant contributions during their careers in CCSD and left lasting positive ... read more..

Canton Police Department Welcomes New Chief

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

39

Canton Police Department Welcomes New Chief

City Manager Billy Peppers has named Martin P. Ferrell as the next leader of Canton’s Police Department. The hire comes after former Chief Stephen Merrifield’s retirement last December. Mercer Group A... read more..

City of Canton Proposes Historic District Expansion and Adoption of Residential Design Guidelines

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

55

City of Canton Proposes Historic District Expansion and Adoption of Residential Design Guidelines

The historic district will double in size under the newly proposed expansion, and if adopted, homes within this area will go under Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) review for any future exterior... read more..

Cherokee County Purchases Former Buffington School Site

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

42

Cherokee County Purchases Former Buffington School Site

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved purchasing the former Buffington ES site from the Cherokee County School District for $1.2 million. The 9.8-acre site paired with the ad... read more..

18 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

49

Cherokee County Purchases Former Buffington School Site

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved purchasing the former Buffington ES site from the Cherokee County School District for $1.2 million. The 9.8-acre site paired with the ad... read more..

Resurfacing To Begin on I-575 in Cherokee

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

58

Resurfacing To Begin on I-575 in Cherokee

Interstate 575 is about to get a major makeover. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) recently awarded C.W. Matthews, Inc. a $56 million contract to resurface approximately 20 miles of I-57... read more..

18 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

39

Resurfacing To Begin on I-575 in Cherokee

Interstate 575 is about to get a major makeover. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) recently awarded C.W. Matthews, Inc. a $56 million contract to resurface approximately 20 miles of I-57... read more..

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

45

CATS Launches Micro-Transit, Rebrands

Cherokee Area Transit Service (CATS) has undergone changes including a more efficient service for riders, a new look, and an updated name. Previously, CATS offered Fixed Route and Demand Response serv... read more..

18 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

37

CATS Launches Micro-Transit, Rebrands

Cherokee Area Transit Service (CATS) has undergone changes including a more efficient service for riders, a new look, and an updated name. Previously, CATS offered Fixed Route and Demand Response serv... read more..

Education Gala Fundraising Success and Alumni of the Year Winners Announced

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

49

Education Gala Fundraising Success and Alumni of the Year Winners Announced

This year’s 70s-themed Cherokee County Education Foundation (CCEF) black tie event drew a record crowd of more than 400 attendees and raised just over $200,000 for Classroom Impact Grants, which benef... read more..

18 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

53

Education Gala Fundraising Success and Alumni of the Year Winners Announced

This year’s 70s-themed Cherokee County Education Foundation (CCEF) black tie event drew a record crowd of more than 400 attendees and raised just over $200,000 for Classroom Impact Grants, which benef... read more..

Woodstock Fire Department Deploys New AEDs

18 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

35

Woodstock Fire Department Deploys New AEDs

The Woodstock Fire Department (WFD) has deployed five additional automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in each of the fire department staff vehicles. With the addition of the five new devices, ever... read more..

The Children’s Haven Raises Funds at 70s Prom Event

18 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

45

The Children’s Haven Raises Funds at 70s Prom Event

The Children’s Haven recently held their 3rd Annual Adult Prom fundraising event, and this year’s theme was a throwback to the 70s. Nearly 200 guests attended, dressed in groovy costumes from hippie t... read more..

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

37

The Children’s Haven Raises Funds at 70s Prom Event

The Children’s Haven recently held their 3rd Annual Adult Prom fundraising event, and this year’s theme was a throwback to the 70s. Nearly 200 guests attended, dressed in groovy costumes from hippie t... read more..

Commissioners Approve Concept Plan for Future Hickory Flat Park

18 Mar

Community - Canton

Stephanie Bolton

46

Commissioners Approve Concept Plan for Future Hickory Flat Park

In April 2022, Cherokee County purchased about 40 acres for a future park in Hickory Flat and engaged Lose Design to prepare a concept plan. County officials and Lose Design held three public input me... read more..

18 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

45

Commissioners Approve Concept Plan for Future Hickory Flat Park

In April 2022, Cherokee County purchased about 40 acres for a future park in Hickory Flat and engaged Lose Design to prepare a concept plan. County officials and Lose Design held three public input me... read more..

Woodstock City Council Adopts New Mission, Vision, and Values

18 Mar

Community - Woodstock

Stephanie Bolton

41

Woodstock City Council Adopts New Mission, Vision, and Values

Following an annual retreat held in Greenville, South Carolina, Woodstock's elected officials recently approved a resolution to formally adopt a mission and vision statement for the City of Woodstock.... read more..