Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce recognized local organizations as "Outstanding Partners in Education" for the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) at its annual awards ceremony. The awards were presented by the Chamber's education committee during the "Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast" for May, which highlighted the importance of the Partners in Education (PIE) program for member businesses and organizations. Through the Chamber's PIE program, member businesses are encouraged to partner with local schools and are recognized by the Chamber for the participation. Every CCSD school with a PIE partner was invited by the Chamber to submit a nomination. One winner was selected for each level: high school, middle school, elementary school (small partner and large partner). The "Outstanding Partners in Education" winners are: Chart Industries, for its partnership with Cherokee High School; Oak Leaf Church, for its partnership with Teasley Middle School; Williams Orthodontics, for its partnership with Liberty Elementary School; and Rotary Club of Canton, for its partnership with Canton Elementary School STEM Academy.