During a meeting with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, early in the process of creating the Canton Main Street Program (maybe even the first meeting with them), one of the presenters said something that has stuck with me all these years: "Downtown is the heart of a city, and you can't have a vibrant city without a strong heart." I may b...
Hello Canton! First and foremost, it is a great honor to represent the fine residents and businesses of this great city. Born and raised in Canton, I have witnessed its progress and growth and want to make sure we keep moving in the right direction. Safety and community are my priorities. Making sure existing businesses thrive and new ones looking ...
As I begin my second term as mayor of "The Coolest Small Town in America," I want to thank everyone who has helped Canton begin to fulfill its true potential. During my first four years, our City Council, staff, and volunteers collaborated in unprecedented ways to accomplish the goals established by our residents and businesses in the Roadmap for S...
Happy New Year! I'm Farris Yawn, your newly elected Ward 3 Canton City Councilman. Some of you may know me from my previous term as a councilman, but for those who do not, allow me to introduce myself.My family moved to Canton 45 years ago, and we were welcomed with open arms and hearts. I'm a graduate of Cherokee HS where I met many wonderful peop...
Hi, everyone! Thank you so much for supporting me and following along since 2019. My election to this current mayor and Canton City Council team has had impactful meaning for Canton and its future. Together with residents, business owners, and other stakeholders, we have worked to reveal what happens when local, nonpartisan leaders put politic...
As Thanksgiving is fast approaching, it's time to reflect on all the good things that have been bestowed upon us. We are thankful for our health, jobs, family, friends, and our beloved Ball Ground, which provides us with many of life's simple pleasures. If you haven't visited Ball Ground lately, you're invited to do so. Fall is the perfect time to ...
As my first term as mayor draws to an end, I want to thank the many residents, leaders, volunteers, businesses, and organizations that have worked hard to make Canton the "Coolest Small Town in America." We have come so far in four short years, and I couldn't be prouder of what has been accomplished by following the priorities identified by our cit...
Canton is excited to be the first city in the county to adopt a Public Art Master Plan! In April 2022, the Canton Cultural Arts Commission (CCAC) issued a request for proposals to create the plan for the city. Ohio-based firm Designing Local was selected, and through the process, they spent countless hours interviewing elected officials, City staff...
I recall the days when downtown Canton was a place people only visited when they had official business at government offices or perhaps a court appearance at the Justice Center. One Saturday afternoon in 2010 when the post office was still downtown, I was working in my office and walked across the street to check the mail. I may have been the only ...
Outdoor adventures in the "Coolest Small Town in America" abound. Here's what you need to know to plan some fun with your family without ever leaving Canton! Make a Splash! * Explore the Etowah River Bring your tubes, rafts, or kayaks to adventure down the Etowah River, which flows right through Canton. There are kayak launches at Boling Park and E...
The summer season in Canton is filled with enjoyable entertainment options. Here are some of the highlights: First FridayThe Troubadour Project (6/2) and Rupert's Orchestra (7/7)Bring your friends and hang out in downtown Canton for a family friendly night filled with live entertainment. The Troubadour Project faithfully recreates all the sounds, v...
The City of Canton is springing forward! In November 2022, we held our winter Council retreat to review our progress on the measurable goals established in our Roadmap for Success, which is a 15-year strategic plan that was adopted at the end of 2020. The Roadmap contains eight tenets that focus on the top priorities as defined and vetted by our ci...
The City of Holly Springs has good things going on everywhere you look, so continue reading to get caught up on all the progress. The first exciting bit of news — the Holly Springs Train Depot is getting a makeover! The Depot has been well-loved over the years, and the time is right for it to receive a little TLC. While undergoing renovations, the ...
One of the tenets of the City of Canton's Roadmap for Success is "Connecting Citizens to Parks and Recreation." Team Canton is proud of the work we've accomplished on our expanding and improving parks system: Etowah River Park recently expanded eastward, under and across I-575. The park includes a 1.5 mile trail along the river. Events held here in...
The state of our city is more compelling than ever before, and we are determined to continue to brighten our community in the coming year and those that follow.Today's Canton is home to more than 35,000 residents. Businesses have celebrated silver and gold anniversaries, and new entrepreneurs have recently invested in Canton, as they seek to serve ...
After the cold winter months, spring is always a welcome time of longer, warmer days and nature's rebirth. Flowers are blooming, trees are coming back to life, and birds are singing cheerful songs. What a great time to bring the family to Ball Ground. Ball Ground's 2023 events calendar is filled with many fun activities. You can also enjoy great re...
Councilman Jeff Wilbur represents residents in Ward 5. Though he's not originally from here (he hails from Babylon, New York, and his neighbor was Captain Kangaroo!), he has lived in Cherokee County for more than 40 years and has spent the last 17 years as a citizen of Holly Springs. He made a career in telecom at Bellsouth, then pursued a post-ret...
Canton was recently selected to participate in the next cohort for the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH). Chamblee, Montezuma, Villa Rica, and Gwinnett County were also admitted to this three-year program. GICH helps communities improve quality of life and economic vitality through the development of locally driven housing and revital...
The City of Ball Ground accomplished much last year, and we look forward to new beginnings and continued progress in 2023.The work of past elected officials is what has drawn so many to now call Ball Ground "home." On many of the city's large green pastures sit beautiful new homes, which is bittersweet for some lifelong residents. But those who are...
Canton's mayor and City Council have set clear intentions for economic development as well as resident and visitor experiences in the city of Canton. Adding a manager of economic development & tourism to Team Canton last year and forming the Canton Cultural Arts Commission (CCAC) are two major accomplishments. Naturally following these ar...
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