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Ball Ground Postpones Final Vote on Impact Fee Program
Although Ball Ground officials gave initial approval to an impact fee program last month, a final vote to implement it has been postponed. The Ball Ground City Council was scheduled to vote July 11 on the second reading of a proposed impact fee program ordinance. According to the city, a decision had to be tabled because the Georgia Department of Community Affairs is still reviewing the program. The Atlanta Regional...
Northside Hospital Cherokee Could Be Getting a Second Entrance
Northside Hospital Cherokee is looking to build a second entrance to the campus, and hospital representatives are asking Canton for financial assistance. The Canton City Council discussed a request July 11 from Northside Hospital Cherokee for city contributions to the construction of a new traffic signal at the hospital. Northside Hospital Cherokee is planning to build a second entrance to the hospital campus, which would be on Northside Cherokee Boulevard...
Cherokee County Commissioners Approve Property Tax Increase
Cherokee County commissioners have voted to raise property taxes, although they approved a maintenance and operations millage rate lower than the one originally advertised. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted July 16 to approve a maintenance and operations millage rate of 5.153 mills. The previous M&O millage rate was 4.954. Commissioners initially advertised a potential M&O millage rate of 5.224 mills. ...
'They are not forgotten': Daughters Remember 'Chattanooga Fallen Five' in Canton
CANTON — A ceremony at the Georgia National Cemetery honored the “Chattanooga Fallen Five,” a group of service members shot and killed during a 2015 terrorist attack on military facilities in Chattanooga, Tenn. U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Squire Kimpton Paul “Skip” Wells of Marietta, then 21, was among the victims and has a headstone in the cemetery. The Daughters of the American Revolution Hightower Trail Chapter organized the ceremony, which...
Ball Ground Brewery Looking to Sell Wine
Customers at Rock Solid Brewing in Ball Ground may soon be able to order wine there. The Ball Ground City Council unanimously voted July 11 to approve the second and final reading of a request by Rock Solid Brewing Co. to obtain a local license to serve wine on the premises. Now that the council has finalized Rock Solid Brewing’s local license, the brewery can apply to the state for...
I-575 Paving Disrupts Traffic Flow in Cherokee County Tonight
Drivers face significant traffic disruptions on I-575 northbound due to paving work in Cherokee County this evening. 🚗 Why It Matters: These lane closures and ramp shutdowns will likely cause delays for commuters and travelers, potentially impacting evening routines and travel plans in the area. 🚧 What’s Happening:...
Cherokee Commissioners Ask for Density Cut in Holly Springs Project
Cherokee County commissioners are asking a developer who is looking to bring a 70-home active adult community to Holly Springs to reduce the density of the project. EC New Vision Georgia, LLC is applying to annex 23.12 acres on Arthur Drive, off Hickory Road, into Holly Springs. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners weighed in on the request July 16, and their comments will be sent to Holly Springs for consideration. ...
Nonprofit Looks to Provide Temporary Housing For Cherokee's Homeless Vets
Jim Lindenmayer believes America is failing its veterans at a crisis level, including those in Cherokee County. But he has a plan for at least alleviating the problem in this part of Georgia. As director of the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans program, which he founded in 2014, he is working to create a veterans’ campus that would provide temporary housing, food service, training and education, counseling and administrative services to...
PECC gives resident input to Big Canoe activities
The July 4 events at Big Canoe were a big hit considering the large crowds of residents and visitors who attended them. There is a group of resident volunteers who help to make it and other events, such as the Fall festival, wine tasting tour, trip to the Braves, trip to the Fox Theatre and other events fun and relevant to the Big Canoe lifestyle.
Marker Recognizes Canton's Historic Stumptown Neighborhood
There's a new historic marker commemorating Canton's Stumptown neighborhood. A ribbon cutting for the new marker is set for 10 a.m. July 22 in Burge Park on Crisler Street, History Cherokee and the city of Canton announced. The ceremony will be followed by a reception at Zion Baptist Church. Earlier this year, History Cherokee staff asked city officials for funding for the project. History Cherokee developed the marker, and the...
Oscarville's Hidden History: How a Forsaken Town Under Lake Lanier Inspired Art and Academia
This is Athens News Matters. I'm Alexia Ridley. Lake Lanier is well-known as the site of mysterious deaths, but a lesser-known history is that of Oscarville, an abandoned town lying under the lake's surface. In the early 20th century, the town was at the center of an outbreak of racial violence that resulted in most Black residents of Forsyth County fleeing for their lives. Over the past several years, Oscarville has inspired several works of art. WUGA's Emma Auer sat down with Alan Spain and Sean Arrillaga, two members of the Nashville and New Orleans band Slow Motion Riders, to discuss their 2023 single "Oscarville," based on the town's tragic history. They were joined by Joshua Byrd, a professor of criminal justice and Atlanta native, who consulted for a 2022 miniseries about the town entitled "Oscarville: Below the Surface." Here's that conversation:
Georgia announces $238.8M for transportation projects in May
(The Center Square) — State transportation officials said they awarded 15 projects totaling $238.8 million in May 2024. The largest project is roughly $122 million to widen and reconstruct six miles of State Route 20 in Forsyth County from Post Road to east of North Corners Parkway. With the May projects announced, transportation officials said the state has awarded $2.4 billion in construction contracts for fiscal 2024. Concurrently, a new...
Public meetings set for Safe Streets plan development
(JULY 12, 2024) -- Cherokee County, along with the cities of Canton, Woodstock, Holly Springs, and Ball Ground, continue working on the development of a Safety Action Plan and more opportunities for public comment have been scheduled. Between 2018 and 2022, there were 87 fatalities and 436 serious injuries on...
Alpharetta may start charging to help pick up fallen residents
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta City Council is considering a fee for residents and assisted living homes who make multiple calls a month for emergency responders to help people who have fallen. Director of Public Safety John Robison told the council July 15 that calls for lifting assistance come...
Waleska Council Calls Special Meeting on Water Issues
The Waleska City Council will hold a special called meeting at 5 p.m. today about the city's water system, the city announced. The mayor and city council are scheduled to talk about tanks and water supply issues, according to the meeting agenda. In the morning July 16, a water main break occurred on Fincher Road, affecting water customers in the area. The line was repaired later that day, but a...
Opinion: Proposal would turn Union Hill Park into Union Hill Parking
Union Hill Park in Alpharetta is undergoing significant changes, with recent recommendations to prioritize parking over amenities like playgrounds and seating. The park, described as previously neglected in the 2017 Parks Master Plan but now supported by a 2021 Parks Bond, was intended to become an attractive amenity space for the community, connecting to greenways and serving residents of all ages and abilities.
Milton Fire-Rescue toots its horn in ’23 report
MILTON, Ga. — Better response times, better coverage and international recognition, the Milton Fire-Rescue Department touted recent accomplishments in its an annual report to the City Council July 8. Firefighters work out of four spots in Milton, with construction expected to start later this year on Fire Station 45...
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