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Cherokee Recreation and Parks to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month with series of special events
(July 1, 2024)– Cherokee Recreation and Parks is celebrating National Park and Recreation Month with a series of exciting promotions and events throughout July. “These events are designed to foster community engagement and outdoor enjoyment,” said Cherokee Recreation and Parks Marketing and Outreach Coordinator Jessica Hallman. “This year’s theme, ‘Love Your Park,’ offers a variety of activities for individuals and families of all ages.”
A Convenience Store Could Be Coming to Arnold Mill Road
Cherokee County commissioners have postponed a decision on a request to build a convenience store and an additional retail building on Arnold Mill Road until September to allow for more time for public input and discussion. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted July 2 to postpone a decision on a request from H. Michael Bray for Wilson Property Investments, LLC to rezone about 4.085 acres on Arnold Mill Road from office and institutional to general commercial. The applicant is seeking to build a...
Cherokee County Goodwill Store Reopens After Renovations
Goodwill of North Georgia celebrated the grand reopening of its Bells Ferry Road store in Cherokee County June 26 after undergoing internal renovations. The Bells Ferry store and donation center, located at 6719 Bells Ferry Road near Woodstock, opened in 2014. Renovations to the store began May 6 and were completed June 24, as part of Goodwill of North Georgia’s Refresh, Reset and Refocus initiative. ...
Aylo Health to Celebrate Opening of New Primary Care at Ball Ground Location
Aylo Health, a family-owned medical group committed to redefining healthcare, announced the opening of its second primary care office in Cherokee County. Located at the corner of Ball Ground Highway and Howell Bridge Road, the new facility aims to bring improved healthcare services to the local community. "Ball Ground has...
Press Release: Local seniors receive free health services
PRESS RELEASE: (JUNE 26, 2024) -- Local seniors received free health services at the inaugural Wellness-On-Wheels Health Fair event hosted in partnership with Cherokee County Senior Services and CareSource. This event was held on June 25 at the Senior Center in Canton and drew a crowd of roughly 100 seniors....
The big red barn making homes warmer, drier, and safer in Western NC
Almost 10 years ago, the Hinton Rural Life Center partnered with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) and released a quality of life study for Clay County, Cherokee County, and Towns County (in Georgia). The study uncovered many statistics, most of which the people of Clay County could...
Cherokee County Seniors Receive Free Health Services
Cherokee County seniors received free health services at the first Wellness-On-Wheels Health Fair event hosted in partnership with Cherokee County Senior Services and CareSource. This event, which was held June 25 at the Senior Center in Canton, drew a crowd of about 100 seniors. Offerings included non-urgent medical care, vision and behavioral health care at no cost. “We were recently contacted by CareSource asking us to partner in hosting a...
Aylo Health Opening New Primary Care in Ball Ground
Aylo Health is soon opening the doors of its Ball Ground primary care office, its second location in Cherokee County. “Ball Ground has a rich history that goes back over 140 years in north Georgia. Aylo Health is very excited to be part of this city’s bright future,” said Tim Reichert, Aylo Health’s vice president of marketing. “The opening of our second Cherokee County location, with plans for a third and fourth this year, signifies Aylo Health’s commitment to delivering conveniently located comprehensive preventive primary...
Cherokee Fire Earns Top Honors at Georgia Police and Fire Games
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services has earned first place at the Georgia Police and Fire Games. The games were held last week in Columbus. The department's three-on-three basketball team clinched the first-place title. The basketball team, which consisted of Sgt. Eddie Barajas and Fire Apparatus Operators Bonn Ellerbee and Michael Hood, went undefeated throughout...
Judge Cannon Re-Elected to State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors
Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge David Cannon Jr. of Canton has been re-elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the 55,000-member State Bar of Georgia. He was installed June 8. Cannon, a board member since 2002, will continue to serve in the Blue Ridge Circuit, Post One seat on the board, representing Cherokee County. Cannon earned his law degree from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1995. He previously served as solicitor general of Cherokee County. The Board of Governors is the 160-member policymaking authority of the State Bar, with representation from each of Georgia’s judicial circuits. The board holds regular meetings at least four times per year.
Cherokee Law Enforcement Takes Part in Active Threat Training
CHEROKEE COUNTY — Law enforcement officers from several Cherokee County agencies gathered June 25 at Revolution Church near Canton to take part in active threat training. The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office typically holds a multi-agency active shooter training every summer at a local school. This year’s training was a bit different, however, with CSO and other agencies spending two days at the church to partake in active threat training. “About 86%...
Cherokee Health Department Providing Back-to-School Screenings
The Cherokee County Health Department is providing back-to-school health clinics starting in July. The department will host the health clinics from 1 to 6 p.m. July 23, July 30 and Aug. 6 at the Canton and Woodstock Health Centers. The required hearing, dental, vision and BMI/nutrition screenings will be available. The total cost for screenings...
Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority Reports Sewage Overflow
The Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority has reported an estimated 5,500 gallon wastewater sewer overflow occurred on June 24. According to the water authority, the overflow occurred on Dogwood Lane near Acworth, next to lot 417, in the Hidden Falls neighborhood off Bells Ferry Road. It was caused by a blockage in the line from rocks, insulation, rags, a screwdriver and grease. The spill discharged into Owl Creek. Water system employees jetted the line to remove the blockage, CCWSA reported. For more information, contact CCWSA at 770-479-1813.
Cherokee Public Safety Workers Graduate from Police Academy
A Cherokee County firefighter and two sheriff’s deputies graduated from police academies June 21. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services firefighter and paramedic Sgt. Matthew Bennett and CSO Deputy John Johnson graduated from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Pickens County. CSO Deputy Seth Fitzpatrick graduated from the North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy in Cobb County. Johnson and Fitzpatrick are currently assigned to the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center, according to CSO. Bennett primarily works at Fire Station 3 in Hickory Flat, and also serves as a medic on the Cherokee County Multi-Agency SWAT Team. All three were sworn in by Sheriff Frank Reynolds after the graduation ceremonies.
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