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‘Water interruption’ affecting residential supply, fire hydrants in Cherokee Co., fire officials say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Fire officials in Cherokee County said a “water interruption” is affecting service in Waleska. Officials said the interruption is affecting both residential supply and fire hydrants. The affected area is near Reinhardt College Parkway from Sam Nelson Road to Sardis Circle. Officials...
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Parts of North Cherokee
A boil water advisory has been issued for parts of Cherokee County in the city of Waleska's water system area, after service was interrupted in some areas Thursday evening. The city announced Friday that the following areas are under a boil water advisory until further notice, for locations that had low pressure or were without water: Canyon Ridge, Mountain Crest, Camden Woods, Sam Nelson Road, Reinhardt College Parkway and Byrd Mountain. ...
Cherokee County Under Heat Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Cherokee and other parts of north and central Georgia from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 5. The advisory area includes metro Atlanta and most of the state. Residents in the area are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. When outside, the NWS...
Heat Advisory Issued in Cherokee for Independence Day
Residents celebrating the Fourth of July outdoors in Cherokee County should take precautions amid temperatures in the 90s and heat indexes rising above 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS has issued a heat advisory for Cherokee and other parts of northwest and central Georgia for 1-7 p.m. July 4. Other areas in the advisory include Cobb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Rome, Athens and Macon. Residents in the area...
Cherokee Area Transit Service to Open New Site by End of 2025
A new Cherokee Area Transit Service facility is expected to be built by the end of 2025. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted July 2 to approve a $478,575 professional services agreement with Wendel Architecture, P.C., for design and construction administration services for the new CATS building. According to the county, the new site, on the southwest corner of Univeter Road and Pinecrest Road near Canton, will provide...
AEMC NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEETS
The 2024 Nominating Committee met on June 27, 2024, and prepared a list of nominations for election of three directors at the Annual Meeting to be held on October 5, 2024. Nominated for directors to be elected by a vote of the members at the Annual Meeting are David Pierce, representing Post #2 (Gilmer County & Fannin County); Travis Cline representing Post #5 (Cherokee County); Reggie Stowers, representing Post #8 (Dawson County & Lumpkin County).
Alumnus Connects the Community
A communications tool created by a Reinhardt alumnus helps thousands of people daily. Josh Bagby (RU-2014) initiated the Cherokee Connect Facebook group in 2019 to help clients of his insurance agency obtain business recommendations in the area. He explains, “When people moved to Cherokee County, I was one of the first people they met, and they would ask for advice. Connecting them to my local network quickly became one of the best ways I could make their new hometown feel like home.”
Cherokee Animal Shelter Offering Free Pet Adoptions
The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is offering free adoptions July 2 and 3, giving visitors a chance to adopt some of the almost 200 cats and dogs at the shelter. As of July 1, the shelter has 195 animals in its care, and more than 75% of them are cats or kittens. Of the 195 animals, 21 dogs, 22 kittens and 18 cats are ready for adoption. The shelter will...
Cherokee County Starting Public Hearings on Property Taxes
Cherokee County is holding the first of three public hearings July 2 to discuss a potential millage rate increase for fiscal year 2025. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 June 18 to advertise a tentative maintenance and operations millage rate of 5.224 mills, up from the current rate of 4.954. If approved, a higher millage rate would result in an increase in property taxes. If the advertised rate...
Woodstock's Hub Transformation Named Project of Excellence
City of Woodstock's Hub Transformation Project was named a 2024 Project of Excellence by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the city announced. Assistant to the City Manager Jamie Palmer, Engineering Manager Janis Steinbrenner, Cherokee County Community Development Director Brantley Day, and Matt McDow with project partner Arcadis accepted the award at the ASCE Georgia Section Annual Awards Gala on June 21. The Hub Transformation Project improved traffic operations in...
Nonprofit Presents Scholarships to Cherokee County Student Athletes
A local nonprofit, Building Fires, recently presented $2,500 scholarships to Cherokee County graduating high school seniors. Addie English received the Brandon English Memorial Scholarship, and Garrett Smith received the Jamie Horton Memorial Scholarship, the nonprofit announced. Addie English, Brandon English’s daughter, plans to attend Samford University, where she will study exercise science. Garrett Smith plans...
Waleska Man to Serve Five Years in Prison for Terroristic Threats
A Waleska man convicted of terroristic threats will serve five years in prison, the Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office announced. Christopher Dean Bowling, 29, was found guilty June 13 of terroristic threats. On June 21, Superior Court Judge Shannon Wallace sentenced Bowling to serve five years in prison, the maximum sentence under Georgia law for this charge. ...
Restaurant and Convenience Store Coming to Holly Springs Parkway
A restaurant, convenience store and office building are coming to Holly Springs Parkway. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted July 2 to rezone 3.27 acres from single-family residential to general commercial for a restaurant and retail building, an office building and a convenience store at 4080 Holly Springs Parkway. The applicant is Kashif Rana, represented by Jerry Johnson. ...
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...
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