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Canton Man to Serve 17 Years in Prison for Abusing 3 Year Old
A Canton man will serve 17 years in prison after he was convicted of abusing a 3-year-old child, the Cherokee County District Attorney's Office announced. On Oct. 16, Superior Court Judge Tony Baker sentenced Tyler James Esponge, 38, to serve 17 years in prison for cruelty to children in the first degree, aggravated battery, and battery. Esponge was convicted of these charges by a Cherokee County jury Aug. 15. ...
Cherokee Clerk of Courts Announces New Requirements for Notaries
Notary requirements in Georgia are changing starting Jan. 1 due to a new state law, and the Cherokee County Clerk of Courts will soon offer training to help notaries comply with the changes. Due to the passage of House Bill 1292 during the 2024 legislative session, effective Jan. 1, 2025, there will be mandatory notary education and the requirement to maintain a detailed journal for specific notarial acts. Mandatory educational...
Cherokee School District Earns Top State Communications Awards
The Cherokee County School District recently earned top state awards for communications and community engagement. CCSD earned 16 awards, including eight Gold Awards, with two Best in State honors—a tie for the most of these highest honors—from the Georgia School Public Relations Association, the district announced. Its annual awards program recognizes work by public schools, school systems, post-secondary institutions and educational agencies and associations. ...
Cherokee Senior Services Accepting Donations for Adopt A Senior
Cherokee County Senior Services is asking for donations for its annual Adopt-A-Senior program ahead of the holiday season. “In 2023, we distributed around 500 gift bags and expect similar or higher numbers this year as we’ve grown,” said Senior Services Home Delivered Meals Supervisor Brittany Kiser. “Every senior in our programs will receive a bag with one of each item and we also aim to include spouses and caregivers. For some, this may be their only holiday gift, so we work hard to deliver all...
CCSD Launches Middle School Student Advisory Board
The Cherokee County School District has created the Superintendent’s Middle School Student Advisory Board, and its first meeting was held Oct. 24. The board, formed by Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis, is made up of one student leader from each grade level — sixth, seventh and eighth — from each of CCSD’s middle schools. During the roundtable meeting, students spoke up about favorite aspects of school and how school could be...
Place Services Inc. Breaks Ground on New Holly Springs HQ
Place Services, Inc., a remodeling and new construction business in Cherokee County, broke ground on its new headquarters in Holly Springs Oct. 18. The new facility will be located at 4401 Gabriel Boulevard in Holly Springs. PSI was founded in 2006 in Canton as a small carpentry business, and has grown to encompass three distinct businesses, offering full design-build capabilities, 12 trade divisions, and seven general contracting divisions. The company serves clients across the nation, holding licenses in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, and managing over 1,000 skilled tradesmen. According to PSI, the company’s annual revenue exceeds $400 million, with bonding capabilities up to $200 million and coverage of $40 million per occurrence. The current headquarters holds 120 employees, PSI reports, and the new office space will have room for at least 175 employees.
Skills Challenge for High School Students is Oct. 29
The Associated General Contractors of Georgia will host construction students from high schools in nine local counties for the Metro Atlanta Skills Challenge. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 29 at the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE in Marietta. This Skills Challenge is one of eight regional events held throughout Georgia that will host over 2,300 students from nearly 100 schools. Competitions held...
Georgia Early Voting Smashing Records Entering Final Week
ATLANTA — Early voting has become the option of choice for many Georgia voters. As of 12:30 p.m. Monday, more than 2.7 million voters in the Peach State had cast their ballots during the early voting period that began two weeks ago. Combined with 177,192 absentee ballots, more than 40% of active voters in Georgia already have voted. That Day 15 early voting total shattered the previous record of nearly...
Holly Springs Police Clock Drivers Traveling Over 100 MPH
The Holly Springs Police Department is asking motorists to slow down when traveling along Interstate 575 after recently clocking two vehicles at speeds over 100 miles per hour. In a post on the HSPD Facebook page Oct. 16, the department shared a picture showing that a motorist was clocked at a speed of 154 miles per hour while traveling along I-575 the previous night. "Speeding is dangerous. It endangers lives....
Cherokee County Voter Turnout Is Over 32%
Nearly a third of Cherokee County’s registered voters had cast a ballot by the time polls closed Thursday, and that number continued to grow Friday. As of Thursday, 32.85% of the county’s registered voters had cast a ballot either in person or by returning an absentee ballot, according to numbers from Cherokee County Elections and Voter Registration. Early voting numbers for Friday were not available by press time. ...
Husband-Wife Duo Opens Thai Restaurant in Woodstock
Cherokee County residents looking to enjoy flavors from Thailand can visit Woodstock Thai Eatery in the Towne Lake community. Woodstock Thai Eatery is a new venture by husband-and-wife owners Bon Sarharat and Dee Sudthasri. It officially opened Sept. 9, a year after the couple bought the space. They spent that time working to rebrand and remodel the restaurant to better fit the vision for their space. The previous restaurant at...
Holly Springs 3-Year-Old Boy Battling Brain Cancer
A 3-year-old boy from Holly Springs has spent much of his time in the past several weeks in a hospital, fighting a rare brain cancer. Brianna McGoldrick says her son Asher’s symptoms began with headaches occurring once a week, which increased to once a day. The headaches became more severe and started affecting his balance. She took him to a neurologist Aug. 28. ...
Holly Springs Parkway Widening Project Reaches Milestone
Holly Springs leaders and staff gathered along Holly Springs Parkway Oct. 23 to host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the second phase of widening of Holly Springs Parkway. David Cassell, strategic programs administrator for the State Road and Tollway Authority, joined Holly Springs staff and other community and project partners for the occasion. “We get asked all the time, ‘What do you invest in?’,” he said....
NGHD Immunizes 677 North Georgians with Drive-Thru Flu Shots
The North Georgia Health District's annual Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics this year immunized 677 residents against the flu, the district announced. Since the inception of the Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinics districtwide in 2007, the North Georgia Health District's Emergency Preparedness team, along with dedicated nurses and Infectious Disease specialists, have joined forces with the Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield County Health Departments to make flu shots accessible and convenient. These drive-thru clinics offer an opportunity for community members to receive vaccinations while allowing...
Cherokee County Fire Sergeant Retires After 23 Years of Service
A Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services sergeant has retired after a 23-year career, the fire department announced. Sgt. Stephen Ballow completed his final shift at Station 4 in Free Home Oct. 22, marking the end of a distinguished 23-year career. A retirement breakfast was held at the station to honor his nearly two and a half decades of service. Fire Chief Eddie Robinson presented Ballow with a helmet plaque, a recognition that acknowledges his leadership and commitment. “Throughout his career, Sergeant Ballow has been a steadfast figure in Cherokee County, serving its citizens and visitors with courage, commitment, and integrity,” the fire department said in a news release. “The members of CCFES express their heartfelt gratitude for Sergeant Ballow’s unwavering dedication to the department and the community. We wish him a long, happy, and well-deserved retirement.”
Cherokee Schools Creates Elementary School Student Advisory Board
The Cherokee County School District has a new Superintendent’s Elementary School Student Advisory Board, which held its first meeting Oct. 23. The board formed by Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis is made up of one fifth-grade student leader from each of CCSD’s elementary schools. During the listening session, students shared their feedback on what they love about their school and how CCSD could make their school even better. A similar board...
Veteran Resource Fair Set for Nov. 1 at Cobb Civic Center
The 3rd Annual We CARE Vet Fair, presented by United Military Care, will take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 1 at the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway SE in Marietta. Veterans, active duty personnel, members of the National Guard, reservists, caregivers, families and survivors are all invited to participate in Georgia's largest veteran resource fair. Bring one’s DD214, medical documentation, power of attorney if...
Cherokee Farm Bureau Hosts Annual Legislative Breakfast
Cherokee County Farm Bureau recently held its annual Legislative Breakfast at Trinity Presbyterian Church to show appreciation for elected representatives. Local and state representatives in attendance also had the opportunity to speak to community members at the Oct. 18 breakfast. The Farm Bureau reported there were 50 people in attendance. Georgia Farm Bureau president Tom McCall told the audience about efforts being made to help the victims of Hurricane Helene...
Cherokee County Mom: Expecting and New Moms Should Check Blood Pressure
About one in 20 pregnant women are affected by a condition known as preeclampsia. The condition’s symptoms include high blood pressure, headaches and excess protein in urine. If not treated promptly, it can lead to complications including seizures, stroke and organ damage. For some women, preeclampsia can occur after they give birth. That’s what happened...
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