Monday, May 13, 2013
After years of managing declining property tax revenue, the upswing is welcome news for Cherokee leaders.
The news of an increase in Cherokee County property tax values is not falling on deaf ears among local leaders. The county learned last week that its gross tax digest grew to nearly $7.4 billion in 2013, up from $7.2 billion in 2012. Cherokee County Chief Appraiser John Adams said after exemptions, the total net taxable digest is up by 3 percent for the county and up 2.8 percent for the school portion of property taxes. County Commission Chair Buzz Ahrens said he was "very pleased" with the initial results overall. The county was hoping to see either a 1 or 2 percent increase in property values, "so the out-of-the box 3 percent is a great message and starting point." He noted there could be some "erosion" of the increase due to the appeals…
Thursday, May 2, 2013
The Cherokee County School Board will award a contract to perform the work at Cherokee High School, which is expected to cost $450,000.
The Cherokee County School Board will consider awarding a contract to relocate sewer lines at Cherokee High School during its meeting tonight. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at the historic Canton High School/School Board Auditorium. The project will be funded with Special Purpose Local Option Sales Taxes, or SPLOST, and will cost $450,000. The relocation of the infrastructure will allow the district to use property to build a new girls' softball field on the school campus. Board members will also recognize 2012-13 elementary, middle and high school social studies fair winners, state and region champions and Todd Miller as Region 7-AAAAA athletic director of the year. Board members will consider approving resignation, appointments, …
Monday, April 22, 2013
We've compiled a list of the local camps going on this summer. Click on the links for more information.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Safe Kids Cherokee County will hold the festival in Canton and will focus on various aspects of child safety.
Safe Kids Cherokee County along with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services and Safe Kids Worldwide, will host its first Safe Kids Day event in Canton. The festival will be held Saturday May 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m at Super Target in the Canton Marketplace shopping center. The event will link families with corporate partners and other supporters to raise awareness of Safe Kids' efforts to prevent injuries to children. When a child dies or is seriously injured the lives of families and entire communities are changed forever. However, the majority of these injuries are completely preventable. In partnership with Children’s Tylenol and with support from the GM Foundation and Wells Fargo, Safe Kids Day will be celebrated in more than …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
The three suspects allegedly stole roughly 45 cartons of cigarettes from the RaceTrac on Marietta Highway in Canton.
The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is asking for the public to help them locate find men who are suspected of robbing a Canton convenience store. At approximately 11:08 p.m. Wednesday, three men who appeared to be African-American entered the Racetrac at 4125 Marietta Highway and told the clerk not to move. While none of the men brandished a weapon, they were able to get the store clerk to comply, Cherokee Sheriff's Office Spokesperson Lt. Jay Baker said. The suspects then stuffed a large trash bag full of roughly 45 cartons of cigarettes before fleeing the scene. The men's faces were captured by the store's security cameras. Anyone who recognizes the suspects should call 911 immediately.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
We've compiled a list of the local camps going on this summer. Click on the links for more information.
The days are longer and future forecasts promise warmer weather, which means the kids are nearly out of school so it's time to start planning how to fill their days during summer break. If you're looking for a local camp, there are plenty to choose from right here in in and around Woodstock. We've compiled a few for you to check out; just click the links for more information. YMCA of Cherokee County Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency Elm Street Arts Cherokee County Safety Town Green Acres Equestrian Center, LLC National Training Center Cherokee Arts Center Play Music & Art Dance and Music Academy Did we miss anything? Tell us in the comments! Don't miss any news from Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch! Subscribe to our newsletter by clicking …
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Both of the governments' websites were given the 2013 Sunny Award by the Sunshine Review organization.
An organization that ranks government websites in the area of how accessible it is to the public has deemed Cherokee County website one of the state's most transparent. The county was one of 12 websites given the 2013 Sunny Awards by the editors of Sunshine Review. The award honors "the most transparent government website in the nation." "We are honored to receive the Sunny Award presented by the editors of Sunshine Review as one of the most transparent government websites in the country," said County Manager Jerry Cooper. "I would like to thank the Board of Commissioners and every agency and department for their dedication to transparency, and for (Cherokee County Webmaster) Michael Haines outstanding work maintaining our website." Canton…
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
A proposal by the city of Nelson to require all its residents to own firearms has yet to catch on throughout the county.
A proposal considered by Cherokee County's northernmost city to require its residents to own a firearm will most likely not gather much steam across the county. The city of Nelson, which has a population of around 1,300 people and sits on the Cherokee-Pickens County line north of Ball Ground, is considering an ordinance to mandate the head of each household in the city to own a firearm. Nelson City Councilman Duane Cronic told WSB-TV that the ordinance, an exact replica of a 1982 Kennesaw ordinance that requires every head of a household to own a gun, is needed as the city only has one police officer, Police Chief Heath Mitchell. When the chief is off-duty, the city has to rely on the protection of the Pickens County Sheriff's Office and …
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Dr. Mike Litrel will begin seeing patients on Wednesdays in Roswell.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Here are the latest food and vendor inspections conducted by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department.
Before heading out to dinner, check out the most recent restaurant inspection reports compiled by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department. Violations are included for scores below B: Amos's BBQ 697 Hightower Trail, Ball Ground 30107 Date: Jan. 31, Score: 99, Grade: A Applebee's 1421 Riverstone Parkway, Canton 30114 Date: Feb. 4, Score: 87, Grade: B Bojangles 1665 Ball Ground Highway, Canton 30114 Date: Jan. 31, Score: 92, Grade: A Club de Nutrition 203 Marietta Road, Canton 30114 Date: Feb. 4, Score: 90, Grade: A Domino's Pizza 2230 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton 30115 Date: Jan. 28, Score: 90, Grade: A Event Wise Catering 6658 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock 30189 Date: Feb. 1, Score: 99, Grade: A Frankfurt Doner 6845 Highway 92, …
Fred Farkel
5:44 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013
Im sure this gang of criminals cant wait to get their hands on the "increase tax revenues". Scammers one and all. Just a softball story to butter everyone up for a tax increase. more ›