State average is 67.44 percent
About 73 percent of Cherokee County high school students graduated within four years in 2012, according to new figures the Georiga Department of Education released this week. See how individual schools in Woodstock fared here or in the accompanying PDF.
Commencement ceremonies start Thursday for Cherokee County's Class of 2013.
The time is upon us! Below are the Cherokee County school system's graduation dates and times for the commencements to be held at First Baptist Church of Woodstock, which will stream the ceremonies live online here: http://www.fbcw.org/media/live-media/ Also check out the PDF lists of graduating seniors accompanying this article, which includes River Ridge's first graduating class. See also:
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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 in this report for scores below B. Click on "Last inspection" to see all current violations. 7 Tequilas 5947 Holly Springs Parkway, Woodstock 30188 Last inspection: May 20, Score: 85, Grade: B All About Health 12195 Highway 92, Woodstock 30188 Last inspection: May 14, Score: 94, Grade: A Cameron Hall Assisted Living 240 Marietta Highway, Canton 30114 Last inspection: May 15, Score: 99, Grade: A Cherokee Lanes 1149 Marietta Highway, Canton 30114 Last inspection: May 15, Score: 90, Grade: A Dixie Speedway 150 Dixie Drive, Woodstock 30189 Last inspection: May 20, Score: …
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This weekend's heavy rain moves out of Woodstock, making way for mostly sunny skies by the weekend.
After yet another weekend filled with flood warnings and event cancellations throughout the metro area, Woodstock is in for some sunny skies early this week and this Memorial Day weekend, though rain will be likely on Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service, the Etowah River in East Cherokee remained above flood stage and was still rising Monday, with minor flooding continuing mostly east of Canton near the I-575 bridge. A chance of scattered strong showers and thunderstorms continues Monday, with mostly sunny skies and a high of 87, according to the National Weather Service's Woodstock forecast. Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 86, and a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms after 5 p.m. Showers are likely Wednesday…
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The jail now provides video visitation to inmates at no cost to Cherokee County taxpayers.
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 in this report for scores below B. Click on "Last inspection" to see all current violations. Bedoe's Bar & Grille 6115 Hickory Flat Highway Suite 101 & 102 Canton, GA 30115 View Last inspection: May 9, Score: 91, Grade: A Cameron Hall Assisted Living 240 Marietta Highway Canton, GA 30114 View Last inspection: May 13, Score: 71, Grade: C KFC/Taco Bell 6113 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton, GA 30115 View Last inspection: May 9, Score: 91, Grade: A McDonald's 1429 RiverStone Parkway Canton, GA 30114 View Last inspection: May 8, Score: 88, Grade: B McDonald's 2070 Cumming …
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8:17 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Cameron Hall Assisted Living should of been your lean in to this.. a place that scores that low has no business to be taken care of elderly.. I hope it was just an anomaly... more ›
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…
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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 ›
May is Older Americans Month, and Cherokee County's Silver Roamers celebrate the commemoration year-round.
The former center fielder with the baseball team posted bond to be released from the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center.
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8:18 am on Thursday, May 23, 2013
Not sure. We got this information from the state DOE directly, and CCSD usually sends out a release soon after that includes more detailed information. more ›