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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Ahrens: Cherokee Will Keep "Raising The Bar," Build Competitive Advantage in 2013

In his State of the County address, Cherokee County Chairman Buzz Ahrens highlighted the successes of last year and goals for 2013.

While Cherokee County did not nab a big economic development project in 2012, that isn't deterring Cherokee County Commission Chairman Buzz Ahrens from seeing the bright spots for 2013. Ahrens outlined what he determined to be the highlights of 2012 and what the county expects to achieve in 2013 in his State of the County address to the Council For Quality Growth on Wednesday. While the county's organization is "stable," Ahrens noted it has to keep "raising the bar" in order to be successful in 2013.  In 2012, Cherokee County was able to weather the economic downturn and build a budget surplus, garner a second opportunity zone designation from the state, cut its E911 response time from 2:08 minutes to 1:37 minutes, incorporate a wellness …

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Woodstock Outlet Mall Could Open Sooner, Aquatic Center Contract Approved, and Northside Hospital's Towne Lake Facility To Open In 2013

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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Ahrens To Give Cherokee Economic Development Update

Cherokee County Chairman Buzz Ahrens will address the Council For Quality Growth on Wednesday on the state of economic development in the county.

An update on economic development in Cherokee County will be on the agenda for Cherokee County Chairman Buzz Ahrens to address in his State of the County address on Wednesday. Organized by the Council For Quality Growth, the address will start at 11:30 a.m. at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center in Canton.  The event is $20 for Council members and $25 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased on the council's website.  The organization is a not-for-profit group that includes a diverse set of members, ranging from bankers to planners, who have an interest in growth and development.  "The Council works to ensure continued growth and economic success for generations to come by providing advocacy, information and education to its…

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