Cherokee County, Georgia

06/02/2026

Cherokee County is proud to host the 2026 Georgia Police & Fire Games! 🎉 Join the Community 5K on June 13 at Hobgood Park and run alongside the men and women who serve communities across Georgia. We hope to see you at the starting line!

The 2026 Georgia Police and Fire Games will culminate Saturday, June 13 with a Community 5K at Hobgood Park. The public is welcome to sign up and run alongside the competitors in this fun event. Awards will be given to the top three competitors in each age group for sworn competitors and civilian competitors.

Sign up online at https://raceroster.com/events/2026/115521/georgia-police-and-fire-games-2026.

06/02/2026

Help shape the future of development in Cherokee County! 🏡🌳📋

Join us for a ReCode Cherokee Community Workshop on Wednesday, June 3 from 4-6 p.m. in the Salacoa Room at 1130 Bluffs Parkway. Residents will hear a brief presentation on the Unified Development Code project, discuss topics including tree ordinances and landscaping standards, and share feedback during a guided discussion.

Can’t attend? An online survey is open through June 30 for residents, business owners, developers, and others to provide input. Take the survey here: https://web.cvent.com/survey/179736f3-916b-4964-8878-ee20be0ed35e/questions?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv1_a1demo0e1d18hf&fbclid=IwY2xjawSLqWVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRaFQ0ZGhLdmdHMjFlZ2NBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtxYaWIE3UQty3f-yFrFLX69TTaQORSl5JTmZcoKWlUmJ-UDps_uXsLT2P_Q_aem_1XkrvvFJNrTfHe0C2ZnM5A

Learn more here: https://www.cherokeecountyga.gov/Zoning/Unified-Development-Code/.

06/01/2026

Discover the latest topics that will be discussed during the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting on June 2. Gain access to the full agenda by visiting http://cherokeega.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1. For those who are unable to attend the meeting in person, remember to tune into the live stream on Cherokeega.com. Stay informed on important matters affecting Cherokee County.

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Help shape the future of development in Cherokee County! 🏡🌳📋

Join us for a ReCode Cherokee Community Workshop on Wednesday, June 3 from 4-6 p.m. in the Salacoa Room at 1130 Bluffs Parkway. Residents will hear a brief presentation on the Unified Development Code project, discuss topics including tree ordinances and landscaping standards, and share feedback during a guided discussion.

Can’t attend? An online survey is open through June 30 for residents, business owners, developers, and others to provide input.

Learn more and take the survey at https://www.cherokeecountyga.gov/Zoning/Unified-Development-Code/.

05/25/2026

On this solemn day, we pay our deepest respects to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Their courage and selflessness inspire us. We honor their unwavering commitment to duty, forever indebted for their sacrifice. Let us remember the families left behind, offering support and gratitude. Today, we raise our voices in solemn remembrance, preserving their legacy. May their sacrifice serve as a guiding light, reminding us of the profound impact one individual can make.

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Chief Kevin J. Lanier on officially becoming the new Fire Chief of Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services! 🚒

We’re grateful for Chief Lanier’s 25 years of dedicated service to Cherokee County and look forward to this next chapter under his leadership.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to retiring Chief Eddie Robinson for his decades of service to our community.

05/21/2026

All Cherokee County government offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

05/19/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT: Upcoming Lane Closures on Bells Ferry Bridge Widening Project 🚧

Motorists should expect single lane closures on Bells Ferry Road as crews begin water main work related to the bridge widening project.

📍 Location: Bells Ferry Road from Alex Street south to Wooten Drive
🗓 Dates: May 20–21 and May 26–27
⏰ Times: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Please plan for possible delays, use caution in the work zone, and consider alternate routes if possible. Thank you for your patience as improvements continue!