Allatoona Lake is one of the busiest U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes in the nation; an estimated 6.8 million people visited in 2018. With a lake that busy, there always are going to be problems with overcrowding and delays in certain areas. Follow these 10 unofficial rules to help you be a more courteous boater, and to help speed up your time at the ramps.1. Know how to … [Read more...]

It’s property tax time in Cherokee County, as we prepare for the upcoming fiscal year.The board of commissioners (BOC) sets the tax rates for county maintenance and operations (M&O), the fire tax, and the parks bond tax. Property taxes make up about half the county’s total revenues. Other taxes, grants, fees and fines contribute almost as much. The board of education … [Read more...]

One of the most difficult aspects of aging is the loss of independence. When driving is no longer feasible, senior adults in Cherokee County must look for ways to buy groceries, make doctors’ appointments and attend social events. Usually, the first option is to rely on family and friends. This can quickly become a burden on family relationships and friendships. So, one must … [Read more...]

Would you rather have the largest possible lot for your home, or a smaller lot plus some community-owned green space?Cherokee County’s land use plan defines targets for the maximum number of residential units per acre in each area of the county. Limits on residential densities provide development that’s appropriate for the area, and keep some restraint on overall growth and … [Read more...]

A wise person told me, “The world is run by those who show up.” I’ve recently seen in action a group of citizens who showed up and are making a difference in their neighborhood.The Highway 92 corridor in southwest Cherokee, between Woodstock Road and I-75, has become an important area for economic development in our county. It started 10 years ago, with an initiative by the … [Read more...]