Thanks to Sheriff Frank Reynolds, Fire Chief Eddie Robinson, E 9-1-1 Director Shane Bonebrake and others, Cherokee County’s public safety services are among Georgia’s best. Our challenge is to continue building and growing these services to match the county’s growth. That remains the top consideration as we enter the budget process for fiscal year 2023 this fall. Fortunately, … [Read more...]

Doors Open at Pioneering Homeless Shelter America’s newest — and perhaps most thoughtfully designed — homeless shelter is complete and ready to be occupied.Last month, MUST Ministries celebrated the completion of its 43,556-square-foot MUST Hope House, designed and built from input provided by staff, volunteers and clients. Grand-opening events featured Gov. Brian Kemp as … [Read more...]

In 2021, Cherokee County had another record-breaking year of filming. Of 183 film inquiries, 53 projects were filmed in Cherokee, demonstrating the county’s ability to make projects a reality.When Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) Film Project Manager Molly Mercer answered a call from the Georgia Film Office in early 2021, film location specialist Mary Ann … [Read more...]

It’s an exciting time for Cherokee County Parks. The program recently achieved national accreditation, following a two-year effort to meet requirements for that honor. Even better, the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association just named the Cherokee parks program No. 1 in all large counties in Georgia!The parks program has grown dramatically since voter approval of a $90 … [Read more...]

Through Reboot Recovery, more than 10,000 people have been helped in their recovery from trauma. At Reboot, people are introduced to “the redemptive heart of God,” through healing courses and online community. Safe, private, peer-led and outcome-driven, the Trauma Reboot, Reboot Combat Recovery and First Responders programs provide a unique blend of clinical insight and … [Read more...]