Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News

07/23/2025

I attended the grand opening of a new “safety first” community playground, and it looked nothing like the playgrounds of my youth. I vividly remember sharp edges, swings that took me way too high, and lots of hard concrete surfaces, gravel, and bark…

I attended the grand opening of a new “safety first” community playground, and it looked nothing like the playgrounds of my youth. I vividly remember sharp edges, swings that took

07/23/2025

Like the first day of kindergarten for your child years ago, you will no doubt experience an empty nest when your child or children leave home to begin their adult lives. Most people become empty nesters between the ages of 40 and 60.

Like the first day of kindergarten for your child years ago, you will no doubt experience an empty nest when your child or children leave home to begin their adult

07/23/2025

The City of Woodstock will host an open house on July 28 to gather community feedback on its updated 2025 Comprehensive Transportation Plan.

07/23/2025

The Georgia Supreme Court is considering the city of Milton's appeal of a multi-million-dollar wrongful death lawsuit, and Canton, Woodstock and Holly Springs are joining other cities in asking justices to reverse the ruling.

The Georgia Supreme Court is considering the city of Milton's appeal of a multi-million-dollar wrongful death lawsuit, and Canton, Woodstock and Holly Springs are joining other cities in asking justices

07/23/2025

Woodstock leaders are set to consider a developer's request to build 34 homes on Putnam Ford Drive, as well as potentially updating its growth boundary agreement with the county to annex this development into the city limits.

Woodstock leaders are set to consider a developer's request to build 34 homes on Putnam Ford Drive, as well as potentially updating its growth boundary agreement with the county to

07/23/2025

Cherokee County is in the process of acquiring right-of-way for improvements to the intersection of Highway 140 and Univeter Road.

07/23/2025

The Canton Housing Team is hosting a meeting Thursday to talk to city residents about housing initiatives in Canton.

07/22/2025

ATLANTA — Five years after COVID-19 caused many Georgia kids to start skipping school, absenteeism rates remain stubbornly high, with students scoring worse in core subjects like math and reading.

07/22/2025

ATLANTA - The State Ethics Commission has dismissed a complaint calling for an investigation of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones' $10 million loan to his gubernatorial campaign.

07/22/2025

The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Cadet Program has earned a national victory, winning first place in the “Arrest and Search” event at the National Public Safety Cadet Competition in California.

07/22/2025

CANTON – North Georgia Angel House recently celebrated the opening of its new Administrative and Reception Center, which provides space for family visits, donations and staff offices for the youth girls in the foster care system.

CANTON – North Georgia Angel House recently celebrated the opening of its new Administrative and Reception Center, which provides space for family visits, donations and staff offices for the youth

07/22/2025

The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration recently unanimously voted to re-elect Glenn Johnson to serve another two-year term as its chairman.