Thursday, May 23, 2013
More county residents found jobs in April.
The unemployment rate in Cherokee County dropped to near six percent in April, a fall of four tenths of a percent. Almost 1,000 more county residents were working than in the previous month. The 6.2 percent unemployment rate is one of the lowest in the state, especially when comparing counties with at least 25,000 people in the labor force. Of the 114,994 people in the Cherokee County labor force, 7,122 were unemployed in April. A year ago the unemployment rate was up to 7.1 percent. Just to the south, Cobb County's jobless rate dipped below seven percent, falling three tenths of a percent in a month. Cobb County's labor force lost approximately 200 workers while almost another 1,000 found jobs to lower the rate. In April 2012, Cobb's …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Here are the latest food and vendor inspections conducted by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department.
Before heading out to dinner, check out the most recent restaurant inspection reports compiled by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department. Violations are included in this report for scores below B. Click on "Last inspection" to see all current violations. 7 Tequilas 5947 Holly Springs Parkway, Woodstock 30188 Last inspection: May 20, Score: 85, Grade: B All About Health 12195 Highway 92, Woodstock 30188 Last inspection: May 14, Score: 94, Grade: A Cameron Hall Assisted Living 240 Marietta Highway, Canton 30114 Last inspection: May 15, Score: 99, Grade: A Cherokee Lanes 1149 Marietta Highway, Canton 30114 Last inspection: May 15, Score: 90, Grade: A Dixie Speedway 150 Dixie Drive, Woodstock 30189 Last inspection: May 20, Score: …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Here are a few of the jobs we've found locally this week. Send available positions to christine.foster@patch.com.
Part Time Arts Instructor - Boys & Girls Club - Canton The instructor is needed to plan, organize, promote and implement a diversified arts program. Applicants must have high school diploma or GED equivalent, at least three years of experience leading, teaching in youth development work, formal arts and crafts training and excellent communication skills. For more on this position or to apply, visit the website. Contract-to-Hire LMS Specialist - ProEdit - Ball Ground ProEdit is hiring a full time, onsite LMS specialist for a full-time. The specialist will provide support for operations, maintenance, usage, analysis, and administration of the existing LMS and LCMS technology. The LMS specialist will serve as the LMS subject matter expert, as…
Monday, May 20, 2013
The Georgia Department of Labor wants to fill more than 500 job open job positions for the new outlet mall.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Georgia Department of Labor wants to fill more than 500 job open job positions for the new outlet mall.
The Georgia Department of Labor will soon arrive in Canton to help the new Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta fill hundreds of vacant job positions. Representatives from stores such as Adidas, Brooks Brothers, Carters/Oshkosh, Cole Haan and CorningWare Corelle will be at the Cherokee Conference Center on May 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. looking for new workers for their new locations at the outlet mall in Woodstock. The Woodstock outlet mall, which will open in July, 2013, is looking to fill around 500 full-time and part-time positions, from management to sales associates and stock clerks. Candidates for jobs at the outlet mall should bring multiple copies of their resume and dress appropriately for the event. Anyone with further questions about the …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Positions are available in Cherokee.
Domino's Pizza stores throughout the metro area are looking for a few good men and women. Owning the second largest Domino's franchise in the U.S., Cowabunga Inc. has 91 stores in Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina and they need to hire hundreds of new employees just in the metro Atlanta area, including Cherokee County. "Domino's is excited to be growing in a competitive market and gaining market share that enables us to hire more than 400 [plus] employees in our franchise alone over the coming months," said Mike Orcutt, owner of Cowabunga Inc. The company has been adding numerous stores in Georgia and needs to staff the locations with store managers, assistant managers, drivers and customer service representatives, say Cowabunga Inc. …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Here are a few of the jobs we've found locally this week. Send available positions to christine.foster@patch.com.
Child Watch Attendant - YMCA - Canton The attendant will care for children between the ages of three months and 12 years. Applicants should have a working knowledge of computers, be able to multi-task and pass a criminal background check. For more on this position or to apply, visit the website. Licensed Leasing Agent - Excalibur Home Management, Inc. - Woodstock The agent will be responsible for all aspects of listing and leasing residential homes. Applicants should be self-starters, efficient, productive and have excellent customer service and computer software skills, as well as have experience leasing residential real estate.For more on this position or to apply, visit Indeed.com. Property and Casualty Insurance Sales Agent - …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Here are the latest food and vendor inspections conducted by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department.
Before heading out to dinner, check out the most recent restaurant inspection reports compiled by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department. Violations are included in this report for scores below B. Click on "Last inspection" to see all current violations. Biscuit Barn 5749 Holly Springs Parkway, Canton 30114 Last inspection: May 2, Score: 99, Grade: A Family Tradition of Rose Creek 4379 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 30189 Last inspection: April 29, Score: 95, Grade: A Viva Mexico Mexican Restaurant 130 Prominence Point Parkway, Canton 30114 Last inspection: May 6, Score: 86, Grade: B Wendy's 102 Riverstone Parkway, Canton 30114 Last inspection: April 30, Score: 93, Grade: A For more information about inspection reports, contact…
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Here are some local jobs we've found this week. Send available positions to christine.foster@patch.com for free posting.
Companion - ResCare - Woodstock A companion is responsible for the day to day oversight of the companion home, including care for people. Applicants should have one year direct care experience, excellent verbal and written skills, a clear driving record, valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED. Applincants must also be able to assist with the transfer of individuals weighing up to 250 pounds. For more on this position, or to apply, visit the website. Teller - BB&T - Canton A full-time teller is needed at the BB&T in Canton. Qualified candidates should be bi-lingual in Spanish and English, have a high School diploma or equivalent, be able to complete teller training in required time frame and have good interpersonal skills. …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Here are the latest food and vendor inspections conducted by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department.
Before heading out to dinner, check out the most recent restaurant inspection reports compiled by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department. Violations are included in this report for scores below B. Click on "Last inspection" to see all current violations. Chili's 1460 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 30189 Last inspection: April 24, Score: 90, Grade: A Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins 875 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 30189 Last inspection: April 23, Score: 98, Grade: A McDonald's 3240 Ridge Road, Canton 30114 Last inspection: April 25, Score: 88, Grade: B Olive Garden 2040 Cumming Highway, Canton 30114 Last inspection: April 23, Score: 89, Grade: B Paw Paw's New Orleans Original Snoballs TL 8IJ04 Woodstock 30188 Last inspection: …
Dottie Williams
11:32 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Hana Japanese Restaurant is one of my favorites. I am sure they will make the necessary adjustments soon. Thanks for this report! more ›