Wednesday, May 15, 2013
After years of managing declining property tax revenue, the upswing is welcome news for Cherokee leaders.
The news of an increase in Cherokee County property tax values is not falling on deaf ears among local leaders. The county learned last week that its gross tax digest grew to nearly $7.4 billion in 2013, up from $7.2 billion in 2012. Cherokee County Chief Appraiser John Adams said after exemptions, the total net taxable digest is up by 3 percent for the county and up 2.8 percent for the school portion of property taxes. County Commission Chair Buzz Ahrens said he was "very pleased" with the initial results overall. The county was hoping to see either a 1 or 2 percent increase in property values, "so the out-of-the box 3 percent is a great message and starting point." He noted there could be some "erosion" of the increase due to the appeals…
Thursday, April 25, 2013
The former state senator and current Georgia Public Broadcasting employee was asked to serve as the chair of the 11th Congressional District convention held in Marietta last weekend.
A former Georgia state senator made a scheduled appearance into the political arena last weekend. Former Sen. Chip Rogers of Woodstock served as the convention chair of the 2013 Georgia Republican Party 11th Congressional District Convention held at Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta last Saturday. Rogers received many accolades from Republicans in the district, and several folks attending the convention expressed their feelings on the former senator's Facebook profile. "Kudos to Chip Rogers for his masterful chairmanship at yesterday's District Convention," wrote former Cherokee County Republican Party Chair Bob Rugg in the Cherokee's Republican Party Facebook group wall. "The task is always made more difficult when attempting …
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The Cherokee Sheriff's Office needs the public's help in identifying two men suspected of burglarizing a convenience store shortly after midnight on Monday.
The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is asking the public to help them identify two men who were captured on video burglarizing a convenience store near Woodstock. The burglary took place around 12:15 a.m. on Monday at West Market, located at 9411 Hickory Flat Highway. The store sits just south of Hickory Flat Highway's intersection with Mountain Road and Earney Road. "Due to the fact that one of the suspects can been seen talking on a phone or walkie-talkie during the incident, investigators believe at least one more person was involved and served as a lookout," Cherokee Sheriff's Office Spokesman Lt. Jay Baker wrote in a press release. After the suspects allegedly disabled the alarm and outdoor security cameras, they removed the Plexiglass …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
We've compiled a list of the local camps going on this summer. Click on the links for more information.
The days are longer and future forecasts promise warmer weather, which means the kids are nearly out of school so it's time to start planning how to fill their days during summer break. If you're looking for a local camp, there are plenty to choose from right here in in and around Woodstock. We've compiled a few for you to check out; just click the links for more information. YMCA of Cherokee County Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency Elm Street Arts Cherokee County Safety Town Green Acres Equestrian Center, LLC National Training Center Cherokee Arts Center Play Music & Art Dance and Music Academy Did we miss anything? Tell us in the comments! Don’t miss any of the local news you care about. Subscribe to Canton-Sixes Patch’s free …
Wednesday, March 13, 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 for scores below B. Canyon Burger Company 335 Chambers St., Woodstock 30188 Date: March 6, Score: 93, Grade: A Dairy Queen 2761 Marietta Highway, Canton 30114 Date: March 6, Score: 96, Grade: A Hardee's 2075 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock 30189 Date: March 7, Score: 81, Grade: B Mr. Wok 5335 Old Highway 5, Woodstock 30188 Date: March 5, Score: 86, Grade: B Muilan Restaurant 130 Prominence Point Parkway, Canton 30114 Date: March 5, Score: 80, Grade: B New China Buffet 10029 Highway 92, Woodstock 30188 Date: March 11, Score: 67, Grade: U* Violations: Observed employee …
Wednesday, March 6, 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 for scores below B: Arby's 12180 Highway 92, Woodstock 30188 Date: Feb. 27, Score: 97, Grade: A Century House Tavern 125 E. Main St., Woodstock 30188 Date: Feb. 26, Score: 90, Grade: A China Bay III 300 Village Center Drive, Woodstock 30188 Date: Feb. 27, Score: 82, Grade: B Firehouse Subs 9745 Highway 92, Woodstock 30188 Date: March 4, Score: 80, Grade: B Freight 251 E. Main St., Woodstock 30188 Date: Feb. 26, Score: 85, Grade: B Grand Slam Pizza 300 Village Center Drive, Woodstock 30188 Date: Feb. 27, Score: 87, Grade: B Happy China 9550 Main St., Woodstock 30188 …
Saturday, March 2, 2013
The Greenprints Alliance has finalized its list of music acts for Trailfest 2013, which will be held on March 23.
Organizers behind the fourth annual Trailfest 2013 have released the final line up for its music acts for its festival slated to hit Woodstock later this month. The Whiskey Gentry and the Kurt Thomas Band, among others, will headline the festival organized by Greenprints Alliance, which is slated for 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 23 in downtown Woodstock. Having recently been chosen by Paste Magazine as the "Best of What’s Next," The Whiskey Gentry have established themselves among the Atlanta music elite. They have shared the stage with artists such as Doc Watson, Old Crow Medicine Show, Rhett Miller of the Old 97s, John Popper, Ed Roland of Collective Soul, Chatham County Line and Slobberbone. A recent finalist in the Chris Austin …
Wednesday, February 27, 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 for scores below B: Arby's 100 Indian Valley Drive, Woodstock 30188 Date: Feb. 20, Score: 96, Grade: A Arby's 1461 Riverstone Parkway, Canton 30114 Date: Feb. 21, Score: 91, Grade: A Barney's Hot Dog Heaven 8558 Main St., Woodstock 30188 Date: Feb. 19, Score: 97, Grade: A Brain Freeze 1810 Cumming Highway, Canton 30114 Date: Feb. 20, Score: 95, Grade: A Bruster's Ice Cream 101 Riverwalk Court, Canton 30114 Date: Feb. 25, Score: 92, Grade: A Chin Chin 9820 Highway 92, Woodstock 30188 Date: Feb. 19, Score: 85, Grade: B Jump Kitchen & Sports Saloon 1085 Buckhead Crossing…
Wednesday, February 20, 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 for scores below B: Caribou Coffee 121 Lauren Lane, Woodstock 30188 Date: Feb. 14, Score: 93, Grade: A Casey's Home Cooking 140 Keith Drive, Canton 30114 Date: Feb. 12, Score: 87, Grade: B Dairy Queen 9859 Highway 92, Woodstock 31088 Date: Feb. 18, Score: 92, Grade: A Domino's Pizza 11242 Cumming Highway, Canton 30115 Date: Feb. 14, Score: 92, Grade: A Folks 180 Parkway 575, Woodstock 30188 Date: Feb. 14, Score: 90, Grade: A La Bamba Mexican Bar & Grill 6109 Hickory Flat Highway, Canton 30115 Date: Feb. 12, Score: 90, Grade: A Las Palmas 8012 Cumming Highway, Canton …
Friday, February 15, 2013
Here's our guide to this weekend's best bets in Cherokee County and beyond. Click on links for more details.
Around Cherokee: Cherokee Arts Center Member Show and Sale 'Beauty and the Beast' at Cherokee Arts Center Once Upon a Mattress The Darryl Rhoades Show - Adult Comedy Guns and Hoses 5K and Fun Run Wine Tasting - Artisan Vines Cash Karaoke @ Guston's Around Kennesaw: 5th Annual “Flea” Market KSU Annual Art Faculty Exhibition Premiere Series: Sō Percussion Around Alpharetta: Big Apple Circus Legendarium Restoration Church Children's Consignment Sale Alpharetta Lions Club 3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast Around Roswell: Freddy Cole Quartet Georgia Nature Photography Winter Exhibition
Joel Mooney
8:34 pm on Sunday, March 24, 2013
Hello, a friend sent me your information and I see you are highlighting summer camps. I am the director of the summer camp at Chukkar Farm. I would like to be included in your list. All the camp information is at www.activitiesaboundsummercamp.com my number is 770-820-6529. Joel Mooney more ›