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…
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, April 9, 2013
The man who the Georgia Bureau of Investigators believe shot and killed his parents died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Cherokee last week.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says the Union County murder suspect involved in a shoot out with Cherokee Sheriff's deputies ended his own life last week in Holly Springs. According to the Cherokee Ledger-News, Anthony Payne died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The Ledger confirmed with GBI Spokesman John Bankhead that Payne also received a gunshot wound to the arm when a Cherokee sheriff's deputy fired when the suspect did not drop his weapon. The GBI believes Payne, 34 of Blairsville shot and killed both of his parents, Charles Payne, age 59, and Louise Payne, age 67, at their home on Nottley Dam Road in Blairsville. The GBI's regional office in Cleveland last Thursday received a call from Union County Sheriff Mack …
Friday, April 5, 2013
Anthony Payne, who was shot and killed by Cherokee Sheriff's deputies early Friday, allegedly shot and killed his parents in Blairsville.
The parents of a Union County double homicide suspect fatally shot by Cherokee Sheriff's Office deputies were killed by their own son. That's according to preliminary autopsy results released Friday by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Complete autopsy results are pending at the GBI's Medical Examiner's Office. The GBI's regional office in Cleveland around 5:45 p.m. Thursday received a call for assistance from Union County Sheriff Mack Mason after his deputies discovered the bodies of Charles Payne, age 59, and Louise Payne, age 67, at a home at 1098 Nottley Dam Road in Blairsville. GBI authorities discovered the Payne's 2005 Ford F-150 pick-up truck was missing from the home and they later determined by an investigation that the …
After receiving a lookout alert from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the suspect was spotted near Holly Springs late Thursday evening.
UPDATE (10:50 a.m.): According to Sheriff's Office spokesman Lt. Jay Baker, deputies received substantial assistance from the Canton, Woodstock, and Holly Springs police departments during the search. Baker said the departments were extremely helpful when canvassing Swan Lane for the suspect. ORIGINAL STORY: A Union County double-homicide murder suspect was shot and killed by Cherokee Sheriff's Office deputies late Thursday night. The sheriff's office received a notification around 10:20 p.m. to be on the look out from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for the suspect in a double homicide in Union County, according to a Sheriff's Office press release. At around 11 p.m., Cherokee deputies spotted the vehicle that was named in the look out…
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 …
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…
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Homeowners' associations along the Sixes Road corridor will hold a meeting for residents to learn more about WellStar's plans to possibly build a facility in Holly Springs.
While WellStar Health System has decided not to proceed with obtaining a green light from the state for a free-standing emergency department in Holly Springs, that isn't stopping residents from organizing to inform their neighbors about the company's plans. A meeting has been set for 6:30 p.m. Monday at Liberty Elementary School for residents who live in BridgeMill and along Sixes Road to learn about what WellStar would like to do with roughly 62 acres on the southwest corner of Sixes Road and I-575. Jay Patouillet, president of the BridgeMill Community Association, said the homeowners association of BridgeMill and The Falls of Cherokee decided to organize a meeting to inform residents about WellStar's plans due to the proximity of the …
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11:27 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013
All the interviews with the girl friend she is crying they shouldn't have shot him and his 10 year old daughter had to clean his blood up....really?!?! She had the daughter clean the blood up.....quality, real quality people! I wonder what the daughters life will be like in 7 - 8 years ?!?! more ›