COUNTY INFORMATION EDUCATION PUBLIC SCHOOLS Cherokee County Schools Board of Education 770-479-1871 cherokee.k12.ga.us
Cherokee County QUICK INFO
Elementary Schools 23 Middle Schools 7 High Schools 6 Centers 6 Per-pupil expenditures $8,704 School & bus information 770-720-2112
County cherokeega.com Neighborhoods canton-georgia.com woodstockga.gov cityofballground.com hollyspringsga.us cityofwaleska.com
Avg. SAT Scores Cherokee Co. 1122 Georgia 1054 National 1049
Median household income: $75,477 Median age of residents: 38 Population: 235,896 Sales tax: 6%
PRIVATE SCHOOLS Visit our website at newcomeratlanta.com for a list of private schools in this county.
Chamber of Commerce Cherokee County 770-345-0400, cherokeechamber.com
UTILITIES & CONTACTS
Property Taxes Per $1,000 of assessed value is: Unincorporated Cherokee County, $28.75; Incorporated Cherokee County, $29.11. Tax Commissioner: 678-493-6400
ELECTRICITY Amicalola EMC 706-253-5200 Cobb EMC 770-429-2100 Georgia Power 888-660-5890 Sawnee EMC
770-887-2363
GAS Georgia’s natural gas market is deregulated. For a list of providers for this county, visit newcomeratlanta.com.
TELEPHONE/INTERNET/TV AT&T: att.com Cobb EMC cobbemc.com Comcast (Xfinity) xfinity.com Direct TV directv.com Dish Network dish.com ETC Communications etcnow.com Spectrum spectrum.com TDS Telecom tdstelecom.com Windstream windstream.com
WATER Cherokee County Water Authority City of Ball Ground City of Canton City of Waleska City of Woodstock
770-479-1813 770-735-2123 770-704-1500 770-479-2912 770-592-6006
HOSPITALS Northside Hospital-Cherokee 770-224-1000 Wellstar Kennestone Hospital 770-793-5000
Old Sixes Mill
Located northwest of Atlanta, Cherokee County gets its name from the original inhabitants of the area, the Cherokee Indians. The county seat, then called Etowah, was established in 1833 and renamed Canton in 1834. Today, the city is enjoying its greatest economic boom in its history since more than $60 million was invested in residential and commercial development in 1998. Despite developing its own industrial base, Cherokee County remains idyllic and serene. Farming, especially poultry processing, remains a leading industry. Canton and the neighboring community of Woodstock have seen tremendous growth as subdivisions crop up to accommodate newcomers. In fact, nearly 60 percent of the county’s population are commuters. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median value of homes in 2006 was $220,200. Homes for well over $1 million can be purchased in such neighborhoods as Bradshaw Farms, Bridge Mill and Town Lake Hills. Interstate 575 and Ga. Highway 92 traverse the county, affording residents easy access to Atlanta and the nearby attractions of Town Center Mall, Lake Allatoona and the North Georgia Mountains. Other great places
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Mountains and along the banks of the Etowah River, Canton is prime location for development.
Woodstock
to live, work and play in Cherokee County include the cities of Ball Ground, Holly Springs and Waleska.
Neighborhoods
Canton Canton was incorporated in 1833 and renamed in 1834 at the request of two founding fathers who had visions that the town might become a silk center similar to what existed in Canton, China. Canton did become famous for its “Canton Denim,” known worldwide for the high-quality denim produced by Canton Cotton Mills. Today, Canton is attracting new industry and residents. As a result, the city is re-investing in its downtown. As part of its “Streetscapes” program, downtown Canton will be restored to its historic look and features a newly designed theater on Main Street. Located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge
Located twelve miles south of Canton, Woodstock is one of Georgia's top ten fastest-growing cities and a community recently named one of the "Top 50 Cities Places to Live in the U.S." by Money Magazine. Residents also enjoy easy access to Interstate 575 and Ga. Highway 92, allowing short commutes to Cobb and Fulton counties. While affording convenience to big-city attractions, Woodstock still maintains its small-town appeal. Buildings dating back to 1879 characterize the downtown, where antique and other specialty shops are located. Various golf courses are located in Woodstock, including Arnold Palmer’s Eagle Watch, a course with wooded countryside views that is con-sidered to be one of the top places to play in Atlanta. The 11,860-acre Lake Allatoona provides additional recreation. Woodstock is also convenient to more than 13 state parks. N For more counties and neighborhood information, visit our Website at newcomeratlanta.com