Cherokee County Information
City goers and nature lovers alike will enjoy living in Cherokee County. Atlanta is only about a thirty minute drive away, and the scenic route to the mountains in North Georgia only takes about an hour. The cities in Cherokee County have accessible shopping, quaint coffee shops, and beautiful parks. Some parts of Cherokee County provide the feeling of being in the country while other parts offer a fast paced city life. Nearly every type of person should be able to find a suitable home in this county.
Ball Ground
www.cityofballground.com
(770) 735-2123
Ball Ground is an expanding community that consists of about 1,500 residents. It is north of Canton on I-575. The area is a must-see for rock hounds as it is a prime mining center for precious and semi-precious minerals, many of which are on display in the village’s storefronts. The amount of available jobs within the city has been continually growing, and this is mostly due to the positive business climate in the region. Many housing options are available to new residents, including a variety of lot sizes. A new elementary school that can hold 1,200 students is opening in 2012.
Canton
www.canton-georgia.com
(770) 704-1520
Canton is the county seat of Cherokee County, and it has experienced strong residential growth in the past few years. The Historical Downtown of Canton has many local shops with original items. In warm weather, local farmers bring their fresh home-grown fruits and vegetables to the square downtown. Bridgemill is the most popular neighborhood in Canton, and it is so large that it is divided into two school districts. The neighborhood has a 2 acre pool, a world-class golf course, and over 52 acres for family recreation. Canton is a great place to live for those who wish to be surrounded by tall trees and winding roads, while still only a short drive from Atlanta.
Hickory Flat
www.hickoryflat.com
Hickory Flat is an unincorporated area located about 40 miles north of Atlanta. This community has grown in recent years from a small, quiet town to a more urban region. Within a ten minute drive residents can reach the Cherokee County seat of Canton and the thriving city of Woodstock. Major interstates are very close by, making commuter routes very accessible. The area is rich in Native American history. A Native American trading route ran along what is now Hickory Flat, and an area where tribes used to meet known as “Indian Knoll” is located in the community. Reinhardt College, the only higher education institution founded in Cherokee County, is a great liberal arts college in the area.
Waleska
www.cityofwaleska.com
(770) 479-2912
Waleska is home to the main campus of Reinhardt College, founded in 1883, and of Lake Arrowhead where a popular resort community is located. Incorporated in 1889, Waleska got its name from the daughter of an Indian Chief in the area called Warluskee. The main industries of the past in Waleska were lumbering, grist mills, some mineral development, and tobacco manufacturing. Agriculture and the lumber industry still thrive in the area. The main “industry” in the town is Reinhardt College, and Waleska is often referred to as a college town.
Woodstock
www.woodstockga.gov
(770) 926-8852
Woodstock, in the southernmost part of Cherokee County closest to Atlanta, has become a popular choice for urbanites seeking a change of lifestyle pace. With most of the amenities that big city living provides, residents of Woodstock enjoy having access to what they need without having the traffic and overpopulation that go along with living in a big city. The Woodstock City Park is a beautiful and well-kept attraction for people of all ages, and there are often concerts in the park. Downtown Woodstock, which surrounds the Woodstock City Park, has grown exponentially in recent years. With new and stylish condominiums as well as unique shops and classy restaurants, downtown Woodstock has become a very popular location for residency and a great attraction for Woodstock residents.
County Seat
Canton
County Population
214,346
Millage Rates (uninc.)
4.72
Median Home Price
$193,606
Municipalities
Ball Ground, Canton, Holly Springs, Waleska, and Woodstock
CHEROKEE COUNTY OFFICES
Main Contact Information
www.cherokeega.com
(678) 493-6000
All Emergencies
911
Driver’s License
(770) 720-3693
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner
Sonya Little
(678) 493-6400
Voter Registration
(770) 479-0407
ANIMAL CONTROL
(678) 493-6200
Business License
(678) 493-6108
Commissioner Office
(678) 493-6000
County Extension Office
(770) 479-0418
Fire and Emergency Services
(678) 493-4000
Planning and Zoning
(678) 493-6101
Tax Assessor
(678) 493-6120
Municipalities
City of Ball Ground
www.cityofballground.com
(770) 735-2123
City of Canton
www.canton-georgia.com
(770) 704-1520
City of Holly Springs
www.hollyspringsga.net
(770) 345-5536
City of Waleska
www.cityofwaleska.com
(770) 479-2912
City of Woodstock
www.woodstockga.gov
(770) 926-8852
UTILITIES
Electricity
Amicalola EMC
www.amicalolaemc.com
(706) 253-5200
Cobb EMC
www.cobbemc.com
(770) 429-2100
Georgia Power
www.georgiapower.com
(404) 506-6526
Sawnee EMC
www.sawnee.com
(770) 887-2363
Gas Companies
Natural Gas
Atlanta Gas Light
www.atlantagaslight.com
(800) 427-5463
Coweta-Fayette EMC Natural Gas
www.cfemcnaturalgas.com
(770) 502-0226
Gas South
www.gas-south.com
(877) 332-5442
Propane Gas
AmeriGas
www.amerigas.com
(770) 479-5556
FerrellGas
www.ferrellgas.com
(404) 363-1300
Water and Sewer
Cherokee County Water and Sewage Authority
www.ccwsa.com
(770) 479-1813
Recycling
Recycling Center
(770) 517-7650
COMMUNICATION
Cable Television
ETC Communications
www.northganow.com
(706) 253-2271
Comcast
www.comcast.com
(800) 266-2278
Windstream
www.windstream.com
(800) 501-1754
Telephone
AT&T
www.att.com
(888) 757-6500
ETC Communications
www.northganow.com
(706) 253-2271
TDS Telecom-Nelson Ball Ground
www.tdstelecom.com
(770) 735-2000
Windstream
www.windstream.com
(770) 479-2000
EDUCATION
Public Schools
Cherokee County Schools
www.cherokee.k12.ga.us
Colleges
Reinhardt College
www.reinhardt.edu
(770) 720-5600
HOSPITALS
Northside Hospital-Cherokee
www.northside.com
(770) 720-5100
WellStar
www.wellstar.org
(770) 793-5000
LIBRARIES
Sequoyah Regional Library System
www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org
(770) 479-3090
RT Jones Memorial Library
(770) 479-3090
Ball Ground Public Library
(770) 735-2025
Hickory Flat Public Library
(770) 345-7565
Rose Creek Public Library
(770) 591-1491
Woodstock Public Library
(770) 926-5859
Cherokee County Law Library
(678) 493-6175
NEWSPAPERS
Atlanta Journal Constitution
www.ajc.com
(770) 326-8950
Cherokee Ledger News
www.ledgernews.com
(770) 928-0706
Cherokee Tribune
www.cherokeetribune.com
(770) 479-1441