CHEROKEE COUNTY

County Offices
1130 Bluffs Parkway
Canton 678-493-6000
https://www.cherokeega.com/

Chamber of Commerce
3605 Marietta Highway
Canton 770-345-0400
https://cherokeechamber.com/

Quality of Life
Cherokee County was named for the original inhabitants of the area, the Cherokee Indians. The late 1800s saw a boom in the marble and cotton industries as settlers discovered the abundant natural resources of the land. Years later, the county’s pristine land and precious resources are still valued and efforts are being made to ensure their preservation. The county’s adopted Township Plan has been heralded as the design of the future, providing room for quality growth while protecting the area’s many natural resources, scenic vistas, and comfortable residential lifestyle.

Nestled at the southern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Cherokee County has the highest mountains and most undeveloped land in metro Atlanta. On the rise of the Piedmont, Cherokee County offers pristine woodlands, beautiful lakes and convenient access to metropolitan Atlanta, U.S., and world markets. Today’s Cherokee County is home to metro area commuters as well as its own collection of small industries. I-75 forms the county’s main economic and transportation artery, providing exceptional accessibility and connectivity to metro Atlanta and other Southeastern markets.

Services
Northside Hospital-Cherokee in Canton, a 84-bed, non-profit, facility, serves the healthcare needs of county residents with surgery, outpatient, maternity, and emergency services.

The Cherokee County School System serves more than 25,000 students annually with new student growth averaging 1,500 students each year. To ensure academic success, the system operates under a strategic plan calling for internationally competitive standards and increased parental involvement.

The county’s accessibility via I-575, Highway 5, and Highway 20, has drawn a variety of major corporations to the area in recent years. Today’s top three employers include Seaboard Farms, Evenflo, and LAT Sportswear.

Ball Ground
City Hall
770-735-2123
https://cityofballground.com/

Chamber of Commerce
770-345-0400
https://cherokeechamber.com/

Located in the northernmost portion of Cherokee County, near the Pickens County line, Ball Ground, like Canton, Woodstock, and Holly Springs, enjoys a great location along I-575. With just over 1,000 residents, this close-knit, friendly community is bound by an interesting heritage. Legend has it that the Cherokee Indians met here during an earlier century to play a game resembling lacrosse. Today, an entirely different community has gathered to enjoy the same great location. Contemporary Ball Ground is regionally known as a quiet, peaceful community. Local residents are most proud of their town’s charming downtown district. This turn-of-the-century area has changed little since the 1920s and is still brimming with several elegant historic homes. Ball Ground is also home to Gibbs Botanical Gardens, the Cherokee branch of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.

Canton
City Hall
770-704-1500
https://www.cantonga.gov/

Chamber of Commerce
770-345-0400
https://cherokeechamber.com/

Canton, the county seat of Cherokee County, was founded in 1833. It was originally named Etowah, for the Etowah River that flows nearby, but was officially incorporated as Canton in 1834. The name Canton was derived from the city’s failed attempt to emulate Canton, China’s prosperous silk-producing industry. Later, the town found success in mining both marble and gold. Eventually textile production and cotton crops became the region’s major industry. Today, newcomers will find an array of housing styles throughout the city including Victorian, traditional, and ranch.

Holly Springs
City Hall
770-345-5536
https://www.hollyspringsga.us/

Chamber of Commerce
770-345-0400
https://cherokeechamber.com/

A charming community founded in 1906, today, more than 3,000 residents live in Holly Springs. The name Holly Springs is derived from a cool spring lined with holly tress that once served as a local Indian gathering spot. Enjoying a prime location along I-575, Holly Springs residents can easily access I-75. This corridor provides immediate access to the entire greater Atlanta area. Highways 20 and 140 are located nearby as well. Although primarily a small, family-oriented community, in recent years, Holly Springs has shown commercial progress and has attracted a handful of impressive industries.

Waleska
City Hall
770-479-2912
https://www.cityofwaleska.com/

Chamber of Commerce
770-345-0400
https://cherokeechamber.com/

While discovering this delightful hamlet, newcomers to Waleska will quickly come to appreciate the community’s small town charm and friendly residents. Regionally, the community is best known as home to the highly recognized Reinhardt College. This private, four-year, liberal arts college was founded in 1883 by the Methodist Church and is nestled on a pristine 600-acre campus. A proud community, Waleska celebrated its centennial in 1989 with the theme, “øidden Beauty in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.” This timeless motto aptly describes the charm and scenery of such a pleasing community.

Woodstock/Town Lake
City Hall
770-592-6001
https://www.woodstockga.gov/

Chamber of Commerce
770-345-0400
https://cherokeechamber.com/

Woodstock is located in the southernmost part of Cherokee County, approximately 30 miles north of Atlanta Today, the Woodstock-Towne Lake area is also one of the fastest growing regions in Cherokee County. Even with the county’s increasing number of new subdivisions and nationally known retail stores, the area boasts a delightful downtown district brimming with charming, one-of-a-kind antique and gift shops, coffeehouses, tearooms, and salons. Both visitors and residents enjoy strolling through the area’s brick paved sidewalks lined with buildings over 130 years old. Home styles in Woodstock are diverse. Choices include elegant 100-year-old mansions, charming 1920’s bungalows, and contemporary master-planned developments situated around lush golf courses. Commuters in Woodstock find the metro area easily accessible via I-575 and Highway 92, which run diagonally and directly through the heart of the city.