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CCSD’s Six High Schools Win AP Honors

Each of CCSD’s six traditional high schools has earned recognition from the State as an 2016 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor School for outstanding student performance and participation on AP exams! CCSD’s high schools have been named to the AP Honor List each of the last six years. Schools can earn…
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SW Cherokee welcomes Papa John’s Regional Hub

“Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.” Better Cherokee. Papa John’s International, Inc. (Papa John’s) is locating its new regional hub, which will supply over 400 Papa John’s stores across seven states, to Cherokee County.

There are currently ten full-service regional production and distribution centers in the United States, which Papa John’s refers…
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Reformation Brewery Receives Georgia Small Business Award

The Cherokee community is raising a toast to a local business in celebration of their hard-work and accomplishments. Reformation Brewery has been recognized as one of Georgia’s “Small Business Rock Stars,” a program that recognizes outstanding, unique and impactful small businesses in the state of Georgia. Created in 2013, the…
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Coles College of Business recognized for global ingenuity, innovation and creativity

Kennesaw State University’s Michael J. Coles College of Businesshas earned accolades for creating an environment where out-of-the-box thinking flourishes. AACSB International, the global accrediting body and membership association for business schools, has recognized the College’s innovative Doctor of Business Administration program (DBA).

Celebrated as part of AACSB’s Centennial Anniversary and…
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Jaipur moves Atlanta Headquarters to Cherokee 75 Corporate Park

Cherokee County, GA (February 2, 2015)- Jaipur Living Inc. (Jaipur), a company specializing in rugs, throws, pillows and more, has announced their move to Cherokee 75 Corporate Park. With the plans to relocate their Atlanta Headquarters, currently in Norcross, the company will be building a new facility in the southwest…
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Woodstock named green city by ARC

Going green is reason to celebrate these days in the city of Woodstock.

The city was recognized by the Atlanta Regional Commission for leadership in policies and practices that contribute to efficient and sustainable use of resources, the ARC announced Wednesday.

“Sustainability is one of Woodstock’s core values,” said Katie…
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State of the County: Chairman touches on ‘unique selling points’

The county is chock full of unique selling points that are unmatched in the region.

But even with a nationally recognized parks and recreation agency, an expanding job market and the second lowest tax burden per capita in the metro area, Cherokee County leaders continue to raise the bar.

Commission…
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Atlanta Metro Export Challenge Announces First Round Winners

35 Companies Across Metro Region Receive $5,000 Grants to Help Them Export
Metro area leaders today announced the first-round winners of the inaugural Atlanta Metro Export Challenge, a grant program powered by Chase which boosts support for small and medium-sized businesses looking to begin exporting or to increase their export…
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Small Business Week and New Rock Stars are Coming!

While 99% of Georgia’s companies are considered small businesses (employing less than 500), they are anything but small. With more than 700,000 small businesses registered in the state, these companies contribute greatly to Georgia’s economy and are a big reason why we have been named America’s #1 State for Business…
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Canton Forward: Etowah to the Loop

We have visited many OTP cities and love the blend of history, quaintness, and development. Many downtowns have strategically grown both their retail and restaurant development, making them unique OTP destinations.

Canton is our hometown city. Our children attend Woodstock High School based on boundaries, and therefore we find ourselves in…
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Transportation projects mapped out

With projected population and employment growth on the horizon, Cherokee County is taking proactive steps to revise its 25-year transportation plan, which includes hundreds of projects that add up to a billion dollar price tag.
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners is expected to consider adopting an updated Comprehensive Transportation…
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Gov. Deal proposes expanding full tuition coverage for certain work skills

Gov. Nathan Deal Tuesday proposed a slight expansion of the state’s technical college system program that provides full tuition coverage for students pursuing certain work skills.

If the General Assembly approves the governor’s plan, industrial maintenance would become the 12th area of study offering full tuition coverage to… Read More »