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Since opening in July 2013, the Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta has been a big boost to the Cherokee County economy, say local officials.

According to the Cherokee Office of Economic Development, the initial investment in the complex was $115 million and 1,200 jobs originally added upon its opening.

“Our community…

Do you think your high school’s teachers are the best?

Niche.com recently released its 2015 list of high schools with the best teachers throughout the nation, as well as the state of Georgia.

In addition to naming the overall best high schools, Niche.com also ranked schools with the best extracurriculars, facilities,…

Woodstock and Dixie Speedway are about to hit the big screen after being selected as the film site for an upcoming movie.

“Champion” is a faith-based movie that tells the story of two dirt-track racers who travel a rocky road to overcome turmoil and tragedy. Producer David Cook said the…

Infrastructure, qualified workforce, opportunity zones, low taxes, proximity to Atlanta; these are all reasons why industries choose to make Cherokee their home. Why do industries choose to stay and expand in Cherokee? The results from the Cherokee Office of Economic Development’s (COED) biennial Existing Industry survey answer that question and…

In Georgia, we grow things. Peaches, poultry, peanuts, pecans, cotton, blueberries and pines rank among some of Georgia’s most well-known homegrown products. And small business growth is not only taking root, but is growing like kudzu. Thumbtack.com’s Small Business Sentiment Survey recently ranked Georgia as having the fourth best environment…

Cherokee High School and a local business have partnered for a statewide initiative to increase work-based learning opportunities for students.

Sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development, the Teachers in Industry project’s goal is to give teachers on-site experience with employers where their…

There are now 83.1 million Millennials, those born between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, surpassing the 75.4 million Baby Boomers, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates released June 25.

 
Data shows Millennials also are more diverse than previous generations, with minority races or…

Superheroes and superheroines had a big economic impact in the Peach State in fiscal 2015.

Georgia-filmed movies and television productions generated more than $6 billion in economic impact during the year, Gov. Nathan Deal announced July 9.

During the year, 248 productions shot in Georgia and they spent $1.7 billion in the…

It is common knowledge that Metro Atlanta residents commute. It is evident on the morning traffic report and evening news, people leaving the communities in which they live to earn a living. Did you know that 78% of Cherokee County residents leave the county to work? This staggering number is…

Area Development Magazine, a leading executive magazine covering corporate site selection and relocation, recently announced the winners of the Gold Shovel Awards. This award recognizes individual states for overall economic development effectiveness.

We’re excited to share that Georgia was recognized with a Gold Shovel Award this year.

How Did Georgia…

CANTON, June 17, 2015 – Staged plane crashes, prop phone booths, 1950’s cars, not to mention Michael Keaton and Tom Cruise, these are all examples of the excitement that the film industry brought when they chose Cherokee to film this spring. Our county has been a hot spot…

The Cherokee Office of Economic Development is setting its sights on the future, and it needs input from local business leaders and others to put together a strategic plan for the next five years.

“The new community-wide economic development strategic blueprint will help to enhance the county’s… Read More »