Senate candidate lauded for school sidewalk effort

CANTON — Georgia Senate District 21 hopeful Brandon Beach was honored at the Cherokee County Board of Education meeting Thursday for his efforts in securing a grant to improve sidewalks at six dist...
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Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 21:05:43 -0700

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East Ridge author and culinary writer Kent Whitaker, also known as The Deck Chef, will be part of the culinary author panel discussion Sunday May, 20 , during the Canton Georgia fourth annual Literary Celebration.
http://www.chattanoogan.com/2012/5/17/226297/Kent-Whitaker-Whips-Up-Food-Lore-At.aspx

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 07:03:36 -0700

New Ga Reservoir Caught in Water War

Hickory Log Creek Reservoir in Canton was developed at a cost of nearly $100 million.
http://www.wtvy.com/home/headlines/New_Ga_Reservoir_Caught_in_Water_War_153153685.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 10:20:44 -0700

Canton Names New Police Chief

After the former chief resigned, Canton Georgia has a new police chief.
http://www.wtvy.com/home/headlines/Canton_Names_New_Police_Chief_150473155.html

Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 12:35:14 -0700

Reservoir caught in 3-state war for water

A north Georgia reservoir is filled with water after more than a decade of planning and construction.
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/18604090/reservoir-caught-in-3-state-war-for-water

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 07:59:26 -0700

Reservoir Stuck In Water Wars

A north Georgia reservoir is filled with water after more than a decade of planning and construction. Hickory Log Creek Reservoir in Canton was developed at a cost of nearly $100 million. But the question of when the reservoir might open -- and how soon it might supply water for metro Atlanta --...
http://www.gpb.org/news/2012/05/23/reservoir-stuck-in-water-wars

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 09:47:06 -0700

Civic leader remembered for his actions, not words

CANTON — A local civic leader who helped establish the first all-black volunteer fire department in Georgia passed away Saturday at the age of 89. The founder of the North Canton Fire Department, C...
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Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 21:12:00 -0700

Farm Bureau says it will sponsor local fresh market again

CANTON — Residents from Cherokee County and the surrounding area will again have a chance to buy locally produced produce, crafts and other farm and garden goods from their neighbors. The Cheroke...
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Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 21:35:42 -0700

Charter school amendment charts wrong course

The state constitution specifies that every child in Georgia is entitled to free public education. It describes education as a responsibility of the state and function of local school systems. Public school budgets and policy decisions are under the control of locally elected boards of education as long as minimum state requirements are met. read more
http://www.thecitizen.com/blogs/scott-bradshaw/05-22-2012/charter-school-amendment-charts-wrong-course

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 14:12:55 -0700

Michelle Homier to run for State Court judge seat

CANTON — A prosecutor with the Cherokee County Solicitor’s Office and a Cherokee County native has thrown her hat in to vie for the seat on the bench in State Court being vacated by long-time State...
http://cherokeetribune.com/bookmark/18661927

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 21:05:34 -0700