Thursday, May 23, 2013
More county residents found jobs in April.
The unemployment rate in Cherokee County dropped to near six percent in April, a fall of four tenths of a percent. Almost 1,000 more county residents were working than in the previous month. The 6.2 percent unemployment rate is one of the lowest in the state, especially when comparing counties with at least 25,000 people in the labor force. Of the 114,994 people in the Cherokee County labor force, 7,122 were unemployed in April. A year ago the unemployment rate was up to 7.1 percent. Just to the south, Cobb County's jobless rate dipped below seven percent, falling three tenths of a percent in a month. Cobb County's labor force lost approximately 200 workers while almost another 1,000 found jobs to lower the rate. In April 2012, Cobb's …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The festival will not be held until October, but the city is already looking for vendors.
Although the City of Holly Springs' 10th Annual Autumn Fest is still months away, officials are wasting no time to prepare for the event. The city is seeking vendors for the festival, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Currently, the city is searching for arts and crafts, local businesses, and concession vendors to take part in the event. For more information on the event or to apply to become a vendor, please contact the City of Holly Springs by visiting its website or by reaching out to Jennifer Stanley at (770)345-5536 or jstanley@hollyspringsga.us.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Here are the latest food and vendor inspections conducted by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department.
Before heading out to dinner, check out the most recent restaurant inspection reports compiled by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department. Violations are included in this report for scores below B. Click on "Last inspection" to see all current violations. 7 Tequilas 5947 Holly Springs Parkway, Woodstock 30188 Last inspection: May 20, Score: 85, Grade: B All About Health 12195 Highway 92, Woodstock 30188 Last inspection: May 14, Score: 94, Grade: A Cameron Hall Assisted Living 240 Marietta Highway, Canton 30114 Last inspection: May 15, Score: 99, Grade: A Cherokee Lanes 1149 Marietta Highway, Canton 30114 Last inspection: May 15, Score: 90, Grade: A Dixie Speedway 150 Dixie Drive, Woodstock 30189 Last inspection: May 20, Score: …
The Cherokee County Commission will consider awarding a construction contract to perform improvements to Hobgood Park.
Hobgood Park will soon see its second phase of improvements. The Cherokee County Commission will consider awarding a contract to Georgia Development Partners for $1.3 million during its meeting tonight. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at the county administration building in Canton. The meeting will follow the commissioners' work session at 3 p.m. Phase two of the project includes the project includes new signage, sports lighting, modifying existing parking areas and applying new striping, resurfacing the tennis court and renovating the existing concession and restroom building. The commission will also consider a resolution to reduce the commission fee charged to the Cherokee County Board of Education to collect its taxes and an agreement …
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Atlanta Unfiltered is reporting a federal judge has entered a $640,000 default judgment against the former lawmaker and his business partners in relation to a loan they received to operate a mobile home park.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
The Bibles were removed from cabins and rooms at Georgia parks after a complaint from a visitor.
Gov. Nathan Deal today instructed the state Department of Natural Resources to return Bibles to cabins and lodge rooms at state parks, according to the Office of the Governor. The Governor made the decision to do so after consulting with Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens. The Bibles were removed from the rooms of Georgia parks after a visitor complained, but were still available to guests at the front desk of these park facilities. In a press release, Gov. Deal stated the following: “Out of an abundance of caution to avoid potential litigation, the commissioner [Mark Williams, commissioner of DNR] removed the Bibles from rooms – though they were still available on site – after a complaint from a visitor. The attorney general and I agree …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The Downtown Development Authority is looking to fill an open seat within their organization.
The Holly Springs Downtown Development Authority will continue to interview candidates for its open seat during their meeting Wednesday evening. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Holly Springs Municipal Court chambers. Charles Guisinger, who was interviewed alongside Kevin Moore during the DDA's April 17 meeting, is on the hot seat again tonight. Guisinger is the president of Pro Stone Work & Concrete, a masonry company that serves areas including Cherokee County. The DDA will also hear an update on properties and development in downtown, and the treasurer will give a report on the group's finances. See the attached .PDF to view what else is on tonight's agenda.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Atlanta Unfiltered is reporting a federal judge has entered a $640,000 default judgment against the former lawmaker and his business partners in relation to a loan they received to operate a mobile home park.
A former Cherokee County state representative is facing more legal troubles. Sean Jerguson, the former Georgia legislator from Holly Springs, last week was hit with a contempt order by a federal judge against him and his business partners in their investment of the Maplewood Mobile Home Park, according to Atlanta Unfiltered. The judge in his order (which is attached) noted Jerguson, J. Cary and Kimberly H. Bullard of Gainesville, owners of Sapphire Pointe LLC, disregarded an order for them to present information requested by Arkansas-based Bank of the Ozarks, which is suing Jerguson and Sapphire Pointe for defaulting on a loan they received to operate mobile home park. The judge also entered a default judgment of $640,000 against …
After years of managing declining property tax revenue, the upswing is welcome news for Cherokee leaders.
The news of an increase in Cherokee County property tax values is not falling on deaf ears among local leaders. The county learned last week that its gross tax digest grew to nearly $7.4 billion in 2013, up from $7.2 billion in 2012. Cherokee County Chief Appraiser John Adams said after exemptions, the total net taxable digest is up by 3 percent for the county and up 2.8 percent for the school portion of property taxes. County Commission Chair Buzz Ahrens said he was "very pleased" with the initial results overall. The county was hoping to see either a 1 or 2 percent increase in property values, "so the out-of-the box 3 percent is a great message and starting point." He noted there could be some "erosion" of the increase due to the appeals…
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Following up on the successful public input meetings last year regarding the new park on Hickory Road, the City of Holly Springs wants you to name the new park.
The City of Holly Springs and the Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency is asking for your help to name the new park that will be located on Hickory Road. Public input was integral to the park's formation; in October and November, 2012, the two governmental bodies hosted open forums to solicit input from citizens on what kinds of amentities should be added to the new facility. Due in part to the public input, the new park was designed as a passive park area that will include walking trails, pavillions, picnic tables, and some open space. The lion's share of the park will remain natural and undisturbed. Please see the attached .pdf for a conceptual drawing of the new park. Holly Springs is now turning to the public once again to provide a …
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10:03 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
If people would like to read the Bible whilst on vacation why don't they just bring their own? The Bible in the drawer is offensive because it shows preference to one group of people. I am not an unreasonable individual and certainly am not one to complain or be offended by the mere presence of a book. However, I still feel a twinge of sadness that my own beliefs and ideas are mostly ignored by … more ›