A study released Tuesday found that Cherokee County is the fourth-healthiest county in Georgia.
The study, a collaboration between the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, considered health behavior, clinical care, social and economic factors, and physical environment.
Fayette, Forsyth and Oconee bested Cherokee. To review the complete report, go to www.countyhealthrankings.org.
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