Cherokee County, Georgia

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Cherokee County Planning Commission will first approve minutes from its June 2 and June 22 meetings. It will then consider three zoning matters: a request to rezone about 2.0 acres from R-40 to R-20 for a four‑lot single‑family subdivision; a special‑use permit and variances for a pool contracting business, including buffer and landscape strip reductions and a waiver of a commercial entrance lane; and a rezoning of 1.45 acres from R-40 to General Commercial with a special‑use permit for an electrical contracting business, plus driveway and entrance variances. No other business is listed.

• Case #26-07-013 – Menna Development Co., LLC seeks to rezone ~2.0 acres from R-40 to R-20 for a four‑lot single‑family subdivision (BOC Dist. 4).
• Case #26-07-014 – E. Benson Chambers (M&A Backyard Solutions) requests a special‑use permit for a pool contracting company, variances to reduce a 35‑ft buffer to 10 ft, shrink a landscape strip to 2 ft, and waive a commercial entrance deceleration lane on Canton Street; applicant asked to postpone the hearing (BOC Dist. 1).
• Case #26-07-015 – Midway Electrical Contracting, Inc. seeks to rezone 1.45 acres from R-40 to GC and obtain a special‑use permit for an electrical contracting business, plus variances to reduce driveway spacing and eliminate a deceleration lane (BOC Dist. 4).

Board of Elections and Registration Special Called Meeting

The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration is holding a special called meeting to review the returns from the June 16, 2026, Runoff Election. The meeting includes a call to order, consideration of election returns, and adjournment, with a possible executive session following.

• Review returns from the June 16, 2026, Runoff Election

The Board reviewed and approved the results for both the Democratic and Republican Party returns from the June 16, 2026, Cherokee County General Primary. The findings confirmed that total ballots cast did not exceed active registered voters and noted three remaining ballots to be cured.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved Democratic Party election returns (5-0)
• Approved Republican Party election returns (5-0)

Board of Elections and Registration Special Called Meeting

The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration is holding a special called meeting to certify the results of the June 16, 2026, runoff election. The sole substantive item is this certification, followed by adjournment and a possible closed session.

• Certify the June 16, 2026, Runoff Election Results

The Board of Elections and Registration certified the Democratic and Republican party runoff results from the June 16, 2026, General Primary. The meeting was a special called session to finalize these election outcomes.

• Approved Special Called Meeting agenda (5-0)
• Certified June 16, 2026, Democratic Party General Primary Runoff (5-0)
• Certified June 16, 2026, Republican Party General Primary Runoff (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on July 7, 2026, to hear a presentation on the preliminary millage rate for fiscal year 2027. The board will also recognize second quarter 2026 employee anniversaries and discuss items from the upcoming regular meeting agenda. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion-only session.

• Recognition of second quarter 2026 employee anniversaries by HR Director
• Presentation on preliminary 2026 (FY2027) millage rate by CFO Chuck Dinkins
• Discussion of regular agenda items for upcoming meeting

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the initial 2026 millage rate and hold a public hearing on the Bells Ferry LCI Plan Update. The meeting includes several rezoning requests and the approval of multiple grant awards and infrastructure contracts.

• Public hearing for the adoption of the Bells Ferry LCI Plan Update
• Rezoning of 12.55 acres from Neighborhood Commercial to Single-Family Residential (Case #26-06-012)
• Rezoning of 3.944 acres from General Commercial to Light Industrial (Case #26-06-011)
• Grant awards totaling $1,447,719.00 for six Accountability Courts and $1,532,612.00 for Senior Services
• Purchase of two Ford F-150 pickup trucks for the Marshal's Office not to exceed $108,000.00

Board of Elections and Registration Regular Meeting

The Cherokee County Board of Elections will consider a proposed change to the Woodlands Precinct polling location, moving voters from Little River Elementary School to the Woodlands Club House. The meeting also includes routine items such as board member oath appointments, approval of the agenda and minutes, and reports from the director. Additional new business includes appointing a board secretary and a recording secretary.

• Proposed polling location change for Woodlands Precinct: Little River Elementary School → Woodlands Club House
• Appointment of Board Secretary
• Discussion of appointing a Recording Secretary
• Board member oath appointments for Scott Little and James Adams
• Approval of agenda and prior meeting minutes

Board of Elections and Registration Special Called Meeting

The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration will meet on July 29, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Canton. The agenda includes a call to order, consideration of a resolution calling for an Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST), and adjournment. An executive session may follow if necessary.

• Consideration of a resolution calling for ESPLOST (Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax)
• Executive session may be held after the meeting if needed

Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing

The Cherokee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on March 12, 2026, to consider three variance requests. The cases involve a flag lot frontage reduction, reduced side setbacks for a Horton Homes subdivision, and an accessory structure placement. The board will also vote on minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting.

• Case #26-03-009V: Variance to allow flag lot with less than 30 feet of road frontage (Jeremy and Christine Moore, Dist.1)
• Case #26-03-010V: Variance for 5-foot side setbacks and 10-foot minimum building separation for Keithsburg Crossing (D.R. Horton, Dist.1)
• Case #26-03-011V: Variance to allow accessory structure closer to front lot line than primary structure (Kody Smith, Dist.2)
• Approval of January 8, 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three variance requests regarding road frontage, building setbacks, and accessory structure placement. The board also approved the January 8, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Approved January 8, 2026, minutes (5-0)
• Approved flag lot road frontage variance for Jeremy and Christine Moore (5-0)
• Approved building setback and window placement variance for Joe Hiott/D.R. Horton, Inc (5-0)
• Approved accessory structure placement variance for Kody Smith (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will review preliminary financial results for FY2026 and receive a presentation on the Pearidge Small Area Plan. The meeting will also include a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month and a discussion of regular agenda items.

• Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month
• FY2026 YTD Preliminary Financial Results and Budget Review
• Presentation of Pearidge Small Area Plan
• Discussion of Regular Agenda Items

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss several upcoming public hearings and potential zoning changes. Discussions included a mixed-use development on Highway 92, legacy lot requests, and city of Woodstock annexation requests. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this work session.

• Postponed Canton Center for Nursing and Healing proclamation until July 21st
• Noted upcoming corrections to the June 2, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider a major rezoning request for a mixed-use development on 39.46 acres near Hwy 92, along with multiple public hearings, contract awards, and appointments to the Board of Elections. Items include a legacy lot, modification of zoning conditions, annexation requests, and several service agreements for E911, fire station renovations, and road resurfacing. The meeting also features consent agenda items for CDBG/HUD plans and calls for public hearings on future zoning and planning amendments.

• Public hearing for rezoning 39.46 acres at Hwy 92 to GC and RM-16 with multiple variances for mixed-use development
• Appointments to Board of Elections & Registration for Democrat and Republican seats (term July 2026-June 2028)
• Service agreement with Replay Systems Inc. for E911 quality assurance and recorder maintenance, $50,491.75
• Kitchen renovation at Fire Station 11 with Southeast Restoration, $85,085.11 plus contingency
• Land donation agreement for 49.49 acres off Ball Ground Road with lease-back provision

Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2026, to consider five variance requests from property owners. Cases involve reducing required buffers, setbacks, and density standards, as well as allowing shared easements not built to county standards. The board will also approve the minutes from its May 14 meeting.

• Case #26-05-021V: Parks Huff for SDP Acquisitions seeks variance to disturb and replant within undisturbed buffer and relief from density requirements (Dist. 4).
• Case #26-06-028V: Benjamin Garcia requests reduction of side setback from 40 ft to 20 ft for a home addition (Dist. 1).
• Case #26-06-029V: Robert Brandon Dilbeck seeks variances to allow a rural subdivision served by a shared easement not built to county standards (Dist. 1).
• Case #26-06-030V: Theo Hemphill requests reduction of rear setback from 25 ft to 8 ft for a home addition (Dist. 2).
• Case #26-06-031V: John Lineberger for JJL Properties III LLC seeks elimination of a required 30-ft buffer between NC and AG zoning districts (Dist. 1).

Board of Elections and Registration Special Called Meeting

The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration will convene to review the official returns from the May 19, 2026, election. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM at the Elections Office.

• Review returns for the May 19, 2026, election
• Meeting at 193 Lamar Haley Pkwy., Canton GA 30114
• Special Called Meeting

The Board reviewed and approved the returns for the Democratic, Republican, and Non-Partisan portions of the Cherokee County General Primary. The findings confirmed that ballots cast did not exceed active registered voters and that all UOCAVA and adjudication processes were complete. Four provisional ballots remained to be counted at the time of review.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved Democratic Party primary returns (3-0)
• Approved Republican Party primary returns (3-0)
• Approved Non-Partisan primary returns (3-0)

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session featuring a presentation on the Bells Ferry LCI project update by key staff and the Gresham Smith consultant team. Commissioners will also discuss items from the regular agenda. An executive session is scheduled to follow adjournment.

• Presentation on Bells Ferry LCI project update by staff and Gresham Smith consultants
• Discussion of regular agenda items

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss several pending rezoning applications, land modifications, and departmental funding requests. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

• Discussed rezoning for Bow Trail 5, LLC at Hickory Flat Highway and Bow Trail
• Discussed zoning condition modifications for Beavers Road Tract (Arkan Homes)
• Discussed rezoning for Larry Miller at 545 Worley Road
• Discussed rezoning and variances for Knox Bridge Land Partners, LLC
• Discussed tree density variance appeal for Sanctuaire Farms Cherry Grove, LLC
• Reviewed $100,000 EMA federal grant application and $50,000 budget amendment
• Reviewed $50,000 Georgia Department of Agriculture grant for Animal Shelter
• Discussed $819,669.04 vehicle purchase for Sheriff's Office

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will consider rezoning requests, approve grant applications, and authorize agreements for road resurfacing, utility relocation, and vehicle purchases.

• Rezoning 6.872 acres from R-80 to R-60 for Bow Trail 5, LLC
• Rezoning 58.32 acres from AG to RD-3 for Knox Bridge Land Partners, LLC
• Approval of $100,000 EMA federal grant application
• Authorization for $641,306.68 resurfacing project amendment
• Purchase of 14 Sheriff's Office vehicles for $819,669.04

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Cherokee County Planning Commission will consider rezoning requests for a contractor business and a residential subdivision, as well as text amendments for the City of Waleska and a local land use plan.

• Rezone 3.944 acres from GC to LI for contractor business
• Rezone 12.55 acres from NC to R-40 for a subdivision
• Reduce required building setback from 65 ft to 35 ft
• Consider City of Waleska zoning map adoption
• Consider Bells Ferry LCI Update Plan recommendation

Board of Elections and Registration Special Called Meeting

The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a special called meeting to certify the results of the May 19, 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and the non-partisan general election. No other business is on the agenda.

• Certify May 19, 2026 election results for Democratic Primary, Republican Primary, and Non-Partisan General Election

The Board of Elections and Registration certified the results for the Democratic Party, Republican Party, and Non-Partisan categories of the May 19, 2026, General Primary. The meeting was a special called session held to finalize these certifications.

• Approved Special Called Meeting agenda (4-0)
• Certified May 19, 2026, General Primary — Democratic Party (4-0)
• Certified May 19, 2026, General Primary — Republican Party (4-0)
• Certified May 19, 2026, General Primary — Non-Partisan (4-0)

Board of Elections and Registration Regular Meeting

This is a work session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners. The board will receive a presentation on the Bells Ferry Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Project Update from staff and the Gresham Smith consultant team. They will also discuss regular agenda items for an upcoming meeting. No votes or decisions are expected during this session.

• Presentation on Bells Ferry LCI Project Update by staff and Gresham Smith consultant team
• Discussion of regular agenda items for future meeting

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss several pending rezoning applications and planning updates. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

• Discussed Bells Ferry LCI Project update
• Discussed rezoning for Bow Trail 5, LLC
• Discussed zoning condition modifications for Beavers Road Tract
• Discussed rezoning for Larry Miller at 545 Worley Road
• Discussed rezoning and variances for Knox Bridge Land Partners, LLC
• Discussed tree density variance appeal for Sanctuaire Farms Cherry Grove, LLC
• Reviewed EMA annual grant application of $100,000.00
• Reviewed Animal Shelter grant application of $50,000.00

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation of the FY2025 Fire & Emergency Services Annual Report by Fire Chief Eddie Robinson. A Hero Award will be presented by District Attorney Susan Treadaway. The commissioners will also discuss regular agenda items before adjourning to an executive session.

• Presentation of FY2025 Fire & Emergency Services Annual Report
• Hero Award presentation by District Attorney Susan Treadaway
• Discussion of regular agenda items

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss various pending matters including zoning amendments, annexations, and county-wide service agreements. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded during this session; all listed items are scheduled for discussion or action at the upcoming regular meeting.

• Zoning amendment for Medical Spa use discussed
• Withdrawal of zoning modification request by Ballantry PMC Belmont, LLC noted
• Modification of zoning conditions for Hickory Flat 140, LLC discussed
• Modification of zoning conditions for Beavers Road Tract discussed
• City of Holly Springs annexation requests discussed
• Budget amendment for Development Service Center discussed
• County-wide cellular phone transition to T-Mobile discussed
• Utility relocation agreement with Georgia Power discussed

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board will hold public hearings on zoning text amendments regarding medical spas and health services, and on modifications for several properties (including a withdrawn request). Other business includes considering annexations by Holly Springs, approving a $4.4M road resurfacing contract, a $2.39M firearms range renovation, and a budget amendment adding six sheriff's positions. Several consent items, a cable franchise renewal, and a cell phone carrier transition are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on text amendments to zoning ordinance for Medical Spa and Health and Human Services (Item 8.1)
• Annexation requests from City of Holly Springs for 790 Swan Lane and 2208 Holly Springs Parkway (Items 10.2, 10.3)
• Construction agreement for 2026 Resurfacing Project Phase III with Baldwin Paving Co., $4,402,205.82 (Item 12.14)
• Renovations to Firearms Training Range with Pencor, LLC up to $2,390,428.70 (Item 12.17)
• Budget amendment creating six new Sheriff's Office positions with $288,078.70 in FY2026 funding (Item 12.6)

Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing

The Cherokee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider ten variance requests. Cases include requests to reduce buffer widths, allow additional signs, waive tree planting and density rules, encroach into buffers, exceed accessory structure limits, and reduce building setbacks. The board will also approve minutes from the April 9 meeting.

• Case 26-05-017V: variance to eliminate 35-ft buffer on east side and reduce south buffer to 10 ft (Penler Cherokee Retail Owner, LLC)
• Case 26-05-019V: variance to allow two additional canopy signs exceeding 30 sq ft at RaceTrac property
• Case 26-05-022V: variance to allow nine accessory structures in R-80 zone and a covered arena exceeding 50% of primary structure size
• Case 26-05-025V: variance to reduce required 40-ft building setback to 4 ft on west boundary (36-ft variance)
• Case 26-05-026V: variance to allow accessory structure to encroach 14 ft into required 30-ft front setback and be closer to street than primary structure

The board approved the April 9, 2026 minutes with a 3‑0 vote. It denied the variance request for Sanctuaire Farms (Rob Beecham) by a 4‑0 vote and approved variances for Penler Cherokee Retail, RaceTrac, Cisse & Ugwe, Luciano Lombera, and Tellico Properties, each by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved April 9, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Connor Jevens variance for Penler Cherokee Retail (4-0)
• Denied Rob Beecham variance for Sanctuaire Farms (4-0)
• Approved Parks Huff variance for RaceTrac (4-0)
• Approved Parks Huff variance for Cisse & Ugwe (4-0)
• Approved Seth Stroud variance for Luciano Lombera (4-0)
• Approved Ralph Davia variance for Tellico Properties (4-0)

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Cherokee County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 5, 2026, to consider three zoning cases. The largest involves rezoning 58.32 acres for a single-family subdivision with multiple variances. Two smaller rezoning requests include a coffee company and a single-family home. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes.

• Case #2026-R-01: Parks F. Huff for Alma Coffee, LLC – rezoning 2.84 acres to Light Industrial and 3.64 acres to General Commercial (BOC Dist. 1)
• Case #26-05-009: Larry Miller – rezoning 0.92 acres from AG to R-40 for a single-family home (BOC Dist. 1)
• Case #26-05-010: Knox Bridge Land Partners, LLC – rezoning 58.32 acres (17.6 from AG/GC and 40.69 from AG) to RD-3 for a subdivision, plus variances for lot widths, streetscape trees, garage setbacks, and street turnarounds (BOC Dist. 3)

The commission approved several meeting minutes and rezoning requests. It recommended approval of the Alma Coffee project to Light Industrial and General Commercial, and approved a single‑family R‑40 zoning for a private residence. The commission also approved a 58.32‑acre RD‑3 zoning with 20 conditions, while denying one lot‑width variance and approving two other variances. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved April 7, 2026 Planning Commission minutes (8-0)
• Approved April 20, 2026 Worksession minutes (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Alma Coffee rezoning to Light Industrial and General Commercial (9-0)
• Recommended approval of R‑40 single‑family residential zoning for Larry Miller (9-0)
• Recommended approval of RD‑3 zoning for 58.32 acres with 20 conditions, modifying condition 1 and 17 and adding a 25‑ft driveway requirement (9-0)
• Denied variance to reduce lot widths from 60‑ft to 50‑ft on northern 17.6 acres (9-0)
• Approved variance to vary streetscape tree placements along internal road right‑of‑way (9-0)
• Approved variance to allow hammerhead turnarounds, cul‑de‑sacs, loop and crescent turnarounds (9-0)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review several rezoning requests, including a 39.46-acre mixed-use development. The body is also considering budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office and the purchase of five pieces of heavy machinery for Public Works.

• Rezoning of 39.46 acres for mixed-use development (Case #26-04-007)
• Rezoning of 6.9 acres for a residential subdivision (Case #26-03-006)
• Public Works machinery purchases from Yancey Bros. Co. and Dobbs Equipment totaling $623,278
• Budget amendment of $425,565.50 to fund 12 vacant Sheriff's Office positions
• Correction of 2026 Resurfacing Project - Phase II agreement to $4,371,266.38

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss an audit committee update, proposed text amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding medical spas and health and human services (Articles 4, 7, and Table 7.2), and other regular agenda items. No formal votes are expected as this is a discussion session. An executive session will follow.

• Discussion of Audit Committee with County Manager
• Discussion of Text Amendments to Articles 4, 7, and Table 7.2 of Zoning Ordinance for Medical Spa and Health and Human Services
• Discussion of Regular Agenda Items

The Board discussed the formation of an audit committee, proposed text amendments to the zoning ordinance for medical spas, and several rezoning and annexation requests. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded for any of these items. The board agreed to continue discussion of the audit committee at the next meeting.

Board of Elections and Registration Regular Meeting

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to review the Director's report and address new business. Key discussion items include a letter to Governor Brian Kemp regarding a special session and the advance voting location for Hickory Flat for November 2026.

• Hickory Flat Advance Voting Location for November 2026
• Letter to Governor Brian Kemp regarding Special Session

The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 6 meeting. It set the certification meeting for May 22 at 5:00 PM and the runoff‑level audit for May 29. A motion to close the Oak Grove and Ball Ground advance voting locations for the June runoff passed unanimously, saving about $17,000. The board also approved sending a letter to the governor requesting a special legislative session to clarify post‑July 1 voting methods.

• Approved meeting agenda (5‑0)
• Approved April 6 minutes (5‑0)
• Set certification date May 22, 5:00 PM (decision, no vote)
• Set runoff‑level audit date May 29 (decision, no vote)
• Closed Oak Grove and Ball Ground advance voting locations for June runoff (5‑0)
• Authorized letter to governor requesting special legislative session (4‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Board will receive a presentation of the FY2025 audit results from Nichols Cauley. They will also discuss items from the regular agenda. No voting is scheduled at this work session.

• Presentation of FY2025 audit results by Nichols Cauley
• Discussion of regular agenda items

The Board approved a motion to adjourn the work session to an executive session, passing the motion 5-0. No other items were voted on or formally decided during this meeting.

• Adjourned work session to executive session (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing on text amendments for private school zoning requirements and consider a board-initiated rezoning for a 63-acre parcel. Among major spending items, a $5.4 million purchase of 4.63 acres on North Street in downtown Canton and two road resurfacing contracts totaling over $10 million are up for approval.

• Public hearing on text amendment for private school requirements in zoning ordinance
• Board-initiated rezoning for Pearidge Land Investments, 63.05 acres
• Purchase of 4.63 acres on North Street in Canton for $5,412,630.00
• 2026 Resurfacing Project Phase I construction agreement with Summit Construction for $5,657,031.50
• 2026 Resurfacing Project Phase II construction agreement with South Georgia Milling for $5,012,573.06

Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing

The Cherokee County Zoning Board of Appeals holds a public hearing to decide on five zoning cases: three variance requests, one appeal of a notice of violation, and approval of the previous meeting's minutes. The variances involve a shared easement for a rural subdivision, encroachment into a stream buffer, a setback reduction for a home addition, and a similar shared-easement request. The appeal concerns a fence placed within a right-of-way.

• Case #26-04-012V: Knight seeks variance for rural subdivision shared easement not built to county standards
• Case #26-04-013V: Cline requests variance to allow disturbance within 50-foot stream buffer and 75-foot impervious setback
• Case #26-04-014V: Hunt/Ernst seek variance for rural subdivision shared easement similar to Case #26-04-012V
• Case #26-04-016V: Sheehan requests variance to reduce platted 10-foot setback to 5.5 feet for home addition
• Case #26-04-15A: Headrick/CTO Holdings appeals January 20, 2026 notice of violation regarding fence in right-of-way

The board amended the agenda to withdraw case #26-04-15A by a 4-0 vote. It approved the March 12, 2026 minutes with a typo correction, also 4-0. Four variance requests—Wayman and Charlene Knight, Ronnie Cline (with an amendment), Andrew Hunt for David Ernst, and Robert Sheehan—were each approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by a 4-0 motion.

• Amended agenda to withdraw case #26-04-15A (4-0)
• Approved corrected March 12, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved variance for Wayman and Charlene Knight (Case #26-04-012V) (4-0)
• Approved variance for Ronnie Cline with amendment to remove impervious setback encroachment (Case #26-04-013V) (4-0)
• Approved variance for Andrew Hunt for David Ernst (Case #26-04-014V) (4-0)
• Approved variance for Robert Sheehan (Case #26-04-016V) (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

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Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board will consider and vote on the purchase of a 4.63‑acre site on North Street for $5,412,630, with a $500,000 donation for Badger Creek Park improvements. It will also review multiple zoning applications, several opioid‑abatement fund allocations, and a series of equipment and infrastructure contracts ranging from fire‑station renovations to road‑right‑of‑way services.

• Purchase of 4.63 acres on North Street for $5,412,630 (net $4,912,630 after donation)
• Allocation of $39,000 opioid‑abatement funds to Cherokee FOCUS project
• Allocation of $30,000 opioid‑abatement funds to Juvenile Court drug‑testing program
• Approval of $1,499,464 renovation contract for four fire stations
• Various zoning actions: special‑use permit for self‑storage, rezoning of 63.05 acres, and multiple rezoning/variance requests

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 39.46 acres in BOC District 4. The applicant seeks to rezone portions of the property to General Commercial (4.46 acres) and Multi-Family Residential (35 acres) for a mixed-use development, along with multiple variances related to buffers, setbacks, parking, and an existing wireless tower. The commission will also vote on approving minutes from its March 3 and March 23 meetings.

• Rezone 4.46 acres to GC and 35 acres to RM-16 for mixed-use development
• Request to reduce zoning buffer to 10 feet adjacent to R-40 property
• Request to eliminate internal zoning buffers between GC and RM-16
• Variance to allow front building setbacks of 0–12 feet
• Variance to allow existing wireless tower closer than its height to property line

The commission approved the recommendation to rezone 1.546 acres from General Agriculture to R‑60 Single‑Family Residential for the Deatherage property. The motion passed unanimously, 8‑0. A separate rezoning request for a 6.9‑acre parcel was also approved, 7‑1.

• Recommend approval of R‑60 zoning for Deatherage property (8-0)
• Recommend approval of R‑60 zoning for Bow Trail 5, LLC property (7-1)
• Approve February 16, 2026 Worksession Minutes (7-0)
• Approve January 6, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting minutes (8-0)
• Adjourn meeting (8-0)

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss items on the regular agenda. The meeting includes a presentation of first quarter 2026 anniversaries by HR Director Kathy Lambert.

• Discussion of Regular Agenda Items

The Board did not record any votes or final approvals during the work session. Several items, including a proposed purchase of 4.63 acres on North Street and multiple zoning applications, were postponed or withdrawn. The Board also noted upcoming public hearing date changes and discussed equipment purchases, but no formal decisions were documented.

• Postponed decision on purchase of 4.63+ acres on North Street (request for action delayed)
• Postponed decision on Phase II environmental site assessment for North Street parcel
• Noted withdrawal of zoning modification applications by Province Development, Inc. and EC New Vision Georgia, LLC
• Acknowledged request to reschedule public hearings for Reed Street, Ballantry PMC Belmont, and Beavers Road projects

Board of Elections and Registration Regular Meeting

The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to discuss moving the Woodlands Precinct polling location. The board will also address Sunday voting for the May 2026 General Primary Election.

• Proposed move of Woodlands Precinct voters from The Woodlands Clubhouse to Little River Elementary School
• Sunday Voting for the May 2026 General Primary Election

The board approved the meeting agenda and the March 2 minutes, each by a 4-0 vote. Members voted to change the Woodstock precinct voting location from The Woodlands Clubhouse to Little River Elementary School, removing the original time limitation, also by 4-0. The board added an early voting day on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with a 4-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 4-0 motion.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 2 minutes (4-0)
• Moved Woodstock precinct voting location to Little River Elementary School (4-0)
• Added early voting on Sunday, May 3, 2026, 1‑5 PM (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

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Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several road and infrastructure design amendments, including projects on Bells Ferry Road and Technology Ridge Parkway. The body is also considering zoning changes, annexation requests, and various service contracts for the Sheriff's Office and courts.

• Design services agreement for Ball Ground Bypass project in the amount of $1,865,211.35
• Board initiated rezoning for Pearidge Land Investments concerning 63.05 +/- acres
• Annexation request from the City of Woodstock for two parcels on Rope Mill Road
• Inmate medical services contract amendment for Year Four ranging from $6,544,686.00 to $8,307,481.00
• Georgia Transit Trust Funds award of $1,000,000.00 for a new CATS facility

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners holds a work session. They will discuss a text amendment to regulations concerning medical spas and other health and human services. The board also presents awards to fire and emergency services personnel and discusses regular agenda items. An executive session follows the public portion.

• Fire and Emergency Services Awards Presentation
• Medical Spas and Other Health and Human Services - Text Amendment Discussion
• Discussion of Regular Agenda Items
• Executive Session to Follow

The March 17 work session included a fire awards presentation and discussions on a medical‑spa text amendment, a Sharp Mountain Creek overlook entrance, a rezoning case for Pearidge Land Investments, and an annexation request from Woodstock. The board scheduled public hearings for the medical‑spa amendment (May 19), the Reed Street rezoning (April 21), and the Woodstock annexation (May 7). No motions were voted on, and no items were approved, denied, or tabled during this session.

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Cherokee County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approving the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes and a zoning request. Case #25-11-029 seeks to rezone 1.38 acres from Estate Residential (R-80) to Single-Family Residential (R-60) to allow a lot split on a 3.23-acre property. The applicant is Seth Stroud for Samba Creative Ventures, LLC.

• Approve October 7, 2025 public hearing minutes
• Case #25-11-029: Rezone 1.38 acres from R-80 to R-60 for lot split at Seth Stroud/Samba Creative Ventures, LLC property (BOC Dist. 2)

Board of Commissioners Work Session

This is a work session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners. The agenda includes only a call to order, discussion of regular agenda items, adjournment, and an executive session. No specific proposals, votes, or dollar amounts are listed; the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Discussion of regular agenda items (no specifics provided in the agenda)

Commissioner Will Cagle moved to adjourn the meeting to executive session; Commissioner Richard Weatherby seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) at 3:57 p.m. No other items were recorded as approved, denied, or tabled.

• Adjourned to executive session (vote 5-0)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will consider routine procedural items, including ratifying the closure of an executive session and approving February meeting minutes. Commissioners will discuss appointments to the Impact Fee Appeals Board, a resolution supporting annexation of about 142.57 acres into the City of Woodstock, and several planning and zoning matters. A public hearing will be held on a request to modify zoning conditions and grant concurrent variances for an 88.1‑acre residential development by EC New Vision Georgia, LLC. The board will also review multiple consent‑agenda contracts and vehicle purchases totaling several hundred thousand dollars.

• Public Hearing – Case #25-04-009: modify zoning conditions and grant concurrent variances for EC New Vision Georgia, LLC (≈88.1 acres) in District 1
• Resolution supporting legislative annexation of ≈142.57 acres into the City of Woodstock
• Third Amendment to Design Services Agreement for I-575 at Towne Lake Parkway Interchange Improvements Project – $980,236.11
• Construction of Amphitheater Pavilion at Cherokee Veterans Park – $390,662 total (including $50,000 contingency)
• Purchase of a 2024 BraunAbility Voyager ADA minivan for CATS – $78,007.50

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Cherokee County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 3, 2026, to consider two rezoning requests. The first seeks to rezone 1.546 acres from AG to R-40 for a single-family home. The second seeks to rezone 6.9 acres from R-80 to R-60 for a residential subdivision. The commission will also vote on minutes from previous meetings.

• Case #26-03-005: Rezone 1.546 +/- acres from AG to R-40 for a single-family home (BOC Dist. 1).
• Case #26-03-006: Rezone 6.9 +/- acres from R-80 to R-60 for a residential subdivision (BOC Dist. 2).
• Approval of January 6, 2026, Planning Commission Public Hearing Minutes.
• Approval of February 16, 2026, Planning Commission Work Session Minutes.

Board of Elections and Registration Regular Meeting

The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration will hold its regular meeting on March 2, 2026 at the county admin complex. The board will approve the meeting agenda and the February 2, 2026 minutes, and will hold an executive session to discuss potential litigation. The remaining items are standard reports, unfinished and new business, public comments, and adjournment.

• Approval of Monthly Board Meeting Agenda
• Approval of Board Meeting Minutes (February 2, 2026)
• Executive Session – discuss potential litigation

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the February 2 minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. Members voted 5‑0 to enter an executive session to discuss litigation matters, then 5‑0 to return to the open session. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 2 minutes (5-0)
• Entered executive session on litigation (5-0)
• Exited executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a construction agreement for the East Cherokee Drive at Macedonia Elementary School Intersection, budget amendments, and multiple zoning and licensing requests. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, a public hearing schedule, and presentations. Residents should note the contract award to Tetrabuild Infracon, LLC and the $7,000 budget transfer for the Love Where You Live program.

• Approve $826,945.47 construction services contract with Tetrabuild Infracon, LLC for East Cherokee Drive intersection improvement
• Approve $7,000 budget amendment transferring funds from Hotel/Motel Fund to Conference Center Fund for Love Where You Live
• Consider exceptional variance request for 1.38‑acre tract on Red Barn Road in Bells Ferry Community Design District
• Consider board‑initiated rezoning of 63.05‑acre parcel for Pearidge Land Investments
• Approve purchase of 18 thermal imaging cameras and upgrades for Fire & EMS for $161,726

Board of Commissioners Work Session

This is a work session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners. The agenda lists only call to order, discussion of regular agenda items, adjournment, and an executive session. No specific items are detailed in the posted agenda.

• No specific agenda items listed; meeting is procedural only.

The commissioners voted 5‑0 to amend the work‑session agenda to include a discussion of the United States’ 250th birthday. They also decided not to make the two pending TSPLOST Citizens Review Committee appointments because they were not ready. The meeting was then adjourned to Executive Session by a 5‑0 vote.

• Amended agenda to add 250th anniversary discussion (5-0)
• Did not make pending TSPLOST Citizens Review Committee appointments
• Adjourned to Executive Session (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Work Session

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss items from the regular agenda. No specific action items or public hearings are listed. An executive session is scheduled to follow the public meeting.

• Discussion of Regular Agenda Items

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners held a work session on February 3, 2026 and reviewed agenda items including minutes approval, a deannexation request, several zoning and special‑use cases, and a consent agenda of grant and procurement requests. No votes or final actions were recorded for any of the presented items, and the board postponed discussion of certain matters to future meetings. The session remained procedural, with information and recommendations presented but no decisions adopted.

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

This meeting includes a public hearing, planning and zoning items, consent agenda, and county manager items. The board will decide on several rezoning requests, including one for a package store with a variance to reduce the front setback from 50 to 25 feet. Also under consideration are grants, funding for school resource officer training, motorcycle purchases, and a gym floor replacement.

• Rezone from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial and special use permit for a package store, with a variance to reduce front setback from 50 to 25 feet on Old Ball Ground Road (Case #26-01-004S)
• Deannexation request from the City of Ball Ground (10.1)
• Rezone from Light Industrial to General Commercial for D'Avanzo & Co. (Case #26-01-003)
• Purchase of six Harley Davidson FLTRXP police motorcycles for Sheriff's Office, total $142,399.70 (12.2)
• Gym floor replacement at Woodstock Recreation Center, $129,395 plus $15,000 contingency (12.3)

Board of Elections and Registration Special Called Meeting

The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a special called meeting to review returns and certify the January 6, 2026, special election for House District 23. The agenda also includes routine approval of the meeting agenda and adjournment.

• Review of Returns & Certification for the January 6, 2026, Special Election HD 23

The Board of Elections and Voter Registration approved its meeting agenda. It affirmed that the number of ballots counted did not exceed the number of active registered voters. The Board then certified the January 6, 2026 special election for House District 23. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved finding that ballots counted did not exceed registered voters (3-0)
• Certified Jan 6 special election for House District 23 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Elections and Registration Regular Meeting

The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration meets for a regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the January 5 regular meeting and a January 9 special called meeting that reviewed returns and certified a special election. The board will also hear a director's report and take public comments. The meeting consists of standard procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from January 9 special called meeting to review returns and certify special election
• Director's report
• Public comments

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also approved the minutes from the January 5 and January 9, 2026 meetings. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:02 AM.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 5, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 9, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Work Session

This is a work session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners. The agenda includes a recognition of the County Office of Elections and Voter Registration, followed by discussion of items on the regular agenda. No specific proposals, votes, or financial figures are listed. The meeting will adjourn into an executive session afterward.

• Recognition of Cherokee County Office of Elections and Voter Registration
• Discussion of Regular Agenda Items

The commissioners discussed several agenda items, including public hearings on alcohol ordinance amendments, a variance request on Red Barn Road, and rezoning proposals. They decided not to make any appointments to the TSPLOST Citizens Review Committee. The minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting were considered, but no vote outcome was recorded. No other formal actions or approvals were taken.

• No action on TSPLOST Citizens Review Committee appointments (deferred)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the alcohol beverage code, a variance request for the Red Barn Road tract, a modification of zoning conditions for Coma Properties (84 acres), and a Board-initiated rezoning for Pearidge Land Investments (63 acres). The consent agenda includes grants, budget amendments, and an alcohol license residency waiver. County manager items include equipment purchases for Sheriff’s Office ($113,647) and Marshal’s Office ($60,900), a software subscription for Clerk of Courts ($2.5 million), and a fire station alerting system service agreement ($994,605 over 7 years).

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages) of the Code of Ordinances
• Public hearing for Fred Snell/Lynwood Group LLC variance on Red Barn Road tract (1.38 acres)
• Board-initiated rezoning of 63.05-acre Pearidge Land Investments parcel
• Five-year SaaS subscription with Tyler Technologies for Clerk of Courts ($2,510,497.81 total)
• Seven-year MACH Fire Station Alerting System service agreement with Motorola Solutions ($994,604.99)

Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing

The Zoning Board of Appeals will elect its 2026 officers and consider eight zoning variance requests. These cases involve requests for setback reductions, sign dimensions, and subdivision street standards.

• Case #26-01-001V: Setback reductions for a home addition (Remo Caderas)
• Case #26-01-002V: Use of urban street type in a rural subdivision (Woodall Communities, LLC)
• Case #26-01-003V: Internal lighting and size/height increases for a pylon sign (Russell S. Armstrong)
• Case #26-01-005V: Shared easement not built to County standards for a rural subdivision (Weatherby Farm)
• Case #26-01-007V: Front setback reduction to 50-feet for a gas canopy and fuel pumps (Hassanali Investments, Inc.)

Planning Commission Public Hearing

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider four zoning cases. These include requests for rezoning property for office, commercial, and package store use, as well as a special use permit for self-storage.

• Case #26-01-001: Rezoning 6.02 +/- acres from R-80 to OI for Hickory Flat Medical Partners, LLC
• Case #26-01-002S: Special Use Permit for a Climate Controlled Self-Storage Facility
• Case #26-01-003: Rezoning from Light Industrial (LI) to General Commercial (GC)
• Case #26-01-004S: Rezoning .94 +/- acres to General Commercial, Special Use Permit for a Package Store, and a setback variance on Old Ball Ground Road

Board of Commissioners Work Session

This is a procedural work session. The board will recognize fourth quarter 2025 anniversaries and discuss items from the regular agenda. No specific decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Recognition of Fourth Quarter 2025 Anniversaries by HR Director
• Discussion of Regular Agenda Items (no details provided)

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss zoning changes for commercial use and an annexation request by the City of Holly Springs. The body is also considering several vehicle purchases and professional service contracts for landfill monitoring and construction testing.

• Rezone 4.2+/- acres to General Commercial for Merodynamic Pools (Case #25-12-030S)
• Rezone 0.54+/- acres to Neighborhood Commercial (Case #25-12-031)
• Annexation of 19.9 acres at 1393 and 1397 Sixes Road by City of Holly Springs
• Professional Services Agreement with Rindt, Inc. for Blalock Road Landfill monitoring up to $201,285.00
• Purchase of 2025 Ford F-150 ($44,527.00) and 2026 Ford Transit passenger van ($61,450.00)

Board of Elections and Registration Special Called Meeting

The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a special meeting to certify election results, following a call to order and concluding with adjournment. An executive session may be held afterward if needed.

• Call to Order
• Election Certification
• Adjournment
• Executive Session (if necessary)

Board of Elections and Registration Special Called Meeting

The Board of Elections and Registration will review and certify the returns for the December 9, 2025, special election to fill a vacancy in House District 23.

• Review of returns for December 9, 2025, Special Election (House District 23)
• Certification of December 9, 2025, Special Election (House District 23)

Board of Elections and Registration Regular Meeting

The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration will consider intergovernmental agreements to conduct municipal elections for Ball Ground, Canton, Holly Springs, Waleska, and Woodstock. They will also discuss scheduling pre-certification and certification special called meetings. Procedural items include approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes.

• Intergovernmental Agreement to Conduct Municipal Elections for the City of Ball Ground
• Intergovernmental Agreement to Conduct Municipal Elections for the City of Canton
• Intergovernmental Agreement to Conduct Municipal Elections for the City of Holly Springs
• Intergovernmental Agreement to Conduct Municipal Elections for the City of Waleska
• Intergovernmental Agreement to Conduct Municipal Elections for the City of Woodstock