Holly Springs News

The Fourth of July is a time to get together with family and friends and celebrate Americaa s independence.A While some people choose to stay home and grill in the back yard, there are many fun, family-friendly events in and outside of Cherokee County for those who want to celebrate somewhere other than home.

Two Canton bar owners are asserting that keeping their bars open until 2 a.m. will not only increase tax revenue for the city, but may actually make streets safer.

The Cherokee County Commission voted unanimously at its June 16 meeting toA purchase two Waleska parks from Reinhardt College for $608,000. The county anticipates closing on the purchase of Cline Park, 12.2 acres for $244,300, and Waleska park, 18.9 acres for $363,800, by the end of the month.

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Cherokee County, Cobb County and central Fulton County until 5 pm.

Holly Springs is looking for ways to fund its stormwater program, and one suggestion is a user-based fee, similar to what Woodstock and Canton charge.

A broken gas line forced evacuations and closed roads in Cherokee County Monday afternoon.

Holly Springs police are investigating the Thursday night drowning death of a Cherokee County child.

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Holly Springs received a portion of a $1.3 million state grant program for its downtown multi-use trail system.

Getting the word out to residents about what's happening with crime in the county isn't for the faint of heart.

Cherokee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Frank Petruzielo spoke to the Cherokee County Democrat Party April 20 at the train depot in Holly Springs.

It was just a matter of time. A trend that began with the 2008 presidential election seasons and made its way to Georgia's 2010 state races has trickled down to the municipal level in Cherokee County.

Holly Springs police recently got the OK to run radar and laser on 13 roads. The city council approved an ordinance updating the Georgia Department of Transportation permits on those roads by a vote ofA 3-0 at the April 20 city council meeting.

Severe weather ripped through areas of metro Atlanta, causing damage and at least one injury.

Holly Springs is one step closer to getting its new city hall in downtown. The city council voted 4-0 March 16 to purchase 12 acres in downtown for $1.8 million.

Holly Springsa city manager will remain the citya s top executive at least for another year: The city council approved the extension of Robbie Rokovitza s contract at its March 16 meeting.

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Northside Hospital-Cherokee is continuing to expand its services to fulfill the community's medical and clinical needs.

While I acknowledge that any activity resulting in loss of life is tragic, I hardly see that a law raising punishment for "superspeeders" is worth the attention it's receiving.

Two students were arrested last week following an incident at Woodstock High School that prompted an emergency lockdown of the high school, Woodstock Middle School, and the Etowah High School campus.