Ball Ground Highway Rezoning Approved by Cherokee County for Industrial Development

Ball Ground Highway Rezoning Approved by Cherokee County for Industrial Development

Cherokee County has implemented a notable measure to promote economic expansion and enhance the composition of the regional economy: the rezoning of a specific area of land to accommodate prospective industrial purposes. A zoning application for a 14.26-acre tract situated at 3953 Ball Ground Highway, in the vicinity of Canton, was unequivocally approved by the … Read more

Georgia’s Squatter-Targeting Bill Awaits the Governor’s Signature

Georgia's Squatter-Targeting Bill Awaits the Governor's Signature

Squatting has become a major concern for both politicians and homeowners in Cobb County and beyond. The Georgia Squatter Reform Act, House Bill 1017, was passed in response to the growing number of cases of unauthorized occupancy. It is currently pending Governor Brian Kemp’s signature to become law. State Representative Devan Seabaugh was inspired to … Read more

New Race and Ethnicity Categories Implemented in the United States: An Identity Revolution

New Race and Ethnicity Categories Implemented in the United States: An Identity Revolution

Following a substantial interval of 27 years, the United States government has initiated a momentous endeavor to redefine its classification system with regard to race and ethnicity. Motivated by an aspiration for enhanced representation, specifically within the Hispanic and Middle Eastern/North African communities, this undertaking signifies a critical juncture in the progressive demographic terrain of … Read more

Wellstar Welcomes Lorrie Liang as New President of Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Wellstar Welcomes Lorrie Liang as New President of Kennestone Regional Medical Center

The renowned medical institutions Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital have undergone a significant leadership transition with the appointment of Lorrie Liang as their new president, as announced by Wellstar Health System. Liang will assume the position of senior vice president within the Wellstar Health System in her new position. She … Read more

Trump, Perdue, and Loeffler Host Exclusive Atlanta Fundraiser Amid Georgia Political Turmoil

Trump, Perdue, and Loeffler Host Exclusive Atlanta Fundraiser Amid Georgia Political Turmoil

As an exclusive fundraiser is scheduled to occur in Atlanta on April 10, former president Donald Trump is once again making ripples in Georgia politics. With notable attendees such as former U.S. Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, the occasion emphasizes President Trump’s continuous endeavors to establish a foothold in the Peach State in the … Read more

U.S. to Advance Ukraine Aid Package with ‘Important Innovations’ After Recess, Says Speaker Johnson

U.S. to Advance Ukraine Aid Package with 'Important Innovations' After Recess, Says Speaker Johnson

Speaker Johnson expects the United States to advance the Ukraine aid package with “Important Innovations” following recess. Amidst the intricate dynamics of a divided government, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has reaffirmed his dedication to implementing a comprehensive aid package for Ukraine as soon as the House reconvenes from recess. During an interview on “Sunday Night … Read more

Understanding Cherokee County’s Affordable Housing Challenges

Understanding Cherokee County's Affordable Housing Challenges

Cherokee County, Georgia policymakers and stakeholders continue to explore affordable housing. Representatives from towns, organizations, and institutions met at the Cherokee County Conference Center in Canton for the second Cherokee Regional Housing Forum to discuss the need for more accessible housing. Cherokee County Commission Chair Harry Johnston stated that the housing crisis affects those facing … Read more

Voters in Georgia Will Determine the Property Tax Cap: Essential Information

Voters in Georgia Will Determine the Property Tax Cap: Essential Information

A series of property tax increase-restraining measures were recently approved by Georgia legislators, constituting a noteworthy endeavor in the field of tax reform during the 2024 legislative session. At the core of these initiatives lies a state constitutional amendment proposal that will be subject to a November referendum, necessitating the consent of Georgia voters prior … Read more