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Cherokee County, Georgia
60 county departments — find contact information, department heads, and services.
Harry Johnston
The Board of Commissioners, staff and I welcome you to Cherokee County! Cherokee County IS a great place to…
Geoff Morton
(678) 493-6001
Angela Davis with Jarrard Davis, LLP, serves as the Contract Attorney for Cherokee County. Ms. Davis is a…
Angela Davis, Partner
770-501-8001
The County Clerk is the official custodian of records for all actions taken by the Board of Commissioners.…
Christy Black
(678) 493-6000
The members of the Cherokee County Animal Shelter are committed to providing superior service to both the…
Renae Goggans
(770) 345-7270
Effective immediately the following building permit documents will only be accepted through CityView Portal:…
Paul Laney, CBO-MCP
678-493-6220
Mission Statement The Cherokee County Department of Capital Projects proactively and professionally manages…
Please view our Welcome to CATS video in English Espanol Micro-Transit App Video For closure/inclement…
Greg Powell
770-345-6238
Cherokee County s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Program mission is to invest in people…
Susan Filiberto
(770) 721-7807
TO REPORT FOR DRUG TESTING COME TO 94 NORTH STREET, SUITE 118, CANTON, GA 30114 The Cherokee County Drug Lab…
678-493-6578
Visit the Cherokee Recreation Parks website for more information about the many available parks and programs.…
Jay Worley
770-924-7768
We have moved to our new site. Please visit us at: https://www.cherokeecourtclerk.com
Mission Statement
Brantley E. Day
678-493-6085
Make Cherokee County a better place to live, work and play through high-quality parks and recreation…
Bryan Reynolds
The function of the Coroner s Office is to determine cause, manner, and circumstance of death under the…
Sally Sims
678-493-4136
Please visit our new website at www.cherokeegacourts.com for the most current information regarding contact…
ATTENTION!! Effective January 1, 2026, the Development Service Center will no longer accept cash. We are…
Shannon Griffith
(770) 721-7810
Justice With Compassion - Recovery With Purpose BRJC DAC Facebook Page 154 North Street - Canton, Georgia…
678-493-6355
Welcome to the DUI Court website. This website is intended for participants who are currently enrolled in the…
(678) 493-6355
A message from the director: The Cherokee County Elections Office is committed to providing superior service…
Please visit us at: https://www.cherokeega-ema.org/
James (Daniel) Westbrook
To be responsive to the needs and requests in a timely manner of the citizens of Cherokee County relative to…
Ben Morgan, PE, CFM
678-493-6074
Provides responsive, innovative and accurate financial reporting, advice and performance measurement to…
Lonnie "Chuck" Dinkins
678-493-6025
Please visit us at: http://www.cherokeecountyfire.org/ Also, please use this contact form when requesting…
Please visit us at: http://www.cherokeecountyfire.org/
Chad Arp
Mission Statement The mission of Cherokee County Fleet Management is to provide efficient and effective…
Tony Bryant
770-345-0200
Value Proposition In collaboration and with professional courtesy, provide efficient, innovative, and…
Kenneth (Scott) Gordon
Zoning Maps - are maintained from submitted site plans as re-zonings are approved by the Cherokee County…
Brett Wehs
(678) 493-6050
To provide expertise and leadership in the activities and services of employment, benefits administration,…
Kathy Lambert
678-493-6016
The Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit, desiring to continue a just, efficient, and vigorous Indigent Defense…
Louis Turchiarelli
678-493-6193
Dedicated to improve operational efficiencies through high quality, secure, innovative, and cost-efficient…
Michael Haines
Please visit our new website: https://www.cherokeegacourts.com/juvenile-court
The Magistrate Court, established by the 1983 Georgia Constitution, is the first tier of Georgia's unified…
Judge Jack Goodwin III
Dana Martin
678.493.6210
Susan K. Treadaway
Todd Hayes
678-493-6360
Collaboration We engage citizens, business leaders and other agencies in planning. Efficiency We understand…
Margaret Stallings
678-493-6101
Estate and Guardianship/Conservatorship Proceedings: Petitions are accepted on an appointment basis. If you…
(678) 493-6160
Mission Statement The Procurement Department supports Cherokee County departments by delivering fair,…
Brian Davis
770-721-7805
Mission Statement To provide management to ensure clean, safe, functional and comfortable work environments…
Matt Williams
(678) 493-6091
678-493-6210
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES The Public Works division is responsible for managing and supervising all roadway…
Stephen Dobson
(770) 345-5842
The Radio Technology Department is responsible for managing the Cherokee County Emergency Responder Radio…
$10 FEE FOR OUT OF COUNTY RECYCLING. NO COMMERCIAL RECYCLING ACCEPTED The Recycling Center promotes…
Risk Management is responsible for insuring the county s assets, managing claims and promoting safety…
Derek Nelson
470-380-4772
Canton Location: 1001 Univeter Rd, Canton GA 30115. Open M-F : 8am - 5pm Senior Services provides…
Stacy Jones
770-479-7438
Please visit us at: https://sheriff.cherokeecountyga.gov/
Frank Reynolds
This department is responsible for managing the Roadway Capital Improvement/SPLOST Roadway Program for…
Patrick A. Bradshaw, AICP
770-721-7818
Please visit our new webpage: https://www.cherokeegacourts.com/state-court
The goal of the County s Stormwater Management Plan is to meet the requirements of all NPDES (National…
678-493-6077
Please visit our new website here: https://www.cherokeegacourts.com/superior-court
By clicking on either Real Estate Search or Your Community, we d like to welcome you to our new web facing…
Steve Swindell
(678) 493-6120
Please visit us at www.cherokeecountytax.com The Tax Commissioner is responsible for billing and collecting…
Mission Statement The mission of the Transportation Engineering Department is to provide a safe and efficient…
Brett Buchanan, P.E.
678-493-6058
Cherokee County Treatment Accountability Court (Mental Health) DONATE NOW The Cherokee County Treatment…
Please visit us at: https://www.caes.uga.edu/extension/cherokee/ By clicking on this link you are…
Cherokee County Veterans Treatment Court s (CCVTC) mission is to successfully rehabilitate veterans with…
