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Cherokee County, Georgia

Location




Courthouse

Contact Information


Mailing Address   90 North Street, Suite 3101130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, GA 30114-2756
Telephone   678.493.6010
Fax   678.493.6013
Website   http://www.cherokeega.com
Google Map   Launch Google Satellite Map


County Data


Snapshot    County Snapshot from the GA Dept. of Community Affairs
Census    Cherokee County County Census Data from U.S. Census
Other Data Sets    County QuickFacts from the U.S. Census Bureau
Georgia Encyclopedia    County Page from The New Georgia Encyclopedia
Wage & Salaries    Local Government Wage and Salary Survey from DCA
Labor Market    Georgia Labor Market Explorer & Analysis
Sales Tax    Sales and Property Tax Rates from DOR
Hotel/Motel Tax    Hotel/Motel Tax Report from DCA

Statistics and Rates


2008 Population   210529 (State Rank: 7)
Incorporated Millage Rate   4,381
Unincorporated Millage Rate   4,381
County Bond   0
School Maintenance/Operations   18,45
School Bond   0,4
Total Incorporated   23,231
Total Unincorporated   23,231

County Name and Origin


Cherokee County was created by legislative act in 1830 from lands previously held by the Cherokee Nation. It was later divided into 24 counties. Forcible removal of the Cherokees opened the area to settlers looking for cheap land, and some, seeking the source of gold some of the Indians used in trade. Canton, the county seat, is named for the city in China. Founders of the town tried to initiate silk production there, but nothing more than the name survived that venture.

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