Originally, Cherokee County was more like a territory than a county, covering everything northwest of the Chattahoochee River and Chestatee River except for Carroll County. This county was created December 26, 1831 by the state legislature. It was named after the Cherokee Indians who lived in the area at that time. Cherokee County is located in Georgia with a population of 241,910. There schools are highly rated, with 42,309 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 56% of students are at least proficient in math and 54% in reading.
Most residents own their homes.
There are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.
Many families and young professionals live in Cherokee County
Residents tend to be conservative.
The public schools in Cherokee County are highly rated. Cherokee is referred to as "Where Metro Meets the Mountains".
Demographics: https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/cherokeecountygeorgia
Parks and Recreation: https://www.playcherokee.org/
Schools: https://www.cherokeek12.net/
Cities in Cherokee County…
Woodstock is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 30,362. Living in Woodstock offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Woodstock there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Woodstock and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Woodstock are highly rated.
Canton is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 27,127. Living in Canton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Canton there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Canton and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Canton are highly rated.
Holly Springs is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 11,469. Living in Holly Springs offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Holly Springs there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Holly Springs and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Holly Springs are highly rated.
Ball Ground is a town in Georgia with a population of 1,993. Living in Ball Ground offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Ball Ground and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Ball Ground are highly rated.
Waleska is a small town in Cherokee County with a population of 727. Living in Waleska offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Waleska and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Waleska are highly rated.