(OCT. 1, 2024) — Cherokee County is celebrating National Community Planning Month in October with a series of events aimed at engaging residents in shaping the county’s future. The events offer opportunities for the public to provide input on planning studies and to learn about initiatives designed to enhance the quality of life in Cherokee County.
“National Community Planning Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the collaboration between the various stakeholders to create vibrant communities,” said Planning Manager Catherine Long.
The festivities kick off with the Canton First Friday event on Friday, Oct. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Canton, followed by The Great Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. At both events, attendees are encouraged to visit the county’s Planning and Zoning booth to learn about ongoing and upcoming planning initiatives and take part in current planning surveys.
In addition to these events, residents are encouraged to participate in an engaging Passport to Planning activity throughout the month. This activity encourages participants to explore key locations across the county, engage with planning themes, and submit their completed passports to planning@cherokeecountyga.gov by Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m. to be entered to win a $50 Visa gift card and local community swag. Residents will visit designated locations in Ball Ground, Canton, Holly Springs, Nelson, Waleska, and Woodstock, taking photos at each stop. Find the poster at each location and scan the QR code to test your planning knowledge. Posters should be at each location by the end of the week.
Participants can read more about the Passport to Planning program, see full contest rules, and download the passport template by visiting www.cherokeecountyga.gov/planning.
National Community Planning Month highlights the role of planning in shaping communities. It emphasizes the impact of planning on areas such as housing, transportation, economic development, and environmental sustainability. The observance promotes the importance of community involvement and collaboration between planners, government officials, and residents to support the development of stronger, more resilient neighborhoods.
For more information, visit the Cherokee County website at www.cherokeecountyga.gov or contact the Planning Division at 678-493-6000.
