CANTON, GA (May 19, 2026) – The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Support Our Schools Committee, in partnership with Coosa Valley Credit Union, is recognizing retiring educators from the Cherokee County School District by donating funds to the Sequoyah Regional Library System. The funds will be used to purchase books for the library branches located in Cherokee County. The books will include a label recognizing all faculty, staff and administrators who retired during the 2025-2026 school year. Each retiree has received notification that a book is being donated in their honor.

“This is the seventeenth year the Chamber has acknowledged retiring educators for their valuable contribution to the lives of students in Cherokee County.  The Chamber is pleased to partner with Coosa Valley Credit Union in this tribute to Cherokee County’s educators,” shared Chamber President & CEO Pam Carnes.

The mission of the Cherokee County Chamber, a Georgia Certified Chamber of Commerce, is to support and connect businesses to create economic success.  For information on the Chamber and its programs, visit www.CherokeeChamber.com.

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Photo ID:  Pictured (L to R): Katie Bowling, Business Development Officer, Coosa Valley Credit Union; Pam Carnes, President & CEO, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce; Angela Cortellino, Executive Director, Sequoyah Regional Library System.