CANTON, GA (September 1, 2026) – The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2027. Sponsored each year by the Chamber, Leadership Cherokee boasts more than 750 graduates since the program’s inception in 1987. “A community engagement program, Leadership Cherokee produces experienced leaders for business, civic and political roles in our community,” shared Debra Williams, Commercial Lender, Credit Union of Georgia, and 2026 Chamber Board Chair.
Leadership Cherokee aims to expand your knowledge and appreciation of Cherokee County. “Monthly programs for the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2027 will focus on a variety of topics such as education, justice, infrastructure, public safety, healthcare, government, tourism, social services and economic development,” announced Sheila Keeffe, Care and Community Pastor, His Hands Church, and 2027 Leadership Cherokee Chair.
Nominations for the prestigious Leadership Cherokee program will be accepted through September 30th. Based upon the number of applications submitted, the Chamber will determine the number of candidates to be interviewed. The class, which varies in size each year, will be chosen in November with the program running January to September 2027 at a cost of $1,600 for Chamber members and $1,850 for non-Chamber members.
For further information regarding Leadership Cherokee please contact the Chamber office at 770-345-0400 or e-mail the Chamber at Leadership@CherokeeChamber.com.
The mission of the Cherokee County Chamber, a Georgia Certified Chamber of Commerce, is to support and connect businesses to create economic success.
