The Top 10 in 10 ‘Young Professionals to Watch’ initiative is designed to cultivate and showcase exceptional Cherokee County young professionals.  Coordinated by the Cherokee County Chamber, in partnership with Enjoy Cherokee Magazine, this recognition program focuses on Cherokee County residents between the ages of 20-40 who are considered to be Cherokee County’s potential future leaders.

2023 Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch

The rising stars recognized as Cherokee County’s next generation of community leaders include (front row, l to r):  Madison Beaulieu, Economic Development Operations Manager, City of Woodstock; Ashley Witcher, County Extension Coordinator/4-H & Youth Agent, University of Georgia Extension-Cherokee County; Kristin Norton Green, Theatre Events & Facilities Director, City of Canton; Ashley Polito, Principal, Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy-Cherokee County School District; Lindsay Harris, Intelligence Unit Manager–Multi-Agency Criminal Intelligence Unit, Cherokee Sheriff’s Office.  (back row, l to r):  Thomas Trawick, Zoning Division Manager, Cherokee County; Michael Sims, Lieutenant, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services; Joshua Cole, Lead District Executive, Atlanta Area Council-Boy Scouts of America; Zack Bobo, Owner, Zack Bobo Real Estate; Justin Lamb, Director of Metallurgy and R&D, Universal Alloy Corporation.