(OCT. 1, 2024) — The public will have multiple opportunities to provide feedback on the Greenways and Trails Master Plan development in the second round of public input meetings.

Last November, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners engaged Gresham Smith for professional services to create the first-ever countywide Greenways & Trails Master Plan. The goal of the plan is to establish an intentional and cohesive approach to identifying potential locations for future trails, prioritizing trail connections and allocating funding for new projects with the cities and adjacent counties to develop the network.

Two in-person public input sessions, as well as a virtual option, were held in May. An online survey and interactive map activity were available throughout May and June.

The second round of public input will focus on the first draft of the proposed trail network.

“This is a great opportunity for members of the public to see how the first round of input sculpted the draft plan,” said Community Services Agency Director Bryan Reynolds. “You’ll be asked to review the draft trail network and let us know what you like and what you don’t like so we can use that information as development of the plan evolves.”

The public will have the opportunity to talk with consultants, planners and Recreation and Parks staff on five occasions during the month of October.

Upcoming events include:

Canton First Friday Pop Up Event

Oct. 4, 6-9 p.m.

Downtown Canton

The Great Pumpkin Fest

Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cherokee Veterans Park

7345 Cumming Hwy., Canton

(Free shuttle services from Macedonia Elementary School, Macedonia Baptist Church, and Dwight Terry Park. Traffic pattern enforced. No left turns in or out of Veterans Park during this event).

Open House

Oct. 23, 5-7:30 p.m.

Bridge Mill Fire Station Community Room

9550 Bells Ferry Road, Canton

Open House

Oct. 29, 5-7:30 p.m.

The Buzz Community Center (Victory Hall)

7345 Cumming Hwy., Canton

Virtual Meeting

Oct. 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Zoom

Registration is required. Register via the link posted at www.cherokeecountyga.gov/community-services.