Cherokee County, GA - Services
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Cherokee County Services and Departments

E-GOV SERVICES
Agendas and Minutes
View the agendas for upcoming and past meetings of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners, Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Commission. Also view and search through the minutes of past meetings.
Board of Commissioners Streaming Video
Watch either live or previously recorded broadcasts of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners
Business License Database
A searchable listing of new and current businesses within Cherokee County. The listing is updated once a week on Mondays.
Capital Programs Major Project List
Current list of completed, ongoing and future major capital projects within Cherokee County.
Cherokee County Organizational Chart
The current organizational structure of Cherokee County government
Cherokee County Budget
A page by page breakdown of the current Cherokee County operating budget. The budget is voted on at the end of the year by the Board of Commissioners following recommendations by the county manager and the finance director.
Code of Ordinances
Cherokee County Code of Ordinances. - (see also: Zoning Ordinances)
Community Room Reservations
Reserve one of five available community rooms in Cherokee County online.
Contact County Agencies and Departments
Contact List for the county offices.
Contact Your Commissioner
Not sure who is your county commissioner and want to send them a note? Use this handy form by entering in your current Voter Registration data and the form will choose the appropriate commissioner for you.
Court Calendars
the current court calendar for the Cherokee County State Court.
Customer Service Survey
Want to leave feedback for a department head or county commissioner? Fill out this short survey.
Deeds System
The Cherokee County Clerk of Courts department now offers up deeds information online.
Directions to County Facilities
Locations of county buildings and offices throughout the county.
Employment Opportunities
A listing of all positions available through the Cherokee County Human Resources Department. You may browse listings and apply directly online by posting your resume.
Engineering Standard Details
A list of available standard details in PDF format.
Events Calendar
A list of current and upcoming Cherokee County Government events.
Map and Parcel Library
Images of all Cherokee County Tax Maps available in Adobe® PDF format.
Purchasing Bids and RFPs
A listing of current Bids and Requests for Proposals now open for bidding.
Road Defect Reporting Form
Report a pothole or other road defect to the county's Roads and Bridges department.
Search the County Website
Perform a full text search on all the documents that make up the cherokeega.com website
Tax Assessors Database
Search for tax information by map and parcel, owner's name or property street address.
Tax Commissioner Database
View tax bills for the last three years of any property in Cherokee County. Searchable by last name, street address and map/parcel number.
Vendor Registration
Register online as a Vendor with Cherokee County and recieve e-mail notifications regarding new RFPs/Bids and become a contact for requested services.
Zoning Ordinances
Zoning Ordinances. - (see also: Code of Ordinances)
DEPARTMENTS
Executives
CHEROKEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Your elected officials. Cherokee County has a Chairman and four (4) Commissioners.
County Manager: Jerry W. Cooper
the County Manager is the chief executive officer for the county.
County Attorney:
The County Attorney provides legal counsel to the Board of Commissioners and county employees.
County Clerk: Sheila Corbin
The County Clerk is the custodian of records for the Board of Commissioners.
Departments and Agencies
Animal Shelter
Our mission is to encourage and respect the animal/human bond while anticipating and providing services that insure public health and safety through the proper promotion of animal welfare.
Building Department
The mission of the Building Department is to enforce mandatory state building codes, thereby ensuring safe and structurally sound construction on residential and commercial buildings within Cherokee County's jurisdiction.
Clerk of Courts
Patty Baker is the Clerk of Superior, State and Juvenile Court
Community Services
The agency of Community Services includes: public relations, public information, community outreach, community affairs, community and media relations for the Office of the County Manager and the Board of Commissioners.
Human Resources
The Mission of the Cherokee County Human Resources Department is to provide expertise and leadership in the activities and services of employment, benefits administration, classification and compensation, employee relations, training and worker's compensation.
Environmental Health
A link to the North Georgia Health Department and the Cherokee specific page. By following this link you acknowledge you are leaving the Cherokee County Government website. The content of the above link is the sole responsibility of the Cherokee County Environmental Health department.
Finance Department
Provide accounting and purchasing services for Cherokee County, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, financial reporting, and cash management.
Information Technology Services
Provide support for telecommunication, program maintenance, systems development, production support and office systems services to County departments and agencies.
Judicial Services
Pages for or links to the following courts: Juvenile Court, Magistrate Court, Indigent Defense, Probate Court, State Court, and Superior Court as well as information regarding jury duty.
Mapping
The Cherokee County Mapping Department's primary responsibility is to service other county departments or county agencies with information and maps appropriate for their function.
Parks and Recreation
The Cherokee County Recreations and Park Agency (formerly CRPA) was absorbed by the county in 2007. The Agency provides many services and events county wide.
Planning and Zoning
Planning is a coordinated, continuous and comprehensive process promoting the vision of the community by providing an environment for orderly growth and development, creating opportunity for business and commercial activity and protection of natural, historical and cultural resources.
Public Safety
Public Safety in Cherokee County is handled by several different agencies. Sheriff's Office, Emergency Management, Fire Department and the Marshals Office.
Public Works
Here you will find the home pages for Capital Programs, Development Services, Engineering, Roads and Bridges and Stormwater Management
Recycling Center
The Recycling Center promotes responsible environmentalism in Cherokee County through waste management practices, pollution prevention and education that results in protection and improvement of land, water and air.
Senior Services
Cherokee County Senior Services is committed to serving as a community focal point for the delivery and coordination of comprehensive social, nutritional, assistive, and informational services to improve the quality of life for older adults and their families.
Tax Assessor
The Board of Tax Assessors (BTA) is an autonomous board whose members are appointed by the Board of Commission to staggered six year terms, have specific responsibilities, and employ the Chief Appraiser who is responsible for the operation and functioning of the county property appraisal staff as per the Official Code of Georgia (OCGA) 48-5-290,264, & 299.
Tax Commissioner
The responsibility of the Tax Commissioner's Office is to bill and collect ad valorem taxes due on Motor Vehicles, Real and Personal Property, Utility, Timber, and Mobile Homes. As an agent for the State Motor Vehicle Department issues tags and renewal decals for all Cherokee County resident's vehicles.
Veterans Services
The mission of all Georgia Veterans Service offices is to assist veterans, their dependents and survivors in obtaining benefits to which they may be entitled from the US Department of Veterans Affairs as well as all other agencies.
Voter Registration
Information about upcoming elections and voter information.
Cherokee County Georgia
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