Cherokee County Georgia Public Records
Cherokee County is located in the north-central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 214,346. The county seat is Canton.
The county government of Cherokee County is led by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected from single-member districts. The current chairman is Buzz Ahrens. The county is also served by a sheriff, district attorney, probate judge, clerk of court, and other elected officials.
The county is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. It is home to Lake Allatoona and several state parks, including Red Top Mountain State Park, Amicalola Falls State Park, and Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site.
Cherokee County Courthouse
Cherokee County Georgia Court
Address: 90 North Street, Canton, GA 30114 Phone: (770) 479-0444 Fax: (770) 479-0449 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Cherokee County Court Jurisdiction
Cherokee County Georgia court jurisdiction is located in Canton, Georgia. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The court is located at 90 North Street, Canton, GA 30114.
Cherokee County Historical Facts
1. The Trail of Tears: In 1838, the Cherokee Nation was forcibly removed from their ancestral homelands in Georgia and the surrounding states and relocated to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma). This event, known as the Trail of Tears, was a tragic chapter in Cherokee history.
2. The Battle of Peachtree Creek: On July 20, 1864, the Battle of Peachtree Creek was fought in Cherokee County. This battle was part of the Atlanta Campaign during the American Civil War.
3. The Cherokee Gold Rush: In 1829, gold was discovered in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. This discovery sparked a gold rush in the area, and many miners flocked to Cherokee County in search of wealth.
4. The Cherokee Removal Act: In 1830, the US Congress passed the Indian Removal Act, which authorized the removal of Native American tribes from their ancestral homelands in the southeastern United States. This act resulted in the forced relocation of the Cherokee Nation to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma).
5. The Cherokee Nation Constitution: In 1827, the Cherokee Nation adopted a constitution, which established a government and outlined the rights of the Cherokee people. This