County Of Cherokee

County Of Cherokee is a local government entity serving Cherokee County, Georgia, located approximately 30 miles north of Atlanta. As the governing body for the county, it oversees a wide range of public services and community development initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for residents. Through various federal grant programs, County Of Cherokee manages funding for transportation, housing, public safety, emergency management, and community development projects. The county is known for its low tax burden, world-class parks, and recreational facilities, and has experienced rapid growth in recent years.

County Of Cherokee has received numerous significant federal grants across multiple agencies and programs. From the Department of Housing and Urban Development, it has obtained HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding for affordable housing activities including rental assistance, homebuyer aid, and housing rehabilitation. Department of Justice grants have supported the establishment of a Family Treatment Court providing substance abuse treatment and parenting services, as well as a Juvenile Drug Treatment Court for at-risk youth. Department of Transportation funding has enabled the purchase of transit vehicles, software development, transportation planning studies, and public transit operations enhancements. The county has also secured Federal Emergency Management Agency grants for hazard mitigation planning, emergency preparedness projects, and debris removal services. Community Development Block Grants from HUD have supported housing improvements, community facilities, economic development, and anti-poverty programs benefiting low-income residents. Additionally, the Cherokee County Health Department has participated extensively as a subrecipient on federal grants from the State of Georgia Department of Public Health to provide a wide range of health services, including HIV/AIDS support, family planning, women's health screenings, children's health, oral health, hospital preparedness, early childhood interventions, and immunizations.