Located 30 miles north of downtown Atlanta, Cherokee County is part of the 11-county metro Atlanta area. Cherokee County boasts a population of more than 279,000, according to the 2022 Atlanta Regional Commission population estimates. It is one of the fastest growing counties in the metro region and its overall Board of Commissioners-controlled tax burden per capita is one of the lowest in the region. Cherokee County has world-class parks and recreational facilities, is a destination for corporate headquarters and is a great place to live, work and play.

Government

Cherokee County

Aaron Schwab

Michael Sims

Jimmy Marquis

Derek Nelson

Brody Smithwick

Kathy Lambert

Bryan Reynolds

Brantley Day

Tracy Cavallaro

Guilherme Strougo

Tim Morris

Cbo Paul Laney

Mark Holder

Dale Jordan

Ana Silbernagel

Jenna Roland

Erika Neldner

Andrea Barker

Jorge Basto

Steve Swindell

Gregory Douds

Administrative and Compliance Services

Human Resources and Communications

Engineering and Project Management

Technical Support and Infrastructure

Information Technology and Cybersecurity

Leadership Team

Teams at Cherokee County